Here is my entire 2025 PLL Awards Ballot. Who I picked for each award, why I voted that way, and my picks for 1st and 2nd team All Pro. www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/my-2025...

I asked my son who I should draft in fantasy football last night. He said the Eagles, because they clean up and don't leave messes around. Naturally I asked him what team does leave messes and trash around, so I can avoid that team. He said the Jets.

Face to face with a bobcat in the yard this morning. Didn't flinch. Stared him down. Never felt so alive. Suburban dads know.

Happy Friday, we're back, Sticks In is up! We're talking: - U20 World Championships - Why Canada won (not club lacrosse) - Getting over the idea that only USA/Canada is worth watching - PLL Semifinals - Anatomy of an upset - Stars and Stripes Classic open.spotify.com/episode/5tvy...

I just submitted my PLL Awards ballot. All individual awards plus 1st and 2nd team All Pros. The Award Ceremony is Friday, Sept 12th in New York City ahead of the PLL Championship Game.

Chase Fraser did it again. A ridiculous BTB goal, and then capped with a smile right at the camera. He does not score ordinary goals.

The Stars and Stripes Classic is this weekend as part of the PLL semifinals, featuring the Green Beret Foundation and Stars and Stripes Foundation. I talked to GBF President and CEO Charlie Iacono about the event and what makes it so special open.spotify.com/episode/607H...

24 seconds left and the Whips call timeout down two. Trip to the semifinals on the line. Get to ESPN+ now

CJ Kirst scored a goal one second after this image was grabbed.

Apologies for not having a new sticks in podcast the last two weeks. I am exploring methods for adding at least 3-4 more hours to every day, mixed results so far. Making up for it next week, very cool interview episode dropping.

Rochester Knighthawks announced they've acquired Zed Williams from the Colorado Mammoth. Big day for new ownership to bring Zed home.

When we get lacrosse specific Leprechaun gear it will empty my bank account

Team USA now leads England 26-0. England has been held to two shots on goal and two ground balls. Team USA is a perfect 30/30 facing off. The Americans are now using their LSM and d middies on offense to just kill clock and eliminate transition.

Woke up to watch Team USA. They're up 21-0 in the third quarter. Three touchdowns

Lax After Dark: Haudenosaunee vs Puerto Rico, 8pm ET Lax After Darker: Australia vs Japan, 11pm ET Lax After Darkest: Canada vs Jamaica 3am ET

PLL Award finalist kneejerks: - Two years in a row Colin Squires should be an LSM OTY finalist and gets left out - The midfielder with the most total goals (Matt Brandau) isn't up for MOTY - AOTY and MVP is the same award this year - Dobson has a better SV% than every GOTY finalist

Buzzer beating save by Patrick Jameison preserves the Team USA 7-6 win over Team Canada. Instant classic in the opening round, and we'll probably get the rematch before the tournament is done.

After the first quarter, Team USA leads Canada 3-1. Shannehan, Duffy, and Millon have the goals for the US, Max Frattaroli scored for Canada. No assists yet. Grayson Manning three saves including a doorstep robbery for Canada.

From guest writer Rory Mastine: The PLL regular season is in the books, so it's a good time to redraft the 2025 rookie class. Who goes up, who drops down, and even a change at the top overall spot. www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/2025-pl...

VMI has rolled out a new mascot, Moe the Kangaroo, and this is going to look absolutely outstanding on a VMI lacrosse helmet.

From MCLA to the top of DI, there are over 100 college programs at the @worldlacrosse.sport Men's U20 Championships. Here are all the players, by country, you can see compete for gold. Plus a roster made of non-US or Canada players I'm most excited to watch. www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/from-mc...

Unfortunate news. Per World Lacrosse statement, Ghana has withdrawn from the men's U20 World Championships due to difficulty obtaining travel visas. Their pool play matches will be recorded as forfeits and the event will go on as scheduled. Pool play begins tomorrow.

I'm told that BU Offensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach Mike Silipo is stepping down from his role with the Terriers and will be named the new head coach at St Sebastian's. Silipo has been the BU OC since 2017 and Associate Head Coach since 2019.

