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They have to be better than the middle school and youth teams.

Generally speaking, the youth side is an afterthought that might occasionally win a game against lower tier, but they are really just a way to help pay the bills for the HS teams.

yup!

MM 2923 kid was a no-show for his team today at NLF because he didn't feel like playing today. So he's a '23 who made 2 of 6 tourney games this fall. I wonder what would happen to anyone else on the team doing the same? Yet whenever he shows up next, he'll be on the field 100% of the game. Great team player.

He's Duke's problem now.

Stop your moaning. Why does he need to show up? Not like it means anything. The talent is there for all to see when there is a need. No sense showing it all the time.

^What? If you are a team player you show up! Period! No reason NOT to show up & play!

There is a reason he is number 1 recruit in country. He earned it. Talent is off the charts, Rest of team will be somewhere else soon.

Are people so jealous of him. Most lacrosse people I talk to say he is overrated. Not one person I have talked with said he at the top. Is it due to him ? or does the dad have residuals coming into play. I watched the recent gopro on him. D ate him up, didnt even cause a slide.

Talent is above average but still within limits of the "chart". MM marketed him, that's the only reason he landed as the top '23 recruit. Interesting that he chose to go to a school who has a '22 commit from Chaminade who plays the position very similarly, only is a better finisher.

More than likely Dad will be Duke's problem

Rest of team plays better without him and likes being able to do something other than "get the ball to MM" and watch him dodge and shoot. It's actually a win to not have him there in terms of team play. Playing "down" with this team he tries to do too much and turns the ball over or takes poor, low percentage shots that are easily saved. He might be shooting 15%. He has crazy quickness and ability, but plays selfishly and carelessly with this team. I guess he's practicing for the PLL.

So, you are the #1 recruit & that meanS you don’t finish playing out w/ your team?

Correct. But he will be getting nowhere fast as the heir apparent Dino Jr, is aloof and so full of himself, MM will get no traction .

Classic MM attitude.

Wow Mark. God help your son when he grows up.