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UNC 2011 Season Preview

By Lacrosse Playground | January 7, 2011 |
With the 2011 season right around the corner we've been showing you the equipment UNC will be playing with this season. Today, we have an even bigger teaser, UNC 2011 Season Preview. This is part 1 of 4 of the ACC mini-series from Lax.com.

Carolina Blue Unstrung Heads for UNC Tarheels

By Lacrosse Playground | January 7, 2011 |
The Tarheels have new Carolina Blue unstrung heads to string up for 2011. The heads displayed in the image from STX include a Proton U, Professor, and a Super Power.

Nike Custom Air Zoom Huarache II

By Lacrosse Playground | December 7, 2010 |
Keep an eye out for Nike Custom Air Zoom Huarache II cleats in 2011. You might see Nike affiliated teams such as UVA, Hopkins, Cornell and UNC playing in them by the end of the season.

Weekly Mashup, A Lot of Weekend Reading

By Lacrosse Playground | November 5, 2010 |
Each Friday the Weekly Mashup brings you links to some of the articles you may not have seen that involve lacrosse or lacrosse players. Here are some of the news-makers from this week.

STX 2011 Collegiate Shirts

By Lacrosse Playground | August 11, 2010 |
STX has released a sneak peak of what is expected in their Never Stop campaign. Featured are the shirts for Cornell, UNC, Maryland, 'Cuse, and Hop. What is it about Carolina? Their gear is fly year-after-year, every year.

Ryan Flanagan and Fields of Growth

By Lacrosse Playground | July 15, 2010 |
As some of you may know, UNC defender, Ryan Flanagan will be taking the semester off from school at the University of North Carolina and using the time to truly make a difference while also enjoying the experience of a lifetime. Ryan will be volunteering with Fields of Growth International in southwest Uganda. Fields of Growth International is a non-profit organization* that uses the game of lacrosse as a relational platform to foster friendships and deliver education, health care and various forms of human development.

STX 2011 Assault Gloves

By Lacrosse Playground | July 1, 2010 |
Continuing to release more teasers for 2011, STX gives us a taste of the 2011 Assault gloves. After the jump you'll view an assortment of different colorways you can expect the glove to offer.

Ryan Flanagan’s Chrome Special

By Lacrosse Playground | May 21, 2010 |
We love the NCAA tourney a lot because of the new gear brands feature. UNC's debuting new helmets for this weekend's matchup against Tobacco Road foe, Duke.

North Carolina Lacrosse is Ready for Takeoff

By Lacrosse Playground | May 21, 2010 |
UNC is going with new Argyle patterned lids for their Quarterfinal game against Duke this weekend. The Tar Heels will be wearing Cascade Pro 7s with a new wraparound Argyle decal that goes along the side profile and back panel. MORE DESCRIPTION AND PICS AFTER THE JUMP...

Steele Stanwick's Whip

By Lacrosse Playground | April 21, 2010 |
It is a well-known belief that UNC's Billy Bitter and the entire Stanwick family get their wands strung by their dads. Now there is proof. Inside Lacrosse asked Steele during the Big City Classic about his stick and he gave a great explanation behind its purpose. He discusses his shooting strings, the ball placement, the shaft, and MORE.

Grip 'N Rip: Tim Kaiser

By Lacrosse Playground | April 14, 2010 |
Each week Lacrosse Playground features a different lacrosse athlete as part of our “Grip ‘N Rip” series, where we’ll find out what the best use to fine tune their game. This week we are featuring LXM PRO Tim Kaiser. Kaiser, a defenseman, was an All-American at UNC. View the video after the jump to find out what head he's playing with these days. Keep Reading...

North Carolina Stands Tall

By Lacrosse Playground | February 26, 2010 |
As you watch UNC gain speed this season you'll notice most, if not all, of them wearing blue bracelets on their wrists. The rubber bracelets commemorate the life of Michael Piegare, the now deceased brother of current Tar Heel Kevin Piegare. Michael, a Cold Spring Harbor native, played lacrosse at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York, and passed away 15 months ago. Kevin and his family continue to keep the memory of Michael alive with the bracelets and a website in his honor. VIDEO HERE...