College Crosse Prospectus - October 18, 2016: Texas & Lacrosse, PSU Names Nick Aponte 2017 Captain.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING, College Crosse Nation?! Thanks for making us a part of your day! Here are your links for October 18, 2016.

College Crosse News.

Does Texas hate lacrosse? It’s a bit more complicated.

Nice Lacrosse Magazine article on #1 NLL pick, Ryan Keenan.

Ryan Keenan is studying, too, working towards a master's degree in business at Quinnipiac University. He rents a house with some pals in Hamden, Conn. He's getting ready for his first NLL training camp by spending many hours each week with the school's training and conditioning staff.

"I haven't fully figured that out yet," he replied when asked what he will do with the master's degree. "Right now, I'm really focused on doing the best I can this rookie season."

Check out these great pics from the Denver vs. Princeton scrimmage at Tierney Field in Maryland.

Oh Captain My Captain: Penn State names Nick Aponte captain for the 2017 season.

"Our staff is very happy for Nick and optimistic about the path that he will forge for our team as a leader,” Tambroni said on Aponte’s assignment to the position. “He has earned the support and confidence of his teammates and coaches through his competence, tireless work ethic and compassion for this team."

Here’s a pretty cool StringKing video of the manufacturing process for their new Metal 2 Staff.

Matt Duchene showing off on the ice with a lacrosse trick shot on the ice.

What’s Up, Philly?

MAN OF THE PEOPLE!!!: The Phillie Phanatic went to jury duty.

World/National News.

Good: Target pulls clown masks from their store shelves.

Your GIF for October 18, 2016: Teamwork makes the world work.

That’s it for today!! I’ll see you out there!!