Every four years, about this time, we U.S.sters bemoan why soccer hasn't caught on yet. And as we hold it, ignoring the obvious reason that the sport arrogantly refuses to acknowledge the need for commercials. And pee breaks. This time is also converges with my trimesterly sabbatical where I watch Sportscenter everyday during the funnest time of year. Kentucky Derby, Stanley Cup, NBA Finals, and the annual climax of the Cubs run at the pennant.Barely on the radar is the lacrosse final four. Not to be confused with the intercrosse final four. No question why this sport hasn't caught on. At least in soccer you can get drunk and still say "could you turn on the futbol on the big screen" without getting slapped. Lacrosse hasn't caught on for the same reason as soccer. It never stops, so you can rent a beer. All us niche sport fans must just face it.
If a sport hasn't caught on in 4oo years it probably won't ever. When Indians played 750 on 750 for 4 days at a time they played because they loved the sport, not because it goes good with wings and lager. Cornell is the Cinderella on the Men's side. They could accomplish what Butler couldn't - take a set of Hoosiers and beat the bigger, older team.The lacrosse story is on the Women's side however.Northwestern is known in lacrosse circles as "the evil empire." They have one the last FIVE national championships. This all since returning to competition in 2002 after the university had discontinued the sport a decade earlier.
Compare this to the Celtics , or Bruins if they had on fifty rings. This is a dynasty that is unmatched. St. Leonard's started girl's lacrosse back in 1890. They would be proud of these Wildcats.
