FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[@d3jason]

Wesley's open dates are the weekends of September 19 and October 10.

[PA_wesleyfan]

Wes

If that's the case , I guess that the schools closer to Wesley don't need the money??  

I really don't have any info that wesley did or didn't pay to play. I know it happens in DI all the time but I wasn't aware that it happened in DIII

[hasanova]

Another consideration for CC football players is what to do if you want to continue playing.  If you are a rising senior, then you'll probably be forced to return to CC for the sake of academic continuity.  If you have 2-3 years of eligibility, however, you may want to transfer ... especially if you're really passionate about football.  At this late date, though, that may be easier to say than to do.  It's difficult for me to comprehend why CC officials couldn't (and didn't) make a more timely decision.

[Ralph Turner]

I think Coach Drass would play as many SCAC teams as he could to fill out a schedule if he could get more than a one year commitment . I just don't know how many flights Wesley can take in one year. I would think they may bus to LaGrange if they have a game in Fla too.    

I believe a lot of those powerhouse schools with open dates end up paying out a pretty nice sum to the teams that scheduled them.  That was the rumor when the Wolverines came to Greencastle.  They paid a fairly nice sum to DPU for scheduling them and then came to our place to boot.  They'd probably come back again, but I just don't know if the coaching staff is looking for that kind of game either A) right out of the gate or B) before the biggest game of the season.

I imagine those powerhouse schools almost have to do that to schedule non-confs.

I think that explains why the NJAC moved to a 10-team conference.

Rowan and others were having trouble with getting 10-game schedules.

[Ron Boerger]

Another consideration for CC football players is what to do if you want to continue playing.  If you are a rising senior, then you'll probably be forced to return to CC for the sake of academic continuity.  If you have 2-3 years of eligibility, however, you may want to transfer ... especially if you're really passionate about football.  At this late date, though, that may be easier to say than to do.  It's difficult for me to comprehend why CC officials couldn't (and didn't) make a more timely decision.

Interesting point.  Looking at their web site, this '2009 offseason roster' shows
8 seniors
11 juniors
14 sophomores
1 freshman

Maybe this was a decision made to cut a team that simply is no longer viable.  The economic angle gives CC a cover story but with only 34 guys on the roster pending what recruits they could have scraped up this summer ... had no idea the situation was that grim in the Springs.

I feel for Coach Bodor.  When I talked with him he seemed to be a man who wanted nothing but the best for his players.  He deserved better than to have the program unceremoneously yanked out from under him.

[DPU3619]

If that's the case , I guess that the schools closer to Wesley don't need the money??  

I really don't have any info that wesley did or didn't pay to play. I know it happens in DI all the time but I wasn't aware that it happened in DIII

Hey, you aren't ruining my Pool C chances for free.  No, siree.  Ain't gonna happen.

[hasanova]

Another consideration for CC football players is what to do if you want to continue playing.  If you are a rising senior, then you'll probably be forced to return to CC for the sake of academic continuity.  If you have 2-3 years of eligibility, however, you may want to transfer ... especially if you're really passionate about football.  At this late date, though, that may be easier to say than to do.  It's difficult for me to comprehend why CC officials couldn't (and didn't) make a more timely decision.

Interesting point.  Looking at their web site, this '2009 offseason roster' shows
8 seniors
11 juniors
14 sophomores
1 freshman

Maybe this was a decision made to cut a team that simply is no longer viable.  The economic angle gives CC a cover story but with only 34 guys on the roster pending what recruits they could have scraped up this summer ... had no idea the situation was that grim in the Springs.

I feel for Coach Bodor.  When I talked with him he seemed to be a man who wanted nothing but the best for his players.  He deserved better than to have the program unceremoneously yanked out from under him.

Yeah, 34 guys is very thin ... and one freshman is quite telling.  Reminds me of how low the Lewis and Clark roster was a few years ago.  If it's a viable program, you'd think they'd have at least 60 with 20 incoming freshmen.

