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Happy Friday! We missed the Tuesday show, so we start by quickly running through the Top 20 in the media poll, including my ballot, and a bit of RPI flavor mixed in. Then, Jon Gruden spent some time at Tampa lacrosse practice. I share a few thoughts on why I think it's important to welcome Gruden to the sport, and on the challenges that we all face when it comes to reckoning with our past. Finally, we go through the weekend slate. We've got #1 vs #2 in UNC and ND, a great matchup in the dome between Cuse and UVA, a desperate Duke team in a neutral site game against Cornell, and plenty of other high end matchups with conference tournament stakes. We pick every game against the spread, and try to heat back up down the stretch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We start by discussing midseason All Americans. After a few moments of context for the point of the exercise, and explaining how little midseason All American actually means, we talk through possible future changes to the All American process for accommodate more positional change. Plus, I reveal a few names from my ballot and where I put certain players. Then, Ryan Colsey joins the pod. We talk about being coached by his dad, Hall of Famer Roy Colsey, his path to UVA, his love of the indoor game, the key to beating Notre Dame, preparing for a Duke matchup, and the prospects of going pro. Finally, it's the weekend preview. We go through the full slate, picking every game along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new challenger emerges! We have a new number on atop the media poll. We go through the latest Top 20, and talk about some of the impressive outings from teams like Yale, Penn State, Virginia, Syracuse, Georgetown, and more. Before we do that though, we talk about Philadelphia. The Wings have announced they will cease operations at the end of this season. We talk about what the means for the league, the future of the franchise, some possible landing places, and other considerations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Friday, time to preview the weekend in college lacrosse. We start with some recaps of the mid week action, including a thriller between Harvard and BU, and a statement game from UVA against Dartmouth. We also touch on the MAACTION OT thriller between Siena and Marist. Then, Carolina's Anthony Raio joins the pod. We talk his background in multiple sports, the way he tried to stand out in the recruitment process, his time with the U20 team and preparing for D1 lacrosse, playing on an all freshman line, and the UNC ceiling. Finally, we preview the weekend. We run down the full slate of games and make our picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Tuesday which means we have the latest media poll. I review my weekly ballot. On the way through we touch on: Notre Dame being idle for some reason The bottom half of the poll being pretenders 31 dollar tickets to watch a game at a high school Cornell higher than most Duke lower than most Richmond being just one point off of the top spot And a ton more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Friday! We start by recapping some of the midweek action, specifically the Syracuse vs Denver game from Monday and the Lehigh vs Villanova game from Tuesday. Syracuse exposed a bit of an Achilles heel, while Lehigh's young stars continue to grow and impress. Then, we have a guest! Richmond attackman Aidan O'Neill joins the pod. We talk about growing up playing as much lacrosse as possible, choosing Richmond over blue blood programs, building a winning culture, the prospects of growing pro, and a ton more. Finally, it's the weekend preview. We run through the slate for the weekend and pick every game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Tuesday, so we return with the Top 20. Our weekly run down of the latest Inside Lacrosse media poll where I share my full ballot and how it differed from the final result. We also talk some of the game results from the weekend. Before that, however, we talk through the lacrosse story of the weekend. Unfortunately, this was the Corrigan Sports broadcast mess at the Crown Classic. We talk through what happened during the broadcast, clear up confusion around what happened in reality, and offer some thoughts on the state of lacrosse streaming and demanding better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back from the PLL Championship Series and dialed back into the college game! Before we get to into collegiate ball, we talk a bit about the upcoming PLL Draft, now that the date has been announced as April 14. After speaking to coaches and evaluators, I run through the consensus, or lack thereof, on offensive talent in the class. Then we talk through some draft scenarios. After that, we talk a bit about the Callum Robinson Mustang Classic, this weekend's main event and a highlight of the D3 calendar. The event runs two days and features a loaded slate of top 20 matchups, including a #1 vs #2 battle Saturday as Tufts takes on CNU. Finally, we talk through the D1 slate. From the Crown Classic contest on Saturday night, to the sicko game of the week in UVA vs Maryland, we pick every game on the schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we tie a bow on the 2026 PLL and WLL Championship Series, we have a special episode and guest. PLL Co-Founder Paul Rabil sits down with me for an interview, and we talk: Audience Growth and making it happen in lacrosse LA 2028 and the potential audience for lacrosse PLL ideas for using the Olympics as a springboard for league based growth Individual team ownership and some of the challenges for getting all players living in market Increases in player comp this year, and where they can go Expanded schedule, and working with the