All Lacrosse All The Time’s Weekly NLL Pick ‘Ems – Week Nine

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Gary Groob has been involved with Lacrosse for the majority of his life, whether playing, coaching, or covering the sport for the media. An avid fan, with a real drive about helping to "grow the game", Gary became part of podcasts about the game in 2010. Through the podcasts, Mr. Groob was given an opportunity to write about lacrosse, and the rest as they say, is history. Through many miles (flying and driving) Gary has made inroads with the National Lacrosse League, Major Series Lacrosse, Ontario Series Lacrosse, the Ontario Lacrosse Association, CUFLA, as well as the Arena Lacrosse League, covering the leagues, their teams, and players, working for, and in concert with all of them. In the year 2019, Mr. Groob was made the media person for the Arena Lacrosse League, voted onto the board of directors of the Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Club, as well as being made administrator of the Lacrosse page "Global Lacrosse" with a membership of 14,000+ members in over 90 Countries. Gary was also made an administrator of Lacrosse History Past Present and Future in 2022 with a membership of 19,000+. Gary also has been the media person for Ontario Series Lacrosse (Senior B) since 2023. Mr. Groob also covers the Green Gaels for their excursions to Prague at the Ales Hrebesky tournament since 2022. In 2024, when Major Series Lacrosse was in need of a media person, Gary stepped in as their interim media person. His tasks were running their social media, as well as their website until a full time person was found to fill the role. In 2025 Gary was voted onto the Board of Directors for Ontario Series Lacrosse. Mr. Groob hosts a weekly lacrosse interview show formerly on Spanglish Sports World, and ZingoTV channel 250, now on StreamPunkEnt.com, Youtube, as well as Spotify. Groob also hosts a lacrosse talk show and podcast for All Lacrosse All The Time seen live Sunday nights at 8pm (ET), and archived on the All Lacrosse All The Time YouTube page, as well as Spotify. Gary also wrote a weekly lacrosse editorial column for La Portada Canada News both in print and online for three years from 2021-2024. In 2025, Mr. Groob joined the ownership ranks, becoming a minority owner of StreamPunk Entertainment, ensuring Lacrosse will always have voice in media. Mr. Groob's other sports interests include Hockey, Football, Boxing, Wrestling, and Baseball, competing competitively in Boxing and Wrestling for many years.

All season long the All Lacrosse All The Time Crew will put together their picks for the upcoming week of NLL games.


Week 8:

“Muffler” Mike…3-4
Shawn……………..3-4
Gary…………………2-5
Pat…………………..4-3
Caden……………..3-4

Standings:

Pat…………………..25-17  .595
Gary…………………24-18  .571
Shawn……………..24-18  .571
Caden……………..21-21  .500
“Muffler” Mike…21-21  .500

Week 9 picks:

“Muffler” Mike:

San Diego vs. Philadelphia



San Diego. The Seals continue to right the ship, and maintain road dominance to offset their early season woes at home.

Vancouver vs. Ottawa

Ottawa. The Black Bears took a significant step towards being considered legit Cup contenders last week. They cannot afford to let crumble the momentum they’ve just built.

Georgia vs. Toronto

Georgia. Both teams bounced back big last week, but it came at great cost for the Rock, losing Nick Rose. Brett Dobson will shine again for the Swarm as they continue to get in sync.

Oshawa vs. Colorado

Colorado. The Mammoth only look better now that Andrew Kew has returned to the offense. The Oshawa offense has awakened, but unfortunately the FireWolves will find themselves on the wrong end of another close game.

Shawn:

San Diego vs. Philadelphia

Pick – San Diego

This could be a very close game in my opinion. I have to give the slight edge to the Seals as I think they are just a team that hasn’t played up to their potential. Meanwhile, Philly is feeling their way through as guys try to figure out their roles.

Vancouver vs. Ottawa

Pick – Vancouver

Yes, Ottawa is on the upswing, while Vancouver isn’t living up to its potential. I’m going against the grain a bit. I think there is too much veteran talent and too much talent behind the bench for the Vancouver team to stay down for too long.

Georgia vs. Toronto

Pick – Georgia

Honestly, this pick may have been different if Nick Rose hadn’t gone down with an injury. Not to say Troy Holowchuk can’t get the job done, but he isn’t quite at the same level as Rose. I’m also taking into consideration that the Swarm finally found their footing last week.

Oshawa vs. Colorado

Pick – Colorado

Dillon Ward is looking like the Dillon Ward of old, and that’s bad news for the rest of the league. Jack Hannah has been a huge addition, and they are showing they can get the job done even with Ryan Lee out.

Gary:

San Diego vs. Philadelphia

San Diego wins.

San Diego looked to fix what had ailed them.  Philadelphia needs to tighten their D and resurrect the O for a chance to win.

Vancouver vs. Ottawa

Vancouver wins.

Christian Del Bianco can steal you a game.  That’s what will happen in this match.  The Vancouver offense comes to life as well.

Georgia vs. Toronto

Toronto wins.

Toronto had a real character win last week.  They build on it against the inconsistent Georgia Swarm this week.

Oshawa vs. Colorado

Oshawa Wins

The FireWolves got a lot tougher this week.   The scoring came back the last couple of games as well.  If they can have a solid week on defense, they could silence the “Loud House”

Mammoth

Pat: 

San Diego vs. Philadelphia

San Diego

Vancouver vs. Ottawa

Vancouver

Georgia vs. Toronto

Toronto

Oshawa vs. Colorado

Colorado

Caden:

San Diego vs. Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Vancouver vs. Ottawa

Ottawa

Georgia vs. Toronto

Georgia

Oshawa vs. Colorado

Colorado

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