Quint Kessenich’s 2023 PLL Columbus Takeaways
The PLL was in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend, more than twenty years after the MLL’s Baltimore Bayhawks demolished the Lizards 21-13 at Columbus Crew Stadium in front of 5,500 people, claiming the 2002 league title. Mark Millon, face-off ace Paul Cantabene, and Gary Gait led the destruction. For Long Island it was a bad […]
Quint Kessenich’s 2023 PLL Charlotte Takeaways
With the PLL games being in Charlotte this past weekend, I flew down on Thursday night with my 13-year-old daughter. For the professional traveler, there is no greater torture than flying with a neophyte. I fly a lot for work, not quite every week, and have become efficient and streamlined while navigating the roads and […]
Building a PLL Expansion Team
By any chance have you ever heard somebody claim that the PLL does not have enough teams to accommodate the amount of talent in the lacrosse world? If so you can be entitled to financial compensation. Only kidding, don’t reach out looking for money, instead see below the prestigious article of PLL’s ninth expansion team, […]
PLL Bets Week 2: Charlotte
Week 2 of the 2023 PLL season descends on Charlotte and we are poised for some great matchups. The big news is with the NLL season finally over, so we will see the Chaos at close to full strength. A week removed from a championship celebration will give the Chaos some much needed offensive power […]
Why Did Atlas Release Cade van Raaphorst?
Yesterday’s major news was Atlas releasing Cade van Raaphorst to the Player Pool. For those of you who don’t know, the 26-year-old ’19 Duke defenseman is arguably in the prime of his professional career. Raaphorst has been a member of the Atlas since the PLL’s inaugural season and is coming off an All-Star appearance in […]
Can the Archers Win a PLL Championship?
Every team in the PLL is loaded with talent, but over the past four years, the Archers have been one of the more disappointing teams compared to the rest of the league. They have always been considered a title contender since the PLL’s inaugural season, but they have failed to live up to expectations and […]
Buffalo Bandits Emerge Victorious in 2023 NLL Cup
The Buffalo Bandits won the 2023 NLL Cup on Saturday, capturing their first championship in 15 years. In a decisive Game 3 against the Colorado Mammoth at KeyBank Center, the Bandits dominated the entire game with a 13-4 win. The Bandits’ journey to the championship was not without its challenges. The NLL was extremely competitive […]
Is the New PLL Shot Clock Good for the Game?
The opening weekend of the 2023 PLL season did not disappoint and has fans excited for the summer. The weekend was loaded with highlight reel goals, great defense, and down-to-the-wire finishes. However, the most impactful addition of the weekend was the new shot clock. A fresh 32-second shot starts after possession has been established following […]
Quint Kessenich’s 2023 PLL Albany Takeaways
The 2023 PLL kicked off the past weekend in Albany, NY. The most interesting aspect of the eight Friday practices was watching Mike Pressler, the former Head Coach at Ohio Wesleyan, Duke, Bryant, and now the PLL Atlas. Pressler admitted he hadn’t been this nervous in 10 years but seemed at ease with his team, […]
23 Predictions for the 2023 PLL Season
As the 2023 Premier Lacrosse League season begins, lacrosse and fans eagerly anticipate the intense competition and thrilling matchups that await. With a playing field of talented teams and star players, this season promises to be one for the books. In this article, I present 23 bold predictions for the upcoming PLL season, offering insights […]
Ranking the New PLL Champion Jerseys
The PLL has recently unveiled its new jerseys, showcasing a fresh look for the eight teams in the league. In this article, we will delve into and rank each team’s uniform design, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and how well they represent the team’s identity. Let’s explore the uniforms in ascending order, while incorporating some additional […]
Can the Buffalo Bandits Finally Get Over the Hump?
Buffalo in the NLL Finals. Sounds familiar? For the third straight season, the Bandits will play for a chance at a championship, and while the previous two attempts didn’t end the way they wanted, things feel different this time in Buffalo, who is looking for their first NLL Cup in 25 years. Let’s look at […]