GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING, College Crosse Nation! Thanks for making us a part of your day! Here’s everything you need to know for October 8, 2019.

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The Buckeyes released their 2020 schedule yesterday, which includes 9 home games.

Nine home games, including three against Big Ten Conference opponents, highlights the 2020 Ohio State men’s lacrosse schedule, which was announced today. “We couldn’t be more excited to release our 2020 schedule,” said head coach Nick Myers, who enters his 12th season leading the Buckeyes in 2020. “We’re thrilled to be playing a record number of home games right here in Columbus in front of Buckeye Nation. This is arguably one of the toughest schedules we’ve ever put together and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to compete every week.”

Check out Chris’ breakdown of OSU’s 2020 calendar.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the 9th team in our 2020 men’s college lacrosse schedule preview series and the first team from the Big Ten. Ohio State finished 8-4 overall in 2019 and 1-4 in Big Ten play. Despite a phenomenal start to their season, the Buckeyes fell flat in conference play and missed out on the Big Ten Tournament.

The Titans have added Jake Padilla as an assistant coach. Padilla will serve as offensive coordinator and recruiting director.

University of Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse head coach Chris Kolon ‘09 (MBA) has announced that Jake Padilla has joined the program as an assistant coach. Padilla will serve as the Titans’ offensive coordinator and recruiting director. “Jake brings a wealth of knowledge of the game and has worked at the club, high school and collegiate levels, experiencing success everywhere he has been,” said Kolon. “His coaching philosophy fits right into our program and he will be a great asset to help build the championship culture we strive for.”

Oh boy: Brown University’s Center for Soccer and Lacrosse to be ready by the start of the 2020 season.

Once ground was broken in June 2019, construction progress on Brown University’s Center for Lacrosse and Soccer has outpaced every prediction. Leaders from Facilities and Athletics now expect the center to be fully functioning by the start of the Spring 2020 lacrosse season. On Thursday, Oct. 3, a crane lifted the structure’s final steel beam — decorated with the signatures and well wishes of student athletes, University leaders, construction workers and community members involved in the project’s planning and development — into place. In the spirit of topping-off tradition, an American flag and small pine tree sat atop the beam as it moved into position.

Harvard love the kids!

Police ID possible suspect in death of Emerson College lacrosse player, Daniel Hollis.

Boston detectives have identified a possible suspect in the death of a 19-year-old Emerson College student, sources tell 5 Investigates. Police are investigating a member of the Marine Corps in connection with the death Daniel Hollis, who suffered a brain injury during an altercation in Brighton, sources said. Hollis suffered irreparable brain damage in the Sept. 28 scuffle on Park Vale Avenue, his family said. He died after being in a coma for several days.

Michigan’s hype video skills are in midseason form.

US Lacrosse Magazine did a post on Loyola in the post-Spencer era.

There were few surprises woven into Loyola’s offense the last four seasons, and for good reason. The Greyhounds could place the ball in attackman Pat Spencer’s stick, and good things would usually happen. Many times, really good things would happen. Spencer capped his time in college lacrosse with a Tewaaraton Award last spring, a capstone to one of the greatest careers of his generation. He’s off playing basketball at Northwestern this fall. For its part, Loyola is doggedly moving on.

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Check out the fall slate of scrimmages from across the Division I men’s college lacrosse landscape.

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This feels very low: Philly ranked 19th best Foodie City in US.

A new study ranks Philadelphia among the top 20 foodie cities in the country. The City of Brotherly Love came in 19th in WalletHub’s Top 20 Best Foodie Cities in America survey. WalletHub compared 180 of the largest cities in the United States across 30 factors to determine the best and cheapest local food scenes in the country.

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Uber Copter vs. NY public transportation.

One is a bumpy, deafening and slightly nauseating way to get to John F. Kennedy Airport — the other is public transportation. The Post put Uber’s new helicopter shuttle to JFK to the test, racing the car-sharing company and its chopper from Midtown to the hub against old-fashioned New York City Transit ....

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Winter is coming.

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