Florida Lacrosse News on Substack 06/25/2025
Welcome to today's post!
In this issue . . .
Gary Robinson retires from Lake Mary
USA Lacrosse Mag names Benjamin’s Jayden Vega as South POTY / Many other Floridians make the list!
Ponte Vedra’s Carter Parlette signs with California
Venice Girls looking for an assistant coach
Saturday Night Lacrosse BOMBS but ESPN renews PLL contract for 5 more years
Penn fires Mike Murphy
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#TAFTAG
#LayOffTheRefs
#FloridaRising
#LacrosseFanandDamnProudOfIt
#StopYellingWard
#AcknowledgeFloridaLacrosse
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ESPN Renews PLL Deal, Takes 3% Equity Stake
via CNBC.com
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Notice no details of the deal were released outside of the years. No other major sport hides the terms of the deal like this. We know the B1G Ten Network pays a billion a year to the member schools. We know the NHL deals and how much it pays, etc.
We don’t even know WHO is paying WHO! Is ESPN paying for the rights or is the 3% the form of currency?
As far as the 3% stake, that’s not exactly a ringing endorsement. And who’s 3% did they buy? Did a minority partner decide to get out?
Release the details PLL and show you are a real league that plays by the same journalistic rules as the NFL, NBA, etc.
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Garrick Robinson Retires from Lake Mary
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Long-time Lake Mary HC Garrick Robinson has stepped down from the head coaching position, effective immediately. The school has started a search for the spot and those interested should get in touch with Athletic Director Rick Weyers.
I talked with Gary yesterday and while I’ll miss the discussions after the game (he was always a great interview after a game), I wish him well and thank him for all the time spent with him. (continued below)