Best NLL Podcasts (2024)

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The NLL Playoffs are set, plus the Tuesday Top 20 43:18

8h ago43:18

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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 …

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4/22 The Tailgate: That One Time… In the Carrier Dome… 1:00:52

16h ago1:00:52

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It's Rivalry Week, huge crowds are showing up and IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello are back to examine two huge games with contrasting identities. First, to Syracuse, where Foy was in the building for the Orange's 18-17 win over Virginia in the latest entry for Game of the Year (a very crowded ballot). Then, to a Homewood Field that revised its atte…

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4/19 D-Fly & Dixie Podcast with Johns Hopkins’ Garrett Degnon 59:12

7h ago59:12

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It’s Rivalry Week in the college lacrosse season as teams jockey for position in their respective conference tournaments. Expect big crowds, intense action and maximum effort. Are you ready? D-Fly and Dixie are here to get you prepped for all of these big games on the schedule. As always we’ll get you primed for those games and more, and we’ll talk…

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PLL Hall of Famers, NLL Playoff Scenarios, College Lacrosse Preview 1:00:02

4d ago1:00:02

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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…

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Episode 55: Final "Regular Season" Home Game '24 1:18:37

5d ago1:18:37

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This week we talk about last week's big matchup against the playoff bound Albany Firewolves, and look ahead to this weekend's final regular season game against Calgary. We also touch on fan appreciation, tailgating, and the wacky world that is the NLL playoffs. All that and more!By Nicholas Germain

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NLL Playoffs, College Roundup, PLL Mock Draft?? 52:07

7d ago52:07

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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…

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4/15 The Tailgate: Incredible Endings & Brown's on the Board with Larken Kemp 1:07:49

4d ago1:07:49

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IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello unpack a pair of incredible finishes — Siena's four-goal run in the last minute to beat Manhattan and Lafayette's buzzer-beater to top Boston U — plus Jordan Faison's caused turnover that led to the Notre Dame's eventual game-winning goal. From there, they bring on former Brown star Larken Kemp to discuss the Bears' …

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4/12 D-Fly & Dixie Podcast with Cornell’s CJ Kirst 1:02:37

7d ago1:02:37

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Conference races are heating up as get into part one of Rivalry Week(s). As always, we’ll look ahead to another handful of Top 20 marquee matchups, including Navy at Army, and we’ll talk with all-everything Cornell star, CJ Kirst, ahead of his big game against top-ranked Notre Dame. With Kirst, they discuss the Cornell season to date, Ivy lacrosse,…

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College Lacrosse Weekend Preview 28:50

7d ago28:50

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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

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Episode 54: From Seals to Wings 1:40:25

7d ago1:40:25

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This week we go over another double header weekend as Panther City traveled to San Diego to take on the Seals then came back home to take on the Wings. With PCLC looking for all the momentum they can get to secure a playoff spot, it would take a lot to get over both teams in a few days. We also talk about the playoffs and the upcoming last regular …

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4/10 DIII: Wesleyan Coach John Raba 1:30:00

8d ago1:30:00

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Caleb has returned from his bachelor party to reclaim his role as the co-host of IL’s DIII Podcast. The fellas have Wesleyan coach John Raba on the show to talk all things Wesleyan lacrosse. The three of them hit everything from fatherly life advice to what NOT to do when you are on your visit as a prospective Wesleyan student athlete. Among the ma…

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4/9 PLL Happy Hour: Draft Preview With Adam Lamberti 41:28

9d ago41:28

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PLL Whipsnakes beat reporter Adam Lamberti joins IL's Kevin Brown to preview one of the most highly anticipated draft classes in professional lacrosse history. They get into the debate of who should go first overall between Brennan O'Neill and Connor Shellenberger, what players will be value picks later in the draft and add some player comparisons …

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We're Back! NLL Playoff Picture update, Cornell/Cuse Breakdown, and the Tuesday Top 20 49:25

10d ago49:25

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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

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4/8 The Tailgate: Notre Dame Tops Duke (in Real-Time!), Plus Hopkins, Colgate, Virginia Wins 59:01

