The Crosse Commission Podcast
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The College Crosse crew (mainly Ryan McDonnell, Safe Fekadu, Jake Nazar, and sometimes Adam Epstein) break down the world of college lacrosse. Plus memes, running gags, pop culture references that fly over Ryan's head, Jake's rants, and much much more. But mostly the lacrosse analysis. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/TheCrosseCommission for even more exclusive content and podcasts, and follow us on Twitter @College_Crosse and @TheCrosseComm
Episodes
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Episode 392: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 190: What NCAA Tournament Expansion Looks Like
In our latest episode, our good pal Mark Hart (@fieldystick) joins us to break down what expansion for the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament looks like; with several different potential options for what the new bracket would look like come 2028 when SMU joins D1 and the ACC. Just because the…
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Episode 391: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 189: Pony Up!
It's been a huge week for men's college lacrosse as SMU confirmed the sport's worst kept secret and announced they're officially adding a team in 2028! Jake and Safe break it all down, from its position to rack up grad transfers and the spicy coaching rumors, to the ramifications to the ACC and...
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Episode 390: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 188: The Too Early Fallball Rankings Show
Fall is upon us and so are Fallball scrimmages, so we figured to do a little thinking ahead to the next season. Jake, Ryan, and Safe put together their way too early 2027 top 20 in advance of Fallball, plus pine over this year's recruiting cycle and the effects 5 in 5 and the transfer portal will...
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Episode 389: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 187: Farewell to Summer and Onto Fallball
On this edition of The Crosse Commission Podcast, Jake, Safe, and Ryan break down the news of John Danowski's 3 year extension at Duke, Ryan Moran taking over the offensive coordinator duties at Maryland, an early look into this year's high school recruiting classes, and then a fun exercise in...
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Episode 388: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 186: Opening up the Mailbag
Safe and Jake are back on the mics to answer your questions and some of their own, from who's going to be Maryland's offensive coordinator to the future outlook for mid-major teams and whether the defensive renaissance of the past few years in college lacrosse. Along the way, we even throw in…
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Episode 387: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 185: I Can Fix Him
Jake, Ryan, and Safe are back for another offseason podcast! After putting a bow on the FIFA World Cup, the crew talk about the coaching moves being made at UMBC and Le Moyne. Then we each take a look at some programs we feel that can make a turnaround, just like we felt for Princeton during the...
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Episode 386: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 184: The 2026 Crossies!
It's time for college lacrosse's most prestigious awards show: the 2026 edition of The Crossies! After some news and notes and World Cup talk, Jake, Ryan, and Safe dole out the awards (starting at 46:00 if you're not into the soccer) as we take one more look at the year that was in college...
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Episode 385: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 183: Coaching Carousel Notebook
The coaching carousel has been spinning quite fast since we last talked, especially with coordinators. Jake and Safe break down the latest moves throughout the nation with updates on Virginia, Vermont, Fairfield, Syracuse, Maryland, Ohio State, and a whole lot more discussion on the gears…
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Episode 384: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 182: Untamed Tigers Take The Title
For the first time in 25 years, the Princeton Tigers are your NCAA Men's Lacrosse Champions! Jake and Ryan go over their NCAA Tournament run, take a look at what got them to the top both at the season level and the long term level, and where they stack up on the list of great teams. Plus, some...
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Episode 383: Instant Reaction: Kevin Cassese Hired as Virginia Men's Lacrosse Coach
Championship weekend just ended, but Virginia started the offseason with a bang with the news that they're moving Kevin Cassese up to head coach. Jake breaks it all down with an instant reaction, takes your questions, and has some questions of his own to see what lies ahead for the Hoos. (Don't...
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Episode 382: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 181: 2026 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Final Four Preview
Safe and Jake talk a little Lars Tiffany and UVA, before transitioning to our Final Four preview, breaking down Princeton-Duke, Syracuse-Notre Dame, who we think takes home the trophy, attendance, ratings, and a lot more! Don't forget about the Saturday Power Hour on Saturday evenings after the...
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Episode 381: Crosse Commission Emergency Pod: Lars Tiffany out as Virginia Men's Lacrosse Head Coach: What's next for him and the Cavaliers?
Jake breaks down the breakdown between UVA and Lars Tiffany as the two time national champion coach is a free agent and one of the sport's biggest programs is looking for a new head coach. What's next for both? And what implications could this have around the sport? All this and more in an...
