In this week's episode, the Whipsnakes lone faceoff specialist, Joe Nardella joins Greg at The Stripe. Greg kicks off the episode by singing Joe’s praises calling him the disrupter of the league, crediting his athleticism and gritty, blue collar play in making him a force on the field. Not only did Joe’s talent at the Stripe help lead his team to become the first ever PLL champions, but he also led the league in faceoff points as well. Joe’s extensive knowledge of the faceoff position is put on display in this episode as he breaks down his opponents play while discussing his best and worst match-ups from the 2019 season. As Greg notes, Nardella’s best games were when he faced off with two of the most athletic guys in the league in Brendan Fowler and Tommy Kelly. The two also talk about the upcoming Championship Series and what the Whipsnakes will do as a backup in the event that Joe needs a fill in. Nardella also gives great advice to young athletes who might be facing adversity when discussing coming back from a past knee injury. Ultimately Nardella is a player who thrives under pressure (he was 4-4 in OT last season) and can't wait to get on the field in Utah to chase a repeat in the Championship Series. 

Greg Gurenlian, widely considered the greatest faceoff man of all time, has traded in his pads for a mic this summer. Leveraging his experience on the field, coaching expertise and media savvy, Gurenlian will bring a new era of coverage to the position that he’s helped pioneer. In The Stripe, Greg will chat with the top faceoff athletes in the sport, breakdown matchups, and analyze game performances. 

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