I track NCAA program representation on PLL active rosters every weekend. The top 10, and number of alums per week: 1. Maryland - 16.3 2. Notre Dame - 13.2 3. Duke - 11.2 4. Denver - 9 5. Rutgers - 7.8 6. UVA - 7.7 7. Princeton - 6.3 8. Penn State - 6 9. Georgetown - 5.7 10. Cornell 5.5

Connor Shellenberger finishes the regular season with a league leading 46 points on a perfectly balanced 23 goals and 23 assists, punctuating the year with a seven point outing this weekend.

Final game of the regular season is now effectively a playoff game. Winner of Boston/Maryland is in, loser watches the playoffs from home. If Maryland wins, it also means Utah gets the first overall pick in the 2026 draft.

It's the final Saturday of the 2025 PLL regular season. Here are the playoff scenarios, championship series possibilities, and even who can get the first overall pick, all on the line today. www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/playoff...

Big news from the DII lacrosse world. The Executive Board approved a proposal to expand the men's lacrosse tournament from 16 teams to 18 teams. More here: www.ncaa.org/news/2025/8/...

Commuting.

We were driving to the beach and In The Air Tonight came on the radio. Right before the big drum hit my wife changed the station. Can anyone refer me to a good divorce lawyer?

Denver has to play the waiting game, it's time to move the trade deadline, and it's California's title to lose. PLL Week 9 Overreactions. www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/denver-...

This is just sicko stuff from Logan McNaney. The replay is almost more impressive than the save in real time.

Jared Bernhardt basically just ran a rub route in a lacrosse game. Boyle breakdown of this action is perfect.

We got a double dip Friday. Chaos/Outlaws on the left, Whitby/Orangeville on the right.

Waterdogs announced Kenny Brower has been ruled out this weekend. Jack DiBenedetto will take his place

Watching more Owen Hiltz at the PLL level, I think I have a good comp. He's a Heptapod from the movie Arrival. He experiences all of time all at once on the lacrosse field. He knows where players were, where they are, where they will be, all at once.

Happy Friday, Sticks In is up! - Players deciding to, or not to, market themselves via social media - PLL roster tinkering for the playoff run - What Utah wants to see happen on their bye week - Previewing all four games in Denver open.spotify.com/episode/2hyZ...

The Team USA 22 man roster for the upcoming U20 World Lacrosse Men's Championship has been announced. Robby Hopper (UVA), Anthony Raio (UNC), Brendan Millon (UVA), and Rowyn Nurry (Cornell), all incoming college freshmen, made the team. www.usalacrosse.com/magazine/nat...

The fat lady is warming up, the MVP race is wide open, and it's Carolina's title to lose. PLL Week 8 Overreactions. www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/the-fat...

Utah Archers announce that Matt Moore will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

Friday Sticks In is up! Talking: - PLL celebrity investors - Why Boston doesn't need to panic - Playoff scenarios - Shellenberger wrecking games - Utah, PLL stronghold - Previewing all four games this weekend open.spotify.com/episode/4Cq6...

If you have a daughter between age 4-8 you probably need this shirt.

The game of the year, reviewing the review process, and it's Maryland's title to lose. Plus, a few words on appropriately acknowledging milestones and records. PLL Week 7 overreactions. www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/game-of...

Player A: 15 goals, 8 assists, 27.8% shooting, 77.8% SOG, 11 TOs Player B: 15 goals, 6 assists, 27.5% shooting, 76% SOG, 14 TOs. Player A is Pat Kavanagh. Player B is Jake Taylor and Mac O'Keefe combined.

Found a dinosaur this morning

Friday Sticks In is up! We're talking: - All Star weekend Recap - The game was great, the skills competition not so much - Time for All Star Sixes? - The PLL Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and their impact - Porthole Weekend - Previewing all four PLL games open.spotify.com/episode/3wbl...

Topics that inspire all of lax twitter to have the same conversation for the 100th time, ranked: 3. What's your favorite throwback jersey? 2. Could (D3 team) beat (D1 team)? 1. What school should add lacrosse next?

The Ice Cream truck game done changed.

Happy 4th of July and Happy Birthday America! Quick Sticks In for you all today. We're talking PLL All Star Weekend! - The selection process - The rosters - Fans getting it right - Players having All Star years that got left out - Plus, Midseason Awards! open.spotify.com/episode/05iR...

Utah has a faceoff problem, the last of the 500 point scorers, and it's Carolina's title to lose. PLL Week 5 overreactions. www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/utah-fa...