PLL Quarterfinal Playoff Preview

The PLL playoffs commence in Boston this weekend as six of the remaining seven teams square off in round one at Gillette Stadium. PLL Quarterfinal Playoff Preview Chrome Eliminated Chrome have left the building. It was a summer of offensive dysfunction. Expect changes. Saturday’s loss was marred by a fight. Russ saw it live in […]

PLL Denver Recap

Overtime in the PLL without time outs looks and feels like anarchy. The players appear as if they are drowning on the field, desperately searching for the play that ends the game. The harder they try the more frustrated and exasperated they get. It was Redwood Charlie Bertrand who punctuated the madness late on Saturday […]

PLL Players Who Deserve More Love

The PLL showcases the most talented and skilled players in the sport of lacrosse. While some athletes in the league receive considerable attention and accolades, others often go unnoticed or don’t get the love they deserve. In this article, I spotlight three exceptional PLL players who deserve more love and recognition for their impressive skills […]

PLL Sells Out in Connecticut

Rafferty Stadium was filled to the brim. Fans were camped on the hills surrounding the field, the grassy knoll that wraps around the field, both sides of bleachers were full, and the Bar Down area was hopping with activity. Former NFL quarterback, lacrosse dad, and ESPN announcer Dan Orlovsky brought his kids. He posted on […]

Reacting to the 2023 PLL All-Stars

The teams have been announced for the 2023 PLL All-Star game. The formatting for the All-Star selections on the PLL website could be better, which is a minor issue. When you Google “2023 PLL All-Stars,” the first link features an entire page of starters and reserves displayed without any breakdown by position. This lack of […]

PLL Returns to Minneapolis

I’m staying in downtown Minneapolis two blocks from Target Field and with the Orioles in town playing the Twins, our group of Drew Carter, Dana Boyle, stat man Russ Dlin, joined ESPN radio baseball announcer Mike Couzens on Friday night for some MLB. I hadn’t been to a game in a dozen years and Major […]

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 […]

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 […]

Grading the 2023 PLL College Draft

Before I get into this article, I want to leave this disclaimer; I have mixed feelings about draft grades. We only know the talent of a draft class once they step on the field. Whenever I see them for other pro sports, I think the guy writing the articles is an idiot, so I thought […]

2023 PLL Mock College Draft

Lacrosse fans rejoice; the Premier Lacrosse League season is right around the corner, starting with the 2023 PLL College Draft tonight at 7:00 pm on ESPNU. This year’s incoming draft class is highlighted by defense, but the talent pool is loaded across the board. How about a quick four-round PLL Mock Draft to get us […]

2023 PLL Free Agency Grades

The PLL had their first ever free agency period this off-season. There was a lot of excitement heading into the off-season with lots of players looking for new contracts. While a lot of players stayed with their current teams, there were definitely some major signings. Here are my grades for each team so far and […]