LaxPhilly Breaks Down the Jam-Packed NLL Weekend

The Cracked team at LaxPhilly breaks down the jam-packed NLL
Weekend.

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Jam-packed? After an eight-game week, the quirky schedule only has two games on the slate.

The good news, with the time difference, we can catch each game in its entirety!!!

Last week. most of us took it on the chin. But, Ross “The Boss” McLoughlin continued to boost his record and went 6-2.

Kevin “Don’t Bother Me, I’m Busy” Neibauer fell in at 5-3.

Shawn “The Rush Can’t Win this Week” Slaght, Steve “Psst… the soccer game is on” Holroyd and Gary “The Caroler” Groob all went 4-4.

Susan “My teeth still hurt” Walton suffered through her aching mouth and a 3-5 week.

So, we start this week with Steve “I wonder if David Beckham plays lacrosse” Holroyd (11-9 for the season).

Philadelphia @ New York: The Wings defense was pretty sharp against a Calgary team playing two games in two nights, but the offense continues to sputter. The Riptide, on the other hand, looks brutal. But the NLL cannot afford to have a moribund New York franchise. As a result, I predict a night of blatantly anti-Philly officiating leading to a number of man-up opportunities and the Riptide getting their first win. WINNER: New York

Vancouver @ Colorado: The Warriors are much improved…but not that much. The Woolies in a cakewalk. WINNER: Colorado

We move to Canada and Gary “Is it summer yet” Groob (15-7).

Philadelphia @ New York
Philadelphia wins.

Philadelphia has one of the best faceoff men in the league, good offense, and a decent transition. New York is still trying to find their identity, and at times plays very well. The problem is that the Riptide hasn’t been able to put a 60-minute effort together as of yet.

Vancouver @ Colorado
Colorado wins.

While I still think the most improved team in the league are the Warriors, they still have a ways to go to get to teams like Saskatchewan, Toronto, Georgia, Colorado, etc.

A gritty team that can score will give the Mammoth trouble, but Colorado is too talented a bunch to fall to Vancouver just yet.

Staying in Canada and Shawn “-34 degrees is not cold” Slaght (12-8)

Philadelphia @ New York
Pick – Philadelphia
Will the real Philadelphia Wings please stand up. Are they the team that opened the season or the team the squeezed out a win against Calgary? The Wings are lacking consistency.

New York is consistent in the fact they can’t string together a full game. I think Philly will easily handle them regardless.

Vancouver @ Colorado
Pick – Colorado
Colorado is finding their stride and that’s bad news for the rest of the West division. As long as the offense continues to produce to help Dillon Ward on the other end they’ll be fine.

What hasn’t already been said about the Warriors? They continue to improve but still aren’t ready to compete with the big dogs. Colorado will come away with a “Mammoth” victory.

Back in the states and sunny California with Ross “Mr. SealSplash” McCollough.

Philadelphia Wings vs New York Riptide

Wings riding high from the win in Calgary last week will roll into the Riptide, and leave them more of a slight Undertow. Connor Kelly will try his best, but Ultimately Rambo and Baptiste will over power. Winner Wings 12-7

Vancouver Warriors vs Colorado Mammoth

Warriors will try to pick up the pieces from the loss last week to San Diego. But will fall short as the Mammoth Defense will Dominate the game. Winner Mammoth 10-6.

Okay, you all had time to get your pen and paper, maybe your laptop.

The moment you have all been waiting for…. you have been waiting right?

Kevin “With my won-loss record, I need a bigger hat” Neibauer (13-7).

Philadelphia @ New York
Philadelphia

A week ago, this looked to be a debacle but, clearly, things have changed.

An emotional, possible franchise changing Wings victory of Calgary or was it that Calgary was not ready to play?

Either way, New York is still building and will hang in this one before Philly gets it done.

Vancouver @ Colorado

Colorado

Vancouver is much improved but Colorado is rolling.

Another back and forth battle that the Mammoth pull out. Jacob Roo-ay (Ruest).. just helping the broadcast team a bit. Will continue his hot streak.

Pickems:

Kevin

The unusual schedule continues with just two games this week.

Philadelphia @ New York
Philadelphia

A week ago, this looked to be a debacle but, clearly, things have changed.

An emotional possible franchise changing Wings victory of Calgary or Calgary was not ready to play?

Either way, New York is still building and will hang in this one before Philly gets it done.

Vancouver @ Colorado

Colorado

Vancouver is much improved but Colorado is rolling.

Another back and forth battle that the Mammoth pull out. Jacob streaRUH-ay (Ruest).. just helping the broadcast team a bit. Will continue his hot streak.

By: Kevin Neibauer

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Kevin Neibauer

Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.

Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.

A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.