The University of Texas and Arizona State University will meet in the second annual Allstate Sugar Bowl Collegiate Lacrosse Classic on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Pan Am Stadium. The sixth annual Allstate Sugar Bowl High School Lacrosse Classic will be played in January. Last year's high school tournament was the first to feature a collegiate club match as Texas defeated Florida State, 12-11, this past January.
UT Head Coach Brian Myers is quoted in the New York Times regarding Michigan's move to DI lacrosse this season and UT's new facility at Clark Field:
“A lot of these big schools out west have the opportunity to build lacrosse tradition,” said Brian Myers, University of Texas’s club coach. “Hopefully, Michigan is just the first domino.”
Special thanks to UT RecSports
More Info: http://www.utrecsports.org/friends/initiatives/clarkfield.php
There are still many opportunities to become a part of the project. Donors of $1,000 or more through May 1 will be named on a plaque to be installed mid-summer 2012. Click here to make a donation. If you have questions or would like further information, call or email Bob Childress, 512.475.7180.
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November 25th, 2011
University of Texas at Austin students will soon be able to enjoy club and intramural sports on a newly renovated Clark Field, thanks to a plan created by and leadership commitments from two Houston families with strong ties to the university.
by Megan Strickland | The Daily Texan
November 21, 2011
The dedication of Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field is the silver lining that emerged from tragedy, said former Board of Regents chairman Scott Caven Jr.
At a dedication ceremony for the center Friday, Caven said the naming of the field in honor of his family would forever serve as a reminder of the four generations of his family that attended the University as well as his son, who died in a car accident shortly before beginning at UT.
by Jac Coyne | LaxMagazine.com
November 16, 2011
It's November, but Lacrosse Magazine has long been looking ahead to the spring college season. As part of our preseason coverage in January's magazine, we want your input for LM's preseason players of the year.
Johnny McKnight, Texas, Sr. M
The rangy, athletic middie causes plenty of mismatches for opponents. He scored 25 goals and dished out eight helpers last spring.
Read More: http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/club/2011-12/news/111611_vote_for...
by Jac Coyne | LaxMagazine.com
September 12, 2011
13. Texas (13-1)
Biggest asset: Senior middie Johnny McKnight (25g, 8a). One of the premier midfielders in the country with his blend of athletic ability and stick skills, McKnight should have plenty of help around him this spring.
Biggest loss: Stefan Knipp. The former Bryant (R.I.) transfer and '11 LSA defensive player of the year played a huge role in the Longhorns undefeated regular season.
Biggest question: Can the 'Horns find a team identity that takes advantage of its experienced players and young talent?
Summary: Brian Myers' first season in Austin was a triumphant one. He should have just as much talent, helped by the play of unheralded sophomore goalie Jordan Lee (65.3 sv%). The schedule will be considerably tougher with games against Oregon, Simon Fraser and Arizona State.
Read More: http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/club/2010-11/news/090211_midsumme...
by Jac Coyne | LaxMagazine.com
The Coyne MCLA Division I All-America Team
Midfield – Johnny McKnight, Junior – Texas
The knock on Texas all year was the schedule was weak, with Florida State being the only notable win. It's a legit beef, and the Longhorns paid for it with their seed in Denver. Still, the 'Horns finished with just the one loss to Chapman, thanks to the play of McKnight, who caused all sorts of problems in the midfield with his both his athletic and shooting ability. It started against the Seminoles, when he dropped six, and continued for much of the season (he finished with 25 goals and eight assists).
read more: http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/club/2010-11/news/062311_coynes_a...
by Jac Coyne | LaxMagazine.com
January 30, 2011
I had this story written. Florida State breezes past Texas. Or something to that effect.
The No. 5-ranked Seminoles were a logical pre-game hedge. FSU has tons of talent, a premium goalie, tournament experience, and a steady coach. I just didn't bank on No. 20 Texas – a team that imploded at the end of last season and was breaking in a new coach – to play with poise, as well as with a chip on its collective shoulder.
"We said last night was kind of statement game," said Longhorns coach Brian Myers on Sunday morning as he was navigating his way out of New Orleans, the site of the game. "We feel like we don't get a lot of respect in the MCLA. Hopefully this caught some people's attention and proves that we can play with anybody in the Top 10 or even the Top 5."
The 12-11 win for Texas not only proves the Longhorns can square off with any team in the MCLA, but that the Longhorns are also a resilient bunch.
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