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Episode 380: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 180: 2026 NCAA Women's Quartefinal Watchalong and Men's Quarterfinal Preview
Jake and Safe watch the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Quarterfinals together and are joined by Ryan to give their views into how this weekend's men's quarterfinals will shake out. Who's taking the next step to greatness into Charlottesville next week? All that, plus a juicy week of offseason news out of...
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Episode 379: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 179: 2026 NCAA Tournament Preview Show
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Jake and Safe are here to break it all down. Who's making it out of the first weekend? Who's got a date in Charlottesville on Memorial Day weekend? And who's coming out of May on top with a national championship trophy? The crew answer those and cover...
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Episode 378: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 178: Bracketology 2.0 with Mark Hart
Bracketologist Mark Hart joins Jake and Safe for a second round of Bracketology to see how the 2026 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament field is stacking up before the final week of the regular season. Get an in depth dive of the bubble and potential seedings, then stick around for a look ahead to…
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Episode 377: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 177: No Way Out But Through
In honor of Johns Hopkins and Maryland renewing their rivalry this weekend, Jake and Safe share out fans' favorite rivalry game memories. Then it's another focus on key conference games as the season winds down with a look at the final weekend of B1G play, an ACC slate with time running out for...
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Episode 376: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 176: Social Studies Teachers Trying to Do Math
Jake and Ryan take a look at how the bracket races are shaping up heading into the 2nd weekend of April, take a glimpse into some big rivalry games dotting the calendar ahead, plus an in-depth dive into this weekend's #1 vs. #2 showdown between North Carolina and Notre Dame. Plus the two debate…
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Episode 375: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 175: No Joke! Bracketology with Mark Hart
The calendar turns to April, which means it's legal to talk about bracketology again! Jake and Safe are joined by bracketologist Mark Hart with a first look at the potential NCAA Tournament picture. Then stick around as a busy weekend's on tap with two top tier matchups as #1 Richmond defends its...
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Episode 374: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 174: Hope for Spring
Jake and Safe get you set for another exciting weekend of lacrosse, highlighted by a top 5 showdown between Harvard and North Carolina (A Corrigan Sports Experience!), the beginning of ACC conference play, Georgetown and Denver squaring off to determine who's in the pole position of the Big East,...
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Episode 373: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 173: Let's Turn it Up
Jake and Safe get you set for the start of Big Ten play, Princeton trying to end their third long series drought of the season when they go up against Cornell, and one last shot at a big non-conference win for Georgetown as they head up to Syracuse. That and the usual banter awaits! Don't forget...
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Episode 372: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 172: Beware the End of Non-Con Play
Jake and Safe set the table for one last opportunity for many teams to pick up a much needed non-conference win, plus the start of Ivy League play, rivalry games taking on more importance with early stakes, and a tasty Saturday night showdown in Charlotte between Penn State and North Carolina....
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Episode 371: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 171: The Forecast Calls for More Top 20 Movement
Jake talks about a fluid top 20 situation, then is joined by Ryan to preview the ACC-Ivy League Challenge including the much anticipated Syracuse-Princeton rematch, plus a look ahead to a huge slate on tap packed with Notre Dame-Maryland, Richmond-Cornell, Hopkins-Virginia, and a whole lot more....
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Episode 370: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 170: Let's All Go Out and Touch Some Grass
Last week was an explosive weekend of lacrosse, but there's still lots where that came from up ahead. Jake and Safe put some final touches on last week, then look ahead to Princeton-Maryland, Hopkins-UNC, Georgetown-Notre Dame, and more as the season continues to unwind. Don't forget about the...
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Episode 369: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 169: Welcome to the Rock Show
After a slow start to the season, things really start to pick up steam this weekend. Jake and Safe got you covered with a look into this weekend's games, including the titanic #1 Maryland at #2 Syracuse matchup in the Dome, plus the start to the season for the Ivies, Notre Dame, and Georgetown on...
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Episode 368: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 168: Who Doesn't Love Winter Lacrosse?!
