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visvim Americana Deck-Folk Horween Leather

By Lacrosse Playground | December 23, 2009 |
visvim rolls out their new Americana Deck-Folk boat shoes designed from Horween leather. The Burgundy colored shoe has an oiled cow-hide upper and a horse-hide lining from a well-respected heritage American tannery. What makes this boat shoe unique and stand out from the average boat shoe is the "heel stabilizer". Visuals after the jump.

Sneaker Freaker Best of 2009

By Lacrosse Playground | December 23, 2009 |
Sneaker Freaker did a unique spin on selecting the top shoes from 2009. They actually asked everyday people from around the globe their opinions on what deserves to be on the list.

Grip 'N Rip: Lorne Smith

By Lacrosse Playground | December 21, 2009 |
Each week Lacrosse Playground will be featuring 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. As the 1995 Baltimore player-of-the-year and a three-time All-American and National Champion at Princeton, Lorne Smith knows lacrosse. Smith's post-collegiate career includes playing professionally and on the club circuit, as well as coaching. Smith now runs several West coast lacrosse camps and works as a sales rep for Warrior. Check out one of Lorne's instructional videos below and read the answers to equipment questions we threw at him.

Weekly Mashup

By Lacrosse Playground | December 18, 2009 |
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 newsmakers from this week after the jump. Read More...

Con Bro Chill's Party

By Lacrosse Playground | December 18, 2009 |
Connor Martin needs no introduction. Martin, also known as Con Bro Chill, has dropped his latest music video “Come To My Party.” His songs are also available on iTunes. Give it up for the Chapman University laxer.

Head-Case Lacrosse launches new head protection casing

By Lacrosse Playground | December 18, 2009 |
A new lacrosse product hit the market last month geared towards protecting the players head and pocket. We sat down with Head-Case Lacrosse owner Joe Fusco to talk about the product.

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Doneger Intends to Crash the Super Bowl

By Lacrosse Playground | December 17, 2009 |
Doritos has recently announced that they will be carrying out a contest for the most creative and original 30 second ad for Super Bowl XLIV. The instructions include putting together an idea for a Doritos® brand Super Bowl XLIV commercial, write it, shoot it and submit it. Michael Doneger, former Hopkins standout, has submitted a video for the contest and is looking to cash in. Video after the jump.

Alex Weber Continues To Impress

By Lacrosse Playground | December 17, 2009 |
Back in October we featured an up and coming actor, Alex Weber, who happened to be a standout at UPENN. When we interviewed Alex he had just appeared on Gossip Girl and was packing to head West to California. Now Alex will add a familiar role to his repertoire, a lacrosse player.
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Mosley Tribe Resort 2010 Collection

By Lacrosse Playground | December 17, 2009 |
It's that time of year for companies to roll out product for S/S. A few decide to produce creative videos or short flicks to capture the essence of the line. Mosley Tribe, eyewear specialist, has done just that with their new Resort 2010 collection. View video after the jump.
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Brett Queener "Crippler"

By Lacrosse Playground | December 14, 2009 |
Brett Queener, of the Toronto Nationals and the Boston Blazers indoor team, makes the most of the Blazers media day this past weekend displaying stick tricks.
The MLL All Star is no stranger to Diversion.

Warrior Lacrosse signs 2010 Team USA member Drew Westervelt

By Lacrosse Playground | December 14, 2009 |
Warren, MI. (December 14, 2009) – Warrior Sports announced today the signing of Drew Westervelt to a multi year endorsement contract. Drew is one of the top offensive players in the game today and will be used in a variety of marketing and advertising initiatives at the company. In addition Drew will play a role in the development of new products at Warrior.>>READ MORE

Weekly Mashup

By Lacrosse Playground | December 11, 2009 |
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 newsmakers from this week after the jump.>>READ MORE