It's a massive lacrosse weekend, and we're talking through all of it. We start with a look at the NLL Finals which get going Friday night in Albany, as the Firewolves will look to upset the Bandits and claim the cup in the best of three series. Then, it's the Saturday slate. And not just the DI slate. We talk the quarterfinal matchups between Notre…

We take a look back at the chalky opening round of the NCAA DI men's lacrosse tournament. The games where we maybe had a shot for an upset, the blowouts, the upset picks that became anything but upsets, and some of the other storylines of the weekend. Then, it's the DI Media All Americans. We go through the final winners, and I give you my ballot f…

NCAA tournament time is here! We spend a few minutes looking at the bracket, and the tournament resumes of the teams that got in. We talk Maryland as a host, Penn vs Penn State, and the committee getting the bracket just about right. Then, we preview all eight tournament games this weekend. Who can pull off the upsets, who are the trendy underdog p…

After a long day and night, we are recapping all the action from the 2024 PLL Draft. We go team by team, talking about each pick the clubs made from one of the most stacked classes in years. We also look at some of the major surprises like: Pat Kavanagh sliding to 6th TJ Malone sliding to the 3rd round The Redwoods trading for Cole Kastner The big …

The NLL Playoffs are out to a fiery start. We talk through all four quarterfinal matchups, breaking down the unbelievable goalie play, chippy end for the Halifax Thunderbirds, a star emerging for PCLC, and Josh Byrne being a cold blooded assassin. Then, it's the Tuesday Top 20. We go through the latest media poll and talk about all the results from…

The NLL Playoffs have arrived, we preview each of the four matchups this weekend. All are single elimination, stakes couldn't be higher. Then we preview the college lacrosse weekend. We're talking through conference seeding scenarios as we go, plus who could be bubble team come time for the NCAA tournament, and where we might see some bid thievery.…

The NLL playoffs are locked in. We talk through all the results of the weekend, how Rochester turned a 3% chance into a trip to the postseason, and put a bow on what was a great regular season in the NLL. Then, we go through the Tuesday Top 20. Breaking down the latest media poll, and stopping to talk about the incredible Cuse/UVA game, conference …

The PLL has announced the Hall of Fame Class of 2024. We talk through each of the new members, spending a little more time talking about why it's important that players like Lee Zink find their way into the Hall of Fame. Then, we take it indoors. We go talk through the NLL playoff scenarios, specifically for the five teams still alive for a playoff…

We open with some talk to catch up on the NLL Playoff Picture. Results from the weekend saw Buffalo and Halifax clinch, meaning there are two remaining playoff spots and four teams left to claim them. We talk through the games coming up, and the recent form for each team, as we try to make sense of how things shake out. Then, we journey through the…

We've got a quick rundown for you of all the action in college lacrosse coming up this weekend, including game spreads and picks. Plus, I have a few recs for games you should catch in the DII and DIII world, and some NLL games that will have playoff atmosphere a couple weeks early.By Bleav + Dan Arestia

We're back after a week off. NLL March to May is heating up. We'll talk through each team that has locked up a spot, who still is in contention, and who is looking to play spoiler. Then, after talking Cornell/Cuse and the Tewaaraton race, we go through latest Inside Lacrosse Media Poll.By Bleav + Dan Arestia

We start by breaking down the positives and negatives of the Bill Tierney coaching hire in the PLL, as the legendary coach was named the new top dog for Philadelphia. We talk his coaching style, the fit in the pro game, and the news breaking itself. Then we go through my midseason all american ballot, highlighting the players who have really stood …

We look at the NLL action from over the weekend to see who has punched their ticket to the playoffs and who is now playing some early playoff games. We talk through the results of the college weekend and then, as always on Tuesday, we go through my media Top 20 ballot and compare it to the final Inside Lacrosse media poll.…

Before we get to what's on tap for the weekend, we talk through a big week in the lacrosse world. We celebrate Pat Spencer getting his first NBA bucket and the incredible road to being a pro basketball player. Then we talk through the mid week results, including Connor Shellenberger become the UVA all time points leader, St Joe's upsetting Penn, an…

We start by talking through the March to May and current NLL playoff picture, while we look at results from last weekend as teams play for their playoff lives. Then, a quick touch on recent PLL moves including the Redwoods signing Malik Sparrow and trading for Chris Gray. After that, it's the Tuesday Top 20, a trip through the latest media poll and…

We look at the four moves from the NLL trade deadline, and talk how each team got better for making them. That includes a little extra time on the Riptide dealing what has a chance to be the top pick in the draft. Then, we talk through the college lacrosse of the weekend. We start with a few words about the Mustang Classic, which if you're a DIII f…