11d ago59:01

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IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello once again record while watching the end of a Notre Dame game, this time the Irish's 15-12 win over Duke (though Duke's three-goal run to it 11-11 is worth the listen for those who download for the schadenfreude). Mixed in, they discuss Hopkins' 9-8 overtime win vs. Penn State in Baltimore, Colgate's upset of Army, V…

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4/5 D-Fly & Dixie Podcast with Notre Dame’s Chris Kavanagh 1:06:05

14d ago1:06:05

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When the calendar turns to April, you start thinking about May. It’s not because you want to skip over April, it’s just that you to think about the postseason. Watercooler conversations change from hoops to lacrosse Bracketology and the RPI. Conference races and seeding are shaping up. All focus goes to your single opponent this coming weekend. The…

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4/3 ILPreps: Loomis Chaffee's Bill Ball 43:52

15d ago43:52

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Director of ILPreps Dan Kaplan links up with Loomis Chaffee (Conn.) head coach Bill Ball to summarize some early action, highlight players and discuss some of the exciting challenges that lie ahead of them this season. This week features a pair of heavyweight contests with Trinity-Pawling (N.Y.) on Wednesday and Brunswick (Conn.) on Friday. Ball al…

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Bill Tierney named Waterdogs Head Coach, Midseason All Americans, and a full weekend preview 55:01

17d ago55:01

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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 …

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Episode 53: OuT Like a Bandit! 1:09:46

22d ago1:09:46

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This week we look back at last week's matchup as Panther City took on the defending NLL champion Buffalo Bandits. We also look ahead to this weekend's double header as we take on Sand Diego and Philadelphia...again. All that and more!By Nicholas Germain

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4/1 The Tailgate: Easter with Nick Ferrara & ND Over Cuse; Hop, MD Wins & More 1:03:29

18d ago1:03:29

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IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello wish you a very Happy Easter and can't wait to unpack this weekend, starting with No. 1 Notre Dame's 14-12 win over No. 3 Syracuse, Hopkins' second-straight 15-11 win over Michigan, Virginia's epic comeback over Harvard and much, much more.By Inside Lacrosse Podcasts

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3/29 D-Fly & Dixie Podcast with Penn State’s TJ Malone 1:03:47

21d ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Have we really reached the midpoint of the 2024 regular season? Yes. Yes, we have. Time flies when you are having fun. As we close out March we have a pretty good understanding of the college lacrosse landscape, including which teams are shaping into contenders and which players are shaping into stars. Many of those contenders will sharpen their ir…

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3/27 DIII: Tuesday Night Blowouts 1:03:19

22d ago1:03:19

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Kap and Caleb hit the studio to reflect on a week of results and look ahead at the biggest games ahead. The guys officially launch a POTY of the year campaign, touch on an underrated and under-the-radar goalie to know, and hint at a request for Salisbury on behalf of DIII fans.The pod includes a shout out to Ohio Northern for their win over John Ca…

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Another New #1, NLL Weekend Recap, and the Tuesday Top 20 41:42

24d ago41:42

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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.…

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3/25 The Tailgate: Madness with High Point's Mayea and Boston U's Polley 1:16:19

25d ago1:16:19

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IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello are back in the shade of the midseason mark, starting with High Point's incredible upset of North Carolina (and they're joined by audacious attackman Brayden Mayea to discuss) and then moving through the weekend's action. They dive into Michigan's third-straight win over Maryland, sort out Duke's 11-7 win over Denver…

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3/22 D-Fly & Dixie: Mid-March Madness 40:06

27d ago40:06

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When it comes to pure drama, sports fans can’t beat the NCAA Basketball Tournament. March Madness always delivers. Similarly, the 2024 lacrosse regular season keeps delivering on a weekly basis. Aren’t we lucky? Whether it’s the down-to-the-wire games, the SportsCenter-worthy highlights or the stunning upsets, lacrosse fans have to be delighted in …

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Pat Spencer NBA Points, Connor Shellenberger breaking records, Weekend Preview in the NLL and College Lacrosse 49:38

28d ago49:38

49:38

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…

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Episode 52: Thunderstuck. 59:19

