Sticks In

We talk through the PLL Matchup release including some of the game start times, what the PLL can learn from new markets, and the matchups that you need to circle right away.  Then, a big interview with Nick Ossello on his time at Notre Dame, going pro, having to become an adult, podcasting, and broadcasting. Plus, we talk the business Nick helped found, Second Slide, and how it's disrupting the ap...

The Tuesday poll, but done with a tournament focused flavor. We talk RPI for all the teams in the Top 20, the resume for those on the bubble,  what teams can do to improve their bid, and more.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Friday episode. We cover the news of the PLL Draft being announced, preview the final edition of my PLL Draft Big Board.  Then, we're answering questions from the mailbag about growing the game, adding lacrosse to big time schools, free agency, injuries, and more. Finally, we go through the full weekend college slate and make out Friday picks.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

Tuesday episode means we are talking through my weekly ballot and taking a look at the latest media poll. In a week where so many Top 20 teams lost, there's tons of movement to discuss. But before we do that, I take a look at the four players I think are in the driver seat for the Tewaaraton this year. And of course, we talk a little bit about gloves and #GloveGate.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

A quick exasperated recap of the closing moments from Darien/Brunswick because it was fresh on my mind. Then, some news and updates about the Sticks In site and how it's growing before we go through the weekend slate of games 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.

A quick look at where the RPI stands currently since it's the most important metric the committee uses. Looking at who needs to improve their RPI, who can, where teams are outperforming their poll spot, and more. Then, our usually Tuesday look at my Top 20 ballot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

We go through my mid season All American ballot before jumping into an interview with the great Eamon McAnaney. We talk through CityLax, its impact in the New York area, growing the game, and ways to get involved. Then, we take a look at the weekend college slate as conference play heats up.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

We've got mail! Answering mailbag questions about who would be on my all time team, club lacrosse, and some PLL draft and trade scenarios.  Then our usual run through my Top 20 ballot for the Inside Lacrosse DI Media Poll.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are talking a little NCL today! Jordan Johnson, who is the voice of the NCL broadcast, and former Syracuse All American, national champion, and pro player and coach Liam Banks join the pod to talk through the launch of the NCL, the Sixes format, launching a new college lacrosse league, and what fans can expect in year two.  Then, we go through the Top 20 poll and talk a bit about the biggest ga...

I'm joined by Kevin Brown of Inside Lacrosse and Hutton Jackson of Pro Lacrosse Talk to talk through two weeks of PLL free agency. The biggest moves, the most surprising signings, the top names remaining, and even possible trades that could come down. Then, we'll go through the college slate as we do every Friday and make some picks.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

Talking through what's new at Sticks In, some new items on the site, and then going through my weekly Top 20 ballot for the Inside Lacrosse Media Poll.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back after missing the Tuesday show.  It's been a dynamite first week of PLL free agency. We talk through who has signed where, how it affects the market, how it affects each team, and the players who should be coming off the board soon.  Then, as we always do on Friday, a trip through the weekend slate to see the lines for each game and make some picks.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Talking through the start of PLL free agency, as some players have already either extended with their current team or are reportedly signing with new clubs. Then, we cover the hiring of Mike Pressler by Atlas before going through the college slate for the weekend and making some picks.  Check out all the gambling info you need, as well as the PLL Free Agency Tracker, over at SticksInLacrosse.com H...

After spending the weekend in DC taking in some Sixes at the PLL Championship Series, we talk about what worked, what might need some work, and I share perspective on the format that we got from PLL players and coaches after a week.  Then, the Tuesday Top 20. A rundown of my Top 20 media ballot with who I ranked and why I ranked them where I did.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

It's another Friday episode, which means we go through the slate and spreads in the college lacrosse world this weekend and make some picks. But before we do that, we talk PLL Championship Series. I pass along what players and coaches who are at the event have said about it, what I think the PLL has gotten right so far, my impressions of it, and where I think it can go from here.  Hosted by Simple...

We talk through the PLL Championship Series getting underway before we talk a stroll through my entire Top 20 ballot for this week. As usual, we cover where I have each team ranked, why I have them where I do, who the next few teams into the poll would be, and who dropped out of the Top 20 this week.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

We get into the news of Ryan Brown's retirement, his case for the Hall of Fame, and talk briefly about the Championship Series which is just a week away. Then,  we go through the weekend slate of games, talk matchups and storylines, 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.

With the first full weekend of the season behind us, the top 20 has gotten some major shake ups. Maryland, Georgetown, and Duke all took their first loss, while Hopkins and Loyola shoot in the rankings.  We talk through my Top 20 ballot for this weekend, some noteworthy results, why I ranked teams where I did, and who was just on the outside looking in.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

We talk through the news that PBLA may be back (or not, TBD). Then it's a quick look at the games that were played during the week, the possible end of February Duke, and Merrimack being a wagon. Finally, we go through the weekend slate, including the spreads for each game and make a pick on how it goes.  For all the trends, info, and data on the NCAA handicapping season, make sure to head to Stic...

We start by breaking down the news that Brian Holman will be the next Head Coach of the Cannons Lacrosse Club in the PLL. After talking through his background and how it affects the rest of the offseason, we turn our attention to the first weekend of college games. We take a quick look at each game from the weekend, talk about who looked good, who might climb into the Top 20, and who might drop ou...

After eulogy for the PBLA, we talk through potential programs that could break through this lacrosse season and some players to keep an eye on. Then, we take a quick look at every game on the Saturday slate this weekend, and make a pick against the spread. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan talks through the DI preseason poll, who was on his ballot and where they were ranked, and what teams he had differently than what showed up in the final poll. Then, Dan reveals his full DI preseason All American ballot, talking through some of the selections, and the close calls for players that just missed the cut, but could be on the list come May.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

A brief discussion of the news that John Grant Jr will join the Redwoods as OC, then a PLL schedule review. A rundown of all the stops, why they make sense, how they could be hinting at the future of the PLL, and the challenges that are presented this summer. I wrap it up with an announcement about the future of Sticks In and where things go from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Dan talks through the reveal of the Team USA 23 man roster that will travel to San Diego and contend for a gold medal next summer. The discussion covers what each player brings to the table, reasons for why the roster was probably constructed as it was, and more. Of course, there is also a nice introduction to Team Whatabout, who loves roster reveals, and why they are both a blessing and a curse. ...

The Archers, Atlas, Chrome, and Whipsnakes revealed their 12 man rosters that will travel to Washington DC for the PLL Championship Series. We take a look at each roster, the notable names that won't be there, and the players on each team who could turn some heads this February. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...