For the third week in a row, the number one team in lacrosse loses as Denver fell at home to Yale. We look at that game, plus the entire Top 20 media poll this week and how very different my ballot was in a few spots. Before that, we talk about the state of the NLL since the trade deadline is today, and then we briefly update on some of the latest …

With a week of free agency in the PLL wrapping up, we've got plenty of moves to discuss. We go team by team to talk about the moves made so far, what teams still are in the market, who is holding firm until the draft. Then, we preview the weekend slate of college games including what should be a great event in Charlotte at the Crown Classic.…

It was a wild first day of free agency in the PLL. We talk through the signings that stole the headlines, some deals that are still to come, and more to watch as the week goes on. Then, a new #1 is crowed in the top 20. We talk through the media poll, my ballot, and teams to watch this weekend.By Dan Arestia

We start by discussing the news that that Andy Copelan has stepped down as head coach of the Philadelphia Waterdogs. Talking through his tenure as the leader, the teams outlook, and the nature in which these stories are reported and come out for fans. Then, we talk through the instant classic Syracuse/Army OT thriller, before we look at the entire …

There's a new number on team in the nation! Notre Dame's loss throws the top 20 into turmoil, so we look at how things shook out after a weekend of action in DI men's lacrosse. But before that, Tewaaraton winner Pat Spencer made his NBA debut on Monday night. We talk about the journey to the NBA and the remarkable accomplishment.…

It's Positive Friday, time to preview the weekend of college lacrosse games. Before we do that, we look at some of the results from the midweek action, including some big wins for ranked teams. We talk about players reaching milestones and having big performances, and why it's better to just be happy for them. Then it's weekend preview, talking thr…

We are back home after a long weekend of Sixes at the Premier Lacrosse League Championship Series. I talk through some of major takeaways from the event, including the things I loved and things I would maybe want to change in the future. Topics include roster size, physical play, budding rivalries, and cultivating stars. Then, it's a trip through t…

It's a huge lacrosse weekend, and the Friday show is here to get you ready. We talk through the first night of PLL Championship Series, plus thoughts on the format, the players, and more. Then, a brief look at Notre Dame's midweek season opener, before running through the full slate of games for the college weekend.…

It's our first update to the Top 20. We look back at some of the results from the early goings of the college season, then we break down the latest IL poll and why I voted the way I did relative to the final poll. Plus, some quick talk of the PLL Championship Series, which opens up Wednesday night.By Dan Arestia

It's positive Friday and time for the weekend preview. But first, we talk about the new PLL partner Metabilia and what it means for fans of the league looking for collectibles. Plus, we look back at the college games that played during the weekend, including Boston U vs St Joseph's and Hopkins vs Towson. Then we go game by game through the college …

There's no new media poll this week so no Top 20 ballot, but we still talk through all the results from the college lacrosse opening weekend. We cover the Hopkins/Denver thriller, the first look at the Cuse offense, Colgate's massive upset of Penn State, and more. Plus, I went to the New England Youth Lacrosse Convention. I learned a ton about yout…

It's the first Friday episode of the college lacrosse season! We go through the weekend slate of games and talk each matchup, and of course we make some picks. But first, we talk All Americans. The preseason AA list is out, so we talk who was on it, how I voted and why, and whether it actually means anything.…

The first Tuesday Top 20 of the 2024 season is here! We talk through the Inside Lacrosse Preseason Media Poll, and I go through my entire ballot. We talk everyone I ranked in the top 20 and why I put them where I did, plus teams that I had also considered but just missed the cut, and a few teams that got votes in the poll I didn't even consider.…

We are talking PLL Championship Series. First, we go through the players who have been signed for Championship Series contracts, giving them an opportunity to shine. Then, we talk through the Women's Pro Lacrosse Exhibition that will feature Charlotte North, Dana Dobbie, and Lizzie Colson and be played during the Championship series. Then, Yale att…

Welcome to 2024! We cover the PLL schedule release and the information that is still yet to come out, talk through some preseason DI men's college top 20, and reveal a few New Year's Resolutions as we look ahead to Sticks In in the new year.By Dan Arestia

A quick episode talking through the proposal/conversation/debate/ideas/coaches vote/whatever else that's been all about, of course, the faceoff again.By Dan Arestia

A little bit of everything this episode. We cover the trade that sent Matt Rees to the Whipsnakes for Connor Kirst and Bryce Young, plus some roster moves ahead of the Championship Series. In the college world, we talk about the IL Top 50, and the sad news of Lindenwood ending their lacrosse program at the end of this year. Plus, we talk about NLL …

