Aug. 2, 2007

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Naval Academy graduate and 2006 Major League Lacrosse All-Star Mickey Jarboe is the focus of a six-page feature in the August issue of Inside Lacrosse Magazine on newsstands now. The two-time All-American goalkeeper and Kelly Award winner has spent the last seven years serving his country as a helicopter pilot in the United States Navy.

Jarboe walked away from his lacrosse career in 2000 when he graduated from the Academy with a degree in political science. Following graduation, he reported to flight school in Pensacola where he received his wings and turned his attention to the war on terrorism. At the turn of the calendar year, Jarboe, now a Lieutenant, moved to San Diego where he is stationed at Naval Base Coronado. It was around that time that Riptide defenseman Sean Donnelly, a 1992 graduate of the Academy and former Navy lacrosse standout, contacted Jarboe about trying out for the Los Angeles Riptide.

Since joining the team this summer, Jarboe has led the Riptide to an 8-2 record and the organization's first appearance in the MLL playoffs. Jarboe, who was one of just two goalkeepers selected to represent the Western Conference at the 2007 MLL All-Star Game on July 8, is atop the MLL leader board in both goals against average (10.97) and save percentage (.603). He has made 152 saves, the fifth most by a keeper this summer, despite having played fewer minutes than the top four players.

Writer Nathaniel Badder's in-depth article focuses on Jarboe's return to the game in which he dominated on the collegiate level and now in the professional ranks, as well as his life as a helicopter pilot.

The following is an excerpt from the Inside Lacrosse article.

Seven years ago, Navy goalie Mickey Jarboe walked away from the game as one of the best goalies of his generation. This summer, after moving for the Navy to San Diego, he's come out of nowhere to return to the top of the game with the Los Angeles Riptide.

In 2000, Navy's Mickey Jarboe was a First-Team All-American and the NCAA Goalie of the Year for the second-straight season. He was, without question, the best goalie in the nation. Some said, the best ever.

"That's not just my opinion," says Navy coach Richie Meade. "I'm sure there aren't a lot of coaches who played against him who would say they'd rather have someone else other than Mickey Jarboe in goal."

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