10 I THI RSDAY, DEC. 3, 2009 Trio of midfielders set to lead taxers By Kurt Bopp COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER The men's lacrosse team selected a trio of midfielders to the lead the 2010 cam paign, but position isn't the only thing the captains have in common. They've been living together since their sopho more year. - We were next to each other freshman year too. - redshirt junior Chris Hogan said. ..We're always on the same page.- Hogan was elected with Joe Britt and Brian Shea to lead this year's team. The three captains bring different styles and sir•engths to the leadership The team's selections for captain weren't surprising !or coach Glenn Thiel. - Going in. I was wonder who would be cap zains," Thiel said. "The cream came to the top. They're three really hard workers; each have their Shea potential." Hogan led the team in goals (29) and was second in points (34) last season after miss ing all but three games due to a severe ankle injury - in 2008. Though Hogan, who has an extra year of eligibility due to an injury is honored to be a captain. he hasn't noticed much of a dif ference in his role. Just being a senior. you step into that Holiday Sale uPt°so% off Coats, Dresses, Jeans, Sweaters, Tops - including "Free People" c(DmEc'wxc 5 A.en St 614-237-5462 .‘A...7,6 ., o.ct:o6sclotntna COT", - 1 - ; Sat 10-6 San 12-5 wd.Aiuul ea 0,0 Co u pet NOR Build or join a team, pitch your idea, compete for prizes, and launch your business December 31 2009 - Closing date for team formation y o ,February 26. 2010 - Final date for posting your competition entry March 19, 2010 - Announcement of Ist round winners March 26, 2010 - `Final Eight" round and presentation of prizes April 2010 - Big ten Final Competition in Chicago For More information Visit htt • jiidea - itch smea Presented by PSEN Ktin Slaw Erdrepc,:tNtici Nt;twf.,4- "Going in, I was wondering who would be captains. The cream came to the t0p.... Each have their potential." Glenn Thiel men's lacrosse coach MEN'S LACROSSE role of being a leader for the rest of the team," Hogan said. Britt "Having the role as being a captain and being voted, definitely wanna do a little more, encourage everyone to work a little harder." Shea said the role came naturally for all three captains. feel like us three have been leaders since we got to Penn State," Shea said. "No added pressure or ways to make us play much better. It's natural in us that we're competitive and want to win." Shea notched eight goals and seven assists for the Nittany Lions last season. The midfielder was also second on the team in groundballs (38), behind only for mer goalie Drew Adams. Britt started the most games of the trio and posted a faceoff percentage of .504 as he won 67 of 133 opportunities. But Britt's style and personality may be more valuable to the team as a captain. 'Joe is the most verbose," Thiel said. - He's a jabbermouth and well liked by everybody. - When he came, he was not a division level lacrosse player, but he's found his niche. He's the most verbal guy." Hogan and Shea lead by example, Hogan said, and the rest of the team feeds off their effort and energy. su edu SPORTS FREE DEEM College Ave, Beer & Burritos 1 : \ oo 30 Da' \r" *Pskst be 21 or okiei: with valid 0 to receive w team well + Live well lionscrossing.com Junior midfielder Chris Hogan prepares to pass in Penn State's game against St. Joseph's last season. Hogan and seniors Joe Britt and Brian Shea are captains for this year's team. "We all have our own unique style," Shea After fall practices and scrimmages, said. Thiel has been happy with what he's seen "People can go up to whoever they are from his new captains, as well as how his more comfortable to talk to. players have responded to their leadership "It's good to have three different per- skills. spectives." "The kids picked guys they would listen Though the team hasn't set any goals for to and would respond to," Thiel said. "The the season yet, Shea said the captains want kids'll rise to whatever [the captains] ask of everyone to work hard every day and play them on and off the field," their best from the opening faceoff to the final buzzer. ~ s_. nittanycrossingpa.com collegeparkpa.com 444 East iii suppies last THE DAILY COLLEGIAN To e-mail reporter: kabs2ol@psu.edu , The fn* , Deadtirt.:;; for ads t semester b Wednesda But don't worry... Acc,ount Executives return Mondcty Jan.l4
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