We got with Chris Collins, coach at Drexel University, after their double-header fall ball scrimmage weekend. Here’s what Collins had to say on the offseason performance:
Knighthawks Sign Draft Pick Greg Longboat
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have signed defenseman Greg “Honosawi” Longboat to a one-year deal. Longboat was the selected by the Knighthawks in the fourth round of the 2015 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft. “It’s a dream come true,” he said. “You probably hear it a lot, but it really is.” Longboat played for the Six Nations Arrows where he won the last two Minto Cups, while making…
Kevin Crowley Gets Another MLL Shot With Charlotte
If there’s one player teams would like to get their hands on, it’s Kevin Crowley. He has been a stud offensively for every team he’s played on both in the NLL and MLL. This will be Kevin’s fourth MLL team in six years. Crowley’s point production has decreased significantly since his 2013 season with the Hamilton Nationals (55 pts) to his previous season with the Chespaeake Bayhawks (10 pts). This…
Fall Ball: Fairfield Faces Marquette
The Fairfield University men’s lacrosse team will host Marquette in a scrimmage on Conway Field at Rafferty Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 12 p.m., as announced today by Head Coach Andy Copelan. The Stags, who are also hosting a prospect day earlier that morning, will be collecting donations for the ProjectSpark Foundation. The Stags will also be wearing yellow shooting shirts and socks in recognition of ProjectSpark. The ProjectSpark…
Buffalo Bandits Set Sights on 2016
Before the start of every training camp it is extremely important for every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to make sure to have their entire roster locked up in contracts so that every player will come in ready, focused and have nothing on their minds but lacrosse. Here in Buffalo, Bandits general manager Steve Dietrich and his staff have been working very diligently in making sure their final…
Andrew McBride Retires From NLL
The Calgary Roughnecks today announced the retirement of Andrew McBride from the National Lacrosse League. “Throughout his career, Andrew has been the consummate Roughneck,” said Roughnecks general manager Mike Board. “On the floor he played the game hard and honestly. As a captain he provided leadership through his tenacious play and never-quit attitude. Off the floor, Andrew represented the Roughnecks with enthusiasm and passion, his devotion to the Calgary community…
Meet an NLL Prospect: Adam Bomberry
Adam Bomberry is a young player but has already done more then most players do in an entire career. Adam lives on the Akwesasne reservation located near Potsdam, New York. Bomberry was just drafted into the NLL by the Rochester Knighthawks, an organization that is used to winning and Adam looks to help them get another ring for them and add to his own wide collection. Bomberry has won back-to-back NJCAA titles with…
MLL Should Keep the Expansion Going
Earlier this year, Major League Lacrosse announced the expansion to a ninth team as Atlanta, Georgia will become the host to a professional lacrosse team. With the addition of the Atlanta Blaze, the MLL has seen two new teams in each of the past two years, the other being the move of the Hamilton Nationals down to Florida as they became the Florida Launch. Where does the MLL go from…
Bandits and Black Wolves Will Play Pre Season Game in Allentown
The National Lacrosse League has announced the Buffalo Bandits and New England Black Wolves will face off for a preseason game at PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. ET. “It’s great to bring the National Lacrosse League to the Lehigh Valley with an exhibition game at PPL Center,” said NLL Commissioner George Daniel. “There are many loyal fans in the area who can expect…
NCAA Fall Ball: Tar Heels Prepare For 2016
The topic has been one of great discussion for a number of years, but the Tar Heels are in need of a Final Four appearance. The early recruiting, big names, and big wins just have not produced into late season success. The struggle for North Carolina is not in the early season, but keeping pace throughout the latter stages. This fall is much different than previous seasons. Some of the…