[Ron Boerger]

Wes

If that's the case , I guess that the schools closer to Wesley don't need the money??  

I really don't have any info that wesley did or didn't pay to play. I know it happens in DI all the time but I wasn't aware that it happened in DIII

It happens in D3, too.  If you look on the open dates board you'll see schools (like UW-W and Trinity) offering 'guarantees' to play them this season, UW-O offering "some travel money," Wesley offering a stipend or hotel rooms. 

[cush]

Looking at the open board and schedules, maybe depauw, bsc, UW-Oshkosh, and Huntingdon could swap games...that would be huntingdon plays at bsc while depaw goes to UW-Oskosh next year...looks like huntingdon is currently scheduled to play at UW-Oskosh next season, so if the dates work, travel wise not a bad swap...from the Colorado College schedule, bsc was due a home game while depauw was going on the road to cc.

[Hawks88]

Looking at the open board and schedules, maybe depauw, bsc, UW-Oshkosh, and Huntingdon could swap games...that would be huntingdon plays at bsc while depaw goes to UW-Oskosh next year...looks like huntingdon is currently scheduled to play at UW-Oskosh next season, so if the dates work, travel wise not a bad swap...from the Colorado College schedule, bsc was due a home game while depauw was going on the road to cc.

That idea might have some merit. It would give Huntingdon a region game and get rid a plane flight. Have no idea how willing all the participants may be though.

[jarmonsports]

Another consideration for CC football players is what to do if you want to continue playing.  If you are a rising senior, then you'll probably be forced to return to CC for the sake of academic continuity.  If you have 2-3 years of eligibility, however, you may want to transfer ... especially if you're really passionate about football.  At this late date, though, that may be easier to say than to do.  It's difficult for me to comprehend why CC officials couldn't (and didn't) make a more timely decision.

Interesting point.  Looking at their web site, this '2009 offseason roster' shows
8 seniors
11 juniors
14 sophomores
1 freshman

Maybe this was a decision made to cut a team that simply is no longer viable.  The economic angle gives CC a cover story but with only 34 guys on the roster pending what recruits they could have scraped up this summer ... had no idea the situation was that grim in the Springs.

I feel for Coach Bodor.  When I talked with him he seemed to be a man who wanted nothing but the best for his players.  He deserved better than to have the program unceremoneously yanked out from under him.

Yeah, 34 guys is very thin ... and one freshman is quite telling.  Reminds me of how low the Lewis and Clark roster was a few years ago.  If it's a viable program, you'd think they'd have at least 60 with 20 incoming freshmen.

I play(ed) football at CC, and that's an offseason roster, meaning Coach Bodor listed everyone in the class they'll be next year. He must have mistakenly left someone as a freshman. We were expecting to get another 20 kids this year, almost half of which were committed to go to CC early decision. None of us expected this, and even the coaches didn't know until that morning. I finally blogged about the day in its entirety if you guys want to check it out, maybe it will be enlightening: http://www.thed3experience.com/Blog/wordpress/2009/03/my-life-as-a-d3-player-the-end-of-colorado-college-football/

By the way, I'm one of those kids looking to transfer in a ridiculously small time window. It sucks.

-Chris Jarmon

[BTEXPRESS]

Chris, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I felt like I was sitting in the gym with you when the bad news was broken to you and your teammates. I know it is easier said, but I think you will be ok.Old doors close and new ones open in the game of life. The best of luck to you with your new college search. I am sure things will work out for you.

[wildcat11]

Best of luck to Chris and his teammates.  A terrible situation for everyone involved and I hope that other programs can avoid this situation in the future.

[Gray Fox]

Lewis and Clark was scheduled to play CC.  They probably haven't posted their open game yet.

[wildcat11]

The popular sports blog "The Big Lead" just posted up a link on Chris' latest blog entry on the site's daily roundup.

http://thebiglead.com/?p=12676