30d ago59:19

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For the first time in franchise history, Panther City traveled north to take on the Halifax Thunderbirds. Could PCLC keep momentum going after last week's big overtime win? We also look ahead to this weeks showdown as the defending champion Buffalo Bandits come to town. All that and more!By Nicholas Germain

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3/20 ILPreps: Valor's Noble, Malvern's Mackrides & No. 4 St. Anthony's Tops No. 2 Culver 1:43:15

29d ago1:43:15

1:43:15

What's up ILPreps Nation? Host Dan Kaplan is here to deliver a massive pod, diving in on game coverage with Terry Foy, and zooming in on both the Valor Christian (Colo.) and Malvern Prep (Colo.) programs via conversations with each head coach. Kaplan and Foy hit St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) victory over Culver (Ind.) at Rutgers on Sunday, Hill Academy's (O…

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3/20 DIII: Mustang Classic Recap 1:38:08

29d ago1:38:08

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In an epic episode of the DIII pod, IL's Dan Kaplan and the Big Dog, Caleb Abney, have plenty to recount, recall, and reflect on. From the annual pre-Mustang Classic breakfast to unforgettable postgame interviews, there are some can't-miss tales from Owings Mills. Beyond the Mustang Classic, the guys check in on some additional results and then tak…

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NLL Weekend Recap, PLL Signings and Japan trip, and the Tuesday Top 20 51:32

1M ago51:32

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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…

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3/18 The Tailgate: Ivy League Drama with Yale's Andy Shay 1:12:59

1M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Relive your St. Patrick's Day celebration with IL's Terry Foy and Nick O'Sello, starting with Cornell's dramatic 15-14 win over Princeton on Sunday. From there, unpack Yale's 17-15 win over Harvard with the help of an appearance from Bulldog coach Andy Shay. After that, dissect Virginia's 14-10 win at Maryland and then shift back to Navy's overtime…

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3/15 D-Fly & Dixie with Syracuse’s Sam English 57:01

1M ago57:01

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As the thrilling 2024 season rolls into mid-March, there’s no Spring Break for us. We can sleep in June. D-Fly and Dixie look back at the terrific action last week and discuss another new No. 1-ranked team as Army West Point rises to the top spot. They also preview the weekend ahead which features six incredible Top 20 matchups for fans to binge wa…

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NLL Trade Deadline Recap, PLL Update, DI, DII, DIII Weekend Action 37:00

1M ago37:00

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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…

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Episode 51: In West Philadelphia.. 1:03:41

1M ago1:03:41

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Panther City looked to keep it's playoff hopes alive taking on the Philadelphia Wings. We talk about Malcom's big game, Damude's even bigger game, and what a win and loss would cause for PCLC. We also look ahead to Panther City's first ever game against Halifax, NLL rankings, and more!By Nicholas Germain

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Episode 50: Lax in the Booth Interview! 44:56

1M ago44:56

44:56

We made it to 50 episodes! For this special episode we interview Corey Fields from Lax in the Booth! We talk about how he got started with his show, box lacrosse, Panther City and more! Special Thanks to Nicholas Germain, Andy Gay, Thomas Archuleta, for all the help. And of course, to all our listeners, Thank you.…

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3/13 DIII: Mustang Classic Preview 1:16:51

1M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Kap and Caleb are back and in classic form ahead of the 2024 Mustang Classic. The guys dive all the way in on the past week of results and breakdown a ton of that action. A big chunk of the episode is focused on Mustang Classic preview and which 1v1 battles, matchups, and other aspects of the 10 games they are looking forward to most. Friday 11:00 …

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NLL Trade Deadline, PLL Free Agency, New #1 in the Tuesday Top 20 47:40

1M ago47:40

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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 …

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3/11 The Tailgate: Down Goes No. 1 (Again), Harvard Stays Unbeaten with Gerry Byrne 1:10:26

1M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Even though a St. Patrick's Day Parade prevented IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello from recording, they unpack Sunday's action, starting with Yale's win at Denver and then Harvard's win at Michigan as they're joined by Crimson coach Gerry Byrne ahead of next weekend's rivalry game. Then, they circle back to Syracuse's 14-13 win over Johns Hopkins on …

