Despite that, the team was able to add Andrew Kew with the third overall pick in the 2019 NLL Draft. Id love to see a Vegas Golden Knights-esque run by an NLL expansion team. Will they be able to live up to that potential though? 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. What's your favorite food to get at an arena? Which College Football Team should you root for by you. If you arent familiar with the name, get familiar quick. Coates is one of the best in the NLL and joins the team after donning the C for the Colorado Mammoth previously. Historically good, in fact! 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. The Checkdown's daily collection of football culture stories for April 5, 2018. They have a hardcore local fanbase and continue to add top talent every year, as general manager Derek Keenan has done a great job of acquiring high draft picks. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. What a fashion staple back in 5th grade), A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Apr 5, 2018 at 5:23am PDT. 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. #TBT weve come a long way!!! When the team plays well, I'm a superfan. Losing Ryan Benesch to expansion is a definite hit, but they were able to land Stephan Leblanc through free agency last year, immediately filling the spot on the lefty side alongside Cody Jamieson. As the new season is approaching, I am deciding between the Ottawa Redblacks and the Montreal Alouettes. They got stronger during the break from play and are going to make some strides this season. Shute has some starting experience, filling in for Kirk for stretches previously. Stephen Rehfuss was added through free agency and they just acquired 2020 draftee Sam Firth. Despite that, the Rush have one of the deepest rosters youll find in the NLL. 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. If there's an NFL team fan base which understands being part the working class, it's the Pittsburgh Steelers. Notable Players: Kyle Harrison, Sergio Perkovic, Sergio Salcido, Matt Kavanagh, Matt Landis, Greg Gurenlian, Joey Sankey, Joe Walters, Jack Kelly, Gunnar Waldt, Peter Baum, Larken Kemp, Brian Karalunas, Chazz Woodson, Garrett Epple, and Jojo Marasco. One with a storied history and tons of regional hatred Two teams that are just really good Something cultural that's bigger than sports 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 righty side is a question mark. 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. We nearly found out in 2011. Colorados star is Dillon Ward, who has been fantastic for the team his entire career. Schreiber is one of the few field players that was able to make a near-seamless transition to the box game. The new team is strongest in the net, with Nick Damude and Kevin Orleman looking like the duo heading into the season. My biggest question is: Which team should I support and why? Hes a special talent. With that being said, they are making some big moves to speed up that process. It's a publicly traded team! Goal No. If youre looking to get behind a new team, play the long game, and support them through the ups and downs en route to building a championship calibre roster, Panther City is the team for you. But Georgia has done a solid job of using its draft capital to minimize the impact of their departures. Family and friends - If you have family members or friends who are fans of a particular team you might want toroot for that team as well. They also have the likes of Charlie Leonard, Jack Jasinski, Bryce Wasserman, and Kevin Rogers on the roster currently. Look for the likes of Patrick Dodds, Will Malcom, and even possibly 2021 pick Taite Cattoni to get looks early in this offence. For new fans of the NLL, this version of the Rochester Knighhawks is new to the league. They dont represent geographic locations, just choose based on players. Between these characteristics and the traditions involved with your franchise, we figure we've got a good shot at guessing the colors you wear on Sundays in the fall. Joe Nardella has become a staple in the lineup with. It started with six teams and is now up to eight. 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. Kirk is a clear-cut No. Hes a Swiss-Army Knife for John Tavares squad. Coates will team up with the likes of Paul Dawson and Ryland Rees to hold down the fort out of the back gate. Ive always been a root for the home team type of guy, but the PLL doesnt have any home teams. Then, I shall decide which PLL team I should root for. This team has two Thompsons, Connor Fields, Myles Jones, and lots of other players that like creative lacrosse. I hate this. Photo: Micheline Veluvolu/Rochester Knighthawks. Who did they draft? 2. Mitch Jones took the leap to star status, finishing as an MVP nominee last season. Owner and general manager Jamie Dawick has worked to get them back into the title conversation. