What do you want your fellow fan base to be like? If you become a Redwoods LC fan, youll always be looking great. Which would you prefer when it comes to your team? They could make it to the playoffs if things go their way. The Checkdown's daily collection of football culture stories for April 5, 2018. Hes aided by the likes of Brad Gillies, Luc Magnan, Scott Campbell, Jake Withers, James Barclay, Colton Armstrong, Trevor Smyth, and Nonkon Thompson -- who should have a massive second season in the NLL. PLL fans didnt get the chance to see Rogers play for chaos this year, but theyll get an opportunity to see him thrive with the Rock. Ive always been a root for the home team type of guy, but the PLL doesnt have any home teams. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? They took that already strong unit and added Tyson Bell and David Brock to it. Selfie Kid from Super Bowl meets Justin Timberlake at Boston concert https://t.co/cbSjcge5iU #7News pic.twitter.com/WepKMOsKdg, Here's how the Seahawks star could end up in Tokyo as an Olympic sprinter. Because of the cancelled end of the 2019-20 season, the Calgary Roughnecks technically remain the defending NLL champions heading into this season. He and Robert Church are the main offensive weapons for Saskatchewan, but theyll also be relying on the likes of Jeff Shattler, Ryan Keenan, and Dan Lintner to pitch in. I wont go through all the names here, but Glenn Clark and Clem DOrazio have done a good job through that program of developing pros, and they generally will get a chance to prove themselves with the FireWolves. If you live in an NFL-less oasis, or root for the team from Washington, you're probably looking for a team to invest in for the upcoming NFL season. I can already see myself choosing a team then liking a player on the other a just flip flopping teams. Welcome to the NFL Team Picker, where 10 simple questions sit between you and your ideal team. Lastly, Calgary boasts one of the leagues best goaltenders in Christian Del Bianco, who has become an elite backstop already at a young age. Like the Whipsnakes are mostly former UMD Terps, Redwoods are a lot of former Notre Dame and Brown players, and Chrome is a lot of former Duke players. Here is your season.Week 1: ALRIGHT! The last time he played live box games, he led Major Series Lacrosse in scoring as a rookie. We all played it growing up and a few even made it to the top flights. With the solid play of Nick Rose in net, the Rock are an all-around unit again this year. Note: The creator of the map says that the locations of the teams are based on stadium addresses (i.e. Reporting on what you care about. Another constant staple in the Western playoff scene, Colorado has been able to make it to the postseason in all but one of their 18 campaigns to date -- 2020 playoffs were not held due to COVID-19 pandemic. Among the notable Maryland names on the roster are Matt Rambo, Connor Kelly, Tim Rotanz, Dan Morris and Jake Bernhardt. Unfortunately, were unlikely to see many of the names theyve accumulated from the field game. Who would you hire to manage your team? For the first time in a long time, there looks to be some real hype and excitement surrounding the Vancouver Warriors. Your team's performance in recent years should seal the deal. Who should be fans of the Arrowheads: Players who want to become elite scorers and dominate the field with their sticks should be watching the Arrowheads. Ethan Woods is the likely candidate for the spot, but new signee Jackson Brown could secure that position with a good camp. 1 seed with 31-26 takedown of Archers. Sorry, honestly. Photo: Trevor MacMillan/Halifax Thunderbirds. Press J to jump to the feed. http://bit.ly/Sub. Ill be happily wrong though. Coates will team up with the likes of Paul Dawson and Ryland Rees to hold down the fort out of the back gate. Costabile has been one of the best two-way threats in the PLL over his first two years in the league, and hes brimming with potential when it comes to being a deadly option in transition. The Bears are a team steeped in tradition, but unfortunately 90% of that tradition is remembering that time 30 years ago we were really good. (4:30 p.m. to midnight, Sundays through Thursdays), Advertising: 301-276-5770 You can't wait. Of the 27 players featured on the roster, 20 played for Maryland. You got the Seahawks, which means you might also be a San Antonio Spurs fan? 2: Avoid a team that's too tortured. They boast the likes. Enjoy your trip to the NFC Championship Game. Thatll be the goal and expectation for them though. You should become a fan of the Chrome because they are going to have a really enjoyable brand of lacrosse to watch, but so will all of the other PLL teams. Joe Nardella has become a staple in the lineup with. 2018-2022 Premier Lacrosse League. Their defence is going to need to prove to fans what they have and the offence is raw in this league. Like the Whipsnakes are mostly former UMD Terps, Redwoods are a lot of former Notre Dame and Brown players, and Chrome is a lot of former Duke players. And if Miles doesnt play, all the attention will be on No. What's your favorite beverage to get at an arena? Bandits general manager Steve Dietrich has been busy adding talent, namely the likes of Connor Fields and Justin Guterding, who will add even more depth to a unit that was already one of the deepest in the league. