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3/27 The Tailgate: Almost… Almost Heaven
Mar 27, 2023
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IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello are so close to heaven in this episode of the Tailgate, starting with everyone's favorite podcast topic — Notre Dame's loss to Virginia, then transitioning into Dartmouth's epic OT win over Harvard that snapped its conference losing streak that dates to 2015. From there, they whip through Maryland's 13-10 victory over Penn State, Hopkins' fourth quarter surge vs. Michigan, Cornell's Sunday win over Penn, Princeton's romp over Yale and Army's boa constriction of Loyola.
3/24 D-Fly & Dixie: Same Ol' Situation with Brian Brecht
Mar 24, 2023
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Every conference is starting league play and spring is finally in the air. It’s time to take bumps, bruises and lessons learned in the non-conference season and begin the quest for that conference Automatic Qualifier. This week’s schedule is highlighted by eight magnificent games, including an ACC game in South Bend featuring maybe the nation’s two most talented teams. Besides that monumental game we’ve all been waiting, this week also ushers in Big Ten play. We’ll welcome back “Sunday Nights on BTN” with a Top 20 matchup between a hungry No. 19 Ohio State squad and No. 6 Rutgers, comfortably settled into a familiar situation locked in the nation’s Top 10. Rutgers head coach Brian Brecht is our guest this week, and we cover a range of topics including what the school’s first Championship Weekend appearance meant to the Scarlet Knights program, building a challenging schedule, home field advantage on the banks of the Raritan, Kyle Mullin continuing the Rutgers tradition of strong goalie play, the Big Ten commitment to lacrosse and much, much more. WEEKEND PREVIEWS Eight games to breakdown this weekend, including a huge one in South Bend. SATURDAY’s Top Matchups No. 9 Loyola (5-2, 2-0 Patriot) at No. 13 Army (6-1, 3-0), noon, ESPN+ No. 15 Penn (3-3, 1-0 Ivy) at No. 5 Cornell (5-1, 1-0), noon, ESPN+ No. 4 Duke (7-1) at Saint Joseph’s (4-3), noon, ESPN+ No. 3 Virginia (6-1) at No. 1 Notre Dame (6-0), noon No. 12 Yale (3-2, 0-1) at No. 20 Princeton (2-4, 0-1), 1 p.m. No. 10 Penn State (5-2) at No. 2 Maryland (5-2), 5 p.m., BTN No. 8 Johns Hopkins (7-3) at Michigan (4-3), 7 p.m., BTN SUNDAY’s Top Matchup No. 6 Rutgers (7-1) at No. 19 Ohio State (4-4), 7 p.m. GIVE & GO In a tailgate-inspired Give & Go, Dix and D-Fly discuss critical issues surrounding America’s true pastime.
3/20 The Tailgate: Oh My God, Maryland!
Mar 20, 2023
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IL's Terry Foy and Onside Nick Ossello are back to discuss the weekend's action, and where else could they start than with Maryland's epic overtime win vs. Virginia, including a Zapruder Film-level analysis of Brian Ruppel's trio of saves that assured the victory. They then venture to Denver's 17-12 win over Ohio State at home, Marquette's upset of Penn State, Penn's OT victory vs. Princeton, Cornell's dominant performance vs. Yale and more.
3/17 D-Fly & Dixie: Live Wire with John Tillman
Mar 17, 2023
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate, and all lacrosse fans should feel lucky this weekend with so many good lacrosse games to watch. D-Fly and Dixie are here to get you prepped and pumped. The biggest game of the weekend features No. 4-ranked Maryland visiting top-ranked, undefeated Virginia. Ahead of that game, the guys sit down with Terps’ head coach, John Tillman. They discuss the season to date, dealing with injuries, the conjecture and conspiracy theories around Logan McNany’s injury, players who are stepping up for the Terrapins, the scouting report on Virginia, Maryland’s women’s lacrosse team, where to eat in College Park and much more. WEEKEND PREVIEWS Nine games in particular to breakdown this weekend. Great schedule of games. FRIDAY’s Matchups No. 13 North Carolina (4-2) at No. 3 Duke (6-1), 6 p.m. No. 10 Johns Hopkins (5-3) at Navy (3-4), 7 p.m. SATURDAY’s Top Matchups No. 7 Cornell (4-1) at No. 8 Yale (3-1), noon No. 2 Notre Dame (5-0) at No. 20 Michigan (4-2), 1 p.m. No. 6 Rutgers (6-1) at UMass (4-2), 1 p.m. No. 4 Maryland (4-2) at No. 1 Virginia (6-0), 2 p.m. No. 17 Princeton (2-3) at No. 16 Penn (2-3), 7 p.m. SUNDAY’s Top Matchups No. 14 Ohio State (3-3) at No. 21 Denver (3-3), 2 p.m. Delaware (5-2) at No. 10 Johns Hopkins, 7 p.m. GIVE & GO In a St. Patrick’s Day-inspired Give & Go, Dix and D-Fly discuss St. Paddy’s Day traditions.
3/15 DIII: Mustang Classic Preview
Mar 15, 2023
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Kap and Caleb are back in the IL studio for an awesome episode. A hefty Mustang Classic preview follows a detailed look back at the past week in the DIII lacrosse world. Gear up for one of the best episodes of the 2023 season.
