{
  "id": 869828,
  "title": "‘We need him to be aggressive’: Why Aidan Carroll’s dodging presence is crucial for Whipsnakes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/we-need-him-to-be-aggressive-why-aidan-carrolls-dodging-presence-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T12:30:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/him-aggressive-why-aidan-carroll-123053600.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aidan Carroll's presence is crucial for the Maryland Whipsnakes' lacrosse team. Throughout his graduate season, every offensive set in Georgetown's lacrosse program was designed with Carroll in mind. Despite his breakout 60-point season, he inquired about sharing the spotlight with Fulton Bayman, showcasing his unselfish nature. Carroll, known for his aggression and precision on the run, has recorded a team-high 46 goals over the past two seasons with the Whipsnakes. However, with limited dynamic dodgers on the roster, he carries the weight of executing effectively. After a recent poor performance, Whips head coach Jim Stagnitta challenged Carroll to execute better, emphasizing that Carroll must step up. Recently, Carroll's performance has improved, coinciding with a change in his pregame routine. Instead of meditating, he now reads books, which has helped him stay focused and reduce anxiety. Carroll's concentration on the field and his ability to create scoring opportunities make him an indispensable asset for the Whipsnakes as they prepare for the playoffs.",
  "summary": "Everyone associated with Georgetown’s lacrosse program during Aidan Carroll’s graduate season knew pretty much every offensive set was designed for him. And they didn’t have a problem with it. Carroll...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}