FB: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

[Fripp52]

D3_DPUFan,  Why the interest in the Chicago recruits?  Did you grow up there ?  Just curious as I grew up there.  Funny, but this year, one of the DPU recruits is from my high school (Notre Dame in Niles) and one is from my wife's high school (Lyons Township in LaGrange).  My son met the boy from LT at a party the other day and said he seems to be a good kid.  My son is doing an internship in the Chicago area for the summer.

[D3_DPUFan]

D3_DPUFan,  Why the interest in the Chicago recruits?  Did you grow up there ?  Just curious as I grew up there.  Funny, but this year, one of the DPU recruits is from my high school (Notre Dame in Niles) and one is from my wife's high school (Lyons Township in LaGrange).  My son met the boy from LT at a party the other day and said he seems to be a good kid.  My son is doing an internship in the Chicago area for the summer.

Fripp---
No Chicago connection for me...I just know DPU has had some success with Chicago area kids in te past and it seems the pipeline may be gettig bigger...perhaps the University of Illinois connection on the coaching staff is part of it...a guy sent me an Internet post about a 6'6" 320 OL from Gordon Tech heading to Greencastle...

[Fripp52]

D3_DPUFan

Agree on the Chicagoland area recruiting.  I was one of them back in the early to mid 80's and our starting defense during my 4 years there was 75 % plus Chicago kids and we had pretty good success back then.  For whatever reason, Nick's pipeline seemed to dry up and he relied on Indiana kids.  Not to say that he did not have any success, but I think to take it to the next level, Chicago needs to be tapped to provide at least 10 kids per each recruiting class.  With the level of football up there and only 3 to 4 hours away, that should be a key recruiting area.

[D3_DPUFan]

Agree on the Chicagoland area recruiting.  I was one of them back in the early to mid 80's and our starting defense during my 4 years there was 75 % plus Chicago kids and we had pretty good success back then.  For whatever reason, Nick's pipeline seemed to dry up and he relied on Indiana kids.  Not to say that he did not have any success, but I think to take it to the next level, Chicago needs to be tapped to provide at least 10 kids per each recruiting class.  With the level of football up there and only 3 to 4 hours away, that should be a key recruiting area.

Absolutely...I think the success of current Chicagoland players like Fitch, Mulligan and Ellis, the success and direction of the program as well as the Illini connection, position the Tigers well to mine some real talent in the area. The university gets lots of kids from Chicago in general...why not get a few more football players while they're at it!

[DPU3619]

When you take some very talented kids from North Central and Wheaton's backyard, you're probably doing something right.

[rooski]

Lots of indicators show that DePauw does things right - both short term and long term. I for one hope they continue to call the SCAC home.

[D3_DPUFan]

When you take some very talented kids from North Central and Wheaton's backyard, you're probably doing something right.

Right on, Wes.

Lots of indicators show that DePauw does things right - both short term and long term. I for one hope they continue to call the SCAC home.

...and as I've said before, I think the Roos are definitely on the right track (enjoyed the environment at Jerry Apple Stadium last season); look forward to your continued success, except for this November 7.

[wab64]

When you take some very talented kids from North Central and Wheaton's backyard, you're probably doing something right.

     Exhibit A-- Jeremiah Marks, from Glenbard- less than 10 miles from both Wheaton and North Central (plus Elmhurst). He was a pain in the a** but a joy to watch play football. His freshman year (14-7)(2004), his running controlled most of the second half. No way Wabash could come back, sending me to my 7th consecutive Monon loss personally observed.

[Tex]

Stat Geek Question...

How many high school football players are there in the US?

How many NCAA football players are there in the US? (all divisions)

Thanks.

[Tex]

D3_DPUFan,  Why the interest in the Chicago recruits?  Did you grow up there ?  Just curious as I grew up there.  Funny, but this year, one of the DPU recruits is from my high school (Notre Dame in Niles) and one is from my wife's high school (Lyons Township in LaGrange).  My son met the boy from LT at a party the other day and said he seems to be a good kid.  My son is doing an internship in the Chicago area for the summer.

Fripp---
No Chicago connection for me...I just know DPU has had some success with Chicago area kids in te past and it seems the pipeline may be gettig bigger...perhaps the University of Illinois connection on the coaching staff is part of it...a guy sent me an Internet post about a 6'6" 320 OL from Gordon Tech heading to Greencastle...

Dont' take this as a negative, but OL kids that size are normally going D-1 if they can play a lick.  If this kid is really good, then consider it a coup. 

[D3_DPUFan]

Dont' take this as a negative, but OL kids that size are normally going D-1 if they can play a lick.  If this kid is really good, then consider it a coup.  

You're dead on, Tex....and believe me, I am not one of the guys who is enamored by huge linemen.  I remember some of the Gerry Faust Notre Dame teams that had enormous fronts on both sides...they looked tough, but got beat all the time.  In my book, smaller, quicker, smarter linemen will win most battles. We'll begin to get an idea of how this this big boy will fare soon enough. Here's hoping he has great feet and will help DPU beat those mean San Antonio Tigers.  

[Shoreman]

Sewanee-U of South 2009 signees

http://sewaneetigers.com/news/2009/6/30/FB_0630094355.aspx

[Fripp52]

Update on DePauw's 10th game.............My son was with Adam Hill, the punter, this past weekend.  He was at DPU's kicking camp recently.  In speaking with the coaches, it appears DePauw will have a 9 game schedule this year.  They will have an open week during opening week just like they have the past few years, and they will have an open week during CC week in October.

Pressure will be on to post at least an 8 and 1 year or win conference to have a shot at a playoff bid if I understand the playoff process.

[Tex]

Update on DePauw's 10th game.............My son was with Adam Hill, the punter, this past weekend.  He was at DPU's kicking camp recently.  In speaking with the coaches, it appears DePauw will have a 9 game schedule this year.  They will have an open week during opening week just like they have the past few years, and they will have an open week during CC week in October.

Pressure will be on to post at least an 8 and 1 year or win conference to have a shot at a playoff bid if I understand the playoff process.

That's not fair to the kids.  Find a 10th game.  Step out of your division.  Step out of D-3 if you have to.  Give the kids 10 games.  Period.  They give it their all during the year, they deserve it.

[Ralph Turner]

Update on DePauw's 10th game.............My son was with Adam Hill, the punter, this past weekend.  He was at DPU's kicking camp recently.  In speaking with the coaches, it appears DePauw will have a 9 game schedule this year.  They will have an open week during opening week just like they have the past few years, and they will have an open week during CC week in October.

Pressure will be on to post at least an 8 and 1 year or win conference to have a shot at a playoff bid if I understand the playoff process.

That's not fair to the kids.  Find a 10th game.  Step out of your division.  Step out of D-3 if you have to.  Give the kids 10 games.  Period.  They give it their all during the year, they deserve it.

Here are the options in D3.


http://www.d3football.com/opendates/2009

September 05, 2009 (5 schools)
Delaware Valley
DePauw
Husson
Lewis and Clark
UW-Eau Claire

October 17, 2009 (3 schools)
Alfred
Centre
DePauw

UW-Eau Claire would be ecstatic to open the season.  Besides it is non-region!  And it leaves Alfred for Centre...also non-region.