Weather's played absolute havoc on the first two weeks of the season's schedules, so what else do you think Jake and Safe are going to tackle? That and some early returns on the teams that did get games in and a look ahead to the upcoming weekend as the 2026 NCAA Lacrosse season kinda sorta gets…
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Episode 367: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 167: 2026 Power Conference Preview feat. the ACC, B1G, and Ivy
Jake and Safe tackle the heavy hitters and go deep into the ACC, Big Ten, and Ivy League in our final 2026 conference preview podcast. Can Maryland, Princeton, and Syracuse hold serve in conference play? Who's lurking to try and take the conference crowns? And are there any surprises awaiting us…
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Episode 366: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 166: 2026 High-Major Conference Preview feat. the Big East, A-10, and Patriot League
Jake and Safe keep the 2026 previews rolling with an inside look at the Big East, A-10, and Patriot League. Who are the teams to watch? What will be the major storylines? And what will end up happening when all is said and done, and perhaps make some noise in May come NCAA Tournament time? We…
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Episode 365: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 165: 2026 Mid-Major Conference Preview
It's time to start The Crosse Commission's 2026 season previews! Jake and Safe start things off with the mid-major conference preview, with questions surrounding key teams in each conference and predictions for who comes out on top as well The 2026 season's fast approaching, so subscribe to The...
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Episode 364: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 164: Farwell to 2025 and a Look Ahead to 2026
With the new season just a month away and the new year ringing in this week, Jake, Safe, and Ryan turn their attention to 2026 with a New Year's Resolution for some teams, some 2026 lacrosse predictions, and a look back at some of our favorite things in 2025. The 2026 season's fast approaching…
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Episode 363: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 163: Let's Take a Trip Around the Scheduling Generator!
December means lots of gifts, and many of those gifts are teams dropping their 2026 schedules. Jake, Safe, and Ryan take a look at some of the notable schedules that have been released, wonder what the heck Duke is actually doing here, and discuss some possible paths to NCAA Tournament bids based...
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Episode 362: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 162: Just Good Old Lacrosse Talk
Schedules are coming out, scrimmages have been held, and things are coming together with the 2026 season in sight. What better time than now for Jake and Safe to answer some listener questions and have just good old lacrosse talk to talk about in the latest edition of The Crosse Commission Podcast!
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Episode 361: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 161: Way Too Early 2026 Top 20
As we're in the midst of fall ball, we at The Crosse Commission start to look ahead to 2026 with our way too early top 20 rankings! Who do we see as the contenders, dark horses, and surprises in a few months? Which teams are separating themselves from the pack? And what are the fascinating...
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Episode 360: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 160: Back to the Draft!
The boys are rewinding to 2013, specifically the high school lacrosse Class of 2013. It's Jordan Evans vs Matt Rambo, and a host of soon-to-be famous players who would become household names at the collegiate level. Our task: How would we rank these players today, 12 years later? If we could...
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Episode 359: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 159: TED Talks, Movies, and More
Jake, Ryan, and Safe have some discussions on revenue sharing and... something for 30 minutes after mentioning Canada won the U20 championships, then the crew discuss putting together lacrosse TED talks, a lacrosse movie, and Jake and Safe go deep into the iceberg of movie actors' greatness. It's...
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Episode 358: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 158: Build Your All Time Lacrosse Program
Jake, Ryan, and Safe know it's fantasy football draft season around the corner, but what would make it even better? Drafting their all-time lacrosse program! Join the bunch as they pick their players, coaches, schools, and stadiums to create the ultimate program. Then, let us know on YouTube or...
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Episode 357: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 157: Taylor Wray to Penn and the Top 10 Coaches in College Lacrosse
Join Jake, Safe, and Ryan as they discuss the big news in Philly of Taylor Wray heading from St. Joseph's over to Penn and the ramifications that it brings. Then, the crew debate and discuss their top 10 lists of the best 10 head coaches in NCAA Men's Lacrosse as of July 2025 in a fun offseason...
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Episode 356: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 156: Mike Murphy Out. What's Next at Penn?
Jake and Safe break down the surprise development of Penn moving on from head coach Mike Murphy and check out what's on the table for the Quakers, as well as how the coaching carousel can go for the spin this far into June. Plus, St. Bonaventure get their man in Brendan Storrier.
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Episode 355: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 155: The 2025 Crossies
It's time for college lacrosse's most prestigious awards show- the 2025 edition of The Crossies! As live streamed on YouTube, Jake, Ryan, and Safe give out the hardware in a record 12 categories showcasing what 2025 was all about in men's and women's lacrosse. Then we wrap up the show with the...
