Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix for Monday, Sept. 18

Mon Sep 18 2023 | Brian Logue | Fuel
Dialed In

Duke's Dyson Williams went No. 1 overall in the NLL Draft, getting selected by Albany. Photo by Rich Barnes.

Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. Born for this moment.

Dyson Williams, the son of National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame inductee Shawn Williams, was the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NLL Draft. The Albany FireWolves selection still has another year left at Duke.

Dyson Williams speaks on being selected number one overall! pic.twitter.com/VkaKBpm51L

— Albany FireWolves Lacrosse Club (@AlbFireWolves) September 16, 2023

2. Honoring Jack Emmer

Army endowed its men’s lacrosse coaching position in the name of Hall of Fame coach Jack Emmer. Emmer had highly successful stints at Cortland State, Washington & Lee and Army and also coached the 2002 U.S. team a gold medal.

Incredible day honoring former Army Lacrosse Head Coach Jack Emmer as we endow the head coaching position in his name. Thanks to Coach Emmer for all he has done and continues to do for our tradition. #GoArmy #BeatNavy #FamilyToughnessTradition pic.twitter.com/7BqwgTJCbm

— Army Men's Lacrosse (@ArmyWP_MLax) September 17, 2023

3. Boston College plays for Welles.

Wearing "Red Bandana" inspired uniforms in honor of 9/11 hero Welles Crowther, Boston College's football team nearly pulled off a stunning upset of No. 3 Florida State on Saturday before falling 31-29.

For the Man in the Red Bandanna. #ForWelles pic.twitter.com/MwX9eUtbGr

— Boston College Football (@BCFootball) September 15, 2023

WHAT WE’RE READING

A banner class was inducted into the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame.
Vanderbilt will welcome five transfers to its women’s lacrosse team this season, including three from the ACC.
Cal went 2-1 against final four teams in the MCLA last season. What’s ahead for the Bears in 2024?

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Fall ball is ready to kick into high gear. Some highlights from Penn State’s Blue-White game. You can catch the Nittany Lions at the USA Lacrosse Fall Classic on Oct. 14 in Sparks, Md.

Capping off our alumni weekend with some highlights from our blue white game! #WeAre pic.twitter.com/NkeQ3F0DFC

— Penn State Men’s Lacrosse (@PennStateMLAX) September 17, 2023