Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Crotty Selected First Overall In MLL Draft
By Justin Worsley
There was only one thing that could make Ned Crotty's month better, becoming the first-overall pick in the MLL Draft.
Not even two weeks after Crotty helped lead the Duke Blue Devils to their first NCAA lacrosse title in school history, Crotty was selected first-overall by the Chicago Machine on Sunday's MLL draft.
Crotty, an attack, won the 2010 Tewaaraton Trophy as the Nation's top lacrosse player. He led the nation in assists, with 63, also a Duke single-season record. Crotty also led the nation in scoring with 86 points.
Chicago is hoping the high-scoring Crotty can help bring a franchise player to a team that has gone 9-39 since entering the league in 2006. Chicago is currently 2-1 on the season.
Fellow Blue Devils Max Quinzani and Parker McKee were selected third and fourth overall by Boston and Long Island. Chesapeake Bayhawks selected midfielder Michael Kimmel from Johns Hopkins with the second-overall pick.
The MLL is hoping that Crotty will also generate fan support. Five teams were forced to cease operations after the 2008 season due to the economic crisis, including the Philadelphia Barrage, who have won a league-high three MLL championships. Only six teams remain in the MLL and the league may be forced to fold if they are unable to sell tickets.
For more information on the MLL, including team schedule and information on obtaining tickets, visit www.majorleaguelacrosse.com.
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