Gagliardi Trophy

[usee]

I didn't know they revealed that info. Must be an inside source, huh usee?

Lets call it "nonpublic" information.

[Pat Coleman]

I didn't know they revealed that info. Must be an inside source, huh usee?

I voted on Thursday night, so mine was received Friday.

I got a call from a voter today looking to bounce his ballot off me.

[usee]

I didn't know they revealed that info. Must be an inside source, huh usee?

I voted on Thursday night, so mine was received Friday.

I got a call from a voter today looking to bounce his ballot off me.

So Pat, does that mean you have more than 1 vote? 

I don't know that the information I heard on the process or the results is entirely accurate. I don't actually know the voting process. I guess we will all know shortly.

[Pat Coleman]

I try not to influence votes directly but usually the kind of questions I get are "how strong is this conference" and "what kind of schedule is this kid putting up these numbers against," etc.

[redman04]

Do you know when they will announce the winner?

[usee]

Do you know when they will announce the winner?

well the awards ceremony is usually midweek during the Stagg festivities so its got to be this week.

I should add that I believe the info on Kniss must be that he leads Brehm as the North Region Finalist. the Four Finalist's are likely to be announced this week and the winner announced in Salem next week.

[ScheckDiesel]

This in from d3football.com

"Alma's Josh Brehm, Hardin-Simmons' Jordan Neal, Union's Tom Arcidiacono and UW-Whitewater's Ryan Kleppe were named regional finalists today for the 2006 Gagliargi Trophy."

GO KLEPPE!!! GO HAWKS!!!

[AUPepBand]

Having read the four finalists' brief biographies, AUPepBand would say all four appear worthy of the honor. It's young men like these that make AUPepBand proud to be a fan of D3 football in general, and of the Alfred Saxons in particular. Working in the University library and having the pleasure of getting acquainted with AU student-athletes, AUPepBand is equally proud of AU football players for their contribution to campus life and the community.

ON SAXON WARRIORS!!!

[K-Mack]

Initial reaction, from the Dose:

UWWRUNNER Says:

The 12th of December, 2006 at 10:31 pm

Slightly off topic from Salem, but has anybody else noticed how lopsided the poll is in favor of Kleppe? Not taking anything away from Brehm, but that's a pretty big difference, even considering a lot more UWW fans visit than Alma fans I'm fairly sure. Just an observation 

Flush the Johnnies Says:

The 12th of December, 2006 at 11:47 pm

Kleppe doesnt get Gagliardi, what a joke. What percentage of the award is based on on field performance?

D3Keith Says:

The 13th of December, 2006 at 1:16 am

Well,
all things considered about the Gagliardi, it's really hard for folks who don't follow D3 that closely to give a DT the same consideration they give a QB that piles up numbers. And even though it's a pretty good committee of voters, not all of them watch D3 like we do.

I was afraid that might happen.

I was pretty high on Brehm even though he wasn't my top choice. I think he's going to be a very deserving winner once you find out what this guy is all about.

I think Kleppe would take a Stagg Bowl ring over a Gagliardi anyday.

[ScheckDiesel]

I like how Josh Brehm is nowhere to be found on d3football's All-American's teams, not even a HM...

[crusader26]

I believe you have to be nominated, and in an earlier post, Pat pointed out he was not nominated for All-Region...dont worry, the choice of 1st Team QB was the correct choice...this is why d3football.com is the best there is!!

[K-Mack]

Those are both true, Alma did not do its nominations, and although Pat noticed, it was too late to bring his vote total (for all-Region) up to get him on the team.

Brehm was a great all-around candidate for the Gagliardi, but it's tough to be one of the top 3-4 QBs among 234.

I also think his numbers may have overwhelmed some voters who may not have had the opportunity to see the effect the D-tackles and other position players nominated have on games.

[ScheckDiesel]

I know I can't change the outcome, but honestly, I don't think his numbers are even comparable.  What would he have done vs. Mount Union's D, or UWW's, or MHB.  They would have eaten him up.  But, I can't change what happened so, it's over and done with.

[K-Mack]

Well, it appears we agree on No. 1 at least.

[ADL70]

DIII Draddy Nominees


School -- Nominee
Allegheny (Pa.) -- Mateo Villa
Augustana (Ill.) -- Joel Campbell
Bridgewater (Va.) -- Jefferson Highfill, Jr.
Case Western Reserve (Ohio) -- Thomas Brew
Centre (Ky.) -- Christopher Riney
Emory & Henry (Va.) -- Matthew Assenat
Gettysburg (Pa.) -- Kyle Luciano
Greensboro (N.C.) -- Christopher Palme
Gustavus Adolphus (Minn.) -- Jared Sieling
Illinois College -- Jake Weller
Lewis& Clark (Ore.) -- Mike Wennerlind
Mount Union (Ohio) -- Frederick Safran
Saint John's (Minn.) -- John Cloeter
Shenandoah (Va.) -- Chris Dooley
St. Olaf (Minn.) -- Matthew Penz
Thiel (Pa.) -- Michael Stimac
Trinity (Conn.) -- Benjamin Willig
Wabash (Ind.) -- Brian Hilts
Wartburg (Iowa) -- Kyle Duchman
Washington Univ. in STL (Mo.) -- Kevin Brooks
Wesleyan (Conn.) -- Zachary Librizzi
Western New England (Mass.) -- Kevin Miculcy
Widener (Pa.) -- Jamie Schild
Wisconsin-Eau Claire -- Anthony Hull