Nice article about Echeverry's draft preparation. If he gets to 4.3 at the pro day, he might get a look

https://t.co/ulMJHzrjkq

Quote from: Dr. Acula on February 26, 2025, 10:40:18 PMThe career rushing and scoring leader at West Branch, son of a Mount alum, is going to BW.  Upheaval.  A Dumb and Dumber "our pets heads are falling off" moment.  He even thanked Echeverry in his commitment post.  Good luck to him 9 weeks a year.

Path of least resistance to being a "star." Typical West Branch stuff.

"Gavin Ehrhardt LB Avon, OH (U Cinci Baseball)"

This one surprises me. He was a big time dude in the Ohio High School baseball scene a few years ago.

To not only give up on Cincy but on the sport entirely is surprising.

Quote from: D3fanboy on February 07, 2025, 12:42:56 PMhttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nick-sirianni-college-football-player-coach-mount-union-division-iii/721ec3e4e6947a3d04176770

Sirianni joined what at minimum could be described as an all-time staff at the Division III level. Candle was still the receivers coach and would later be the offensive coordinator.  Vince Kehres – Larry's son who would take over as head coach from 2013-19 – coached the offensive line. Matt Campbell – another former Mount Union star who is now the head coach at Iowa State – and Sirianni were on the defensive side.

Truly mind blowing to have that staff with a team that featured Kmic, Micheli, Garcon, etc.

Here's a little look at some workouts from Mount's new QB1:
 https://x.com/bradmaendler/status/1886160075519127568?s=46&t=OIuI76P8Xlhf2l0qGZB-Xg

Wayne Ruby had a tryout with the Browns today.

Somewhere in there, there is a joke about him being the 4th Purple Raider to consider joining a lesser program, along with the 3 Heidelberg guys.

Mount Union players that have entered the portal and recieved "offers" from Heidelberg:

Emmett Smith (RB), Mike Evans (DT), and Cedric Diggs (DL)

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 28, 2025, 08:24:17 AMcongrats to former Mount LB Matt Rees on being named Head Coach at his alma mater, Dover.  Interesting to note that one of Mount's current assistant coaches was a finalist for the job as well, a really tall assistant

Saw this in the news, awesome to hear for Matt! Will never forget his blocked punt return for TD in the Stagg. One of the more underrated players in that golden era.

Quote from: Desertraider on January 17, 2025, 10:19:32 AMJust from Mount - Borchert, Kmic, and Burke. What about on the defensive side of the ball? Hall?

Nick Driskill could be a fit to get in on the defensive side? Unreal career and multiple national awards across two years.

Matt Campbell maybe as well, but would be more of a lifetime achievement things than just his play at Mount Union.

Saw where former Purple Raider defensive stalwart, Jonathan Gonell, got the Beachwood head football coach job tonight. Congrats to another Mount Union product leading young men.

Sure hope he is allowed and able to come back. Having such a special RB behind/next to a young QB would help settle things nicely. Combine that with all the new toys at WR, the only thing that can hold back the QB development is the play calling  .

Tiny bit surprising Beaudrie bounced so quickly. What a strange career he had at Mount. Probably best for everyone involved. Will be fun to see if/how he plays at his new home.

That being said, I am beyond ready to clear out the QB room and start fresh. Feels like its been years since we have had that true killer at QB who can go out and win you a game (and yes I am including Plunk in this thought). Even with Fulford who was undoubtedly a great QB, I just never felt that juice the Burkes, Michelis, Borcherts of the world provided.

From everything I am hearing, Maloney might be just what the doctor ordered.

They showed the replay of the run option at the end of the 2nd Q and it was more unbelievable the second time around. The game ended right there.

Would've preferred a blowout. This was a winnable game for Mount Union.

Not taking a single thing away from NCC. They performed all night long and are deserving champions.

Another Stagg Bowl loss and this one falls squarely on the shoulders of the coaching staff. Not sure they'll even get back to the pinnacle with the current staff in place. Incredibly disappointing.

Great call to punt.

(Looks for nearest bottle of something to chug)