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What up Prep Nation! IL's Ned Forbush and Terry Foy are back to discuss the commitment of No. 1 Landen O'Neil, who announced his verbal to Duke on Saturday. They dive deeper into the Blue Devils' class, including subsequent commitments from Joey Murphy and David Giuriceo. From there, they discuss No. 4 Ben Hristoforatos's commitment to Virginia, bolstering an already eye-popping class. They then move to a group-by-group breakdown of some of the most interesting teams' commits, including Penn State, Syracuse, Maryland, Johns Hopkins, Yale, Bucknell, Utah and more.

What Up Prep Nation! IL's Dan Kaplan and Terry Foy hop on the mic to break down the first 15 days since DI coaches have been allowed to contact players in the Class of 2028. They discuss the first 253 commitments in the class, including 87 of the Top 100.On the heels of Sawyer Bligh's commitment announcement Wednesday, Virginia has set a record for seven 5-Star commitments in one class. They discuss how the group came together in the context of a coaching change, a lawsuit and controversy around the preceding recruiting class. From their, they talk about Princeton's recent flurry that vaulted the defending champs to No. 2 in IL's Recruiting Class Rankings, then talk about the remaining uncommitted players, notably No. 1 Landen O'Neil.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome MVP CJ Kirst and back-to-back champion Gavin Adler back to the PLL Happy Hour Podcast. From the lore behind the midweek practices on Long Island with their Waterdogs teammates to breaking down the lopsided title game to how the culture at Cornell made them who they and to what made the championship celebrations so epic, Kirst and Adler cover a lot of ground on how Philly got the job done in 2026.

IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown return for the title game preview podcast featuring Waterdogs head coach Bill Tierney and Outlaws head coach Tim Soudan to set the stage for the 2026 PLL Championship, set for 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC.From Tierney's can't-miss anecdotes and quips to Soudan's perfect sell to the masses of why to tune in on ABC at 12:30 p.m., this episode serves as the perfect appetizer before the title game collision course main dish.

By now you've probably seen this stage-setting video.It's championship week and the Denver Outlaws and Philadelphia Waterdogs meet Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET to decide the 2026 PLL championship. To mark the occasion, the league dropped one probably the most artfully crafted hype videos the sport has ever seen.Written and directed by Paul Rabil, starring Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe winner (and Oscar nominee) Jeffrey Wright, who's a 1987 Amherst lacrosse alum. “Jeffrey Wright [is a] longtime friend and I've always been like, ‘Man, I want to do something with Jeffrey. I want to direct him. I want to write something for him,'” Rabil told IL in an interview last week. Check out that interview here, and head to InsideLacrosse.com to see the video in full.

IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to recap the PLL semifinal action, for which Kevin was in the building. They then turn their attention to the title game collision course between Philadelphia and Denver that has been awaited all summer and is now officially set.From the bummer of Tom Schreiber missing out on a comeback to the 30-day rest for Utah to the defensive matchups causing issues for Boston, Rosie and KB analyze how the Outlaws and Waterdogs got the job done in Salt Lake City.From there, Rosie gives his offseason outlooks for the teams who have been eliminated before they set the stage for what promises to be an incredible championship matchup on Sept. 20.

Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?"In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing the fourth year of the "How Recruiting Works" series with Mercer coach James Chakey.Named the Bears' head coach just 48 days ago, Chakey discusses his own unique recruiting journey from Haverford (Pa.) to being an LSM at Penn State — after focusing on summer baseball for much of high school — then shares what he learned about recruiting from Jeff Tambroni and John Nostrant. After starting his college coaching career at Washington College, Chakey joined Jon Torpey's staff at High Point for a year before heading to Brown with him, and he goes deep on how those experiences helped his evaluation style evolve. He ends by explaining what appealed to him about the opportunity to move to Macon, how he built out his staff and how he is approaching the '27 and '28 classes.

Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?"In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing the fourth year of the "How Recruiting Works" series with UMBC coach James Purpura.Arriving in Catonsville after this summer's dead period, the conversation centers around two themes: what Purpura has learned via the diversity of his last two stops (head coach at VMI and assistant at Ohio State) and the timing of getting to know his Retriever staff, familiarizing himself with the '27 commits, adjusting his lens for the '28s, getting practice started this week and preparing for the first conversations with juniors next Wednesday. It's an insightful glimpse into his whirlwind of July and August.

Four PLL teams remain, peaking at the right time for the right to play in mountainous Salt Lake City this weekend.IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to recap the PLL Quarterfinals with takeaways from the Outlaws and Cannons' victories before diving into where the Redwoods and Whipsnakes go from here after bowing out.From the Denver four Tewaaraton winners being back together to Boston's defense peaking at the right time, their quarterfinal wins set up some scintillating semifinal matchups against the Archers and Waterdogs. Rosie previews the offseasons ahead for the exiting quarterfinal teams, taking a look at the top  free agents for California and Maryland while giving Rob Pannell his flowers after an emotional final game of the season (and possibly career).From the natural narratives of Brennan O'Neill playing against the Utah defense to the built-up animosity of past matchups between Boston and Philly, the final four aren't just peaking at the right time, but also have the most intrigue. Whether it's the boos raining down from the Salt Lake City crowd for every O'Neill touch or the beef between the Cannons and Waterdogs, the intensity will be incredible. Come for the analysis on what Denver and Boston need to do better in the semis, stay for the ref decision Rosie brings up that makes Kevin break. The two end with a big-picture look at what a title would mean for the remaining semifinalists in the grand scheme of things when it comes to legacies, re-establishing a dynasty or building one.

Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?"In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing the fourth year of the "How Recruiting Works" series with Johns Hopkins coach Peter Milliman.The discussion begins as Milliman's traces the evolution of his principles of play and how they intersect with the way the game is played. From there, he outlines how his staff works together to develop a recruiting board, how he relies on his relationships high school and club coaches to get feedback on prospects (sharing a favorite nugget on the topic) and ends with a discussion of how the unique elements of the Blue Jays' athletic department — chiefly being a predominantly Division III institution in the Big Ten — informs how he regards on the ongoing changes in college athletics.

On the eve of the PLL Quarterfinals, IL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall welcome back friend of the pod Rob Pannell to preview the Maryland Whipsnakes-Boston Cannons matchup. The newly minted all-time career points leader looks for his second title in leading a youthful offense to an upset against a red-hot conference rival. From a favorite RP3  playoff memory to how he has prolonged his career to what it's like playing at age 36 alongside a player like 23-year-old Joey Spallina who grew up idolizing him, it's a fun interview filled with respect for the game and his playoff counterpart, Marcus Holman, who Pannell says is playing the best lacrosse of his career at age 35.Rosie and Kevin start with some big-picture playoff outlooks, provide some takeaways to Gavin Adler's appearance on the Stick Talk Podcast, preview both PLL Quarterfinal matchups and provide their predictions. The two end the episode dishing out some rapid-fire End of Season Award takes via a "Buy OR Sell" segment before giving some season superlatives quick-hitters.

As summer turns to fall, clubs across the country start locking in their uniform and apparel orders.Too often, that is a precursor to missed shipments, printing errors, late deliveries and, above all, complaints. Those are the problems that Joe Monahan, a longtime sporting goods industry veteran and lax dad, set out to solve with the gearUP team, offering team stores that never close and shipping directly to the customer. In order to show how much easier working with gearUP has made their lives, M&D's Chris Robinson and 3d Georgia's James Leary join Monahan and IL's Terry Foy for a quick discussion about what gearUP brings to the table.

Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?"In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing the fourth year of the "How Recruiting Works" series with Holy Cross coach JL Reppert.A 1999 Navy alum who spent six seasons as Maryland's offensive coordinator before taking over the Crusaders' top spot, Reppert dives into how being a Patriot League school with 3,000 undergraduates, 27 sports and no grad schools make for such a unique environment. Coming off a 6-8 campaign, they've stacked good recruiting classes as they work toward climbing the conference standings.

Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?"In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing the fourth year of the "How Recruiting Works" series with UMass coach Kyle Smith.Coming off his first season after taking over for Greg Cannella, Smith dives deep into the program's roots as a third-generation alum, now having gone through the transition from being an assistant to being the head man. He dives into what it's like to be one of the few Division I-A lacrosse programs that has football but is not in the Power 4, what that means to where they sit within the athletic department, what the move to the Atlantic-10 has meant to recruiting, how the rule changes affect their approach (hint: it's favored in-state recruiting) and much more.

IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to discuss the end of the regular season in the PLL and recap the incredible atmosphere around the first-ever WLL Championship with the Maryland Charm claiming the title.Hear from MVP Sydni Black, goalie Jenika Cuocco and star middie Ally Kennedy as the Charm outlasted the Palms for title glory with plenty of excitement and inspiration.From there, Rosie and Kevin break down the East and West playoff pictures and how the Waterdogs look to be a step above the rest of the league. They set the stage for the Quarterfinal matchups from Minnesota with Maryland and Boston looking for the right to take the Waterdogs on in the semifinals, while the Outlaws and Redwoods will be a battle attrition en route to a date with the Archers in Salt Lake City. Come for the reactions from the monumental first-ever WLL Championship game, stay for the key analysis on what's ahead for the PLL postseason.

Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?"In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing the fourth year of the "How Recruiting Works" series with Hampton coach Vincent Culpepper.Coming off his first season after taking over Chazz Woodson, Culpepper dives into his playing and coaching background, how he went from playing at Indiana to coaching at Wabash to being the Director of Operations at North Carolina to being the Pirates' head man. He describes building the plane in the air last summer, which led to landing six 3-star recruits in the Class of 2027. It all starts around the pitch: "Who do you want to play you in the movie?"

Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?"In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, kicking off the fourth year of the "How Recruiting Works" series with North Carolina coach Joe Breschi.Coming off of a year in which they built IL's No. 1-ranked class with six 5-star and five 4-star recruits, Breschi talks about the advantage being a Tar Heel alum gives him in the sales pitch, how having two former head coaches as assistants has changed his role, how the state of North Carolina's decision to reclassify all athletic scholarships valued at the in-state tuition price affected his practical number of scholarships and much more.

IL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall return to discuss a wild midweek of news in the PLL as five Syracuse rookies may be looking to head back to college for a fifth year, and the PLL and WLL are teaming up with the NLL to promote the Lexus Global Lacrosse Games in December.After breaking all of that down, Rosie eloquently recaps how he stayed up until 3 a.m. Friday night to bear witness to the Waterdogs' first of two wins in Denver, why the Archers are so scary on their four-game win streak and Kevin officially cancels his title game collision course between the most talented two teams on paper, Philly and Denver, due to the latter's injury woes.The duo previews the run-in for the East and West teams' remaining games and predict who will miss out on the PLL postseason. Up next is Week 11 in Columbus, where a big doubleheader of opportunities await Anthony Kelly's California Redwoods.

