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Nicky Galasso Transfers to Syracuse

October 19, 2012
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After all the reports earlier last week, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Recently released North Carolina Tar Heel Nick Galasso has transferred to play for the Syracuse Orange. Almost as soon as Galasso was granted his requested release from North Carolina, he began speaking with Syracuse, creating rumors that he would end up with the Orange, as he has. Galasso will be a sophomore this season after putting up 56 points…

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NLL Transactions: Bandits, Roughnecks, Swarm

October 17, 2012
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With the NLL draft now a couple weeks in the past, teams are starting to lock up their draft selections and other roster players. Below are the transactions of the week. * Buffalo Bandits released Ian Llord and signed draft picks Wenster Green, Kevin Brownell and Jordan Critch. They also signed forward Jamie Rooney to a one year deal. Rooney was in Toronto last season. * The Calgary Roughnecks officially…

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Lacrosse Radio Network: Oct 16-Oct 18

October 15, 2012
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The Lacrosse Radio Network has a star studded lineup this week with four shows hitting the airwaves, starting Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday- Strong Island Lax Chat with Taz- 12pm Taz, the former professional wrestler, will continue to dominate the lacrosse radio airwaves Tuesday at noon with Joe Allen, the owner of Headwrapz, to talk about the company and professional lacrosse. Wednesday- Lax Buzz 8pm, Orange:: 22 9pm Lax Buzz is back…

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First Ever Game in Washington Sees Denver Victory

October 15, 2012
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Fall ball is ongoing, and while results and attendances aren’t the real focus, it was still good to see the first ever NCAA Division One lacrosse game played in Washington state draw around 3,500 fans. Those fans in attendance saw the Denver Pioneers defeat the Maryland Terps by a score of 12-9. The game was played at the Seattle Sounders MLS team practice field got to see the first ever…

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Fall Ball Notes: Syracuse Tops Alumni, Notre Dame Crushes Navy

October 14, 2012
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Not a ton of action going on in the world of Fall Ball in NCAA lacrosse, but a few games of note took place and  few stories. First off, the Syracuse Orange played an exhibition game with the Syracuse alumni, and won 14-9. Derek Maltz led Syracuse with four goals. Leading the alumni with two was Tommy Pasalek. Other pros to play in the game for the alumni was Mike Levielle, Kevin Drew,…

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Mammoth Sign All Three Draft Picks

October 11, 2012
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After we heard the Washington Stealth announce they had signed all their picks, the Colorado Mammoth were quick to follow suit. Colton Clark, who was the ninth overall pick signed but the team did not announce how long the deals were. Also signed were the fifth and sixth round picks Alex Demopolous and Jaeden Gastaldo. Demopolous has played in Colorado before, going to the University of Denver and the Colorado…

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Brian Reese Retires From Major League Lacrosse

October 10, 2012
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After winning a championship in 2012, Chesapeake Bayhawks general manager Brian Reese has retired from Major League Lacrosse. Reese led the Bayhawks to a Championship with his moves in the off season, acquiring Kip Turner, John Grant Jr, Drew Westervelt among others. Reese said he retired to spend more time with his family. Before joining the Bayhawks, Reese had been the GM with the Denver Outlaws for five seasons. In…

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John Grant Jr Speaks on his Amazing Year

October 8, 2012
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Editors Note- John Grant Jr has had an amazing year, winning MLL and CLA titles and an NLL MVP. He spoke to LaxWorm Radio on The Lacrosse Radio Network on Thursday night, and our newest intern, Fago Franklin, has the transcribed version. Is there anything else you want to do this season, before we start next season? JGJ: Actually I am in the of season , so ummm I guess…

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Catamount Classic: Quinnipiac, Brown Pick Up Wins

October 8, 2012
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In the Catamount Classic yesterday, we got to see some Division One teams face off and we have some early scores in, via Inside Lacrosse. Quinnipiac picked up two wins in the tournament. They defeated the Providence Friars 11-10 and then they topped the Holy Cross Crusaders 13-5. Providence lost both of their games. Their other loss was a 9-7 fall to the Hartford Hawks. Hartford also lost to the…

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Fall Ball: Princeton Crushes Virginia, But Stall Warnings the Story

October 7, 2012
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As Fall Ball kicked off this week, there were plenty of storylines to follow. The scores are normally the last thing we look at, and that is once again the case this year. The big story is obviously the new rules and how the teams and referees handle them. In the Play for Parkinson’s tournament in Virginia, there was some confusion as far as the stall warnings. According to Inside Lacrosse,…

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