NLL on the overlap And a ton more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're on the road and recording from a lovely hotel room in Springfield, Virginia! In town for the PLL and WLL Championship Series, we are still previewing all the games that are on tap for this weekend. We go through the whole slate, make some picks, and shout out some D2 and D3 games that are worth a watch as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're delayed a day, but the latest Top 20 poll is here. We reveal my full ballot, and break down all the results from the weekend. But before we do that, we are joined by Princeton midfielder/attackman Chad Palumbo. We talk with Chad about how he came to play lacrosse, his recruiting journey, his unbelievable battle with cancer and the perspective it's given him on live, this year's Tiger team and their goals, playing in a loaded offense, and a ton more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Busy Friday! We start by recapping action from this week. We had a hell of a goalie battle between UMass and Brown, with Owen Salanger stealing the show with 23 saves. UMass has won four straight, and is worthy of some Top 20 consideration. Siena put a beating on Air Force, and fans should be aware of an upcoming date with Albany that has a special theme. Then, Hunter Aquino joins the pod. We talk to the Penn State star about his intro the lacrosse, playing multiple spots, being hyper competitive, and a whole lot more. Plus a few takes on the matchup with Yale this weekend, and the Penn State outlook on the season. Finally, we pick every game on the schedule. The slate is stacked, headlined by the Ivy/ACC double headers and a Notre Dame vs Maryland matchup in our nation's capitol. Enjoy the action, and squeeze in some PLL Sixes while you do! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are ranting and raving about the lunacy that is a top ten D1 matchup getting played and nobody being able to watch it. This simply cannot happen in 2026, particularly at a place Notre Dame. After we let off some steam about that, we get into this week's top 20. It's chaos abound, as the number one team went down. Six teams got number one votes. We talk a bit about why polls are great, and then I give you my full ballot and why I voted how I did. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Friday! We've got a load of games to get to this weekend. First, we start with a few thoughts on the idea of ticket prices and streaming fees being the thing that hold lacrosse back, along with the fact that games all get played at the same time. It's a complicated conversation and I'm glad we're having it. Then, Joey Spallina joins the pod. We talk to the Syracuse attackman about expectations both personal and for the team, how long he enjoyed the win over Maryland for, his first full week at #1, developing his game through both club and indoor lacrosse, this weekend's matchup, Johnny Mullen's tattoos, and more. Finally, we go through the weekend slate. We go through every game, tell you when and where to watch, and make some picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Tuesday, time to set up the weekend ahead. We start by celebrating some of the guys who had exceptional lacrosse weekend's. From Jayden Kittelberger to Matt Nilan to Noah Walsh, it's a celebration of the under the radar stars who may not be under the radar much longer. Then, the Tuesday Top 20. We start with Cuse unanimously at the top, breaking down everything from their game against Maryland in the dome on Friday night. Then we hit each team in the latest ballot, and talk all the results, welcoming the Ivies to the fray. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first Tewaaraton Watch List has arrived, and we're breaking the whole thing down. Which conferences have the biggest presence, numbers by position, and a quick list of names that should be quick adds when the next wave of names is released. Then, it's game previews. First and foremost we're talking Syracuse vs Maryland in the dome in a matchup of the top two teams in America. A few key positional battles to discuss, and we pick the game. Then, the rest of the slate, with a few notes for every team in action and some players to watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our first Tuesday Top 20 of the year is here! We start by talking about some of the most surprising results of the weekend, including Mercer over Marist, Holy Cross beating Hofstra in OT, and NJIT putting up 17 on St John's during the Super Bowl. Then, we shout out some of the best individual performances across the college landscape from the weekend. Finally, it's the full top 20. I run through my latest ballot for the IL Media poll, talking about some results along the way and offering my voting rationale. Spoiler, avoiding a game gets you deranked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's do Week 1 again? Week 0 again? What week is it? It's just cold. We start with a look at the PLL Schedule. We've now got the full rundown of matchups and dates to go with venues, so we go team by team to look at who has a hard road, who has an easy road, and whose road is just plain weird. I call out some of the new changes in the schedule this year, things I love, and things that I'll need to see to believe in. Then, it's the NCAA weekend again. Yet again, mother nature has forced a number of games to be rescheduled, relocated, or postponed. I run through the whole slate and update you on the new game times, how to watch, and a few notes on the matchup before making picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's our first regular season Tuesday, but not quite our usual Tuesday episode. With all the cancellations there was no media poll this week, so we don't have a top 20 to go through. Instead, we