Lacrosse Magazine has put the finishing touches on its 2010 college preview issue, which mailed US Lacrosse members the first week of February. LM canvassed rival coaches to give us their anonymous take on the top 10 preseason ranked teams for Division I men's and women's lacrosse.

MD1: 10 UND | 9 Hofstra | 8 UMD | 7 Princeton | 6 Cornell | 5 Hopkins | 4 UNC | 3 UVA | 2 SU | 1 Duke

WD1: 10 Princeton | 9 UND | 8 UVA | 7 SU | 6 Georgetown | 5 Duke | 4 Penn | 3 UNC | 2 UMD | 1 Northwestern

Scouting Report: No. 1 Duke (Men)

Freshman attackman Josh Offit could see a more substantial role in Duke's offense after his three-goal performance against Team USA at Champion Challenge. © John Strohsacker/LaxPhotos.com

HEAD COACH: John Danowski
CONFERENCE: ACC
2009 RECORDS: 15-4, 2-1
2010 SCHEDULE: Click Here

WHO'S BACK

A Ned Crotty (Sr.)
Found a niche on attack with nation-leading 55a, but with Duke thin at midfield after Schoeffel and Turri, could we see more of him at midfield? Either way, the offense starts in Crotty’s stick.
D Parker McKee (Sr.)
6-foot-2, 215-pound defenseman ranked second in nation among non-faceoff specialists with 93 GBs. Came out of the blue and nearly joined Crotty on 2010 U.S. team after impressive tryout -- then helped burn Team USA at the recent Champion Challenge.
A Max Quinzani (Sr.)
What he lacks in size (5-8, 170), he makes up in handle. Off-ball wonder finishes what Crotty starts, with 131 goals in 58 career games. Ten of his team-high 46 goals came in man-up situations last year.
M Steve Schoeffel (Sr.)
Leader of Blue Devils' midfield (17g, 7a) plays key role in keeping defenses honest. If he's shooting well, opponents must slide, freeing up Duke's dangerous attackmen for better looks.
D Mike Manley (Jr.)
With McKee, forms top 1-2 punch on defense in the nation. Expect Tom Clute, Tom Montelli and Dan Theodoridis to rotate through the third spot depending on the matchups. Duke's defense is its most formidable entity.

WHO'S NOT

M Brad Ross
Team's top dodger and shooter out of the midfield position was also a valued leader in the locker room.
G Rob Schroeder
Duke's biggest question is in the goal, vacated by Schroeder, who was a fifth-year senior and had a calming presence on the Blue Devils' high-pressure defense. After Sean Brady was suspended for the season, it's left inexperienced Mike Rock and Dan Wigrizer as the Nos. 1 and 2 goalies, respectively -- and that could flip flop.

WHO'S NEW

A Josh Offit
Made his presence known with three goals in the Blue Devils' upset of the U.S. at Champion Challenge -- a game which he started because Crotty was playing for Team USA. At the least, he'll rotate in as a fourth attackman, but don't be surprised if he usurps Zach Howell as a starter or gives Danowski more ammo to bump Crotty to midfield.
M David Lawson
The crowned jewel of the Duke's Class of 2013 and of ESPN Rise magazine cover fame, Lawson's game is balanced, his lacrosse IQ allowing him to adjust on the fly.

X FACTOR

With Shane Walterhoefer gone from UNC, fifth-year senior Sam Payton is the top returning faceoff specialist in the ACC. More possessions for this offense is a frightening thought for opponents, not to mention Payton's ability to keep this defense fresh.

RIVAL COACHES' TAKES

"Big question in the goal. Can the freshman step in and play well if needed the whole season?"

"Can the last group of fifth-year players do what the previous two groups could not?"

"Great experience and strong defense should be the backbone."

"Ned Crotty is good. They had great chemistry last year on offense. Defense plays with a chip on its shoulder."

"Duke is maybe if they’re not the best team in the country. I think they’re certainly … terrific. I think they’re the best preseason wise."

"I think their defense is terrific. But when it gets down to crunch time, do they have enough middies who can run by you and score?"

"They are a unique challenge. It’s hard to compete with someone when everyone gets five years of eligibility."