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 […]
The Whipsnakes are the Standard of Excellence
The Whipsnakes have been the most consistent team in the PLL for four years now. They won the first two championships, have played in all three championship games, and had the league’s first two MVPs. With their dominance in the league’s short history, it’s easy to root against the Whipsnakes, but you have to be […]
Philly to Host PLL Semifinal Sunday
After a bye week, we are back for PLL Semifinal Sunday in Philly. We’ve got back-to-back matchups for an incredible four-and-a-half hours of lacrosse. PLL Semifinal Sunday #6 Chaos vs #2 Atlas – Sunday, Sept. 5 at 11:30 a.m. EST (NBCSN, Peacock) If the first PLL Semifinal contest were a meme, it would be a […]
PLL vs MLL Champions Comparison: 2019 Whipsnakes vs 2005 Bayhawks
Once the PLL was created, we knew there would be constant comparisons to its predecessor, MLL. From production to delivery, everything was put under a microscope and dissected. These PLL vs MLL comparisons got me thinking: what if we compare a past championship squad from the PLL against a past MLL title team? PLL vs […]
PLL All Star Game: Tim Troutner Steals the Show
After a one-year hiatus, the PLL All Star Game made a return in 2021. While there were many notable absentees due to injury, the game and subsequent skills competition were still enjoyable. PLL ALL STAR Game & Weekend 2021 The Game In my eyes, an all-star game is a way to celebrate the best players […]
All PLL 2021 Projections: Second Team
You want some 2021 All-PLL projections? Then that’s what you’re gonna get. Look, I’m a content creator for the people. If what the people want is more hot takes about the PLL-MLL merger, then fine, I’ll do it. The initial idea was to talk about MLL players who could crack the top 50 in the […]
PLL MVP Contenders Before Elimination Games
So ends the easy part. We’ve had a lot of fun in the past little-over-a-week, but with the knockout stage set to begin shortly, we’re about to say goodbye to three teams. Sadly, two more will fall 48 hours after that and one more after another 48 hours. The season only ends happily for one […]
Tim Muller Means Everything to Whipsnakes Staff, Teammates
“You know, at some point someone’s got to say, this is why Timmy Muller gets protected. Right?” Coach Jim Stagnitta wondered about his trusted defenseman. Coach Stagnitta saw his fair share of criticism directed toward the Whipsnakes leadership in the offseason. While facing the inevitable loss of players due to an expansion draft, Stagnitta and […]
Stagnitta, Bernlohr Adamant That Whipsnakes Earned Title, Not Maryland
When the Whipsnakes hoisted the trophy above their heads after Matt Rambo buried the game-winner in overtime just 28 seconds in, people took a cop out to explain the result. This is a Maryland alumni team. Of course they won, they had it easy. That is too easy of an assessment of what the Whipsnakes […]
Changing Men’s College Lacrosse’s Ball Color: Should It Happen?
Kyle Bernlohr, goalie for Premier Lacrosse League‘s Whipsnakes and former Maryland Terrapin, brought up an interesting proposition today on Twitter about men’s college lacrosse changing the lacrosse ball color to something other than the current color of white. Should Men’s College Lacrosse Have A Colored Ball? An Examination Of The Case The Motive: Why Change […]