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? But with several key players set to become free agents in the coming years, the expectation will be championship or bust in Saskatoon. Colorados consistency when it comes to making the playoffs is impressive, and I really dont see that streak ending this season. Which NFL Team Should You Root For? Getting it done!Week 14: We're gonna do this! I've been watching this season but haven't learned enough yet to pick my own team. On the defensive side of the ball, the Mammoth boasts a fantastic unit as a whole, with Warren Jeffrey, Joey Cupido, Jordan Gillies, and Lacrosse Flashs own John Lintz, to name a few. Who should be a fan of the Knights: Your Dad will probably become a huge fan of the Chrome and then complain about their colors every time he sees them. You better start figuring out who you're going to root for now. 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 college football team are you a fan of? That got me thinkingI did a Canadians guide to picking a PLL Team. pic.twitter.com/sGxgOwwbcI, Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) March 4, 2019. Benesch and Kelly are the main pieces here at the moment. The Beaches players they have brought in over the years have been huge for the overall depth of one of the best rosters in the league. Theres just so much explosive firepower coming out of this club, and every player who loves lacrosse for the beauty of the play will really get their moneys worth here. There's only one problem. In this quiz, you will have the opportunity to find out which team you should root for! Because of the cancelled end of the 2019-20 season, the Calgary Roughnecks technically remain the defending NLL champions heading into this season. Yeah, he manhandles the opposition in the exact same way during the winter. If you become a Redwoods LC fan, youll always be looking great. Goodrich should immediately slot into an NLL lineup and thrive. You better start figuring out who you're going to root for now. Your team will be very good, you will develop a frankly unhealthy crush on Tom Brady, and everyone outside of New England will be within their rights to roll their eyes at you. Theyll also be joined by 2020 MVP finalist Callum Crawford, who signed with New York last off-season. Welcome to the NFL Team Picker, where 10 simple questions sit between you and your ideal team. Who should be a fan of the Whipsnakes: Maryland people and those who love bad names for sports teams. McIntosh is an offensive machine who is going to provide another weapon to this already stacked offence. I'm taking in the sun at the beach/a park. Matt Gaudet was also drafted by Halifax last year, so theres a possibility that he factors in, but after what transpired in the PLL this summer, Im not sure what his status will be. Alongside Byrnes will be Matt Hossack, Taylor Stuart, Chad Cummings, and Connor Sellars. There may not be a number of names familiar to PLL fans currently, but this squad has a crazy amount of talent. Hes going to be a huge boost to that room, as will Kirk. Sorry, honestly. Ierlan would certainly help the Rock at the stripe, but hed also have to play on the defensive end on top of taking draws, as theres no room for FOGO-style players on NLL rosters. For the Canadians at Flash, box lacrosse comes naturally to us. The Chaos should also be involved in quite a bit of transition and fast paced play; so dont blink a lot. That helped to strengthen a young defensive unit. Enjoy your trip to the NFC Championship Game. The Thunderbirds also got better offensively. Just have to look at the rosters, see who your favorite players play for or what team your favorite college team has represented. The original Knighthawks franchise was the latest pro franchise to complete a three-peat, cementing themselves as a dynasty. For the first time in a long time, there looks to be some real hype and excitement surrounding the Vancouver Warriors. GO GIANTS!Week 16: ONE WIN AWAY! So theres reason to believe that Kelly could be a hell of a pickup for the expansion side. Of the 27 players featured on the roster, 20 played for Maryland. 1, which will allow Hartley -- one of the most exciting prospects in the league -- to grow and learn behind Kirk. Buffalo is a team that makes regular appearances in the NLL playoffs, and this season will be. Connor Kelly was one of Panther Citys top picks in the expansion draft. So if youre looking for a team that will have success right away, this could be the team for you. Theyve been trying to get back since then, and this core looks like their best shot to get the job done. 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. However, the lefty side does have some great depth. Toronto also drafted Redwoods face-off ace TD Ierlan in 2020. On top of their PLL talents, they also boast one of the best defenders in the game in Steve Priolo along with Matt Vinc, who is among the greatest goalies of all time. Garrett Thul will also get a chance to crack the roster, but with so much time away due to military obligations, I wont make any predictions about what hell do. Star players: Center Ryan Getzlaf, forward Rickard Rakell, Goalie John Gibson. One such invention was a flow chart to help you determine what NBA team you should root for by @NBA_Reddit user u/G00dvibrati0ns. Do you believe in rooting for the "home" team? You get the benefit of rooting for a top franchise based in a small town that's so much a part of its community that it lets its fans be stockholders! The two have played together for years with the Brampton Jr. Excelsiors, giving them some built-in chemistry heading into the campaign. 