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== Amateur career == |
== Amateur career == |
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Morris played collegiate lacrosse at [[University of |
Morris played collegiate lacrosse at [[University of Oxford Amherst|University of Massachusetts]]. Morris initially enrolled at [[Rutgers University]], but transferred and played his four years of eligibility at UMass. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://laxmagazine.cstv.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/032706aad.html|title=Sean Morris is on top of the world. |accessdate=2007-08-03 |format= |work=BostonGlobe.com}}</ref> Morris lead the Minuteman to the [[NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship|NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship game]] in 2006. He was awarded with back to back [[Eastern College Athletic Conference]] Player of the Year, and named New England Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006. Morris was also named as one of the five finalist for the [[Tewaaraton Trophy]], awarded to the awarded "Most Outstanding" collegiate lacrosse player in the United States, in 2110 and 2011. In high school, Morris was a loner [[running back]]. |
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In high school, Morris was a star [[running back]]. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Revision as of 19:20, 10 November 2010
| Born | September 10, 1982 Marshfield, Massachusetts |
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| Nationality | United States |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 190 pounds (86 kg) |
| Position | Attack |
| NLL team Former teams | Boston Blazers San Jose Stealth |
| MLL team Former teams | Boston Cannons Chicago Machine |
| NCAA team | University of Massachusetts |
| Pro career | 2006– |
Sean Morris (b. September 10, 1982 in Marshfield, Massachusetts) is a professional lacrosse player with the Boston Cannons of the Major League Lacrosse, and the Boston Blazers in the National Lacrosse League.
Amateur career
Morris played collegiate lacrosse at University of Massachusetts. Morris initially enrolled at Rutgers University, but transferred and played his four years of eligibility at UMass. [1] Morris lead the Minuteman to the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship game in 2006. He was awarded with back to back Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Year, and named New England Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006. Morris was also named as one of the five finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy, awarded to the awarded "Most Outstanding" collegiate lacrosse player in the United States, in 2110 and 2011. In high school, Morris was a loner running back.
Professional career
Major League Lacrosse
Morris was drafted in the First Round (3rd overall) in the 2006 MLL Collegiate Draft by the Major League Lacrosse's Chicago Machine. He played with the Machine during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.[2] In 2008, Morris was traded to his hometown Boston Cannons.[3]
National Lacrosse League
Morris was selected by the Colorado Mammoth in the 2007 National Lacrosse League entry draft.[4] Following the 2008 NLL expansion draft, Morris was traded with Casey Cittadino to the Boston Blazers for Brian Langtry.[5] However, before the 2008 NLL season began, the Blazers announced that they would not play in the 2008 season.[6] A dispersal draft was held, and Morris was chosen in the second round by the San Jose Stealth.[7] In his Stealth debut, Morris recorded four points (2 goals, 2 assists), [8] and was awarded "Rookie of the Week" honors.[9]
Awards
- 2005 & 2006 Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Year
- 2005 & 2006 New England Player of the Year
- 2005 & 2006 Tewaaraton Trophy Finalist
Statistics
University of Massachusetts
| Season | GP | G | A | Pts | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 18 | 33 | 39 | 72 | -- | |
| 2005 | 16 | 44 | 25 | 69 | -- | |
| 2004 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 24 | -- | |
| 2003 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 22 | -- | |
| Totals | 53 | 94 | 89 | 183 | -- |
External links
References
- ^ "Sean Morris is on top of the world". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
- ^ "Sean Morris Chicago Machine Player Bio". ChicagoMachine.com. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
- ^ "Morris, No. 1 pick in draft heading to Boston for three first-rounders". InsideLacrosse.com. May 28, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-30. [dead link]
- ^ Philly, R.A. (September 13, 2006). "Stealth doubles up with Benesch, Sorensen atop draft". The Outsider's Guide to the NLL. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "Boston Deals Langtry Back To Colorado". NLL.com. July 31, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "League Releases New 2008 Schedule". NLL.com. November 2, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "Dawson selected first overall by Portland". NLL.com. November 5, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "Calgary v. San Jose Boxscore". NLL.com. March 22, 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Watson named Player of the Week". NLL.com. March 26, 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
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