Dobbie Comes Home and English Joins the Back of the Bird
While it is a relative quiet period in the lacrosse calendar, that doesn’t stop the flow of content at Lacrosse Culture Daily.
First, there was some major news this week, with the announcement that legendary Calgary Roughneck forward Dane Dobbie is returning to Alberta after a few years in San Diego. He joins fellow former Seal and Roughneck Curtis Dickson who also returned to Calgary this off-season.
Together, the pair has been one of the most lethal combinations in NLL history.
Read more in LCD”s recap of the signing below!
Dobbie Returns to Calgary, Reuniting Legendary Pairing
Dane Dobbie signed with the Calgary Roughnecks on Monday, re-uniting one of the most legendary pairings in NLL history.
On that note, check out a great interview from LCD’s Jake Elliott with Calgary Head Coach Josh Sanderson, to hear more about the Dobbie move and about all of the action regarding the Roughnecks this summer.
Lax Class 307: Mammoth and Roughnecks Preview
As the calendar flips to October, the Lax Class boys begin their NLL season previews, starting with the Colorado Mammoth and Calgary Roughnecks!
On the subject of great podcasts, check out this interview with Syracuse graduate student Sam English. Sam was recently selected with the second overall selection of the NLL draft to the hometown Toronto Rock, but will first try to climb the mountain and win a national championship with the Orange.
Sam discusses his crazy injury while at Princeton, his interesting pregame routine, and lots more. Give it a watch below or wherever you get your podcasts!
The Back of the Bird Episode 123 – Sam English
Syracuse Midfielder and recent Toronto Rock draft pick Sam English joins the show today to discuss the various stops in his lacrosse career, a scary injury situation, and his interesting pregame superstition!
And in the last bit of news for the week, check out Jon Donville’s recap of all the CUFLA news from throughout the season as the league marches towards the Baggataway Cup.
CUFLA Check In: McGill, Guelph On Collision Course
McGill and Guelph are the two remaining undefeated teams in CUFLA this season, and seem destined for a collision course at the Baggataway.
And if highlights are more your thing, check out this great film study of Rutgers attackmen Ross Scott and Maryland’s Ajax Zappitello!
Matchup Iso Cam: Ross Scott vs Ajax Zappitello
Ajax Zappitello and Ross Scott just finished nice PLL seasons, but before that they were battling it out in the B1G. Check out their matchup!
And make sure to check out the most recent news, analysis, and highlights from across the LCD platform!
The Back of the Bird Episode 122 – Bryan Cole
On today’s episode, the boys sit down with Mann Cup and WLBC champion Bryan Cole to discuss his heater of a summer and his career growing up in Oakville and with Maryland!
Watch: Every Point Scored by Jeff Teat at the WLBC
Jeff Teat led the WLBC in scoring, taking home MVP honours. Watch every one of his points during the tournament!
