Good morning. Here's the latest from the lacrosse world:
1. The NLL is going outside.
The National Lacrosse League announced Tuesday that it will feature the first outdoor game in league history — when the San Diego Seals host the Las Vegas Desert Dogs at Snapdragon Stadium on March 4.
Click here for more on the big news.
2. Vote on the best comeback of 2022 in our Best of Lax.
The nominees are Jerry Ragonese, Chrome vs. Cannons, the Ivy League and UNC vs. Northwestern. Click here for more.
3. Elaine Jones is ready to move forward at UIndy.
Jones, the former Longwood coach, takes the helm of the Greyhounds program fresh off a national championship and the departure of long-time coach James Delaney. Paul Ohanian has more on the new regime at UIndy.
4. We remember the life and impact of Gordon Corsetti.
Corsetti, an experienced official and a former staff member at USA Lacrosse whose story about his experiences with clinical depression helped many across the country, died Friday at the age of 34.
Click here for more on how he created a platform to help others who suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts.
Rest in peace, Gordon.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Next year is going to be a big one at USA Lacrosse. Our CEO Marc Riccio outlines four priorities for 2023 and how they could shape the lacrosse landscape.
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Marquette women’s lacrosse announced its 2023 spring schedule. Also, Boston College women’s lacrosse dropped a schedule that includes a trip to Northwestern in February.
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Lacrosse All Stars with a breakdown of the former MCLA players making an impact in the NLL.
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High Point men’s lacrosse released its 2023 spring schedule, which includes matchups with Duke and North Carolina.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Behind-the-scenes of Grant Ament’s comeback from injury last season. Catch Grant at U.S. training camp this weekend in Orlando.
Coming off an Attackman of the Year campaign, @GrantAment suffered a serious hamstring injury in Training Camp.
— TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) December 6, 2022
We followed him closely behind the scenes as he trained for a @PLLArchers return pic.twitter.com/70oncJ4yCn
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Best of Lax continues with voting for the Best Game.