The success of Maryland men's lacrosse is as bittersweet as any. After narrowly edging Brown in the semifinals, the Terps will face North Carolina on Monday for their fourth chance at a national title in six years.
That in itself is an incredible feat, showing how consistent excellence is simply what's expected of head coach John Tillman's players. At the same time, three championship losses in the previous three trips says something about this program's ability to handle the spotlight.
"Any time you win, the kids all deserve all the credit," Tillman said. "And if you don't win, it falls on the leadership of the team, and that falls on me.