3/13 The Tailgate: A Powell Hour, ’Nova's For Real & an Ivy Mess
Mar 13, 2023
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In probably the best podcast they've done together, IL's Terry Foy and "Onside Kick Nick" Ossello discuss the weekend's action, starting with Hopkins' win over Syracuse, Villanova's win over Penn, Liam Entenmann's leading Notre Dame past Ohio State, Penn State topping Cornell and more.
3/10 D-Fly & Dixie: Looks that Kill with Jeff Tambroni
Mar 10, 2023
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We are living in the Golden Age, lacrosse fans. Do you appreciate it?! It’s early March. Year 2023. And as fans of college lacrosse, we can watch almost every game! We are blessed. And oh my goodness, the games this week. Let’s get it. Six games involve IL Top 20 teams, and there are several other tantalizing matchups up and down the Saturday slate. One of those big games features No. 8-ranked Penn State, and Nittany Lions coach Jeff Tambroni is the guys’ guest this week. They’ll talk about Penn State’s hot start, the team leadership, the incredible influence of their two young assistant, the upcoming game against Cornell and what it means for Coach Tambroni to go back to Cornell. They’ll also discuss the #BrickSquad moniker, his favorite #WeAre team to follow and the best hidden gem restaurant in Happy Valley. GAME PREVIEWS FRIDAY No. 13 Yale (1-1) at No. 21 UMass (2-1), 1 p.m., ESPN+ SATURDAY’s Top Matchups No. 19 Denver (3-2) at No. 11 Yale (2-1), 11:30 a.m., ESPN+ No. 8 Penn State (4-1) at No. 3 Cornell (4-0), noon, ESPN+ No. 14 Princeton (2-2) at No. 7 Rutgers (5-1), 1 p.m., BTN+ No. 9 Ohio State (3-2) at No. 2 Notre Dame (4-0), 1 p.m., ACCN No. 18 Villanova (4-1) at No. 15 Penn (2-2), 3:30 p.m., ESPN+ No. 10 Johns Hopkins (4-3) at Syracuse (3-3), 4 p.m., ACCNX No. 6 Duke (4-1) at No. 20 Syracuse (3-2), 4 p.m., ACCNx GIVE & GO In a app-inspired Give & Go, Dix and D-Fly evaluate the most delicious appetizers on your local pub and grill menus.
3/8 DIII: Proceed With May in Mind
Mar 08, 2023
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The DIII lax pod is back and packs a punch. We have a monster review, a big preview, and a NESCAC deep dive now that we can compare preseason expectations to game debuts. Kyle Devitte connects for the reunion DIII fans need and has plenty of insight on all of our New England teams.
3/6 The Tailgate: Dissecting the Game of the Year
Mar 06, 2023
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IL's Terry Foy and Nick Osstadium Series discuss yet another Notre Dame win, this time in triple overtime vs. Maryland, Duke's OT win at Syracuse, Cornell's one-sided victory at Ohio State, Penn State bringing the Happy back to Happy Valley and much, much more.
3/3 D-Fly & Dixie: Kickstart My Heart with Dan Chemotti
Mar 03, 2023
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We can’t remember a weekend like this before, with an incredible EIGHT Top 25 matchups. D-Fly and Dixie are here to hype you for all the action. Let’s get it! As we usually do, first we’ll look back at the big picture from last week, then look forward to the savory lineup this weekend. Dan also recounts his experience at the PLL Championship Series. One of those eight showcase games is Richmond vs. Virginia, and this week’s guest is Spiders head coach, Dan Chemotti. In a thoughtful discussion, Mark and Dan chat about the first quarter of the season, the SoCon glory days, the upcoming game with the top-ranked Cavaliers and what the series with Virginia has meant to the Richmond program. Dix also tells Coach Chemotti that he resembles another very famous coach. Top 25 Game Previews FRIDAY No. 13 Yale (1-1) at No. 21 UMass (2-1), 1 p.m., ESPN+ SATURDAY No. 3 Cornell (2-0) at No. 8 Ohio State (3-1), noon, BTN+ No. 22 Georgetown (0-3) at No. 5 Princeton (2-1), 1 p.m., ESPN+ No. 2 Notre Dame (3-0) at No. 4 Maryland (3-1), 1 p.m., BTN+ No. 12 Saint Joseph’s (3-0) at No. 15 Johns Hopkins (3-2), 2 p.m., ESPN+ live/ESPNU delayed No. 10 Penn (1-1) at No. 17 Penn State (3-1), 3 p.m., BTN+ No. 23 Richmond (3-1) at No. 1 Virginia (3-0), 6 p.m., ACCNx SUNDAY No. 6 Duke (4-1) at No. 20 Syracuse (3-2), 4 p.m., ACCNx GIVE & GO In a sandwich-inspired Give & Go, Dix and D-Fly evaluate chain sandwich franchises including Jersey Mikes, Firehouse Subs, Jimmy Johns, Subway, Potbelly, Capriottis, Royal Farms and Wawa. In addition to his lengthy experience and depth of knowledge on the subject, wait until you hear Dixon’s unrivaled passion on this topic.
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