Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Led by its Center for Sports Science, US Lacrosse has assisted the lacrosse community in gaining a better understanding of sports-related traumatic brain injury (TBI), including concussions.
New information was published last month in JAMA Pediatrics, a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal by the American Medical Association. It detailed 26 recommendations for prevention, assessment and management of sports-related concussions among athletes under the age of 19.
Learn more here.
2. Pro indoor lacrosse is back on Long Island with the New York Riptide set to kick off their season Saturday at Halifax.
3. Featured in the December 2019 issue, Warrior has created a line of carbon-fiber shafts to fit the changing demands of lacrosse players.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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College Crosse previewed Bellarmine men's lacrosse's 2020 schedule.
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The New England Black Wolves previewed Saturday's contest against the Toronto Rock in Toronto.
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Mike Migliori previewed the Buffalo Bandits' Saturday bout with the San Diego Seals in the Seals' season-opener.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Lacrosse Film Study (@LaxFilmStudy on Twitter) turned back the clock to give fans a look at Syracuse goalkeeper Matt Palumb in the 1989 national championship game against Johns Hopkins.
1989: Syracuse v JHU National Championship.
— Lacrosse Film Study (@LaxFilmStudy) December 5, 2019
Syracuse Goalie #10 Matt Palumb Highlights.
The Hero: He played with Guts, Patience, and No Hesitation.
Mr. Palumb is the most amiable guy in the game, and continues to referee at the highest levels of College & @PremierLacrosse. pic.twitter.com/bXJIgD42vo
There's a reason they call Ryan Drenner "Mr. Clutch."
Week 2 (OT Game Winner)
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) December 5, 2019
Week 3 (OT Game Winner)
Week 4 (Go Ahead Goal)
Week 6 (Game Winner)
Here’s how @ChefBoy_RD_ earned the name “Mr. Clutch” this season.
: https://t.co/r53sCOCuFH pic.twitter.com/NBXoi9fjY4
100 miles per hour? Yeah, good luck stopping that.
Sophomore attack @Tucker1wyatt was bringing some high heat last the kids got an absolute cannon #rollpride @NAIALacrosse @LaxNaia pic.twitter.com/3FVrbyOHwF
— Clarke University Men's Lacrosse (@CUPrideMLax) December 5, 2019
WHAT'S ON TAP
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We conclude our NLL team-by-team previews with a look at the Seals.
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From the December 2019 issue, our Give & Go interview with Brett Manney.