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Tired of watching guys writhe in “pain” from the tiniest of contact? Tomorrow begins the Federation of International Lacrosse World Championship. 46 countries battling for the title of the creators game. The first day is highlighted by USA vs Iroquois Nationals. 1:30pm EST ESPN2. The Iroquois attack features the Thompson brothers,
UAlbany’s Sophomore mountain, 235# Tahoka Nanticoke & former Wolverine Kyle Jackson.

https://fanhub.filacrosse.com/nZp2YY4X

(07-11-2018 08:54 PM)WMUlaxer97 Wrote:  Tired of watching guys writhe in “pain” from the tiniest of contact? Tomorrow begins the Federation of International Lacrosse World Championship. 46 countries battling for the title of the creators game. The first day is highlighted by USA vs Iroquois Nationals. 1:30pm EST ESPN2. The Iroquois attack features the Thompson brothers,
UAlbany’s Sophomore mountain, 235# Tahoka Nanticoke & former Wolverine Kyle Jackson.

https://fanhub.filacrosse.com/nZp2YY4X

Would rather watch lacrosse than soccer. The Chips massacred the British inhabitants
of Fort Michilimackinac after challenging British soldiers to a game oif lacrosse (baaga'adowe) and rushing through open Fort gates during Pontiac's War-1763. Just shows you could be putting your life on the line playing lacrosse.

For the Thompson’s it’s much more than a game. Every once in a while ESPN still puts together something worth watching. This is a great piece on the Creators game. It speaks to the importance of the game to their society and it’s deeper meaning, the opportunities it gives them for a higher education, the racism
and intolerance still present against the indigenous people. If you’ve got 7 minutes today it’s time well spent.
https://youtu.be/14NnEwqL42o

There’s also a movie, Crooked Arrows, about a high school team from the reservation trying to compete with the better equipped, elite prep teams for a state championship.
https://youtu.be/TjSwetwQhxs

(07-12-2018 06:27 AM)WMUlaxer97 Wrote:  For the Thompson’s it’s much more than a game. Every once in a while ESPN still puts together something worth watching. This is a great piece on the Creators game. It speaks to the importance of the game to their society and it’s deeper meaning, the opportunities it gives them for a higher education, the racism
and intolerance still present against the indigenous people. If you’ve got 7 minutes today it’s time well spent.
https://youtu.be/14NnEwqL42o

There’s also a movie, Crooked Arrows, about a high school team from the reservation trying to compete with the better equipped, elite prep teams for a state championship.
https://youtu.be/TjSwetwQhxs

Definitely will watch it on my day off when I get a block of free time.
Thank you!

(07-12-2018 08:30 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(07-12-2018 06:27 AM)WMUlaxer97 Wrote:  For the Thompson’s it’s much more than a game. Every once in a while ESPN still puts together something worth watching. This is a great piece on the Creators game. It speaks to the importance of the game to their society and it’s deeper meaning, the opportunities it gives them for a higher education, the racism
and intolerance still present against the indigenous people. If you’ve got 7 minutes today it’s time well spent.
https://youtu.be/14NnEwqL42o

There’s also a movie, Crooked Arrows, about a high school team from the reservation trying to compete with the better equipped, elite prep teams for a state championship.
https://youtu.be/TjSwetwQhxs

Definitely will watch it on my day off when I get a block of free time.
Thank you!

Looks like the full movie is available on YouTube:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_A1VxQ7RtIs

USA lacrosse to avenge the 2014 loss to Canada in the FIL gold medal game. Under 2 hrs til they face off. ESPN2 3am EST.

I am watching the Rugby 7's on CNBC, both men and women. Pretty exciting stuff!

(07-21-2018 11:44 AM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  I am watching the Rugby 7's on CNBC, both men and women. Pretty exciting stuff!

I really like rugby 7s. Fast paced and quick matches. I could get into watching rugby much more easily than Soccer. But i’ll still watch some soccer every 4 years. Enough to remind myself how stupid it is to see guys roll around in pain when their shins get knicked.

Both lacrosse and rugby are excellent sports. Rugby is BRUTAL and excellent. Rugby seven games take about 15 minutes. I still like soccer though, and wish USA would get it's act together, as we should be far more competitive than we are.

Or

Only for the strong

Like watching paint dry

But amazing stuff for those who appreciate the sport.