Duke Reloads
Fans won’t catch a glimpse of Duke this fall as coach John Danowski does not play outside competition. Flying under the radar with a retooled roster will leave a lot of questions unanswered until February of 2025. Let’s break down what we know about the Blue Devils. The 2025 lineup will be altered dramatically with […]
Fall Nuggets
2025 will be unlike any season we’ve ever experienced. Here are some nuggets from fall ball: Virginia Virginia Transfers Charlie Balsamo (Duke) and Johnny Hackett (Bryant) got their first taste of Cavalier lacrosse in an alumni scrimmage. Hackett is a lefty midfielder from Bryant who put up 23 goals and 24 assists last spring. The […]
Where should the PLL play in 2025?
As the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) continues to grow in popularity, finding the right venues to host key events is crucial for expanding the sport’s reach. From historic stadiums to rising lacrosse hotbeds, each city presents unique opportunities for the league to thrive and connect with local communities. Portland, Oregon With the growth of the […]
PLL – What did I Learn this Summer?
We learned that home crowds make a difference. Meaningful energy and electricity were felt from fans in Boston, Salt Lake City, Baltimore and San Diego. This was really cool to see. Elite short stick defensive midfield play and goaltending are critical for success. You can’t win with crappy SSDM’s and with goalies who surrender soft […]
PLL Final : Under Pressure
We turn the page on the 2024 season and the Utah Archers deliver back to back championship banners. The Archers roster is a compilation of stars from mid-major programs. High Point, Lindenwood, Bellarmine, Vermont, Lehigh, Loyola, St Bonaventure, Albany and Marquette are represented. Coach Chris Bates is a Dartmouth graduate with an affinity for players […]
Not AI : PLL Semifinals and Final Look Ahead
On the same day, one of the best games in PLL history was played, it was immediately followed by one of the worst. Maryland needed seven minutes of sudden death overtime to get past New York 12-11. And then Utah squashed Carolina like a bug 10-1. Notable was the playoff overtime because unlike college games, […]
PLL Playoffs : Semifinals Are Next
The PLL played their two quarterfinal games on Labor Day in front of a sparse crowd in Gillette Stadium. Coming off a bye weekend for the entire league, the overall quality of play was on the slow side, defenses had the upper hand with Maryland and Carolina advancing. Win or Go Home Quarterfinal Recap Game […]
PLL Quarterfinals
I’m learning to be open minded about evaluating lacrosse games – there are certain factors like matchups, and trends that may be predicted, but every lacrosse game has a certain variability of randomness and unpredictability. That’s even more pronounced at the pro level and what makes playoff lacrosse so compelling. Teams who advance in September […]
Lacrosse Replaces Break Dancing in 2028 LA Olympic Games – PLL Playoffs Are Next.
Robust crowds showed up in Salt Lake City for the final week of the regular season that played out without major plot twists. After squinting at the sun glare the PLL bracket is set for postseason lacrosse. Philadelphia is toast. They’ve been dead meat for a month. Veteran lefty Kieran McArdle headlines the 13 free […]
PLL Concludes Regular Season in Salt Lake City
The standings matter most as the PLL finishes up the regular season this weekend in Salt Lake City. East New York (7-2) took a gigantic step towards the top seed with a 15-11 win over Utah on Saturday in Denver. Jeff Teat continued his assault on the PLL points record, he’s been putting out fire […]
The PLL Heads to Colorado
Denver is the next PLL road stop as the pros caravan across the country. Peter Barton Stadium, a small venue, should be sold out and lively on Friday and Saturday night. The air is thin and dry at 5,280 feet. Players won’t sweat. They play through cotton mouth. What’s at stake this weekend? It looks as […]
PLL Week 8 – San Diego
I flew west early on Friday at 6:15am, a Southwest flight to San Diego from BWI. Boston coach Brian Holman a passenger along with California assistant coach John Grant Jr, Redwood SSDM Isaiah Davis-Allen and Cannon attackman Asher Nolting. It occurred to me that BWI is a large lacrosse related business. I’ve always felt that […]