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ESPN2 will commence its college lacrosse coverage Thursday at 4:00 p.m. EST with Inside Lacrosse TV.

Hosted by ESPNU’s Mike Hall and Quint Kessenich, the one-hour special will preview the upcoming college season, while also taking a look at the biggest stories and personalities in the game. The Inside Lacrosse staff worked directly with the ESPN

production team to put this special together.

"Over the past ten years, we've made books, calendars, magazines, yearbooks, web offerings, and then there's our upcoming event," said IL Publisher Robert Carpenter. "This show has been the most fun, most collaborative and most advanced product we've ever done. It really showcases what makes this sport so much fun to play."

The show will be re-aired on ESPNU several times starting Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. EST.

In addition to a look at the 2007 season, you'll also see:

Checking in with Duke Lacrosse: A year after the season was canceled, the Blue Devils take the field. With the world watching, what’s in store for this year’s team? Written and produced by Inside Lacrosse Magazine Senior Writer Mike Keegan.

Going Inside the Mind of a Goalie: These lunatics step in front of balls going 100+ mph. We talk to several of the top keepers in the game to find out what makes them tick. Written and produced by Inside Lacrosse Magazine Senior Writer Mike Keegan.

Powell Hour: We followed Ryan, Casey and Mikey Powell to Portland, Ore., for their world-famous Powell Hour trick show, taking a look inside the event and finding out what makes the trio such dynamic and popular lacrosse stars. Written and produced by Inside Lacrosse Magazine Editor-in-Chief John Jiloty.

Virginia Lacrosse: Dom Starsia led the Cavaliers to the National Championship last season. He also often leads the recruiting wars. Take a look at Virginia’s exciting, and risky, fastbreak style of play and how it’s landed them elite recruiting classes over and over. Written and produced by Inside Lacrosse Magazine Senior Writer Mike Keegan.

Mammoth Success: After bouncing around from city to city, the Colorado Mammoth landed in Denver, finally winning the NLL Championship last year. They’ve been an enormous success, with no sign of slowing down. Mammoth defender Jay Jalbert takes an inside look at their ascension.

Relentless: When former Hofstra defenseman Nick Colleluori was diagnosed with cancer, he fought through the diagnosis with the same toughness he brought to the field. His biggest supporter was his teammate, and brother, Michael, a sophomore Pride middie. Now, Nick’s family, friends and team are coping with his death. Written and produced by Inside Lacrosse Magazine Editor-in-Chief John Jiloty. READ ABOUT IT HERE

Top Storylines: From the first-ever Inside Lacrosse Face-Off Classic to the team to beat in women’s lacrosse, to this year’s UMass, Quint and Mike give you exactly What to Watch For this spring.

Tune into ESPN2 this Thursday, February 22 at 4 p.m. EST to catch it all.

Inside Lacrosse will be following up its television coverage with a second special, scheduled to air on Monday, June 11 at 4:00 pm (EST) on ESPN2, that will focus on the just-completed season. The complete schedule for IL TV is as follows:

Inside Lacrosse TV – Season Preview Special
ESPN2: February 22 at 4:00 pm
ESPNU: February 23 at 1:30 pm; March 1 at 4:00 pm; March 2 at 5:00 pm

Inside Lacrosse TV – Season Review Special
ESPN2: June 11 at 4:00 pm
ESPNU: June 12 at 5:00 pm; June 13 at 7:00 pm; June 15 at 6:00 pm

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST). Scheduled air times are subject to change.