What is the best part of playing for Cornell?
The overall experience has been life changing. Everything associated with Cornell lacrosse is top of the line. The best part of playing for Cornell is living and playing for the tradition that has been established since this institution was first founded. Being able to play for one of the best teams, with some of the best teammates I could ask for, has really become the most rewarding experience of my life.
What is your favorite lacrosse memory?
The best lacrosse memory I have had was being in the right place at the right time in our quarterfinal game against Albany. Just the feeling and rush that overcame my body knowing that we were going to the final four was mind blowing. That goal came with a lot of pain, while Eric Pittard and myself were crushed under 2,000 pounds, which was enjoyable to a certain extent. All I heard was the scrimpy screams coming for Eric’s mouth, “HELP, HELP. Get off me!!!” After the pile-on, and Eric hit the inhaler, it finally hit me what had occurred. It was the best feeling of my life. Oh yeah, I also love when the Cornell band screams “red” during the national anthem. It really gets the heart pumping.
What has been your best “off-field” memory?
When we were in Baltimore for the final four, our hotel had a lot of fans and children running all over. So one night after dinner I’m walking up to my room and three young kids follow, walking about 40 feet behind me. Every time I turned around they would hide against the walls and behind the corners, almost like a game of red-light, green-light. Eventually, I get to my room and I give the kids one more glance as they are all the way down the hall. I go into my room and grab an old Cornell lacrosse pinny, walk into the hall, wave it in the air, and then throw it on the ground. As soon as it hit the ground the three kids were off in a dead sprint racing to get it. They finally get to the pinny and just start wrestling each other for it for a good five minutes. I started feeling bad, so while they were wrestling, I went back into my room and grabbed some other Cornell gear for them. They were so pumped and it was just rewarding seeing the smiles, and the love for the game that they had at such a young age. It really took me back a bit and realized why I love and play the game.
What is the most challenging part of playing for Cornell?
The most challenging part would be to manage playing for an elite lacrosse team while balancing the workload for an elite university. Everyday is a new challenge and trying to make the most of every opportunity is extremely important.
What one thing will you take away from Cornell that you think will help you when you move into the real world?
Everything, including the diploma.
What are your future aspirations or job plans?
Over the summer I am working with Cornell alum Chris Morea ’03. He was a captain during his years playing here and is just a great guy. He currently works for STX, one of our sponsors, and I am looking forward to working with him and STX.
This season, you’ve taken on a larger role as a member of the team’s face-off unit and you’ve turned into one of the best in the nation. Are you enjoying taking face-offs and how do you think its adding to your overall game?
I love taking face-offs. It has become a new role for myself and I enjoyed the challenge ever since my freshman year. Coming into Cornell, I had never taken a face off in my life, so when Coach T asked me how I felt about learning some moves, I was extremely excited. I think it has added a great dimension in my game as I believe it contributes to what an all-around middie should do.
You scored one of the biggest goals in recent Cornell lacrosse history when you tallied the game-winner against Albany. Did you know it was going in when you shot it and how did it feel when you saw it go into the net?
That’s a great question. All I remember from that moment was as soon as Eric Pittard tossed me the ball; I turned and shot it as hard as I could. I didn’t bother with fakes or anything, I just basically took all the emotion from that game and transferred it into that shot. If it didn’t go in, I think I would be the one breaking the shaft over my leg.
You’ve been one of the best feeders on the team for the past two seasons, finishing the regular season with team-best 23 assists. Why do you have so much success in feeding your teammates?
The guys on the other end of the pass should be getting more credit than me because they do all the hard work finishing the ball. Basically, if I see a guy open I’ll rip it at him, even if it’s not that open. Coach T has given me some interesting looks, both good and bad, with some of the passes that I have tossed in there, but overall it has worked out for the best. I love getting apples (assists) and take pride in them, and will continue to shoot the ball at my teammates, hopefully with some good results.
Brian Delaney of the Ithaca Journal has said this of you: “Glynn at 5-foot-8 plays a 60-minute game like a tethered pit bull just out of reach of a tantalizing slab of meat.” Do you think that is a fair and accurate description?
Well, first of all that is very flattering. I do love steaks especially with A1 Sauce and some Frank’s Red Hot, it really spices it up. Pit bulls are some nasty dogs and if I had to be compared to any dog, I think that would be my second pick, behind the shih tzu wearing a funny little outfit. However, I do think Brian Delaney was pretty accurate in his description as I’m not the smoothest or prettiest lacrosse player, but I can find a way to get the job done. I take pride in that aspect of my game and Mr. Delaney sure has a way with words. I’ll be waiting for some more of those tantalizing metaphors in the future.