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https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/45304685/bandits-dominate-game-3-wrap-third-straight-nll-title Alaina Gatzenberg covered the Bandits for ESPN yesterday. The NLL getting some A-lister love!

As amazing as the 2nd half scoring output was, the defense was even better. The Bandits held the Rush scoreless for 2 1/2 quarters. They collapse on the ball carrier so well and keep the shooting lanes clear for goalie Matt Vinc. Vinc becomes the only person with two three-peats, for two different teams no less, and cements himself as the greatest lacrosse goalie of all time. For those of you who came along for the ride in this thread, thank you. For those of you who aren’t watching the Bandits you are missing out on an all- time great franchise. It’s so amazing to see a Buffalo team come up big in the biggest moments and hold the championship trophy aloft in front of an adoring hometown crowd. I hope we all live to see the Bills and Sabres do the same. Go Bandits!

Bandits 7-6 at the half. First half of runs by both teams.

Just a reminder, today at 4:30 PM, Bandits vs Rush for all the marbles. Promo and Wacka have you covered for the TV outlets.

According to ESPN the rules were amended this year and playoff teams are now eligible. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45255442/hard-knocks-feature-bills-camp-nfc-east-season

This may be the only time it's appropriate to say this on this forum: Da Bears! Sam: What’s happening Norm? Norm: It’s a dog eat dog, Sammy. And I’m wearing Milk Bone underwear. RIP, George.

Tony Danza to star in Bills Hallmark movie. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/hallmark-bills-movie-holland-roden-matthew-daddario-tony-danza-1236401449/

Agreed, the milkman did not deliver last night. He wins face offs with strength and leverage, but the Rush FO specialist seems to have quickness, which befuddles Farrell.

I agree, tough loss, but the Bandits have the opportunity to win it at home next Saturday. Buchanan is a joy to watch. They’ll need him to do all of the off-ball things that you mentioned ne t week to secure the three peat.

Just a reminder, Bandits play for the threepeat tonight at 8 PM. CW network in Buffalo, TSN in Canada, ESPN+ everywhere else.

https://www.twobillsdrive.com/community/topic/259318-all-things-buffalo-bandits/

The reviews really were cumbersome. The NLL needs to find a way to speed them up. And why can’t they find working mics for the refs? The good news is the Bandits take Game 1 by a 12-10 score and can secure the championship in Saskatchewan on Sunday. Also, Dhane Smith passes his coach, John Tavares, to become the all-time playoff scoring champ in NLL history.

Just a reminder, Game 1 of the finals tonight 7:30 PM at Banditland. Best of 3 series. Two evenly matched teams. Here's the tale of the tape: https://www.nll.com/game/703434224/saskatchewan-rush-vs-buffalo-bandits/2025-05-16/

The Great Dhane adds some hardware for his mantle.

Nice tracker of Bills schedule leaks. Dolphins at Bills Wk. 3 Thursday Night on Amazon Prime a real possibility. https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2025/05/12/buffalo-bills-schedule-leaks-2025-rumors-live-tracker/83531204007/

Happy for Gurtler. He goes way back on Sabres broadcasts and has paid his dues in the NLL. Kudos!

Finals schedule.

I think Darrick Forrest was a pretty significant signing at safety in FA.

I don't know. I'll bet that those incentives are all easily attained, and he will get the $5 million.

Reminds me of a joke told by the late great Van Miller: “ I am proud to say that during my high school career I put three students in the hospital. (two beat pause) “All of them in the maternity ward.”

In my best Hailee Steinfeld voice, "Shakir and his 6 sons."

It took me awhile to come around to the sport. Now that I have, I find it highly entertaining and the joy of watching your team hoist a championship trophy is pretty sublime. I can't image how much that would be magnified if the Sabres ever won the cup or the Bills the Lombardi.