Casey Powell is the new head coach at Le Moyne. The Syracuse lacrosse legend talks for a 40-minute podcast with IL's Matt Kinnear about why now is the right time to become a head coach and his unique résumé that's touched on every part of the game. How lessons from Roy Simmons, Jr., and others will shape his coaching philosophy, the beauty of Upstate lacrosse, his motto of Mindset Over Skillset and his opinion on Joey Spallina and the No. 22, pro lacrosse and the Olympics.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to discuss Rob Pannell setting the pro field lacrosse career points record before going into a jam-packed episode of takes and analysis from the action in Fairfield and beyond. From a Friday night to remember for Maryland fans, to the impact on the MVP race, to the keys around Boston and Utah's turnarounds, Rosie and Kevin have thoughts on it all. Next, Kevin gets Rosie's thoughts on some blockbuster mock trades before they preview an appetizing slate for Week 10 in Denver where the Outlaws, Archers and Waterdogs all play twice.

IL's Dan Kaplan, Ned Forbush and Kevin Brown hop on the mic to break down the latest names you need to know in the 2028 class and beyond. From the abundance of impressive LSMs in the '28s, the rising stars of the '29s and a few uncommitted gems in the '27s, this podcast catches you up one the latest recruiting takeaways from the summer circuit.From NAL to NLF, Sweetlax Summer Challenge to Alliance, Best In Class to ID Experience and all the events in between, come for the important advice for the ever-changing recruiting landscape, stay for the biggest stock risers this summer.

IL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall are back to break down the current PLL landscape after Week 8 in Chicago, the jumbled standings to any MVP contenders who might belong in the  conversation with Philadelphia's CJ Kirst. Between appreciating what Michael Sowers has brought to the Waterdogs offense and shining light on Utah goalie Brett Dobson, the MVP race may not be quite as over as most fans think.Kevin and Rosie then analyze what has worked well for the Archers and Cannons' big weekends to climb out of the bottom of their respective conferences. From Utah's offensive priorities, patience and identity to Boston in the clutch, this league continues to be as unpredictable as ever.The episode wraps up with a look ahead to Fairfield for Week 9 action where some enticing matchups beckon. Come for some big-picture takes, stay for Rosie's unmatched descriptions of what makes the great players so great.

MVP favorite CJ Kirst and Rookie of the Year contender Joey Spallina stop by an on-site edition of the PLL Happy Hour Podcast from Annapolis at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, home of the 2026 All-Star Game. Kirst discusses the transition from winning an NLL title with the Toronto Rock to getting the season started in MVP form to the incredible lineup decisions and growing chemistry with his Philly offensive teammates. Spallina discusses the full circle moments of playing in his first all-star game after years of attending them as a kid to what the Whipsnakes have to do to get back on track the second half of the season. From there, Terry Foy joins Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown to discuss the Series E $100 million investment news in the PLL, the outlook for the second half of the season and a quick look at Week 8 in Chicago.

Salisbury coach Jim Berkman sits with IL's Matt Kinnear and Dan Kaplan for a comprehensive conversation on his 38 years at the helm of Sea Gulls, the principles that made his program successful, how coaching has changed over four decades, building a winning culture and more. They delve into the Mount Rushmore of Salisbury greats and why Justin Axel will keep the program standard alive.

IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to break down the action through five weeks in the Premier Lacrosse League season after the New York Atlas went 2-0 at Hofstra, Boston lost in a game of inches then released Asher Nolting, and the Dylan Molloy show was worth the price of admission.Is the John Grant Jr. comparison legit? Dad strength was huge during Father's Day Weekend, the Atlas got their swagger back after ring night, which Philly playmaker could be a good fit on the Cannons and how does Maryland bounce back from blowing a huge lead?From there, Rosie and Kevin give a few All-Star Game roster takes and preview the San Diego weekend ahead.

With three weeks of the summer recruiting circuit under their belt and pretty much every high school championship in the books, IL's Dan Kaplan and Terry Foy set the tone for the top of the Class of 2028 rankings.They start with a comparison to the '27 group and dive deep on the top-tier offensive players and goalies — especially Landen O'Neil and Harrison Tyler — and then recap the top performers at the recent events they've attended, including: Maverik Showtime Prime Time Summer Invitational Great VIII Best in Class As well as several others from early June or that other members of the IL staff have hit. If you're looking for an incredibly dense analysis of the rising juniors, this is the podcast for you.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to size up the current standings, the unpredictability of the PLL so far this season and especially so in Week 4 down in Charlotte while also bringing on special guest from the New York Atlas, Hugh Kelleher. Nicknamed the Big Red growing up before playing for the Cornell Big Red, Kelleher is fresh off winning three titles with Cornell in college, New York in the PLL and the Toronto Rock in the NLL. That's a lot of winning to discuss. Also, as a Long Island native, Kelleher helps throw it forward for Week 5 at Hofstra, where he saw plenty of Lizards games growing up.From there, Rosie and Kevin give their takes on the West and East early playoff outlooks, where the Cannons go from here, how exciting Philly's offense is and finish up with the sad WLL news about Charlotte North's Achilles injury before going down memory lane with the 2026 PLL Hall of Fame class.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome on Sticks In host Dan Arestia to help break down a flurry of player movement after Week 3, most notably the Ryan Croddick sweepstakes and Matt Rambo heading to play for the Atlas.From there, the three analyze the most interesting roster developments with Boston, Philadelphia and Utah before going into the best performers from the first month of the season. The episode ends with each getting excited for one of the Week 4 games in Charlotte.