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. When we do poorly, I follow more casually, Super casual- I'm looking for a game to watch at the bar. Larson Sundown and Ty Thompson are set to join the team after finishing up their collegiate careers, and Kieran McArdle, Connor Kearnan, Travis Longboat, Dereck Downs, and Jake Fox, among others, will give the top three lots of extra scoring help. For new fans of the NLL, this version of the Rochester Knighhawks is new to the league. Philadelphia has a bit of a complicated history. Im from Colorado and it would be sick to root for a specific PLL team. What a fashion staple back in 5th grade), A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Apr 5, 2018 at 5:23am PDT. Some were opting for geography while others wanted to see where their favourite PLL players were playing. Regardless, Jamieson will start every game hes able to play. The season, which will begin this summer, will feature six different teams. Staats and Zed Williams are both big losses that garnered picks for the future -- Dan Coates was acquired but opted to sign with Rochester in free agency. Note: The creator . Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! The likes of Tracy Kelusky, Kaleb Toth, Taylor Wray, Josh Sanderson, Jeff Shattler, Shawn Evans, among others, have all worn red and black. We suck.Week 6: FOOTBALL IS STUPID I HATE THIS. Getting it done!Week 14: We're gonna do this! I hate this. For merchandise and shipping-related inquiries, please reach out toshop@premierlacrosseleague.com and a team member will get back to you within 1 business day. Theres just going to be absolute Chaos from the Scorpions, and thats all you can hope for. Hes a special talent. Who should be a fan of the Whipsnakes: Maryland people and those who love bad names for sports teams. But if you're spotted wearing your Gronk jersey in Boston? If you thought Teat was impressive with Cornell and Atlas, just wait until you see him take the floor in the NLL. So, I decided to pen this piece to help other new PLL fans find their team. The veteran backstop is one of the best in the league and will man that crease until he chooses to retire. Can't decide which team you want to root for? If you get to go to a home game to see the team play you will be able to get super cheap tickets 2. Plus, I've been waiting all of my life to root . Kyle hartzell is my favorite but im not going to root for atlas because they have Paul rabil so they will probably be the basic team to root for. The Wings have some nice offensive punch and a defensive unit that is going to play that physical brand that the home faithful will love. Once was enough. Then theres the reigning NLL Goalie of the Year, Doug Jamieson, who really came into his own as a top-flight starter during the 2019-20 campaign. Formerly the New England Black Wolves, Albany has gone through a facelift and moved to a new town with a diehard fanbase. The Chaos should also be involved in quite a bit of transition and fast paced play; so dont blink a lot. 1. Dylan Molloy also signed with the Mammoth before it became a hashtag. Albany does have an exciting stable of talent from the field game. Lets start with the defence. the 49ers playing in Santa Clara rather than San Francisco). Tickets Careers Contact Us Media Credentials. This team is all about grit. Goal No. 1. If so, find your county (or parish if you're from Louisiana) and see which NFL team is closest to you. The generational talent has had teams waiting for his arrival to pro since he was a teenager, and its finally going to happen this winter. They also boast some great depth in Sheldon Burns, Adam Jay, Josh Jubenville, and Jamie Dilks, to name a few. They rely on Challen Rogers, Brad Kri, Latrell Harris, and Bill Hostrawser as their top matchup defenders. PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE, PLL, the PLL logo, PLL ACADEMY, WE THE PLAYERS, PLAYERS TOUR, and all team names and logos are trademarks of Premier Lacrosse League, Inc. What country do you prefer your team to be from? The Thunderbirds were already one of the best teams in the league after 2019-20, and they got better. Look no further than the newly created Premier Lacrosse League started by Paul