talk a bit about the issues that have emerged as the season pushes earlier, and possible solutions to what is becoming a serious problem. Then, we recap some of the games that did get played. We talk surprising results, lessons learned, and the three players I thought did the most to stand out this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NCAA lacrosse season is here, with games starting today on a positive Friday. Before getting into games, we take a run through my full preseason All American ballot. Team by team and position by position, I reveal who I voted for, why I voted that way, how it's different from the final teams, and who the next group of players on my list was when I ran out of spots. Then, after a few hot words about some very cold weather, we get into the weekend slate. I run through all the games that are (or were) on the schedule, update you on their status and how to watch them, and make some picks against the spread. If you need reference for schedule changes this weekend, look here: https://www.sticksinlacrosse.com/post/schedule-changes-due-to-weather-for-ncaa-lacrosse-week-0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 college lacrosse season is upon us! This is a Wednesday edition of the Tuesday Top 20. We focus on the preseason content today. To start, we take a spin through the Inside Lacrosse Top 50 players. I was lucky enough to vote again this year, so I give you the top of my ballot, who I had at one, the biggest disparities between where I had players and where they ended up, a few names I voted for that didn't make it, plus some names I didn't vote for that did. Then, it's the preseason poll. I give you the entirety of my Top 20 ballot along with my reasoning for ranking each team where I did, and a few thoughts about their outlook on the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're recapping the year in lacrosse. From schedule releases, to coaching moves, to championships, to breakouts, to player movement, we're going month by month through the last year to talk about some of my favorite lacrosse stories. It's been a fun ride, we'll see you in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The PLL is expanding its schedule and increasing player compensation this year. We get into the details of the new schedule and the challenges that might come with it. NLL players, college coaches, and rookies could all have their availability impacted by the extra games and earlier start. We also talk through details of the increase in salary, and briefly hit on the free agent period that is under way. Then, Jack Rowlett joins the podcast. We talk about how he found his way to lacrosse, coming to the game late, his recruiting process, his time in the PLL, playing with the reputation of a penalty prone defender, what he'd change about the PLL, and a whole ton more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're quickly talk some PLL Championship Series info, and then it's into an interview with Brad Ledwith! Brad is the Executive Producer of the new lacrosse documentary The Mighty Oaks, and also a first rate lax dad. We talk about how he found his way to lacrosse in Northern California, growing the sport in his community, and how that developed all the way into filming a documentary about a season in pursuit of a championship. It's a great conversation about the sport impacting lives for individuals and a community. The Mighty Oaks trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=5AUHeYm387g&feature=youtu.be The Mighty Oaks site: https://themightyoaksmovie.net/ Support the Gleason Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/liam-gleasons-family Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back! The 2025-26 Sticks In lacrosse year is underway, and we're catching up on what's happened since our last episode. NLL season is nearly here. With training camps underway, we talk about the three teams I'm most excited to watch this spring, and how every club in the league has a reason for fans to tune in. Then we get to the PLL news. We talk about the Philadelphia Waterdogs hiring Dave Cottle as the GM, the job of improving the roster, and some larger thoughts on the PLL's approach to hiring GMs and Coaches. Then, I give offer some light criticisms of the new PLL player movement calendar. Finally, we talk Street Lacrosse. Another edition went down in Atlanta, so I take you through my favorite and least favorite things about the event and the idea of street lacrosse as a whole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back! It's Labor Day Weekend, an unofficial bookend to summer, but we've still got plenty of lacrosse going on. We start with some talk about the U20 Men's World Championships. Canada took the gold with an upset over USA, we talk about how Canada pulled it off, and why club lacrosse has nothing to do with it. We also talk the streaming options for the games and why streams are worth paying for. Finally, we take on the notion that international events aren't worth watching because they're so top heavy, and why lacrosse desperately has to shed this feeling before 2028. Then, it's PLL Semifinal weekend. Denver is taking on California, and New York plays Philadelphia, all at Subaru Park in Philly. We talk through how each team got here, what they do well, and the anatomy of an upset for Philly and California. Finally, the Stars and Stripes Classic is back. We talk about the importance of this game and the way it benefits the Green Beret Foundation and Navy Seal Foundation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Special episode today. This weekend at the PLL Semifinals, part of the festivities includes the Stars and Stripes Classic. It benefits the Green Beret Foundation and the Navy Seals Foundation, with a game between servicemen from