We discuss the eight home markets that were selected for PLL clubs, covering why they were chosen, and some of the criteria that fans may not have fully considered in the process. Plus, we look at a few places that didn't get a team. We also talk through the new conference structure of the league, the upcoming salary cap increase, and the offseason…

We talk about the news that LA 2028 has officially recommended lacrosse be included in the Olympics. Talking through what it means now, for the next five years, and for the game at large. Plus, we talk about Bucknell, Monmouth, Lehigh, and Johns Hopkins visiting Hofstra for a day of fall ball at the Nick Colleluori Classic for the Headstrong Founda…

We are back to talk all things PLL Championship Weekend. From the way PLL marketed the event in Philly, to the events of the weekend leading up to the game, and of course, the game itself. We also touch briefly on the way both the Archers and Waterdogs are constructed for future success.By Dan Arestia

Street Lacrosse has been announced! We're talking about the announcement and how it fits into the growth of lacrosse. Then we recap the regular season, some of fun stories and matchups from Salt Lake City, and talking through the Quarterfinal matchups before Monday's triple header at Gillette Stadium.…

We talking through the trade that sends Jackson Morrill to the Whipsnakes. Why it makes sense for Chrome, why it makes sense for Whips, the bet that they're both making, and the best outcomes for it. Then, we go through PLL playoff scenarios by team. What is at stake for all eight teams in the league this week as they wrap up the regular season in …

Back after a break, we discuss the Myles Jones for Romar Dennis trade. We talk through the ways it could have a big impact or small impact, and which of those two things seems more likely. Then, Redwoods midfielder Cole Kirst joins the podcast to talk about growing up in a lacrosse family, the Kirst Cup in New Jersey, being drafted by the Redwoods,…

We talk about the PLL All Star weekend in Louisville, including the freestyle competition and other skills events. Plus Jarrod Neumann's Tony Hawk-esque moment in the Fastest Shot contest, and of course, the actual game itself. Then, we talk through the list of finalists for locations for the eight PLL clubs. 26 locations are on the list, which is …

PLL All Star Weekend is here, so we are talking all things related to that. We talk through the format, the different events, the rosters, the snubs, and why the PLL delivers a high quality all star game even if the big four sports might not. Then, we go through each of the games from Week 5 in Fairfield. We are talking the results, standout player…

We recap all four games from PLL Week 4 in Minneapolis following the break for World Championships. But first, we discuss the faceoff strategy used by the Waterdogs and Cannons. What worked, what didn't, what still could be happening, and the learnings from a weekend where faceoffs were center stage.…

We talk through the World Lacrosse Championships in San Diego including the big takeaways, USA/Canada, and the players outside of Pool A who had a great showing at the game. Plus, we preview the upcoming PLL slate as the league gets back to action in Minnesota. But before all that, Redwoods attackman Ryder Garnsey joins the pod to talk playing and …

Talking through all the action of the third week of the PLL season and constant greatness that is one goal games. Plus, why it's good to sell out venues, the highlights on social, and wild ideas to handle the faceoff strategy.By Dan Arestia

We look back at PLL Week 2 in Charlotte. Examining the venue, what the players and coaches thought of the atmosphere, the TV ratings, and of course a game by game recap of the games themselves. We also talk to Archers, Swarm, and Team Canada Goalie Brett Dobson. We cover growing up around multiple sports, attending the Hill Academy and one of the b…

After putting a bow on the college season with some Notre Dame and Tewaaraton talk, we look at the first week of PLL action in Albany. Breaking down each game, the big performances, our first look at the rule changes, what coaches and players had to say, and more.By Dan Arestia

Talking through all the news from a huge day for the PLL. Ringing the bell at NASDAQ, going city based, why we all get way too excited, actually still touring, and more. Then, a close look at each of the two Final Four matchups this weekend, with picks for both games.By Dan Arestia

Lot of topics today as we cover: - Lyle Thompson playing in MSL for Six Nations this week. We talk the minor overreactions to this news, and what the implications are for the PLL. - Jared Bernhardt retiring from the NFL. We discuss his current status as a PLL prospect, and what teams could use him and are best positioned to sign him if available. -…

We preview at great length all four of the quarterfinal matchups this weekend in the NCAA tournament. But before that, we open some mail. Topics include all time great championship weekend games, possible rule changes, PLL picks, PLL expansion, and more.By Dan Arestia

We discuss the massive news that Lyle Thompson will take a sabbatical and not play in the PLL this summer. We discuss how it affects the Cannons on the field, from a front office stand point, and how Thompson's absence could affect the league as a whole this summer. Then, we recap one of the best weekends of NCAA tournament games in recent memory, …