Jac Coyne of US Lacrosse posted a great interview with Major League Lacrosse commissioner, David Gross. Below is an excerpt of the article, but be sure to check out the full interview by clicking the link below.
It’s hard to believe, but Major League Lacrosse is about to turn 10 next spring. Like most professional leagues, it has had its triumphs and trials, but it is still clicking along after a decade, which is a testament to the dedication of the players and franchises who have built the brand.
Q: How did the old school six-team format work out for you this year and are there any rumblings for expansion or moves in the near future?
We think the six-team format worked out as well as could be expected last season. On the field, the product was as good, if not better, than ever and the parity was unparalleled. During our championship weekend, every game was decided by one goal and every team that was leading in the fourth quarter lost the game. What the fans were able to watch was tremendous.We also believe as a league we’ve made some nice strides as all of the teams have really concentrated their efforts on driving ticket revenue and other revenue streams and we’ve had more cohesion in the league than we’ve ever had before. From a business standpoint it worked out, and the on-field play worked out.
Q: There is a laundry list of MLL stars who were left unprotected this winter. Is the MLL transitioning to a younger generation of players to carry the league?
That’s a better question to ask each individual team. I think young legs are important and the average age of the league is 26, which I believe is the average age of a player in the NFL. The game is a grueling, fast-paced game. I think you’ll see several of the guys who weren’t protected picked up in the supplemental draft come December, so I wouldn’t write off all of those guys yet.Q: Following up on that, are there are any interesting names registered for the supplemental draft?
The supplemental draft will take place on December 9th. Many of the big names that weren’t protected have already registered to make themselves eligible for the draft. We’re looking forward them finding the right team to be on next year.Click here to read the full interview at LaxMagazine.com