1. I stopped playing other sports when I found lacrosse and I don't regret it. Oh, and Riorden plays FORWARD, not goalie. On Wednesday, Ryan McKenna reunited with Justin Timberlake and hung out with Julian Edelman in Boston. You can't wait. I also cant get past the fact that the Chaos resembles the long lost Arizona Sting of the NLL so much. Most teams have players from certain colleges. Yall would beat me Now, in the Dream Room, we cant play Fortnite. Winning - Of course everyone wants to root for a winning team. The Thunderbirds were already one of the best teams in the league after 2019-20, and they got better. Seattle Kraken. ELI IS ON FIRE! Hes unlike any player in the league. The recently acquired Steven Orleman figures to be the starter with Gowah Abrams looking to be the backup. A fun season. I think if we get a bit lucky, it's possible. 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. An organized and well-thought-out season. Should be a fun season!The bad news: You're basically rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL. Among the notable Maryland names on the roster are Matt Rambo, Connor Kelly, Tim Rotanz, Dan Morris and Jake Bernhardt. Oh man, that sucks. Win the Stanley Cup. Dan Richardson hasnt fallen into the same situation, and the team has a pair of exciting building blocks in Reid Bowering and Adam Charalambides because of their patience. Damon Edwards, Jon Harnett, Leo Stouros, and Scott Dominey highlight the big off-season the Riptide front office has had so far. But if you're spotted wearing your Gronk jersey in Boston? There may not be a more consistent team in the NLL than the Toronto Rock. On Jan 30, 2017. Reasons to like the Whipsnakes: Maryland is normally pretty good at lacrosse. 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. If so, find your county (or parish if you're from Louisiana) and see which NFL team is closest to you. As such, you regularly see players making their way to San Diego to try their hand at the indoor game. His one-on-one defending is world-class and the Cannons trusted him this summer to go head-to-head with any offensive player on the field. So, if you dont have a team to root for in this upcoming inaugural PLL season, root for Whipsnakes LC because its basically professional Maryland lacrosse. The trio of Jamieson, Leblanc, and Kyle Jackson will be able to create offence while also working with a solid stable of righties in Stephen Keogh, Clarke Petterson, Austin Shanks, and Chris Boushy. They also boast some great depth in Sheldon Burns, Adam Jay, Josh Jubenville, and Jamie Dilks, to name a few. What kind of season do you want your team to have? Dickson will lead the group, but hell be tested more without his longtime running mate. Do you believe in rooting for the "home" team? Some were opting for geography while others wanted to see where their favourite PLL players were playing. We found your team! However, its a bit of a different story for our American friends, who primarily played field. Each NFL team's fans have their own unique qualities and idiosyncrasies. The organization was the business of selling off their first-round picks in order to add talent to help them in the present for a long time. Truthfully, I am conflicted. Most teams have players from certain colleges. 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. #the Frontpage of Lacrosse The offence is led by Lyle Thompson, who has been the centrepiece for them since he entered the league back in 2015-16. This team. I'm new to baseball and have no team allegiance yet. I'm staying in, gotta get up early for tailgating! But one the most exciting addition to the roster is that of Bryan Costabile, who Philadelphia took with the 34th overall pick in last years draft. How far he came to get here. With the PLL season less than a month away, Lacrosse Playground will be going through each team in the league to get ready for the upcoming season. The Riptide have a chance to take a big leap up the standings. At the Premier Lacrosse League, we respect your concerns about privacy and value the relationship we have with you. Despite that, their defensive unit is still extremely talented. Community Contributor. Look no further than the newly created Premier Lacrosse League started by Paul Rabil, the worlds best lacrosse player. Congratulations, you are rooting for the 4-time Super Bowl champion New York Giants! It was a rough first season at Nassau Coliseum for the Riptide, as the expansion side won just a single game last season. But thats not nearly the end of their PLL talent. About This Quiz. They are led by the likes of former MLLers Kevin Crowley and Kiel Matisz, but they also boast the likes of 2019 PLL MVP Matt Rambo, Trevor Baptiste, and Blaze Riorden. Once he learns the box defensive style, he could be a weapon for the Wings. Miles Thompsons status is up in the air after he missed the entire PLL season, and the other righties are fairly unproven. Notable Players: Various Maryland Terrapin alumni. He and Peter Dubenski should be the duo, with Hill seeing most, if not all the starts for the team.