Quote from: Tom33 on August 22, 2007, 12:16:12 PM
D3 ball is a great opportunity. Compared to the the D1 programs you have a lot better overall college "experience". For any "undersized" football player that has dreams of playing in college, do your research and go for visits. You can always walk on some where or even go into coaching.

Great advice. Their are many D3 schools with excellent academic & athletic programs, the total package. 8)

Quote from: Tex on August 15, 2007, 09:40:05 AM
It kills me to see guys on his team that have unbelievable talent, but no grades.  If you can't qualify, you can't play.  It breaks my heart.  Unfortunately by the time they get to high school, it's often almost too late.  We've got to get to them earlier. 

Ditto. Even as freshman in high school or earlier.

Quote from: Ralph Turner on August 13, 2007, 11:12:07 PM
Division III Working Group Membership Issues -- May 18 Mailing Review of Discussion

I found this 8-page document that gives one an impression that the migration of the D-IV's might permit the remaining D-III's to become even less restrictive.

I don't want to speculate on what is implied.  There are no specifics given as to the nature of the playoffs in either D-III or D-IV.  The document does state that D-II gets 4.25% of the budget.  D-III gets 3.18%.

This document has some interesting ideas & a great read for D3 football fans. Thank for posting. 8)

Quote from: Hoops Fan on August 10, 2007, 10:22:25 AM

Quote from: Ralph Turner on August 09, 2007, 08:38:48 PM
Four-year Division I Moratorium!

Does the Richter Scale go that high?

wow.

Incredible news!!!

Quote from: 'gro on August 09, 2007, 08:07:53 PM
Hey, I'd rather be reconditioning a boat on the shores of Zihuatanejo, Mexico... but that don't pay gro's bills.

Bills are "overrated"

Quote from: Trin8-0 on August 08, 2007, 04:05:50 PM
I'm good friends with several former Cardinal football players and their response to my teasing about the ultra-liberal Wes-Tech student body was that it helped to reinforce the sense of community among the athletes and specifically football players. The football team created almost an 'us vs. them' mentality and used it as a rallying point.

I wonder if Wesleyan's recent struggles can still be traced back to the cheating scandal of 2002 in which several (I believe more than 10) varsity football players were expelled for academic dishonesty. Around that time they also had their starting tailback Young Douglas expelled due to an arrest for robbing a Gap with a starters pistol (you CAN'T make this stuff up).

I would assume that sort of bad press would really hinder a coaches ability to have a good working relationship with the admissions department.

Also, I think it's fair to say that the Hamilton football program has had the least amount of institutional support over the past decade or so. This will be their 4th coach in 7 years, though to be fair Devanney is Trinity's 4th coach since 1998.

If Wes is ultra liberal, which schools would be considered conservative or even moderate? 8)

Quote from: smedindy on August 09, 2007, 03:21:19 PM

Quote from: 'gro on August 09, 2007, 12:53:53 PM
anyone can change their major (or go back to school for a career change) but you're there to learn a specific course of study.

Well, I don't know how many times I've seen students come in with an idea that they will study X and graduate in four years studying Y and Z. Kids also get depressed sometimes when they try to become that doctor but their heart is actually in art history.

No kidding..I rather be coaching football than Doctoring

Quote from: kirasdad on August 09, 2007, 06:17:54 AM

Quote from: Tags on August 08, 2007, 10:08:25 PM
EX-CV-

Speaking of Florida, why are the Bucs seemingly giving up on Chris Simms? Gruden really feels Garcia is the answer??? Why not stick with the young lad & let him continue to grow - there would be no discussion if he hadn't been hit so hard he lost his internal organs last year. I don't think it's a good move.

Word down here is that Simms is not fully recovered from his spleenectemy.  Some syndrome where the nerve endings are not fully healed or something.  Brain wants to do something, but nerves don't get the message as quickly as they used to.  Sometimes takes a couple of years to recover from.  Simms may end up on IR this year cause of it.

Simms is done for the year & Gruden "inherited" Dungy's team. The Bucs without a solid quarterback are going nowhere. 

Nice article. Congrats to all.

The NESC scools are also good along with JH, Tufts.

Quote from: Knightstalker on August 08, 2007, 01:19:30 PM
Here is the link to the Johns Hopkins athletic department staff directory and has the emails of the coaches.

How about the NESCAC school? They seem to have quite an academic reputation, graduation rate & professional school acceptance.

Quote from: frank uible on August 08, 2007, 01:23:45 PM
In my view, consistent, legitimate, hand held 4.80 speed is good for a fullback at most DIII colleges.

Agree . If the kid is also bright, could possibly get academic scholarship. 4.8 for fullback should be competetive at D3.

I have seen his previously were kid is in wrong position or position that is best for the team ,then switches during junior spring or senior year fall.

I think you answered your own question of 4.8 for fullback is not Bucknell or Ivy material.

Anyone direct contact at Washington & Lee? John Hopkins?

My excuse is cigar in one hand, Cuban of course...