Video: Dave Pietramala Speaks about Big Ten Lacrosse and what it Means for Hopkins

March 24, 2012; Charlottesville, VA, USA; John Hopkins Blue Jays head coach Dave Pietramala looks at the scoreboard against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half at Klockner Stadium. The Blue Jays won 11-10 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports


From the Cordish Lacrosse Center at Homewood Field, members of the Hopkins community and the Big Ten gathered to make a monumental announcement earlier today. After the Johns Hopkins University President, the Director of Athletics for Hopkins, and the Big Ten Commissioner announced Hopkins’ affiliate membership to the Big Ten, Head Coach Dave Pietramala discussed his assessment. Read More…

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Big Ten Announces Institution of Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Hopkins

March 24, 2012; Charlottesville, VA, USA; John Hopkins Blue Jays attack Wells Stanwick (42) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half at Klockner Stadium. The Blue Jays won 11-10 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports


Park Ridge, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced today that men’s and women’s lacrosse will become the conference’s 27th and 28th official sports and that Johns Hopkins University has been accepted as a sport affiliate member for men’s lacrosse only beginning with the 2014-15 academic year. Read More…

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UVA, UNC Leaving the ACC for the Big Ten

May 30, 2011; Baltimore, MD, USA; Members of the Virginia Cavaliers jump into a pile after defeating the Maryland Terrapins in the NCAA Division I Men's lacrosse national championship game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE


The haters came out in droves once Maryland announced its move to the B1G. People didn’t understand the meaning behind it. Moving to the B1G means Maryland can finally make money and climb out of debt created by its former Athletic Director Debbie Yow. Moreover, in terms of lacrosse, people believed the historic tradition of Maryland lacrosse would be tainted. Read More…

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