Championship Wrap Up with Princeton's Ryan Croddick and Chad PalumboPrinceton caps a dominant postseason with its first national title in 25 years, and D-Fly & Dixie break down every angle of Championship Weekend in Charlottesville. From Princeton's blistering second‑quarter run to Notre Dame's costly mistakes, the guys unpack how the Tigers seized control and never let go. They also revisit Saturday's semifinals, where discipline—and a couple of pivotal moments—separated the winners from the rest.The episode dives deep into the stunning coaching news at Virginia, including Lars Tiffany's departure, Kevin Cassese's rapid promotion, and what insiders were really saying in Charlottesville. Dixie shares behind‑the‑scenes stories from Media Day, his battle with illness, and why stepping away from lacrosse Twitter has been life‑changing.Finally, national champs Chad Palumbo and Ryan Cradock join the show to reflect on Princeton's historic run and the celebration that followed.GIVE & GOIn this week's summer-themed Give & Go, the guys talk about upcoming plans for the summer, including concerts, vacations and other activities they are excited about now that the college lacrosse season has come to a close.

Fresh off Princeton's 16-9 win over Notre Dame in the NCAA Championship, a sweaty and exasperated Nick Ossello joins IL's Terry Foy and Larken Kemp to discuss the Tigers' zone defense, groundball superiority and flow-state offense.From there, they dive into the Tewaaraton race, unpack the Semifinals, break down the latest news on the saga surrounding Lars Tiffany's firing, discuss Charlottesville as a host venue and finish up by talking about Northwestern's ninth national championship — complete with a touch of controversy.

NCAA Championship Weekend PreviewOh, how the season flies by. The college lacrosse season moves like a blink. In early February, teams are grinding through freezing practices and games, breath visible in the air, the whole journey still ahead of them. And then, almost instantly, the cold is gone, the stakes rise, and every game feels like it carries a season's weight.By late May, only four teams remain. The noise is louder, the weather warmer, and the margin for error gone. Championship Weekend arrives like a rush, the final sprint toward a trophy that suddenly feels both impossibly close and hard‑earned. It's one of the sport's quiet wonders: a season that starts in the cold and ends in a blaze, faster than anyone expects.D-Fly and Dixie enlist friends Richard Chizmar and Evan Washburn to help get you set for what should be a fantastic weekend of lacrosse in Charlottesville. First, best-selling author and Virginia Lacrosse parent Chizmar weighs in on the coaching news and gives elite Charlottesville restaurant recommendations. Then, Dixie and his broadcast teammate Washburn break down the two semifinal matchups. GAME PREVIEWSSaturday, May 23Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Va.Duke (11-4) vs. No. 1 Princeton (15-2) | noon | ESPN2 | Princeton -1.5/24.5No. 6 Syracuse (13-5) vs. No. 2 Notre Dame (12-2) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2 | ND -2.5/23.5Odds to win the NCAA title going into Championship Weekend: ND +175, Princeton +180, Duke +430, Syracuse +500GIVE & GOIn this week's Championship Weekend-themed Give & Go, Dixie and Evan recount some of their favorite memories of college lacrosse's pinnacle.

Once again, IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello press record during the fourth quarter of the final game of the weekend — this time it wasn't as dramatic as Duke closed out Georgetown, 16-6, to become the fourth team to punch its ticket to Saturday's NCAA Semifinals in Charlottesville, Va.Rewinding to Saturday, they begin with Syracuse's dramatic 13-11 win over North Carolina, replete with injury drama, an important missed (non-reviewable call), a field surface controversy and most importantly, vindication for the sport's biggest star? From there, they dive into Notre Dame's pull-away win over Johns Hopkins, highlighted by Josh Yago's legacy game. They unpack Princeton's similar pull-away win over Penn State to start Sunday, itself marked by injury drama.Last week was by far our most-listened to episode of the season. We really appreciate it and we hope all our new listeners enjoy this one, too!

As spring turns to summer, IL's Terry Foy talks to NextRep founder Logan Frank about his new app, a marketplace launching in the DMV that will match prominent high school and college lacrosse players with aspiring young athletes looking to follow in their footsteps.What's most interesting about Frank and his plan is that he's done it once before — during the pandemic, when he was went home from Susquehanna. He shares what he learned from that experience, how he's been plagued by the desire to launch this app and how he hopes to see it grow.