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Episode 354: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 154: Red Reign
Jake and Ryan recap the 2025 championship weekend and the triumph of the Cornell Big Red, with a recap of their win over Maryland and putting this season in perspective with their program's history. Plus, shouts to the other national champs crowned in Foxborough, putting a little bow on the…
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Episode 353: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 153: The Last Word
Jake and Safe, plus an appearance from Ryan, talk all things Final Four as they break down the semifinal matchups between Cornell and Penn State and Maryland and Syracuse. Who will take home the hardware in the exurbs of Providence? Tune in to find out!
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Episode 352: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 152: Money Rules Everything Around Me
It's quarterfinal weekend and there's high anticipation at the box office. Jake and Safe get you set for a 4-pack of big ticket games with a trip to Memorial Day weekend and Foxborough on the line, with Cornell-Richmond, Princeton-Syracuse, Maryland-Georgetown, and Penn State-Notre Dame all on…
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Episode 351: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 151: Bracketology 2.0 with Mark Hart
Jake and Safe are joined by bracketologist Mark Hart (@fieldystick) for an in depth look at how things stand with the final weekend of the regular season looming. Plus, a look inside this weekend's big games with the B1G Quarterfinals, another critical ACC showdown weekend, and the final pieces…
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Episode 350: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 150: Coming Down the Stretch
Safe and Jake are back on the mics to discuss the beginning of the home stretch of the college lacrosse season, from rivalry weekend in the Big Ten, with a conference title to be decided in The Game to another critical weekend in the ACC, particularly for the Blue Devils, and much more!
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Episode 349: The Crosse Commission Podcast Ep. 149: Let the Bracketology Begin
Mark Hart joins Jake and Safe for the first look at bracketology with less than a month to go until Selection Sunday. See who's looking to lock down the top seeds and what to make out of a crowded bubble in this edition of The Crosse Commission Podcast.
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Episode 348: The Crosse Commission Ep. 148: April Victories Bring May Smiles
Jake and Safe get you set for another big week of college lacrosse, as they take a look at some important battles in the ACC and Big Ten including Notre Dame-Syracuse and Penn State-Michigan, as well as all the other action around the country as teams start to make the turn to the home stretch of...
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Episode 347: The Crosse Commission Ep. 147: Living on the Edge
Safe and Jake are back on the mics to tackle (another) replay controversy, some early bracketology, and break down a massive slate of games from Army’s last big shot at a non-con win against North Carolina, to Maryland and Penn State looking to avoid falling to 0-2 in Big Ten play, and the...
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Episode 346: The Crosse Commission Ep. 146: Entering the Mudfight
Safe and Jake are back together on the mics to take a look at who’s put themselves in prime position heading into conference play, who might have some more work to do, and who’s feeling mighty desperate. Then, they preview a big showdown in the Ivy League between Princeton and Harvard, the start…
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Episode 345: The Crosse Commission Ep. 145: Wait, Where'd Everyone Go!
Jake goes solo ahead of an early rivalry weekend, as Cornell and Princeton jostle for control of the Ivy League, Virginia looks for a much-needed big victory against Maryland as their classic series renews at Klockner, and we get some other intriguing match-ups as the season continues to ramp up.
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Episode 344: The Crosse Commission Ep. 144: Syracuse-Hopkins is BACK (to ESPNU)
Safe and Jake take stock of the college lacrosse landscape one month into the season, doing a little buying and selling, and preview the weekends action along the way, including the latest edition of one of the sports crown jewel rivalries and another Tambroni Bowl.
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Episode 343: The Crosse Commission Podcast 143: Hot Action in Hotlanta
Safe and Jake get back in the saddle to tackle the biggest weekend of the season, as Notre Dame and Maryland join the annals of #1 vs #2 matchups with the Game of the Year from Atlanta, the Ivy League and ACC challenge goes down from Tobacco Road, and much more. Subscribe to our YouTube page at...
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The College Crosse crew (mainly Ryan McDonnell, Safe Fekadu, Jake Nazar, and sometimes Adam Epstein) break down the world of college lacrosse. Plus memes, running gags, pop culture references that fly over Ryan's head, Jake's rants, and much much more. But mostly the lacrosse analysis. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/TheCrosseCommission for even more exclusive content and podcasts, and follow us on Twitter @College_Crosse and @TheCrosseComm
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