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I don’t know how many people out there are lacrosse fans, let alone fans of the NLL, but today is a sad day. The 2008 season has been “officially” cancelled by the NLL according to their website. Be forewarned though, that article is bush league at best. Read the rest of this entry »

In case you didn’t hear, the Florida Gators won last night! The Gators football team pummeled the #1 ranked Ohio State, after repeatedly being told they didn’t deserve to be in the game, 41–14 on the schools 100th anniversary. This was the team’s second championship.

I was expecting a closer game than it was but man was it great to watch, especially considering the only other game I saw this year was their only loss to Auburn. Don’t worry guys, winning the championship makes up for it.

It’s been under wraps for the last month but I am happy to announce that Go! ‘Necks! Go!, the unofficial fan site for the Calgary Roughnecks lacrosse team, is live!

Lacrosse has become my favorite sport to watch over the last couple years — partly due to the fact that I’m not rich enough to fly down to Florida or Texas and catch the NCAA football games I love so much.

Not to take anything away from lacrosse though. It is our national sport in Canada, even though hockey is definitely more popular — for now. Since I started watching lacrosse, the Calgary Roughnecks have managed to go from an expansion team to league champions in only 5 years. Not only were they the champions in 2004 but they also have numerous Western Division titles during those 5 years as well. Read the rest of this entry »

According to the Associated Press, four of the top recruiting analysts have Florida in the top three for NCAA football standings next year. Hell yeah. This is going to be a sweet year for my boys.

Of course, this is based on information available as of signing day, the biggest day for graduating high school students – and by far the busiest day for college recruiters.

Here is how the analysts break down their top 10’s:

• Max Emfinger
  1. Florida
  2. Florida State
  3. USC
  4. Texas
  5. Notre Dame
  6. LSU
  7. Alabama
  8. Penn State
  9. Ohio State
  10. Georgia

• Rivals.com
  1. USC
  2. Florida
  3. Florida State
  4. Georgia
  5. Texas
  6. Penn State
  7. LSU
  8. Notre Dame
  9. Oklahoma
  10. Auburn

• Tom Lemming - CSTV
  1. Florida
  2. USC
  3. Notre Dame
  4. Texas
  5. Penn State
  6. LSU
  7. Georgia
  8. Michigan
  9. Florida State
  10. Oklahoma

• Allen Wallace - Scout.com/SuperPrep Magazine
  1. USC
  2. Florida
  3. Texas
  4. Penn State
  5. Georgia
  6. LSU
  7. Ohio State
  8. Michigan
  9. Notre Dame
  10. Oklahoma

Well, the season has officially started for the Calgary Roughnecks and it started with a bang. Technically the game was last Friday but I’ve been a little tied up with some things so that’s why you’re getting this post today ;^)

The first game of the year was against the often rival city of Edmonton. I say often rival because it’s very true for hockey and football but since this is Edmonton’s first year in the NLL I can’t say this rivalry will be anything like our current rivalry with the Toronto Rock – talk about rivalries, it’s pure adrenaline when these teams play each other.

I’m pleased to report that the first digit in our record will be firmly placed in the W column. Take that you northern bastards! If you think that’s a little harsh I’ll give you some background. In an attempt to create a rivalry and inspire the ire of Calgarians, the owner of the Edmonton Rush took out a half page ad in our newspaper calling us out. I think the ad even mentioned them opening a certain can of whoop ass. Well, my dear Edmonton Rush, it looks like your can opener is busted.