Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Noelle Lambert, the former UMass Lowell women’s lacrosse player who memorably returned to the field after losing her leg in a moped accident, achieved another milestone in her post-lacrosse life Wednesday.
Competing for the U.S. Paralympics track and field team, Lambert set a new American record in the 100 meters with a time of 16.31 at the Paralympic Games World Championships in Dubai.
UMass Lowell alum Noelle Lambert finished in fourth place in the 100 meters at the Paralympic Games World Championships in Dubai today. Her time of 16.31 set a new American record!!
— UMass Lowell Women's Lacrosse (@RiverHawkWLax) November 13, 2019
Keep killin’ it out there Noelle
#UnitedInBlue | #AEWLax pic.twitter.com/9XjMyTyjve
2. Paul Bissonnette, the retired NHL tough guy with a massive social media following, dropped the proverbial gloves Wednesday when he tweeted that he could make an NLL team as a walk-on despite having never played lacrosse.
I legitimately believe I could make an @NLL lacrosse team as a walk-on without having ever played a game.
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) November 13, 2019
Among the litany of replies were a contract offer from Toronto Rock owner Jamie Dawick, an invitation to fisticuffs with NLL tough guy Bill O’Brien, and additional chirps from Buffalo Bandits forward Josh Byrne, Philadelphia Wings forward Kevin Crowley and NLL deputy commissioner Jessica Berman.
I will give you a shot. Have a game vs @RocKnighthawks at the @TRACAthletics on Saturday night 7pm. What # do you want? Contract is ready to be signed. @TorontoRockLax
— Jamie Dawick (@JDawick) November 13, 2019
Biz I know you’re in Philly come out for my bday tonight. We’ll rip it up like we’re at the Roxy
— Kevin Crowley (@KevinCrowley21) November 13, 2019
@BizNasty2point0 Good things happen when meets ! Call me if you need any tips!
— Jessica Berman (@JessicaBerman1) November 13, 2019
Come to @NLLBandits camp. Could use an extra pylon to dance around
— Josh Byrne (@Joshbyrne94) November 13, 2019
The thread also led to this revelation by former NHL goalie and current St. Louis Blues media personality Darren Pang.
This could be fun. Let’s get this going Biz. It’s been awhile for me, but I’ll take my chances saying you stand no chance, and I’d like to go up against you as well pal. https://t.co/sNKUkiTiV9 pic.twitter.com/LrtYSLAfxU
— Darren R Pang (@Panger40) November 13, 2019
3. Wednesday was National Signing Day, as scores of high school seniors signed National Letters of Intent to play their chosen sports at their chosen colleges. Notre Dame women’s lacrosse signee Alison Harbaugh, daughter of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, got a special shout-out during dad’s media session.
It's National Letter of Intent Day, so Coach Harbaugh had a special announcement...
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 13, 2019
Congratulations, Alison! pic.twitter.com/7oRCQZ1Q3F
He's no Bill Belichick, but Harbaugh seldom passes on an opportunity to use his NFL platform to extol the virtues of lacrosse.
ICYMI: "I'm on the bandwagon" for girls lacrosse @Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh is a big fan of #lacrosse and girls lacrosse in particular pic.twitter.com/vrreQkyU4t
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) December 9, 2016
Harbaugh to #NotreDame! @Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talks about his daughter, 2020 attacker Alison, committing to play for @NDWomensLax (video via Ravens) | 24/7/365 lacrosse coverage on the free LSN app (get it here https://t.co/QyCj6BaBwK) and https://t.co/oJkK8CQ2nw pic.twitter.com/72oleMRJTo
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) September 25, 2018
4. The lacrosse community has lost a legend.
Hall of Fame coach Jim “Ace” Adams, the National Lacrosse Hall of Famer whose decorated college coaching career spanned 35 seasons, died Sunday. He was 91.
Adams amassed 284 career victories with stops at Penn, Army and Virginia. He coached at UVA from 1978 until the time of his retirement following the 1992 season. The school announced the news of Adams’ death Wednesday.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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About Duke’s signing day haul of St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) seniors.
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How recruiting has changed over the last decade.
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A profile of USA Select U15 midfielder Emma Muchnick.
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About the inaugural Pan-American Lacrosse Association championship.
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How a PAL revival and after-school program are extending the sport’s reach in Hempstead, N.Y.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Reigning world championship MVP and Whipsnakes long-stick midfielder Mike Ehrhardt opens up his gear bag and shares the story of how he wound up being No. 28.
WHAT’S ON TAP
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Reposting on Twitter profiles from the series, “What It Means to be Native American in This Sport” (April edition), as part of Native American Heritage Month.
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A youth lacrosse program brings autism awareness to fields on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.