By Dave Lohse, Associate Athletic Communications Director
Editor’s Note: Dave Lohse has served as the sports information director for the men’s lacrosse team at the University of North Carolina since 1979. He served as the sports information director for the women’s lacrosse team beginning with its creation in 1994 through the 1999 season.
Part One of this column was published on Thursday, July 28.
As dawn broke on Friday, May 27, preparations for the big weekend in Philadelphia were well underway. The Tar Heel men had the earliest practice slot at Lincoln Financial Field and after dealing with over an hour’s worth of media obligations post practice (things had changed a lot since their last final 4 appearance in 1993) they were back in the hotel for lunch and film study by 12:30 p.