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Hey Coach, You Forgot Crouch Rot

Hey Coach, You Forgot Crotch Rot

By Lacrosse Playground | July 18, 2013 |
Crotch rot is that feeling you get down there that is probably similar to fire ants marching on your eyes. It doesn't matter how slow you walk, you're still going to fall victim to it. Read More...
May 20, 2012; Chester, PA USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish attack Sean Rogers (18) celebrates his goal with teammate Eric Keppeler (24) during the second half of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals against the Virginia Cavaliers at PPL Park. The Fighting Irish won 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

2013 Notre Dame Lacrosse Player Blog: Pitch Imperfect, Freshman Bus Karaoke

By Lacrosse Playground | April 16, 2013 |
Hello again, lacrosse fans, Notre Dame fans, and awesome blog fans. In this week’s adventure I take you inside yet another Notre Dame tradition. While the trip only takes place once every two years, it may be the most memorable team experience in my college career. Read More...
Highlights from Notre Dame's Rally to Beat Denver in OT, 13-12

Highlights from Notre Dame’s Rally to Beat Denver in OT, 13-12

By Lacrosse Playground | March 20, 2013 |
DENVER, Colo. - A goal from junior midfielder Jim Marlatt just over a minute into overtime gave the No. 3 Notre Dame men's lacrosse team a 13-12 victory over No. 5 Denver on Saturday at the Whitman's Sampler Mile High Classic at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Read More...
May 20, 2012; Chester, PA USA; Note Dame Fighting Irish attack Westy Hopkins (12) celebrates his goal with teammates Conor Doyle (28) against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 1st half of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals at PPL Park in Chester. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Freshman’s Overtime Goal Gives No. 3 Irish 10-9 Win At No. 8 Penn State

By Lacrosse Playground | February 25, 2013 |
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - A goal from freshman attackman Matt Kavanagh with 1:34 left in the first overtime period gave the No. 3 Notre Dame men's lacrosse team a 10-9 win over No. 8 Penn State on Sunday afternoon inside Holuba Hall. Read More...
Jan 7, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame fan Juan Gutierrez on a cell phone during tailgating outside the stadium prior to the start of 2013 BCS Championship game between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eileen Blass-USA TODAY Sports

2013 Notre Dame Player Blog: The Florida Adventures Part 1

By Lacrosse Playground | February 13, 2013 |
Fans, boosters, alumni, Oprah, lacrosse community, I apologize for the span of time since the last #NDlax blog. I hope the last couple of months have been as crazy for you as they have for me. My journeys over the past two months have included California, Hawaii, Miami, Baltimore, the Bend, and Orlando. My vitamin D reserve has never been so full. Read More...
May 26, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans hold a sign during the first half of the NCAA Division I semifinals against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Update: Notre Dame Iron Chef

By Lacrosse Playground | February 1, 2013 |
Continuing the personal and professional development of the Notre Dame Lacrosse student-athletes, Coach Corrigan has focused on Nutrition and smart decision-making when fueling our players’ bodies. In addition to a Nutritionist and Training Table, Coach Corrigan enlisted Chef Charlie Baggs from Chicago to give our off-campus players a reason to skip the drive-thru and enjoy healthier and affordable food options. Read More...
May 26, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish midfield Jim Marlatt (26) celebrates a goal during the first half of the NCAA Division I semifinals against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Iron Chef, Notre Dame Lacrosse Style (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | January 24, 2013 |
Place at the table! Read More...
May 20, 2012; Chester, PA USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish goalie John Kemp (1) makes a save against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals at PPL Park. The Fighting Irish won 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Lacrosse 2013 Big East Favorite

By Lacrosse Playground | January 24, 2013 |
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - With five first-place votes, the University of Notre Dame was selected as the favorite to win the 2013 BIG EAST men's lacrosse championship in a poll by the league's seven head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own programs. Fighting Irish senior goalie John Kemp was tapped as the league's preseason co-defensive player of the year. Read More...
May 20, 2012; Chester, PA USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish goalie John Kemp (1) makes a save against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second half of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals at PPL Park. The Fighting Irish won 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-US PRESSWIRE

Notre Dame Lacrosse’ Skip Pass Survivor Drill

By Lacrosse Playground | October 1, 2012 |
Notre Dame Lacrosse has produced another cool drill for lacrosse teams to run. This drill is called Skip Pass Survivor and focuses on the technique, approach, and poise needed to defend an opposing player off of a skip pass when you are making a long approach to the ball. Read More...
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Kyle Harrison LXM PRO Utah Preview

By Lacrosse Playground | September 26, 2012 |
Kyle Harrison from Team STX checks in from Paris, France, and expresses how excited he is about LXM PRO's next stop in Utah. The event highlights a college rivalry game between Westminster and BYU, as well as clinics hosted by the pro players and Coach Corrigan from Notre Dame. Read More...
May 31, 2010; Baltimore, MD, USA; Notre Dame defenseman Neal Hicks (11) gets cross checked by Duke midfielder Sam Solie (23) during the first half of the 2010 NCAA Division I Lacrosse Championship at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE

Notre Dame’s Head Coach Reacts to Joining ACC (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | September 12, 2012 |
The Atlantic Coast Conference Council of Presidents has unanimously voted to accept the University of Notre Dame as a new member. The Irish will compete as full members in all conference sponsored sports with the exception of football which will play five games annually against league programs. To say the least, the lacrosse coaches are pumped to join the ACC. Read More...
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John Kemp’s Notre Dame Dye Job

By Lacrosse Playground | August 24, 2012 |
John Kemp, a fellow Georgetown Prep alum, recently contacted me about doing a couple of new dyes for his goalie heads. This was the first. He wanted one either completely or mostly Green with clovers on it and his last name. I made sure these clovers were large and could be seen from a distance. I also included his name in cursive near the bottom of the head and "Irish" written across the top. Read More...