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Tewaaraton Trophy winner, Max Seibald of Cornell University, plans to play in the the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The statement confirms that, indeed, ‘The NLL American Revolution’ is moving forward. Past Tewaaraton finalists, including 2008 winner Mike Leveille, have opted-out of the indoor game.

“I do plan on entering into the NLL draft at this point, and I am excited to have the opportunity to play indoor and learn the game as I go,” said Max Seibald in an interview with NLLInsider.com.

A two-time Tewaaraton Trophy finalist and four-time All-American at Cornell, Seibald is also the only men’s lacrosse player in the history of the Ivy League to be named a four-team first-team All-Ivy selection. His 141 career points is the most ever by a Bid Red midfielder, but it is Max’s impressive all-around game that NLL scouts will draft for.

A two-way midfielder, Seibald most recently helped lead Cornell to the 2009 NCAA championship final. He was drafted second overall in the 2009 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) Entry Draft.

“I am interested to give it a go because I love playing lacrosse and I have also heard from several players, one in particular, Paul Rabil, who really has had a blast doing it,” added Seibald. “I think I am very similar to Paul in many ways and although he had a slow start to his NLL career, he has clearly grown as a box player and found his role for his team.”

“I know that if I do play there will be a learning and growth process for me, but hopefully I can hit the ground running like Paul, and have an impact on whatever team drafts me.”

Rabil was the second overall selection in the last NLL Entry Draft. He missed the majority of the Stealth’s training camp which may have hindered his growth but still had a great first indoor season that saw him named to the NLL All-Rookie Team.

Paul was one of three Americans named to the 2009 All-Rookie Team, along with the Titan’s Stephen Peyser and the Swarm’s Kevin Buchanan.

“A lot of NCAA players view the NLL as a great league,” added Seibald. “It is very different from field lacrosse obviously, but it is a faster, more physical brand of lacrosse which brings a lot more excitement. I believe as more field players begin to play box, the level of play will continue to rise, as will the competitiveness and athleticism of each team.”

The Tewaaraton Trophy is awarded annually to the top varsity collegiate lacrosse player in the United States. Seibald was previewed by us back in January to be the top American selected in the 2009 NLL Entry Draft.

Stay tuned to the NLLInsider.com for more coverage of the up-coming draft and top pro prospects.

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