The latest episode of the D‑Fly & Dixie Podcast arrives just in time for quarterfinal weekend, and the guys bring back longtime friend of the show Christian Swezey to help break down all four matchups. They open with a look back at a wild first round — including Johns Hopkins' gritty road win at Cornell, where the Blue Jays “won a playoff game on the road with a goalie who made three saves” and Luke Martin earned two bananas from the Blue Jays' banana crew. From travel‑day chaos to behind‑the‑scenes ops decisions, Christian shares what really shapes NCAA tournament success.The crew then dives into each quarterfinal, starting with Hopkins–Notre Dame, where the Irish's defensive backbone and the emergence of goalie Thomas Ricciardelli take center stage. They examine whether Syracuse can finally break through against UNC after two losses, debate Penn State–Princeton as potentially the weekend's best game, and unpack how Georgetown's toughness — galvanized by the team rallying around teammate James Caretta, who is battling cancer — has fueled the Hoyas' surge into the final eight.Packed with insight, storytelling, and quarterfinal stakes, it's one of the most comprehensive breakdowns of the season.GAME PREVIEWSSaturday, May 16Shuart Stadium, Hempstead, N.Y.Johns Hopkins (10-5) vs. No. 2 Notre Dame (11-2) | noon | ESPNU | ND -2.5/20.5No. 3 North Carolina (13-4) vs. No. 6 Syracuse (12-5) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU | UNC -1.5/23.5Sunday, May 17Delaware Stadium, Newark, Del. No. 8 Penn State (10-5) vs. No. 1 Princeton (14-2) | noon | ESPNU | Princeton -1.5/22.5Georgetown (11-4) vs. Duke (10-4) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU | Duke -1.5/23.5GIVE & GOIn this week's fashion-themed Give & Go, the episode closes with hot takes on best and worst uniforms in college lacrosse, sparked by Vermont's green‑and‑gold look and spiraling into a tour of fashion takes, from Hopkins' endless combinations to the "brutal" High Point and Richmond kits.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown return for the latest PLL Happy Hour to analyze the impressive start to the season for the Waterdogs and Atlas in Utah. From a buzzing atmosphere filled with horns and a new style of play, Rosie and Kevin break down the Archers' weekend plus touch on California's defense and Carolina's second-half effort. Finishing off with a spin forward look to Week 2 in Providence, they circle which game they're looking forward to most as their picks sandwich the ultra-exciting debut of the Women's Lacrosse League.

What a weekend of college lacrosse!If you want to relive it all, join IL's Terry Foy, Nick Ossello and Larken Kemp as they press record with about 9:00 to play in Georgetown's win over Virginia, highlighted by their reaction to Jack Ransom's acrobatic no-foul goal. From their, they rewind back to 'Cuse's harrowing survival vs. Yale, Hopkins' OT win at Cornell and Larken shares his thoughts on the Committee's decision to send Duke to Richmond before they dive into the Blue Devils win.Rounding up the weekend, they discuss North Carolina, Penn State, Notre Dame and Princeton advancing to the Quarterfinals in comparatively comfortable fashion.

MAY MADNESSThe latest episode of the D-Fly & Dixie Podcast dives headfirst into the opening weekend of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament, with special guest Ed Lee of The Baltimore Sun joining the show. Dan, Dixie, and Ed start by surveying one of the most wide‑open brackets in recent memory, discussing momentum teams like Princeton, Richmond, Virginia, Penn State, and Army. They also unpack the season‑long turmoil at UMBC, with Ed detailing the prolonged and confusing administrative handling of the Ryan Moran situation. Continuing to get Ed's expertise on local college sports, the trio then shifts to Maryland's rare absence from the NCAA field for the first time in 22 years and a brutal school year overall for Terps athletics. From there, they break down all eight first‑round matchups, offering analysis on every game. Packed with insight, storytelling, and tournament energy, it's one of the most comprehensive May Madness previews the show has ever delivered.GAME PREVIEWSSaturday, May 9UAlbany (11-5) at No. 3 North Carolina (12-4) | Noon | ESPNUArmy (13-3) at No. 8 Penn State (9-5) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNUJohns Hopkins (9-5) at No. 7 Cornell (11-4) | 5 p.m. | ESPNUDuke (9-4) at No. 4 Richmond (14-1) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNUSunday, May 10Jacksonville (11-5) at No. 2 Notre Dame (10-2) | Noon | ESPNUMarist (12-4) at No. 1 Princeton (13-2) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNUYale (9-5) at No. 6 Syracuse (11-5) | 5 p.m. | ESPNUGeorgetown (10-4) at No. 5 Virginia (10-6) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNUGIVE & GOIn this week's media-themed Give & Go, the guys discuss the best press boxes and media game‑day experiences in college lacrosse, with Ed praising Hofstra's legendary media fridge and Dixie shouting out Homewood, the Dome, and Dorrance Field. 

The eighth Premier Lacrosse League season gets underway this weekend in Salt Lake City, the debut Women's Lacrosse League season starts next weekend in Providence and all of it will air on ESPN after the leagues inked a five-year extension with the Worldwide Leader.On the eve of the opening whistle, IL's Terry Foy went to the leagues' New York City office to sit down with President and Co-Founder Paul Rabil about all that and more. Check out one of the most insightful and candid conversations about the state of pro lacrosse that you'll hear this year.

On the heels of calling the Ivy League Tournament and hosting the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on ESPNU, Quint Kessenich joins IL's Terry Foy to look back at the final weekend of the regular season and look ahead to the opening round of May Madness. 

One of the biggest podcasts each year, IL's Terry Foy reacts to the bracket selection, welcoming in: NCAA Committee Chair Matthew Colagiovanni Johns Hopkins Coach Peter Milliman Stony Brook Coach Anthony Gilardi Jacksonville Coach John Galloway Army Coach Joe Alberici Yale Coach Andy Shay Colagiovanni makes his third and final appearance on this episode, identifying Yale as the last team in and Maryland as the first team out, discussing how the Committee regarded Duke's résumé — especially non-conference strength-of-schedule — why Carolina was seeded ahead of Richmond, Virginia ahead of Syracuse and Cornell and Penn State ahead of Hopkins.From there, Foy talks to Milliman and Shay about getting their teams back into the Dance, Gilardi and Galloway about breaking the seal for the first time at their respective institutions, and Alberici about how his team rebounded from two years of disappointment to close the deal this time.

