Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Air Force scored a coup with the addition of John Grant Jr. to its coaching staff. One of the game's all-time best, and most creative, players will begin his duties on Nov. 26
2. The standoff between the National Lacrosse League owners and the Professional Lacrosse Players Association is starting to have more visible ramifications.
Heads up #RushNation. This Friday's game vs. @MammothLax has been cancelled. Full refunds will be issued.
— Saskatchewan Rush (@SaskRushLAX) November 13, 2018
Details https://t.co/4tbrSNz5aH pic.twitter.com/Xho5qoOTgQ
3. From our November print edition - former Duke player and current Team USA doctor Karen Sutton and former Notre Dame All-American and recently announced Premier Lacrosse League player Sergio Perkovic in our Gym Rats series.
4. Team USA standout defensive midfielder Jake Bernhardt, an assistant coach at Vermont, has signed with STX.
Long time coming! Happy to officially announce @jak3bernhardt as the newest member of Team STX! #PlayHuge pic.twitter.com/x0amzGDcfW
— STX Lacrosse (@STXmlax) November 12, 2018
WHAT WE’RE READING
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JMU will be well represented on Team USA at the IWLCA President's Cup in Florida this weekend.
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Ellie DeGarmo's latest diary from the Women's Professional Lacrosse League's trip to Japan.
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Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris can credit a strong background in lacrosse for his success on the ice. His father, Bruce, is in the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame. The Turris' are profiled in The Athletic (subscription required).
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A look inside Penn State's nonconference scheduling with Jeff Tambroni.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
In honor of Veterans Day, we revisited the story of Jon Schumacher, from the United State Marines, who now plays wheelchair lacrosse.
Thank you to Jon and to all veterans for your service and dedication to our country and our sport. #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/KNel1Lk9xf
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) November 12, 2018
Marie McCool, who will be playing with Team USA at the IWLCA President's Cup on Saturday, on the importance of the draw.
.@mariemccool4 breaks down the importance of the draw #rulethefield pic.twitter.com/Sp87zEwIeY
— Brine Lacrosse (@brinelacrosse) November 12, 2018
Wingston is announced as the mascot for the NLL's reborn Philadelphia Wings franchise.
The @NLLwings new mascot, Wingston made quite the debut today.
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) November 9, 2018
The other mascots' reactions are priceless pic.twitter.com/whYGABAqzl
WHAT’S ON TAP
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