March 4, 2003
WASHINGTON, D.C. -
Sixteen of the most talented male and female collegiate varsity lacrosse players in the United States and additional "players to watch" have been selected as candidates for the third annual Tewaaraton Award, the most coveted and prestigious award a varsity lacrosse player can receive and a symbol of excellence in college lacrosse.
From Maryland, senior defenseman Michael Howley (Wantagh, N.Y.) and senior midfielder/attackman Mike Mollot (Holbrook, N.Y.) has been named to the list of the Top16 candidates in the nation. Also, graduate attackman Brian Hunt (West Chester, Pa.) has been named to the "Players to Watch" list.
In addition, former Maryland coach Dick Edell is serving as the Vice Chair of the committee which presents the award.
The Tewaaraton Trophy is presented annually following the collegiate season to the top female and male varsity collegiate lacrosse players in the United States. Scholarship money is given to the recipient's college or university general scholarship fund. The Foundation committee honors Native American heritage with the name "Tewaaraton," the name the Mohawk nation gave to their game and the progenitor of present day lacrosse and has received approval from the Mohawk Council of Elders.
Every qualified male and female college varsity player in Divisions I, II and III is eligible for the Award. Nominations are requested from all varsity coaches. A selection committee comprised of coaches for both male and female candidates oversees the voting process. There are five wild-card spots left open for a new candidate(s) who emerges during the season. The five finalists will be announced in May.
The Tewaaraton Trophy Awards Dinner will be presented at The University Club of Washington, DC on June 4, 2002 at a banquet honoring the finalists and winners.
Top 16 Men (listed alphabetically)
Ryan Boyle / Attack / Princeton University
Kevin Cassese / Midfield / Duke University
John Christmas / Attack / University of Virginia
Damien Davis / Defense / Princeton University
Adam Donoger / Midfield / Georgetown University
Michael Howley / Defense / University of Maryland
Tillman Johnson / Goalie / University of Virginia
Kevin Leveille / Attack / University of Massachusetts
Ryan McClay / Defense / Cornell University
Tim McGinnis / Goalie / Gettysburg College
Mike Mollot / Midfield/Attack / University of Maryland
Michael Peyser / Defense / Johns Hopkins University
Michael Powell / Attack / Syracuse University
Chris Rotelli / Midfield / University of Virginia
Mike Springer / Attack / Syracuse University
Kyle Sweeney / Long Stick Midfield / Georgetown University
Players to Watch
Dan Cocchi / Defense/Midfield / Towson University
Brad Dumont / Midfield / Princeton University
Brett Hughes / Defense / University of Virginia
Brian Hunt / Attack / University of Maryland
A.J. Shannon / Midfield / University of Virginia
Men's Selection Committee
Richie Moran (Chair), Cornell University (retired)
Dick Edell (Vice Chair), Former Head Coach University of Maryland
Scott Anderson, Harvard University
Tom Postel, C.W.Post College
Erin Quinn, Middlebury College
Dom Starsia, University of Virginia
Dave Urick, Georgetown University