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3/8 D-Fly & Dixie with Denver’s Alec Stathakis 57:43

1M ago57:43

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Last week provided all sorts of drama and storylines, and this week the party continues with seven marquee matchups between Top 25 teams. We’ll look back on that wild week, sit down with a captain from the nation’s new No. 1-ranked team, Alec Stathakis, and preview those special games ahead this week. In the interview, Stathakis and guys discuss th…

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Weekend Preview, Week One of PLL Free Agency Recap 39:43

1M ago39:43

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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.…

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Episode 49: Double Trouble 1:41:47

1M ago1:41:47

1:41:47

Panther City had back-to-back home games taking on both San Diego and Rochester in the same weekend, as they push even closer to the top and locking up a playoff spot. A very game San Diego team looks to keep its top position in the standings and Rochester looks to make things even harder for our path to the postseason. All that and more!…

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3/7 PLL Happy Hour: Revamped Redwoods Kick Off Free Agency 46:25

1M ago46:25

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Inside Lacrosse's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall discuss the first three days of PLL free agency, most notably diving into the Redwoods' departures and why it's not time for any fans to panic. They also give their Championship Series reflections, talk Andy Copelan stepping down from the Waterdogs and more.…

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3/6 ILPreps: The Season Is Here! 43:00

1M ago43:00

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IL's Dan Kaplan and Kevin Brown attended a pair of high-profile Mid-Atlantic matchups on Tuesday — St. Mary's Annapolis (Md.) at Georgetown Prep (Md.) and St. John's (D.C.) at Boys' Latin (Md.), respectively — and they highlight standout performances, including impressive defensive play and goalkeeping. They also discuss exciting plays and game-win…

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3/5 DIII: The North Has Arrived 1:02:15

1M ago1:02:15

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Kap and Caleb return for a Week 4 podcast with a heavy review segment, a look ahead to Week 5’s gems, and hit on plenty of players and performances that have impressed since the last DIII pod. The fellas dive all the way in on recaps of Lynchburg vs. Salisbury, York vs. RIT, Gettysburg vs. Stevenson, and Middlebury vs. Amherst. Beyond that they hit…

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PLL Free Agency Day One Recap, Tuesday Top 20 48:03

2M ago48:03

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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

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3/4 The Tailgate: A Hop-UVA Classic with Chayse Ierlan 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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Even though United Airlines prevented IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello from recording during the second half of Notre Dame's win over Maryland on Sunday (in accordance with listener's wishes), the duo dives into how Notre Dame was able to dictate the tempo vs. the Terps and how that led to their 14-9 win. From there, they jump back to Saturday's 16-…

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3/1 D-Fly & Dixie with Princeton’s Mike Gianforcaro 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

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February was incredible. What a month of lacrosse action! If each subsequent month of the 2024 season measures up to February, then we’re all in for the most unforgettable season in history. Let’s get it. March rolls in like a lion with EIGHT matchups with Top 20 teams squaring off. We’ll preview those epic battles, review the big picture from an a…

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Andy Copelan Steps Down, Cuse/Army Classic, Weekend Preview 46:53

2M ago46:53

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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 …

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Episode 48: A Swarm in Texas 1:37:21

2M ago1:37:21

1:37:21

This week we talk about the Georgia Swarm coming to Fort Worth as Panther City looks to keep up their winning streak going. We also talk about NLL Rankings, the upcoming games against San Diego and Rochester, and talk about NLL relocation. All that and more!By Nicholas Germain

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2/29 ILPreps: Torrey Pines’ Zissi and Haverford’s Dawson 58:46

2M ago58:46

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Torrey Pines coach Jono Zissi joins IL’s Dan Kaplan to discuss the preseason and upcoming game against St. Ignatius (Calif.). He reflects on the turning point in last year's season and the culture change he brought to the Torrey Pines’ program. Zissi also highlights the young talent in the pipeline and the trajectory of former player Mason Kohn, no…

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Pat Spencer to the NBA, Tuesday Top 20 32:41

2M ago32:41

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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.…

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