Defending the Invert
Defending the invert offense requires a coordinated team effort, effective communication, and an understanding of defensive principles. It can be very similar to how you play a two man game, but there are differences to be aware of. The invert offense involves an attackman or midfielder initiating the offense from behind the goal. This is […]
Defending the Two Man Game
Over the last decade the shot clock has made offenses shift their mentality dramatically in how they attack defenses. You’ve seen it all week at the World Championships especially with Team Canada. Defending the two man game has become something that all defenses have to have a plan for because of this. Lacrosse has utilized […]
Don’t Sleep on Albany: College Lacrosse Best Bets
A successful first week of bets prompted a second edition of college lacrosse bets. Hopkins leaned on their athleticism and physicality to take down Jacksonville, while Denver and Syracuse each won their home-openers, respectively. DraftKings has released lines for 27 games this weekend so there’s plenty to choose from. This week, I’ve decided to add […]
2023 College Lacrosse Conference Predictions
The 2023 season kicks off on Saturday, February 4th. We look to offer our college lacrosse winners and contenders for each of the ten conferences. In order to get you started, let’s get you caught up on a busy offseason. Movement was a key theme in 2023. The NEC and SoCon stopped sponsoring lacrosse in […]
2023 PLL Schedule Dates and Locations Released
Happy New Year! The PLL unveiled their 2023 schedule on Sunday afternoon. The PLL will continue to help grow the game by bringing the top players in the game all over the United States in 2023. The 2023 season will include 10 regular season weekends, 3 post-season, and 1 all-star weekend. Regular season weekends will […]
PLL Week 1 in Albany: Quint Kessenich’s Reactions
The PLL kicked off their 2022 season in Albany on June 4 and 5. I will be working a handful of games this summer for ESPN. The family of networks has extensive coverage of the league which includes 47 games available on ESPN+, three games on ESPN, three on ABC, and six on ESPN2. The […]
Don’t Sleep on UMass: D1 Midweek Review
Our very own Quint Kessenich preaches “Tuesday is for the hunter” and that statement couldn’t have been more accurate this week as many favorites could not pull out the win. Vermont, St. Joseph’s, and Hofstra were all multi-goal favorites according to Vegas, yet all three teams lost outright. It was the specialists who shined brightest […]
Division 1 Lacrosse “Best of the Rest”
There’s a lot to be excited about this weekend’s Division 1 lacrosse slate. No.3 Georgetown visits No.4 Notre Dame which will dominate headlines. Gary Gait coaches his first ACC men’s game as No.9 Syracuse travels to Charlottesville to challenge the reigning champs. No.10 Penn hosts No.7 Duke in a top 10 matchup. No.11 Johns Hopkins […]
Goalie U: Who Has Produced the Best Goalies?
Welcome to something special: Position U. In this six-part series, your favorite college lacrosse lover, Ryan Conwell, will break down the NCAA DI men’s programs that can consider themselves the best at producing a given position in recent history. First, let’s get into who produces the best lacrosse goalies, a.k.a. Goalie U. When trying to […]
Attack U: Who Has Produced the Best Attackmen?
Welcome to the start of something special: Position U. In this six-part series, your favorite college lacrosse lover, Ryan Conwell, will break down the NCAA DI men’s programs that can consider themselves the best at producing a given position in recent history. First, let’s get into who produces the best lacrosse attackmen, a.k.a. Attack U. […]
TD Ierlan Player Profile: NCAA Record Bulldozer
TD Ierlan was selected by Redwoods LC at No. 4 overall in the first round of the 2021 PLL College Draft, beginning the professional career of the illustrious college player. He has been producing very well throughout his first pro campaign, keeping up with what was expected from him after his performances at Denver, Yale, […]
PLL Heads to Albany to Close 2021 Regular Season
When the PLL heads to Albany to close its 2021 regular season, it could be the best weekend of the league’s season. Seeing a game at Casey Stadium at Albany should be on your lacrosse bucket list. Scott Marr and the Great Danes have really turned the Capital Region into a lacrosse hotbed over the […]