As National Cancer Research Month gets underway and as stories like Georgetown's James Carretta's diagnosis gain prominence, IL's Terry Foy welcomes in HEADstrong's Pat Colleluori as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary.While Pat shares the groups origin story around his brother Nick, the conversation moves into ever more personal directions and culminates with where HEADstrong is heading next and how you can help support.

This week's episode drops a day earlier than usual - right as conference tournament semifinals begin, and D‑Fly and Dixie waste no time diving into the most pivotal stretch of the season. With half the country already done and the other half fighting for their postseason lives, they run through every conference with Inside Lacrosse editor‑in‑chief Matt Kinnear, breaking down favorites, upset formulas, and the ripple effects each result could have on Selection Sunday. From the ACC's star‑studded slugfest in Charlotte to Albany's push for another America East title to the A‑Sun's three‑way deadlock, the crew sorts out which teams are locks for May, which are bid‑stealers, and which storylines — like Duke's at‑large hopes — hinge on results happening hundreds of miles away.Michigan's leading scorer, sophomore attackman Nick Roode, joins the show for a wide‑ranging and genuinely fun conversation. He talks about growing up in Peterborough as the son of WWE and TNA star Bobby Roode, sharing stories about taking fan photos for his dad, watching him flip from hero to heel, and what it's like to have a parent who's famous everywhere except at home, where he's simply “Dad.”Nick walks through his path from Peterborough minor lacrosse to Culver Military Academy, explaining how box lacrosse shaped his game, how Culver's culture sharpened his discipline, and how a fall play day at Brother Rice unexpectedly put him on Michigan's radar. He reflects on battling injuries his first two seasons — including breaking his hand mid‑game against Maryland — and how being forced to watch, teach, and study film elevated his lacrosse IQ and prepared him for this breakout year.He also discusses Michigan's resilience after a seven‑game losing streak, the leadership group's emphasis on belief and process, and why the Wolverines feel like they're hitting their stride at exactly the right time. On the lighter side, Nick drafts an all‑Culver sixes team (heavy on Peterborough legends), reveals his devotion to buffalo chicken in all forms, and explains why Tommy Renner and Max Bonner are responsible for the most electric aux performances in the locker room.Matt, Mark and Dan of course spotlight the most compelling matchups of the week, including High Point–St. Joe's in the A‑10, Providence's chance to shake up the Big East, and a heavyweight Big Ten semifinal between Penn State and Maryland. With discussions ranging from Tewaaraton implications to faceoff‑driven upset potential to which teams are peaking at the right moment, the episode sets the table for a chaotic, high‑stakes weekend across Division I lacrosse. GIVE & GOIn this week's tribute band-themed Give & Go, the three music lovers share good and bad stories and experiences seeing all levels of tribute bands.LINKSWeekend Schedule and ScoreboardMatt Kinnear's Chaos Ladder & Conference Tournament PredictionsTerry Foy's Third Bracketology

Larken is back! And he rejoins IL's Terry Foy to reflect on how things have changed since their season-opening show at Gillette Stadium and what's happened since.From there, they move to the Big Ten Quarterfinals; Michigan is doing its thing and  is Ohio State's season over? Conversely, Duke is keeping its hopes alive and Notre Dame is tightening its grip on the No. 1 seed. In the Ivy League, Yale claimed the 4-seed and Cornell is hosting again while Princeton continues to chug along. All that plus a Friday night whip-around of the Patriot League, Big East and Atlantic 10.

On the eve of the release of his first e-book "Whistle Ready," TFL's Steve Govett joins IL's Terry Foy to discuss his foray into longform writing.Meant to serve as a guide for those (mostly parents) who volunteer — or are "voluntold" — to coach a youth sports team for the first time. A longtime NLL executive who started coaching as a teenager, Govett's goal is to put readers at ease, helping them understand that it's OK to not know what they're doing (and feel overwhelmed as a result), and that they should reframe their approach "skills and drills" to "being the CEO of a small organization."