both branches that gets underway at 6pm in Philadelphia. Army Head Coach Joe Alberici will coach the Green Berets, Navy Head Coach Joe Amplo will coach the Navy Seals. I talk with Charlie Iacono, the President and CEO of the Green Beret Foundation, about the event. How it got started, what fans can expect on and off the field, the level of competition, and all the good the event does for both foundations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Penultimate weekend of PLL lacrosse is here! We start by talking about PLL players leveraging their stardom to market themselves on social media. It was an interesting discussion on social media this week, so we talk the pros, cons, and friction points that arise as players choose whether or not they want to make themselves visible and marketable on social media to build their brand. Then, we talk roster tinkering. The trade deadline is on Tuesday, we talk about what makes a good trade and a bad trade in the PLL. Finally, we preview the weekend. The things the Archers want to see as they watch on their bye week, and the double header from hell for the Denver Outlaws. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Rabil appeared on the Rich Eisen show this week and mentioned that the PLL has two new celebrity investors who have yet to be announced. I give you a few picks who I think they might be, from most likely to least likely, plus go through a few of your suggestions from social media. Then, we preview the Utah weekend. We start by talking about the Cannons who are on a bye, then we break down all four matchups, including the double header for the hometown Utah Archers as they raise another championship banner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're now three years away from lacrosse in the Olympics in LA, and we got new info from World Lacrosse. We talk schedule, format, why it's good for growth, showcasing the best of the sport, and more. Then, Dox Aitken returned to the PLL this week. We talk about pursuing football, returning to the PLL, and the Atlas midfield impact. Finally, we preview the PLL weekend in Fairfield. All eight teams are in action, CJ Kirst will make his pro debut, and some teams are playing to stay in the playoff race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The second half of the PLL Season is here! We kick things off with a recap of All Star Weekend. I go through the things I loved, things I didn't love, what I'd keep the same, and what I'd change about All Star weekends in the future. Then, we spend a few minutes on the 2025 PLL Hall of Fame class. Paul Rabil, Kyle Harrison, Kevin Leveille, and Joe Walters will get their gold jackets this weekend. Finally, we preview the weekend. Neutral site so all eight teams are in action and the playoff hunt starts now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've reached the PLL All Star break! We take a few minutes to go through the rosters for the PLL All Star game this weekend. The starters, the reserves, a few notable injury replacements. Then, we talk about guys around the PLL who have had all star level first halves, but didn't get the nod for All Star weekend. Then, we talk a bit about what makes the WLL and PLL All Star game such a fun watch, and keeps it competitive. Finally, I give out midseason awards. My pick for each of the PLL's positional awards, plus MVP and Rookie of the Year, at the half way point. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been a massive week for Premier Lacrosse League news. We start with the biggest of the stories. The PLL has a new five year media rights deal with ESPN. We get into the what we know, we would want to know, some information about the terms of the deal and more. We also talk about what it can do in the near term, like expanding the schedule and increasing player salaries, but also look at longer term projects that can get kicked off under the new deal. Then, we change gears to PLL cards. The PLL released a new set of cards this week, and I get into the what I liked, and didn't like, about the release and the card set itself. Finally, we talk this weekend's games. We briefly touch on the Whipsnakes as they are on a bye, then preview the weekend's four games out in San Diego at Torero Stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's week four of the PLL season! We start with some talk about viewership and ratings, as the league has a big weekend for TV on deck. Three games this weekend are on linear. We talk through why the viewership floor is important, understanding the impact of the streaming audience, and more. Then, it's already All Star time. I take you through who I'd vote for in each conference, and some other names to watch for the game. Then, we talk a bit about the Redwoods and they're play so far as they are on the bye this week. Changing their identity, having no quit, and how they'll handle the Merle injury. Finally we preview all four games. It'll be a hot one in Baltimore, and each game should be excellent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PLL Week 3 is upon us! We start with some general thoughts on the PLL season so far, including attendance, the level of play, and more. Then, we briefly touch on the Carolina Chaos since they are on a bye this week. We talk through SSDM issues, relying on Blaze to set save records, and Jack Rowlett's Defenseman of the Year candidacy. Finally, we break down all four games this weekend. Philly is the host, with the games at Villanova, so we talk Waterdogs and their roster buildup, why CJ Kirst being out is a good thing, and how they can go 2-0 at home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just another quiet week in the PLL. We start the show by breaking down the Jared Bernhardt signing. We talk through the free agency whirlwind that was like