NLL Names Brett Frood as Its Newest Commissioner
(Philadelphia, Pa. August 2, 2022) – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the top professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, today named Brett Frood as Commissioner. Frood joins the NLL from Stewart-Haas Racing, where he has served as President of the NASCAR team since its inception in 2008, leading all business initiatives for the championship-winning organization co-owned […]
Summer Saturday of Lacrosse Action: Weekend Recap
This is a story about a singular summer Saturday that featured four live lacrosse games shown on national television. The menu was diverse. Insanely talented men, women, boys and girls showcasing the sport. The action Saturday was riveting. ESPN’s commitment to lacrosse is evident and provides a pathway to national prominence, recognition, and eyeballs. The […]
The Unanswered Questions of the PLL
The PLL has been a huge success that has helped professional lacrosse reach new heights intheir four years of existence. The league has given its fans more access than the sport has had inthe past. It has a strong social media presence, great behind the scenes content, and obviouslya great on-field product with more TV […]
Athletes Unlimited is the Future of Women’s Lacrosse
Athletes Unlimited women’s lacrosse will play 24 games this summer. They compete on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday during four consecutive weeks. All the action originates from the USA Lacrosse headquarters. The athletes commit to a four-week bubble living in a nearby hotel. All the games will be televised on ESPN+, ESPNU, or ESPN2. If you […]
Ranking Every NLL Teams’ Helmets
We have ranked the top NLL jerseys, but now its time to rank the best helmets in the NLL. Box lacrosse helmets are definitely more subtle compared to their field counterparts. Even though there is a smaller surface area, the NLL does have some great helmets that stand out to fans in the arena and […]
Brennan Kamish: Player Spotlight
This season the Whipsnakes drafted Roman Puglise in the first round back in May. Unfortunately for Puglise, he sustained an injury that has sidelined him for the season. His loss has been another rookie’s gain for Brennan Kamish. During his time at Rutgers, Brennan Kamish was one of the top “NASCAR” midfielders the last two […]
What is the Professional Box Lacrosse Association?
This week we saw the Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) announce their original seven teams. With the announcement we were also met with several questions from curious fans about the new league. Luckily, I was able to immediately make contact with the leagues front office, and a representative of the league was able to answer […]
Archers: 2022 PLL Video Game Ratings
It has been 1,558 days since the release of the last true lacrosse video game (Casey Powell Lacrosse 18). While that game certainly had its flaws, it was nice to pick up a controller and play a lacrosse video game. Let’s take a minute and imagine a new PLL focused video game has released in the […]
Different Types of Star Lacrosse Players: Roles Defined
For my loyal readers fear no longer, I have heard you. The angry twitter DM’s and pitch fork mobs all asking the same questions. “Where’s the different skill sets of “The Guys” article you teased in your first piece?” They have worked. I understand that not all star lacrosse players are built the same. In […]
Best Moments from the 2022 PLL All-Star Game
So, maybe Trevor Baptiste is more than a FOGO? Baptiste’s 2022 PLL All-Star Game squad dismantled Connor Farrell and his crew 33-13. A mere 20 goals. The game was a run away from the start. Team Baptiste led 19-5 at halftime, leading Honorary Team Farrell Coach John Grant Jr. to think (probably). Here are a […]
What Does It Take To Be an Elite PLL Player?
PLL players don’t make the All-Star Game on accident, so what separates these elite few from the rest of the league? What are the traits of the PLL All-Stars? Let’s take a closer look at the upper echelon of the lacrosse pyramid. ATTACK All of them have sharp minds; the ability to process visual data […]
The Secret Behind Will Manny’s Sensational Season Thus Far
With seven All-Star selections in ten seasons, it’s fair to say that Will Manny has had no issues with consistency throughout his professional career. In fact, one look at his career numbers tells you all that you need to know. Since bursting onto the scene in 2013, Manny has amassed 259 goals along with 403 […]