The episode opens with D‑Fly and Dixie recapping a packed weekend of college lacrosse, highlighting dramatic one‑goal games, strong crowds, and electric atmospheres across the country. They discuss their own on‑site experiences at marquee matchups like Hopkins–Maryland, touch on standout women's games, and bring in analyst Craig McMichael to break down national trends as the postseason begins. Together, they preview major conference‑shaping games in the Atlantic 10, Big East, Ivy League, ACC, and Big Ten—evaluating RPI implications, at‑large chances, stylistic matchups, and which teams are peaking or fading at the wrong time. Their analysis covers Richmond–High Point, Georgetown–Villanova, Harvard–Cornell, Duke–UNC, Syracuse–Notre Dame, and Maryland–Rutgers, with each host offering predictions and broader context for Selection Sunday.Cornell's leading scorer, junior attackman Willem Firth, joins the show to talk about his journey from Ottawa to Hill Academy to Cornell. He reflects on Cornell's first national championship in 48 years and shares how the team approached the 2026 season. He emphasized the team's focus on building a new identity rather than replicating last year's success, highlighting a balanced six-man offense and a strong defensive unit anchored by goalie Matthew Tully. Willem discussed his background in Ottawa, his time at the prestigious Hill Academy where he was coached by legends like Jeff Teat and Brody Merrill, and how that experience shaped him as a player. D-Fly & Willem drafted a Hill Academy alumni Sixes Team that could compete with any in the world. He also touched on the upcoming high-stakes Ivy League game against Harvard, which could earn Cornell the No. 1 seed and home-hosting rights. On the lighter side, he named the Celtics as his favorite team, called out two SSDM as his basketball teammate picks, and revealed that house music and 90's throwbacks dominate the Cornell locker room playlist. GAME PREVIEWSFRIDAYNo. 4 Richmond (11-1, 5-0 A10) at High Point (6-6, 5-0) | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ | Spiders -6.5/25.5No. 12 Georgetown (7-4, 4-0 Big East) at Villanova (6-6, 3-1) | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Hoyas -5.5/22.5SATURDAYNo. 10 Harvard (9-3, 3-2 Ivy) at No. 6 Cornell (9-3, 4-1) | noon | ESPN+ | Big Red -2.5/24.5No. 16 Duke (8-4, 0-3 ACC) at No. 3 North Carolina (11-2, 2-1) | noon | ESPNU | Heels -1.5/23.5No. 5 Syracuse (11-3, 2-1 ACC) at No. 1 Notre Dame (9-1, 2-1) | noon | ACCNX | Irish -1.5/21.5No. 20 Rutgers (8-6, 1-3 Big Ten) at No. 11 Maryland (6-5, 3-2) | 6 p.m. | B1G+ | Terps -4.5/18.5 GIVE & GOIn this week's Best of TV-themed Give & Go, the guys share their favorite all-time TV drama series and see where those shows compare on an official list of the greatest of all time.

They know this is the third week in a row they're saying it, but IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello are back to discuss what was probably the best weekend of the college lacrosse season so far.They start with The Rivalry, where Matt Collison and Oran Gelinas combined to power the Blue Jays to a big — but controversial — win over Maryland. They transition to Columbus where Ohio State withstood an ill-timed timeout call to top Michigan, then transition to Cambridge, where Colin Burns sealed the Tigers' game-of-the-week win over Harvard.From there, they recap the ACC, including Carolina's OT win in Charlottesville and Notre Dame's gutting win at Duke, which leaves the Blue Devils reeling in the NCAA Tournament race. Finally, to Syracuse, where Joey Spallina became the leading scorer in Orange program history.

It's the best time of year on the lacrosse calendar — every high school and college team's season has started and (as far as we know) no team's season has ended (and that's tough with teams in Minnesota and New Hampshire starting so late and teams in South Carolina ending so early).So what better time than now for IL's Terry Foy to bring on former Denver coach and 3d Lacrosse founder Jamie Munro to share his thoughts on the season (particularly dialed in on Princeton's men's team and Northwestern's women's team) before diving on his methodology behind his business, JM3 Lacrosse. Over the last 10 years, Jamie has learned about the field of ecological dynamics, and that leads to a coaching style known as a "constraints-led approach," which more acutely manifests in a "principles-based" way of playing.If you're looking for an academic and theoretical lacrosse conversation to start your Sunday, this one is it.

The episode opens with D‑Fly and Dixie setting up a massive weekend in college lacrosse, highlighted by six Top‑20 matchups and a marquee Patriot League showdown between Loyola and Army. After some light banter about last week's picks and their “Give & Go” Ravens debate, the hosts dive into a long, impassioned discussion about the UMBC coaching controversy, detailing the months‑long suspension, reinstatement, and sudden termination of head coach Ryan Moran. They cite poor administrative communication, player support for Moran, and broader athletic‑department turmoil.From there, the show shifts into full preview mode, breaking down the weekend's biggest games across the Big Ten, ACC, Ivy League, and Patriot League. They analyze Penn State–Rutgers, Loyola–Army (with an interview from Loyola goalie Max Watkinson), Notre Dame–Duke, UNC–Virginia, Princeton–Harvard, and the rivalry centerpiece: Maryland at Johns Hopkins on Homewood Field. Matchups, faceoff battles, goaltending edges, RPI implications, and stylistic tendencies all get attention in anchoring the analysis. Loyola senior goalkeeper Max Watkinson joins the show to talk about his journey from local St. Paul's standout to the Greyhounds' anchor in net, his unexpected path into high‑level lacrosse, and the program's resurgence in 2026. He discusses launching his own podcast (Crease Talk), the patience required while waiting behind veteran goalies, and how competing with players like Rutgers' Carden Stoller shaped his development. Watkinson highlights the impact of new offensive coordinator Justin Ward, the growth of Loyola's defense, and the emotions surrounding Senior Day with a Patriot League No. 1 seed on the line. He also reflects on his viral goalie goal against BU, shares his favorite Loyola traditions and Baltimore staples, and closes with lighthearted quick hitters about teammates, road-trip mishaps, and who controls the locker room aux.GAME PREVIEWSFRIDAYNo. 16 Penn State (6-5, 2-2 B1G) at No. 19 Rutgers (8-5, 1-3) | 8 p.m. | BTN | Nittany Lions -3.5/19.5SATURDAYNo. 14 Army (9-3, 4-2 PL) at No. 18 Loyola (8-4, 5-1) | noon | ESPN + | -1.5/22.5No. 1 Notre Dame (8-1, 2-1 ACC) at No. 15 Duke (8-3, 0-2) | noon | ESPNU | Irish -2.5/22.5No. 3 UNC (10-2, 1-1 ACC) at No. 9 Virginia (7-5, 2-1) | noon | ACCNX | Tar Heels -1.5/23.5No. 2 Princeton (9-2, 3-1 Ivy) at No. 9 Harvard (9-2, 3-1) | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ | -2.5/25.5No. 7 Maryland (6-4, 3-1 B1G) at No. 13 Johns Hopkins (7-4, 2-2) | 2 p.m | ESPNU | Terps -1.5/20.5GIVE & GOIn this week's Hopkins-Maryland Rivalry-themed Give & Go, D-Fly challenges Dixie in a playful trivia‑style game comparing the age of the Hopkins–Maryland rivalry to inventions like Duck Pin Bowling, the zipper, escalator, and teddy bear.