Rabil, the world's best lacrosse player. He was able to play a few games for the team last season and will figure into the offence at times this year as well. Hes unlike any player in the league. Itll be up to the younger guys after them to create the defensive depth that is so crucial in the NLL. However, its a bit of a different story for our American friends, who primarily played field. I live and die by my team, all season, no matter what! The Packers QB reportedly has his quiz show hosting dates set. I like to go to a trendy restaurant, maybe get a nice cocktail somewhere afterwards, Taking a hurting on a bottle of Jame-o with some friends. Even Blaze Riorden is expected to try to cash-in on the fun and make some attempts at the other teams goal this year. Blue and yellow. He and Peter Dubenski should be the duo, with Hill seeing most, if not all the starts for the team. The likes of Trevor Baptiste. ?#ProTerps || #BeTheBest https://t.co/osGzSq2Jdn, Maryland Lacrosse (@TerpsMLax) March 4, 2019. You only have seven months until next season starts. Despite that, their defensive unit is still extremely talented. The International Champions Cup is just around the corner. Their staff has never been afraid to take a chance on some new players who want to try their hand at box. Photo: Micheline Veluvolu/Rochester Knighthawks. Tom Schreiber and Rob Hellyer share playmaking duties while Dan Dawson, one of the greatest NLL players of all time, perfectly slots in as the third man on that side, setting picks and running the two-man game to perfection. Hes 6-foot-4, zooms up and down the floor, plays against top forwards, and also plays on the Rock power play. Just imagine that at one point, Georgia had Lyle, Staats, Shayne Jackson, Zed, Miles Thompson, and Jesse King playing together. 1. Zach Higgins has also emerged as a top-flight starter in the league, giving Paul Day his workhorse in the crease. Historically good, in fact! That will create a righty side of Dhane, Fraser, Tehoka, and Kyle Buchanan who spent time in the MLL. Schreiber has had to deal with some injuries over the past few seasons with the Rock, but when he is in the lineup, hes absolutely electric. Hes going to have the chance to be a top option for a team after playing his career to date behind Lyle Thompson and Randy Staats. Your home team let you down, and now you need a new one. The team is led by captain Brodie Merrill and also features the likes of Austin Staats, Wes Berg, and Eli Gobrecht. In this quiz, you will have the opportunity to find out which team you should root for! Connor Kelly was one of Panther Citys top picks in the expansion draft. Which NFL Team Should You Root For Next Season? Congratulations, you are rooting for the 4-time Super Bowl champion New York Giants! While it may just be that I am a fan of chaos in general, their roster is full of firepower that I cant wait to watch. These are 10 of the World CRAZIEST Ice Cream Flavors. Rambo has proven to be a force in the box as well, posting identical 56-point campaigns in each of his first two years in the NLL. The Maryland product was one of the standouts for the New York Riptide last season, as he was on a 60-point pace had there been a full season. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these, Tennessee State beats Stetson 93-90 in double overtime. The Warriors are coming out to play this season. I'm a huge New York Jets fan and just found out that our former WR Chris Hogan just declared for the upcoming PLL Draft. Youll also be able to be picking one of the best color combinations and jerseys in the Premier Lacrosse League. This resemblance will keep the Sting alive in the PLL and, hopefully, bring a champioship to that franchises grave. The righty side is a question mark. But they're the type of team I typically root forchaotic, talented, flawed, and fun. New to the NFL and want to know which teams suits you best? We did see Treezy with the Archers, and hes going to bring that same game to the Rock lineup this year. That leaves Lyle with even more attention from defences on his side of the floor. Youve got the likes of Jay Carlson, Jake Bernhardt, Mikie Schlosser, Mark Glicini, Danny Logan, and Joel Tinney on the back end. How far he came to get here. On Wednesday, Ryan McKenna reunited with Justin Timberlake and hung out with Julian Edelman in Boston. That's what I'm talking about! Ive called Rogers a unicorn in the past, and I maintain that now. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Hes also one of the best follows in the league on Twitter. What kind of season do you want your team to have? Even though syrup comes from Maple trees, the Redwoods are about to have an extra sweet PLL season. Just have to look at the rosters, see who your favorite players play for or what team your favorite college team has represented. If the franchise every turns around and becomes respectable you can tell all the people who jump onto the bandwagon that you've always been there. Instead, the league operates like a music concert tour. The original Knighthawks franchise was the latest pro franchise to complete a three-peat, cementing themselves as a dynasty. Its worked out for them in some cases. Dylan Molloy takes another step forward with Chrome in Championship Series victory, Crease Collapses of the Week: Championship Series Edition, Chrome defeats Atlas in Championship Series Finale, 24-23, on late-game comeback, Chrome advances to Championship Series finale with 21-18 victory over Archers, Atlas advances to Finale with 30-21 win over Whipsnakes, You just have to move on to the next one: Sean Sconone challenging the hot shooters, Chrome grinds out victory over Whipsnakes, 18-14, Atlas claims No. Star players: Center Ryan Getzlaf, forward Rickard Rakell, Goalie John Gibson. of Josh Byrne, Dhane Smith, Ian MacKay, Chris Cloutier, and Chase Fraser, who all played big parts in the Chaos title run this summer. Of the following places, which would you be most interested in visiting? Red and white. Up front, Zed Williams was added in a blockbuster last off-season. Hes a superstar and a leader both on and off the floor for the Swarm. For you undecided voters out there, take your test and see who you should root for! The offence will be just fine, itll just take some time for them to get the new pieces in the flow. The Atlas Bulls are going to probably stampede all over much of the PLL this year, and anyone hoping to see some Ws from the biggest guys in the league should tune into every Atlas match. Moreover, the Seattle Kraken have no history, no prior success, and like many expansion franchises . The Riptide have a chance to take a big leap up the standings. Under new ownership, this team is set to thrive in the present. If you live in an NFL-less oasis, or root for the team from Washington, you're probably looking for a team to invest in for the upcoming NFL season. In just a single year, Halifax moved cities and became a staple in Halifax with their strong play. Who should be a fan of the Bears: Well, California. They placed Jules Heningburg, Michael Sowers, and Ryan Conrad on the Holdout List, which generally means that theyre going to miss the season -- usually, it comes down to work commitments away from lacrosse. It can be more fun to watch and follow a team when you have someone to share the experience with. You better start figuring out who you're going to root for now. There will be non-stop action on the offensive end, and when they get the ball back on defense its not gonna stay down there long before its headed towards the other teams goal. Its the offence thatll get fans excited though. Obsessed with travel? John Ranagan also signed in the off-season and Isaiah Davis-Allen has cemented his place on the defensive end for the Wings. Is it the Patriots, Packers, Seahawks, Steelers or another team? Reasons to like the Arrowheads: If you like speed and offense then you will like the Arrowheads. 3: If possible, gravitate toward a city that could double as a potential vacation . Mike Poulin will be the man between the pipes for the Swarm. Their staff will have them in an amazing spot in pretty short order. New York is one of the deeper teams on offence, with a number of draft picks ready to make their mark at the next level. They got stronger during the break from play and are going to make some strides this season. There are already a few members of the lacrosse media who have pledged their allegiance to the Thunderbirds as their NLL team, and for good reason, this team is a wagon through and through. 3. If you could be fluent in one language other than English, which would you choose? They also made it a priority to add to the unit last off-season, bringing in Jason Noble and Mitch De Snoo via trade from Georgia and Buffalo, respectively. To be fair, the PLL is totally new to me, but after doing some research it really caught my attention. Hell be working alongside Shawn Evans, Curtis Knight, Holden Cattoni, and Turner Evans, among others, in this offence. Transition will also be huge for the Arrowheads, and you will miss them moving upfield if you blink. What's the first thing you would do with $1 million? Colorados consistency when it comes to making the playoffs is impressive, and I really dont see that streak ending this season. Seattle Kraken. The most unique attribute of the PLL is that the teams are not geographically located. Coach Starsia isnt going to let his team have a sloppy performance, so the Chrome will always be a safe bet to root for. Keep an eye out for some pieces like Thomas Whitty, Kevin Owen Hill, and Mitch Ogilvie as well on