College Lacrosse Player’s Trash Talk Sparks Debate on Decorum

College Lacrosse Player's Trash Talk Sparks Debate on Decorum

Source: BroBible

Summary

Maryland college lacrosse player Leo Johnson’s trash talk during a game against Michigan has sparked a debate about decorum in the sport. Johnson, a graduate transfer from Yale, leads his team in goals and points, but his behavior has been criticized by some, including Big Ten Network analyst Mark Dixon. Others argue that trash talk is good for the sport and can provide a spark for a team.


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The habit gets a new name.

Trash talk in college lacrosse: where confidence meets losing record. Leo Johnson’s got the skills, but also the sass. Does it matter if his team is below .500? Apparently, some people think so. The debate rages on: is trash talk good or bad for the sport?

And the award for most extra goes to… Leo Johnson.


Author: Evan Null