On the heels of a surprising 2026 Premier Lacrosse League College Draft, IL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall break down the Utah Archers selecting Aidan Maguire No. 1, the blockbuster Evan Plunkett trade and Joey Spallina sliding to third overall.What was the biggest surprise? How did Chaos GM Spencer Ford come into the draft with two picks and leave with four players? How does Denver coach Tim Soundan's Plunkett deal signify his desire to win now? Has Waterdogs GM Dave Cottle cultivated the most impressive roster when it comes to depth?Rosie and Kevin analyze each team's draft day haul, the trades that shaped the course of the action and react to the winners and losers of it all.

Highlighted by No 2 Notre Dame's 10-5 win over No. 1 North Carolina in South Bend and Army's 14-9 win over Navy, IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello connect to discuss whether this weekend was better than last weekend, which had been previously established as the best of the college lacrosse season.Other results, which compete for top billing: Yale 15, Harvard 9 Brown 17, Dartmouth 16, OT Cornell 9, Duke 7 Syracuse 14, Virginia 9 The Big Ten Roundup

This week brings the best weekend schedule of the season, and D-Fly & Dixie are back to set the table for you. The episode opens with Dan and Mark previewing a massive weekend in college lacrosse—nine games total, including seven top‑20 matchups and a marquee No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown between North Carolina and Notre Dame. They bring on guest analyst Josh Davey, a longtime Inside Lacrosse colleague, to help break down the slate. The trio works through major conference battles across the Ivy League, Big Ten, ACC, and Patriot League, offering context on RPI implications, strength‑of‑schedule quirks, and key personnel storylines. Throughout the discussion, they highlight pivotal matchups such as Penn–Princeton, Hopkins–Ohio State, Duke–Cornell, Harvard–Yale, and the annual Army–Navy rivalry game. As they analyze each contest, they make game picks and debate which teams are trending upward or fighting for postseason survival.The second half of the episode dives deeper into the weekend's headliners, especially Syracuse–Virginia and the No. 1 UNC vs. No. 2 Notre Dame clash in South Bend. The hosts break down faceoff battles, midfield depth, defensive matchups, and the momentum each team carries into the weekend. They also preview Rutgers–Maryland, which Dixon will call on BTN, noting the Big Ten tournament stakes for both programs. Penn State standout defenseman Alex Ross joins the show as this week's player guest. The interview is an easy, grounded look at his journey from Annapolis club standout to All‑American anchor of Penn State's defense. He reflects on his longtime friendships from the 2022 Annapolis Hawks, how he stumbled into playing defense, and the older Nittany Lions who shaped his development. Ross explains why Penn State's “build your own house” culture resonated with him during recruiting and how early‑season losses strengthened the team's identity. Ross describes the Big Ten as a weekly “AFC North‑style” battle, shares what senior day at Panzer will mean to him, and answers a series of quick‑hit personal questions—from his Ravens fandom to favorite State College food spots to who controls the locker‑room aux cord—offering a mix of humor, humility, and appreciation for the brotherhood around him. GAME PREVIEWSALL GAMES on SATURDAYNo. 18 Penn (5-5, 2-2 Ivy) at No. 3 Princeton (8-2, 2-1) | noon | ESPN+ | Tigers -4.5/22.5No. 10 Johns Hopkins (7-3, 2-1 B1G) at No. 14 Ohio State (8-3. 1-2) | noon | BTN | Blue Jays -1.5/19.5Michigan (4-7, 1-2 B1G) at No. 11 Penn State (6-4, 2-1) | 1 p.m. | BTN | Nittany Lions -6.5/23.5No. 12 Duke (8-2) at No. 7 Cornell (6-3) in Brookville, N.Y. | 2 p.m. | Corrigan Sports Network | Big Red -1.5/24.5No. 5 Harvard (9-1, 3-0 Ivy) at No. 17 Yale (5-4, 2-2) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | Crimson -1.5/25.5Navy (7-4, 3-2 Patriot) at No. 15 Army (8-3, 3-2) | 2:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network | Cadets -2.5/23.5No. 9 Virginia (7-4, 2-0 ACC) at No. 6 Syracuse (9-3, 1-1) | 4 p.m. | ESPNU | Orange -1.5/24.5No. 1 UNC (10-1, 1-0 ACC) at No. 2 Notre Dame (7-1, 0-1) | 5 p.m. | ACCN | Irish -1.5/22.5No. 19 Rutgers (8-4, 1-2 B1G) at No. 8 Maryland (5-4, 2-1) | 6 p.m. | BTN | Terps -3.5/19.5GIVE & GOIn this week's Ravens-themed Give & Go, the guys do a “snake draft” of each host's three favorite Baltimore Ravens of all time, featuring names like Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Joe Flacco, Todd Heap, Tony Siragusa, Kyle Hamilton, and Lamar Jackson.