Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The lacrosse community is rallying behind Chris Bocklet, who suffered a severe head injury last week.
Bocklet, a member of one of the sport’s most notable families, is under 24-hour supervision in a trauma unit after the longboarding accident. He is, however, reportedly in stable condition.
The former Virginia star last played with the PLL Chrome after a successful MLL career during which he won the 2014 title with his brother, Matt. Casey Powell launched a GoFundMe to help support Bocklet — which has raised over $117,000.
More on Bocklet’s condition here.
2. Owen Murphy has left the Johns Hopkins program and entered the transfer portal, according to Ty Xanders.
Murphy, once a highly touted recruit, dropped 13 points in a COVID-shortened freshman season. He was also a member of the U.S. U19 training team in 2019. Teams looking for a young attackman with potential would do well to add Murphy.
3. The IWLCA brought together some of the most trusted voices in the women’s game for the "Future Leaders of the Game: Students of Color Coaching Symposium.”
Head to the IWLCA’s Twitter feed for coverage of the event, part of the organization's Future Leaders of the Game series.
Today’s the day! Excited to host the Future Leaders of the Game: Students of Color Coaching Symposium, and thankful to have @midlandu_wlax coach and symposium facilitator @maliashima takeover our Instagram to show us how the day unfolds. Check it out!#IWfutureleaders pic.twitter.com/jk9B4ohDjI
— IWLCA (@IWLCA) January 4, 2021
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Mac O’Keefe is within reach of NCAA scoring history, but he’s more worried about his Penn State team succeeding in 2021.
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More on former Notre Dame lacrosse commit and ex-Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan and his decision to transfer to South Bend for football next fall.
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The Toronto Star on Ireland Lacrosse’s Musial Award-worthy gesture to the Iroquois Nationals.
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Previewing Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s midfield line, which could be one of the best in program history.
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The Kittell twins, both four-year players at Florida, are on separate paths after their college careers.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Scott Ratliff dishes on the best trash talker in the league, and the answer might surprise you.
.@Srat2 weighs in on who he thinks the biggest trash talker in @PremierLacrosse is pic.twitter.com/KQJcIdRGpH
— Unbuckled Chinstrap (@UnbuckledPod) January 4, 2021
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Go inside the January edition of the magazine.