It seems the sport of lacrosse is starting to get some more national recognition as two of the sports biggest names were nominated for awards at last night's 2011 Espy Awards.

Cornell's Rob Pannell was nominated for the Best College Athlete of the Year while Virginia's Dom Starsia was up for the Manager/Coach of the Year. Both men lost in their respected categories, but still big news to see the sport gaining some national spotlight and be recognized as one of the top college sports in the country.

Also, Maryland's hidden ball trick was one of the final 16 plays that fan's got to vote on and the Orange's Tim Desko's behind the back goal against Starsia's Cavaliers was in the opening montage.