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National Lacrosse League (NLL)

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Organization

The Resume

    (1986- )
    Consists of 12 teams (3 in Canada, 9 in United States)
    Originated as the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League and later re-named the Major Indoor Lacrosse League before becoming known as its current name
    Baltimore Thunder defeated the Washington Wave 11-10 to capture the first championship
    Notable players include John Tavares, Gary Gait, Terry Sanderson, Kaleb Toth, Taylor Wray and Dan Ladouceur

Why National Lacrosse League (NLL) might be annoying:

    It copies the same formula as hockey and has the same scheduling pattern as football.
    It is notorious for its teams contracting or relocating.
    They allow their players to slash each other viciously.
    They play their schedule during the summer months, often in half empty venues.
    They threatened to cancel the entire 2008 season when they couldn't reach an agreement with their players.
    It is widely considered a fringe sport league.
    The majority of the league's championships have been won by either the Philadelphia Wings or the Toronto Rock.

Why National Lacrosse League (NLL) might not be annoying:

    The majority of their players work regular jobs.
    Because of this, all games are scheduled on the weekend.
    When their predecessor leagues were struggling financially, they merged with the upstart NLL to become one entity.
    When they realized they over-expanded, they contracted their financially ailing franchises.
    In order to gain more exposure to the sport, they received television contracts with ESPN2.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 91 Votes: 63.74% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 61 Votes: 68.85% Annoying