Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
The lacrosse community went silent Tuesday.
“Blackout Tuesday,” a social media protest that started in the music industry, called for disruption and self-reflection in the wake of the George Floyd homicide. More than 22 million Instagram users posted black squares with the hashtag #BlackoutTuesday in symbolic support of the live protests against racial discrimination and social injustice happening in cities across the country. Similar images flooded Twitter, drowning out the normal din of notifications and timeline updates.
#BlackOutTuesday pic.twitter.com/W5OI17em9Q
— US Lacrosse (@USLacrosse) June 2, 2020
Those that were active on social media continued to share their reflections related to race in America and particularly within our predominantly white sport. Among them were High Point junior Asher Nolting, Canisius commit Isaiah Ricketts and social media influencer Mikey Diggs (Diggs Tape).
Blessed to coach such an amazing young man. pic.twitter.com/0dWeGKWcz5
— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) June 2, 2020
Fortunate to have this tremendous young man and his family part of our program! https://t.co/L9j4ZxGpEH
— Canisius Men's LAX (@GriffsMLax) June 2, 2020
Speaking to you as a black man. The sheer amount of people I see across the internet who are so willfully obtuse and callous, so astonishingly indifferent to black pain and anguish.. it makes me angry. And sad. If you’re not listening now, you never cared. And I’ll stand on that.
— listen to black people please (@diggstape) June 2, 2020
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Inside Lacrosse surveyed Division I men’s lacrosse coaches about how they will recruit this summer, with most expecting there will be no live evaluations and to scout 2021 and 2022 prospects predominantly on film.
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The story about a Marquette women’s lacrosse recruit whose offer was rescinded after screenshots of a Snapchat she posted commenting on the death of George Floyd drew outrage on social media—originally reported by student media—made national news on USA Today and Yahoo Sports.
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Lacrosse Bucket’s two-part series on how Schmeisser Award-winning defensemen and Turnbull Award-winning attackmen have fared head-to-head.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Why Wayne Gretzky’s dad thought the hockey icon should play lacrosse too.
Did you know The Great One played lacrosse growing up? Find out why @WayneGretzky’s dad thought he should #playlacrosse too:pic.twitter.com/Nq12C8OAUd
— Mimico Mountaineers (@MimicoLax) May 31, 2020
WHAT’S ON TAP
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US Lacrosse announces a major partnership.
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Why Reevuu’s virtual evaluation and coaching product is more valuable now than ever.
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Takeaways from Devon Wills’ appearance on “Overtime” with Paul Carcaterra.