So maybe Hofstra wasn't a "bubble team" this year. Perhaps the Pride were more like a million-man march than a pack of ferocious lions. And I may or may not have gotten ahead of myself when I stated that Hofstra could make noise this year after that strong showing against then-11th ranked UConn. However, I can't think of single person who has one bad thing to say about Hofstra guard Charles Jenkins.Jenkins, the junior 6-4 guard, was named the 2010 Colonial Athletic Association player of the year on March 4th. Despite the Pride's seventh place finish in the CAA, Jenkins accolades should come as no surprise; he was voted the preseason POY by the conference's coaches.
Jenkins was one of four Division 1 players to average 20 points (20.8), four rebounds (4.4), and three assists (3.8). His 20.8 points per game led the CAA by nearly 2 points.
I'd hate to say this, but I did call Jenkins having a breakout year. You can thank me whenever your ready to admit it. The guy is a beast; the type of player that NBA GM's have wet dreams over. I mean, he had a team that was on its back gasping for air and single-handedly turned them into the hottest team going in to the CAA tournament (winning nine out of their last 10 games). He is the heart and soul of this Hofstra Pride team. In fact, I might even dare to say he's the heart and soul of Hofstra Pride athletics. (Easy lacrosse-heads.)
Lacking a football program, Jenkins is Hofstra's last hope at sending an athletic to the professional rankings. If 40 grand a year has taught Hofstra student anything it these four words: "There's always next year." Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your outlook) for Jenkins, it will be his last year. My only wish is that Hofstra can reward their budding star with a trip to the NCAA tournament to give Jenkins the national attention he deserves.
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"National Attention" uhh check out Hofstra's Lacrosse rankings and get back to me.
Believe me, I'm well aware that Hofstra is ranked 11th in the nation. But let's face it, lacrosse is a cult following. It's prominent in hot spots around the country and only the fans who have played know the game.
I could go on the street and a 40-year-old mother of three could tell me who LeBron James is. But I'm willing to bet my salary that 8 out of 10 people couldn't tell me who Mikey Powell is. In sports, it's basketball and football that gets you the most "National Attention" at a young age.
And to further the point from the comment, Wes stated that he wanted to get the national attention for Charles Jenkins that he deserves. Not saying that Hofstra Athletics in a whole didn't have national attention.
And yes, Hofstra is usually always in the top 25 in lacrosse but what a lot of people overlook or don't even know, there are only 59 NCAA Division 1 lacrosse programs in the Country. Compare that to other sports such as basketball where there are 347 NCAA division 1 programs. Just saying it's quite a bit different.
Lastly, like Wes said there are hot spots across the country when it comes to Lax and Long Island would be considered one of the biggest, if not the biggest hot spot in the USA. If the largest Private school on Long Island can't produce a top 25 lacrosse team, it would just be a fucking joke. Lax guys, we know your good I'm not taking that away from you, but take it down a notch, your sport is completely different and smaller at the college level.
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