Around The Cage

Around The Cage

By Zach Ziegler and Luke OdgersSports
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Around The Cage episodes

  • Week 2 Preview, Notre Dame Can 3-Peat, Ivy League's First Games, Maryland vs Cuse and PLL Champ Series Recap / Predictions

    In today's episode the fellas talk Notre Dame's dominant opening win and possibility to 3-peat, a juicy week 2 schedule that includes some huge ranked matchups, some good D2 and D3 games to look forward to and our impressions and predictions for the PLL Champ series after round robin day 1 and 2. Tune in next Wednesday for a week 2 and PLL Champ Series recap!

    Make sure to rate the show, share the episode and follow us on instagram @aroundthecagepod for more content and updates!

    49 min
  • Luke Returns For Week 1 Recap! Hopkins and Cuse Are So Back, Maryland Might Be Mid and UNC Impresses

    On this episode, Luke is back for our recap of a great Week 0 and Week 1. The boys talk about the impressive offenses of Hopkins and Cuse, how teams like Maryland struggled in their opening games and the incredible start to the season by UNC. Join us on Friday for a preview of a loaded week 2 schedule and our favorite picks for the weekend!

    We had some audio issues while recording so we were only able to use the audio recording on Luke's end which means that Zach's audio did not turn out the best.

    Please rate the show, share the episode and make sure to follow us on Instagram @aroundthecagepod for more content and show updates!

    45 min
  • 2025 Conference Previews Part 2 Plus Small Week 1 Preview

    Join Zach for part 2 of our 2025 conference preview where we go over the Big 10, CAA, Ivy League, MAAC, NEC and Patriot League. Then we do a quick preview of some awesome week 1 games!


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    1 hr 13 min
  • We're Back! 2025 Conference Previews Part 1 and Show Updates / Thoughts

    Welcome back! Join Zach as he previews five of the eleven Division 1 conferences in our first episode of 2025! Come back on Friday for part 2 where we will break down the remaining conferences and maybe give some weekend picks before Week 1 of the season. Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to improve the show and our social media presence!


    Make sure to rate the show, share the episode and follow us on Instagram @aroundthecagepod for more content and updates!


    Timestamps

    (00:00) Introduction

    (02:29) ACC

    (13:30) American East

    (22:43) ASUN

    (32:20) A10

    (42:39) Big East

    58 min
  • Top 10(ish) D1 Transfers In 2025, Way Too Early Championship Weekend Predictions and Joey Spallina / World Box Championships

    On this weeks episode we dive into the top 10 (closer to 15) Division 1 transfers that we are excited / interested to watch in the upcoming college lacrosse season. We then dive into some very early championship weekend predictions and finish up with some discussion about Joey Spallina's impressive box lacrosse talent and a little bit of the World Box Championships.

    Make sure to rate the show, share the episode and follow us on Instagram @aroundthecagepod for more content and updates!

    Check out Arrow Lacrosse Apparel and use code 'ATC' at checkout for 20% off your entire purchase!

    54 min
  • PLL Championship Recap, Archers Repeat As Champs, PLL Awards, NLL Draft, D1 to MCLA Transfer and Offseason Plans

    On today's episode we start by recapping the Archer's championship win over the Whipsnakes highlighted by another incredible performance by Brett Dobson. We then dive into the PLL awards that took place earlier this week and then talk a little bit about the NLL draft. We finish up by talking about the huge transfer news of Dylan Hess heading to Florida for a grad year and then discussing our plans for the show in our inaugural offseason!

    Make sure to rate the show, share the episode and follow us on Instagram @aroungthecagepod for more content!

    We are brought to you by Arrow Lacrosse Apparel where you can use code 'ATC' at checkout for 20% off your entire order!

    41 min
  • PLL Semifinals Recap and Championship Preview, Keys For The Whips, Archers Look To Defend Title and NLL Dispersal Draft Issues

    On this weeks episode, we recap the semifinal games from last weekend and then get straight into our championship game preview. We discuss who we think will be crowned champs on Sunday as well as who will win the various awards for this season and then finish up by discussing the NLL Dispersal Draft drama that happened last week in addition to some other box lacrosse news.

    Make sure to rate the show, share the episode and follow us on Instagram @aroundthecagepod for more content!

    We are brought to you by Arrow Lacrosse Apparel where you can use code 'ATC' at checkout for 20% off your entire purchase.

    49 min
  • PLL Quarterfinals / Playoff Preview, Analysing Preseason D1 Rankings and Changes to D2 Postseason

    On this week's episode the fellas talk PLL Playoffs including the quarterfinals coming up on Labor Day and what we think the semifinal and championship matchups will be. We then get into some early (and controversial) D1 preseason rankings before rounding out the show with some talk about the new D2 postseason rules and what it means for the growth of college lacrosse!

    Make sure to rate the show, share the episode and follow us on Instagram @aroundthecagepod for more content!

    We are brought to you by Arrow Lacrosse Apparrel where you can use code 'ATC' at checkout for 20% off your entire purchase!

    1 hr 4 min
  • Week 10 Recap, Eric Law Weekend, TJ Malone Should Be ROTY and Chaos Offensive Struggles Plus Week 11 Preview and Picks

    On this week's episode we dive into the games from week 10 in Denver including the Outlaws clenching a playoff spot, the Whips continuing to head in the right direction and the CHaos once again struggling on offense. We then preview a pivitol week 11 and give our picks before discussing some MCLA and international lacrosse stories.

    Make sure to rate the show, share the episode and follow us on Instagram @aroundthecagepod for more content!

    We are brought to you by Arrow Lacrosse Apparel where you can use code 'ATC' at checkout for 20% off your entire purchase!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Week 9 Recap, Ryan Conrad Traded, Whipsnakes and Outlaws Finding Form Plus Week 10 Preview and Picks

    On this week's episode we start with some breaking news on the trade front before getting into a recap of all of the games from Whipsnake's homecoming weekend. We then give our picks and preview for week 10 in Denver and give a little update about some stuff going on in our lives.

    Make sure to rate the show, share the episode and follow us on Instagram @aroundthecagepod for more content!

    We are sponsored by Arrow Lacrosse Apparel where you can use code 'ATC' at checkout for 20% off your entire purchase!

    45 min

About Around The Cage

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Welcome to Around The Cage, the show where we talk all things college and pro lacrosse. Join hosts Zach Ziegler and Luke Odgers every week for in depth discussion about the latest news and results from across the lacrosse world.