Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The WPLL may have folded, but Michele DeJuliis is hopeful in a future with Athletes Unlimited.
DeJuliis spoke with Kenny DeJohn about the end of the WPLL, which ran for two seasons before the lack of sponsor support and the COVID-19 pandemic forced the league to fold last week.
Check out DeJuliis’ candid thoughts and what might be next for women’s professional lacrosse.
2. NCAA President Mark Emmert announced Thursday that all Division I fall sports championships have been canceled, with the exception of FBS football. Emmert said he hopes to find a way to hold these championships in the spring, which could impact the 2021 college lacrosse season.
According to ESPN, Emmert also said the NCAA is entertaining the idea of using bubbles for championships in the "first half" of 2021, specifically mentioning basketball.
Read more on the NCAA decision and its ramifications.
3. Zed Williams on the power of the stick.
Williams, fresh off winning MVP of the PLL’s Championship Series, joined Paul Carcaterra on the next episode of “Overtime.” The Whipsnakes star shared his thoughts on the championship run and why he kept his stick with him the entire celebration.
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4. Now introducing, the PLL award winners.
We saw Zed Williams win the Championship Series MVP, but the league announced the rest of the award winners on Wednesday. Check out the full list of winners, four of whom have appeared in a world championship with the U.S. national team.
5. Daniel Bucaro takes home MLL Rookie of the Year honors.
Bucaro, who did not play in 2019 after being drafted by the Denver Outlaws, dropped 13 goals and two assists to help the Outlaws make the MLL title game.
6. Kylie Ohlmiller has had more than a few battles in her career.
Ohlmiller, the former Stony Brook star and current U.S. national training team player, offered her five toughest faceguards in the next edition of our “5-and-5” series.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Matt Kinnear of Inside Lacrosse details the MLL Four’s dissatisfaction with the league’s response to racial injustice and push for awareness in on-field demonstrations.
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Recent high school graduate Antonio Corral, who shared his coming out story in 2019, has found inspiration in the allyship of pro lacrosse players like Paul Rabil.
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The NCAA Division I Council voted to extend the ongoing recruiting dead period through Sept. 30, although it appears at the moment the women’s and men’s lacrosse contact period will begin as scheduled on Sept. 1. More on the recruiting dead period voting process.
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Rutgers defensive coordinator Dan Cocchi, who previously spent seven seasons at Towson, will be departing the program, according to Ty Xanders.
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Remembering New Jersey coaching legend Doug Alsofrom, who died last Sunday at age 70.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Missed Dan Bucaro's Rookie of the Year performance? Check it out here.
Dan Bucaro began his MLL career with three straight hat tricks pic.twitter.com/BzFX1eyRm1
— Major League Lacrosse (@MLL_Lacrosse) August 13, 2020
Dom Starsia on the importance of teamwork.
"If you're willing to put your teammates' welfare above your own, then you might have the qualities of selflessness that you need to be a leader."@DomStarsiaPLL reflects on the importance of making sacrifices for your team.
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) August 13, 2020
Check out the webinar: https://t.co/a1qkmo6QNd pic.twitter.com/cKDiHoRqjf
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Major League Lacrosse will announce its 2020 Goalie of the Year this morning.
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More from Whipsnakes coach Jim Stagnitta.