defence. and Joe Nardella have sharpened their defensive games playing in the NLL over the last few years. This team. We wont be doing a rating system or anything of that sort like the PLL piece. Keep an eye on these Bandits, theyre going to be a wagon in 2021-22. But with several key players set to become free agents in the coming years, the expectation will be championship or bust in Saskatoon. Watch sports at a restaurant with friends. They have some work to do on the back end. This is The Extra Point. You better start figuring out who you're going to root for now. Which are you when it comes to your sleep patterns? I think if we get a bit lucky, it's possible. As a result, the NLL granted the Pegulas an expansion franchise in Rochester -- they also own the Buffalo Bandits. The team also added Redwoods rookie Charlie Bertrand, who could be a very interesting piece of the puzzle with his frame. Then theres Jason Noble, Alex Crepinsek, Connor Sellars, Leo Stouros, and both of the Orleman brothers in the cage. Their offence is potent, their defence is physical and fast, and their goaltending is strong. Calgary began to play in the NLL back in 2002 and has been a constant in the playoff scene for the majority of their years in the league. Rochester is still likely a few years from contending for a title, but these new moves have them poised to make the playoffs in their second season. They were also able to add both Tre Leclaire and Mac OKeefe in the same draft, and theyll add to a lethal offensive front that also features former Duke standout Zack Greer, 2019 NLL MVP Dane Dobbie, Casey Jackson, and Jeremy Noble. The top teams from England, Spain, Greece, and Italy will be battling for the ultimate trophy.. We do call Chaos Team Canada as a joke in the Premier Lacrosse League, but San Diego could have a legitimate claim to being Team PLL in the box game. Volume up. Hes going to be a huge boost to that room, as will Kirk. Hes a problem out of the back gate in box. With the 4-team field officially set, it's time to decide who to root for if you don't have a dog in the race. I'm taking in the sun at the beach/a park. There are two advantages to this: 1. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! And now you get a season of karmic retribution, hoping that your oft-injured quarterback can manage to make it a full season without his arm breaking or back exploding on him again.You're either going 12-4 or 4-12, so buckle up. You might as well just call them the Arrow-cheds. Most teams have players from certain colleges. A playoff season. You're an American who wasn't born/raised in some obviously inferior third-world soccer-mad country like Turkey or Colombia or the United Kingdom. GO GIANTS! Maryland people generally like Maryland people, and when the Maryland people and playing lacrosse well the other Maryland people are very happy. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. However, the lefty side does have some great depth. Rob Hellyer is going to be a player that people unfamiliar with box fall in love with. The past is the past, give me a team winning NOW! Can I take a look at the beer list first? Already went down that road with the Sox. Dickson will lead the group, but hell be tested more without his longtime running mate. They also have some interesting young pieces like Peter Dearth, Ron John, and Curtis Conley to build for the future on the back end. Del Bianco is in the conversation as the best goalie in the league, and at just 23 years old, he continues to get better with every passing year. I stopped playing other sports when I found lacrosse and I don't regret it. You bandwagon jumper. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. Who knows, you might even be a long-suffering fan of a team who has never won the world series, like the Texas Rangers or the San Diego Padres. That unit is going to be very solid. Learning the box defence may take some time in camp, but with forwards having less room to operate and escape, he could be a standout this season. Schreiber is one of the few field players that was able to make a near-seamless transition to the box game. Oh man, that sucks. Oh, and Riorden plays FORWARD, not goalie. Theyve had some legendary names come through the Scotiabank Saddledome. Exclusive Content License & Submission Policy. Where is your dream vacation? Created by Daniel Rutstein (User Generated Content*) User Generated Content is not posted by anyone affiliated with, or on behalf of, Playbuzz.com. Does anyone know what teams represents Certain states or regions, if they do at all? There are 32 teams in the nfl, but you generally only root for one. For merchandise and shipping-related inquiries, please reach out to shop@premierlacrosseleague.com and a team member will get back to you within 1 business day.