NOTRE DAME, Ind. – University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse head coach Kevin Corrigan has announced the commitment of nine student-athletes who will join the program beginning in the 2010 season. The newcomers hail from six different states, including four from Maryland.

Among the nine standouts, there are three Under Armour All-Americans, which are the most in program history for a single recruiting class. The class features two attackmen, four midfielders, two defensemen and one goalie.

"I think this is one of the best classes we've ever signed," says Corrigan. "We have players at every position that we think can come in and compete for playing time right away. We couldn't be more happy with the quality and depth at every position."

Tyler Andersen – Defense – Wayne, Pa./Radnor
Two-sport letterwinner in football and lacrosse and Radnor High School ... earned varsity letters in both sports in each of his final three years ... served as team captain of both squads his senior year ... named to the 2009 all-state team ... two-time all-league selection ... also a two-time all-Delaware County and all-Main-Line pick ... selected as his team's defensive MVP ... two-time team captain ... led his team in ground balls his final three seasons ... established school record for ground balls in a career ... was named MVP, as well as a member of the all-conference and all-county teams junior year in lacrosse and both junior and senior seasons in football ... was a member of the Radnor Recreation Department ... father played football for Bucknell University ... has one sibling.

Corrigan on Andersen ... "Ty Andersen is an athlete first right now, but a player with a great instinct for the game. He's continued to refine his lacrosse skills. He'll keep getting better and his best lacrosse is in front of him. I think he proved this year that he's ready to play at a very high level."

Pat Cotter – Midfield – Olney, Md./Georgetown Prep
Under Armour All-American ... an Under Armour Senior All-American Classic participant ... a USL high school All-American ... a two-sport athlete at Georgetown Prep, earning a combined seven varsity letters in football (3) and lacrosse (4) ... Georgetown Prep went 20-3 during his senior season in lacrosse en route to winning their league and finishing 13th nationally ... team went 83-7 during his four-year career ... helped Georgetown Prep go undefeated and finish nationally ranked, all on the way to capturing a conference, regional and state championships his freshman year ... team achieved national ranking during his sophomore and junior campaigns as well ... was chosen as team captain for both football and lacrosse teams as a senior ... participated as a member of the Under Armour Underclassmen team in 2007 and 2008 ... first team all-state in 2008 and 2009 ... two-time member of the Maryland Free State lacrosse team ... notched 30 goals, 20 assists and 75 ground balls as a senior ... 2009 conference (IAC) champions in lacrosse ... was No. 4 prospect according to the Inside Lacrosse rising senior list ... high school teammate of fellow Irish signee John Kemp ... three-year starter in football at running back and linebacker ... has two siblings ... father played rugby at Holy Cross and grandfather, Tom, played baseball for Iona.

Corrigan on Cotter ... "Pat Cotter may be the most celebrated of our group coming in. He's very skilled and does a lot of things well. He's very athletic and has played in an excellent program. He's been playing at a high level so he'll have a chance to come in and compete right away."

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