nothing pro lacrosse has ever seen before, what made it special, how it all went down, and how Jared will fit in with Denver. Then, we preview the PLL weekend. Looking at all four games, the rosters of the seven teams taking the field in Charlotte, and the keys to each game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PLL weekend is upon us! The league opens up in Albany, with games on ABC and ESPN+ this weekend. Before that, we had training camp and roster moves. We go through all eight teams cuts and moves ahead of this weekends games. We talk surprises, what teams still might need, guys who played their way onto rosters, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back with a massive show on a positive Friday. We start by recapping the PLL draft. We break down each team's picks, go through some behind the scenes talk that shaped the way the draft went, and identify the best value. From there we segue into player movement, post draft adds, and the PLL offseason. We talk through the retirements and player decisions to pursue other things, the volume of those decisions made this offseason, and what about is good and bad for the sport. Then it's a run though of the NLL finals, which get started tonight in Buffalo. The Rush are playing like a team unafraid, and we talk key players in the matchup that can swing what might be a three game rock fight. Finally, college ball. A few words about the teams left in DIII, including a few pro prospects, the DII semifinals, and the DI quarterfinals with picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Loaded show after a busy weekend! First, we start with the last (or second to last) Tuesday Top 20. A quick run through the latest media poll to talk about who is in, our, rising, and falling in my ballot. Then, on to the real news of the day. We go through the 18 teams that made the men's lacrosse championship bracket, talk about the seeds and matchups, who got a raw deal, and of course, a little bit about Army being the first team out. Finally, it's draft day. We talk PLL Draft before it goes down tonight on ESPN+. Team needs, who needs what, and a little bit of soap boxing about draft content. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Positive Friday! It's a loaded weekend of conference tournament play in college lacrosse. We start with the not so positive news that Limestone is shutting down. We talk through the end of the year for that team, the impact on players, students, faculty, and more. Then, we turn the page to the DI slate. We go through the results of conference tournament games so far, and look ahead to the weekend matchups. Finally, I give you a few rules for how to make a reasoned and intelligent argument either for or against an NCAA tournament bubble team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back on schedule. We start with some talk about the conference tournaments getting underway this week. Games of note, when and where you can see them, and the implications of wins, losses, and other bid thieving scenarios. Then the Tuesday Top 20. A run through my weekly ballot for the Inside Lacrosse media poll, along with a recap of recent results and some talk about RPI and teams on the bubble. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Conference tournament time is upon us. The Big Ten Tournament gets started this weekend, while everyone else plays their final regular season game in search of a good seed, hosting a game, or even just keeping their season alive. We talk through DII and DIII games to keep an eye on this weekend, then go through the entire DI slate to talk games and impact on conference tournaments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back! After a nice vacation, I have returned to the podcast routine. We've got big news to start with today, as we discuss Josh Byrne stepping away from the Carolina Chaos this summer. We talk through what that means for the team, players prioritizing their health and family, and reasons you should tune into some MSL and WLA ball. Then, it's the Tuesday Top 20. I go through my latest media ballot, and we talk tournament resumes and the RPI along the way as we get closer to Selection Sunday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Positive Friday! We have a belated run through the Top 20 quickly, before we get to the upcoming weekend. We've got Matty Petrone here to talk to DIII ball, with exciting results from the weekend and games to look out for this weekend. Then, the DI rundown. Every game plus picks, and we talk RPI along the way as tournament resumes get talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Friday! Packed show this week. We start by going through some of the latest bracketology from Inside Lacrosse. Terry Foy's first bracket came out and, as expected, people are angry at some of the decisions. We talk about the exercise, the criteria, some bubble resumes, and why we love to play the "if the playoffs started today" game. Then, college ball. No Matty P this week, so I shout out a few DII and DIII games that should be on your radar this weekend, and then we run through the entire DI slate, making picks along the way. Plus, a little break in the middle to talk some midseason All American decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Spallina just refuses to quit making deals. After shipping Owen Grant to the Cannons for a top three pick, he acquired former Rookie of the Year Brendan Nichtern for a late round selection year. We break down the trade, and some of the other moves that have been made, as the Woods get their offense into gear. Then, the Tuesday Top 20. Some more movement and as we talk results, we look at a couple teams who suddenly look like they don't have a great tournament resume. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.