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#1
Quote from: CRUmember on March 18, 2024, 07:30:19 PMThis just came in email to renew season tickets:

UMHB Football 2024 Schedule
September 7 – at Bethel University (McKenzie, TN) - 1:00 pm
September 14 – Westgate Christian University (Houston, TX), HOME GAME - 6:00 pm
September 21 – at Wisconsin Whitewater (Whitewater, WI) - 1:00 pm
September 28 – John Melvin University (Crowley, LA), HOME GAME - 1:00 pm
October 5 – ETBU, HOME GAME 1:00 pm
October 12 – Hardin Simmons HOME GAME - 1:00 pm
October 19th – at Howard Payne - 1:00 pm
October 26th – OPEN WEEK
November 2 – at ETBU - 1:00 pm
November 9 – at Hardin Simmons - 1:00 pm
November 16 – Howard Payne HOME GAME – 1:00 pm

Wow, we are actually playing a prep school and club team in our first two home games. Won't be attending the home opener for the first time in a very long time, this is flat out embarrassing to be totally honest.
#2
Catching up on the (alleged) schedule "leak". I'm going to withhold any real strong opinion until I see something official come out but if that's anywhere close to what our non-con is going to look like I'm going to be in shock, things are getting kind of weird lol.

Might as well schedule Bishop Sycamore on our bye week at this rate  ;)
#3
Quote from: cruman32 on February 27, 2024, 09:28:24 AMThe CRU do not play UWRF or Trinity this year. Those were only 1 year deals.

Oh, wow! Okay. Even more bizarre that coach Harmon had us travel to two top 25 teams with no return trip guaranteed this year.

With that being said it does potentially make this year's schedule much less difficult. I'm very interested to see who fills the (now) three empty non con spots. Crazy times!

Thanks for the info Cruman32
#4
Okay, so putting the pieces together based on what others have said here.

Assuming Cruman32 is correct, UMHB 2024 non conf schedule will look something like the following:

(home) UW River-Falls
(home) Trinity Tx
(away) UW Whitewater
(OPEN SPOT)

Then Conference play where we have to play top 10 Hardin Simmons twice, lol.

I'm all for scheduling big time programs, but the goal is to make the post season and our team last year goes 0-3 against that non con schedule 9/10 times.

Obviously we are all hoping to put last year behind us and see some MAJOR steps forward from our team, because last year was not Cru Football.

This season is feeling more and more like do or die for this staff every day that goes by. I will be there rooting for the boys rain or shine, but it doesn't seem like any lessons were actually learned in regards to scheduling.

Side note, I do wonder now that Jack has left the program if Harmon will call the defenses directly, might not be such a bad thing if so. We'll see.
#5
Hey everyone, good to have the boards back and running.

I recall hearing on one of coach Harmon's Tuesday BBQ interviews (towards the end of the season) that he did regret scheduling multiple top 10 caliber opponents. Obviously that was after we were out of playoff contention and the season was about over... but he did say it. So I would expect and easier non con. Maybe one top 25 opponent and then 3 more winnable games in the other spots.
#6
Quote from: Ice Bear on December 20, 2023, 12:01:42 PM
Quote from: CruFrenzy on December 19, 2023, 08:29:39 PM
Well I have to say it really looks like our coaches have made the transfer portal a priority to start the offseason. I thought it was a little odd that we didn't utilize it more going into last season but it's encouraging to see us going and getting some big time players this early in the window.

The 6'5" ALL Conference left tackle from ETBU, the RB transfer from Oklahoma State/Juco. I saw they offered another Juco WR today that looks extremely talented. It almost feels like the coaches are saying, "screw it, whatever it takes, let's just go get the best players available". As opposed to keeping it mostly in house and developing. We'll see how it works out but it definitely seems like a more aggressive transfer approach to start the offseason.

I think we may see more of this in certain programs moving forward Cru. I think some coaches are getting tired of kids they have put time and energy into, especially ones who are playing well, jumping into the portal. As a result they realize that if possible, they have to change their thinking and play the game a bit to stay relevant. I think this hasn't hit the d3 football world as much as it's hit other divisions yet, but I think it may be coming and be a "normal occurrence" sooner than later.

At the very least as someone who initially despised the portal and still isn't a fan because of his admitted nostalgia for the way programs used to develop, I am even coming around to an acceptance of it and not even getting into a tizzy anymore when kids leave the schools I support. Most notably Syracuse's recent signing of Ohio State's Kyle McCord. My excitement about that hangs in a hypocrisy that is thicker than any morning fog I've seen...

I'm having a tough time with it myself to be completely honest. I know it's just the way it's going to be moving forward but there's just something pure about a team with Jrs and SRs that stick around on behalf of the TEAM.

As a UMHB fan my hope is that with the facilities and national championship reputation we will be able to benefit from the portal more than it hurts us, maybe that's what our coaches have realized going into this offseason. But same with NIL in D1 it feels like the rich may get richer and the smaller programs may struggle to retain their best athletes, we shall see.
#7
Here is Kerl Jr's 247 recruiting page for anyone interested. Had offers from North Texas & Liberty.

https://247sports.com/player/jason-kerl-jr-46042161/
#8
Quote from: Etchglow on December 20, 2023, 02:31:20 PM
Quote from: Ice Bear on December 20, 2023, 12:01:42 PM
Quote from: CruFrenzy on December 19, 2023, 08:29:39 PM
Well I have to say it really looks like our coaches have made the transfer portal a priority to start the offseason. I thought it was a little odd that we didn't utilize it more going into last season but it's encouraging to see us going and getting some big time players this early in the window.

The 6'5" ALL Conference left tackle from ETBU, the RB transfer from Oklahoma State/Juco. I saw they offered another Juco WR today that looks extremely talented. It almost feels like the coaches are saying, "screw it, whatever it takes, let's just go get the best players available". As opposed to keeping it mostly in house and developing. We'll see how it works out but it definitely seems like a more aggressive transfer approach to start the offseason.

I think we may see more of this in certain programs moving forward Cru. I think some coaches are getting tired of kids they have put time and energy into, especially ones who are playing well, jumping into the portal. As a result they realize that if possible, they have to change their thinking and play the game a bit to stay relevant. I think this hasn't hit the d3 football world as much as it's hit other divisions yet, but I think it may be coming and be a "normal occurrence" sooner than later.

At the very least as someone who initially despised the portal and still isn't a fan because of his admitted nostalgia for the way programs used to develop, I am even coming around to an acceptance of it and not even getting into a tizzy anymore when kids leave the schools I support. Most notably Syracuse's recent signing of Ohio State's Kyle McCord. My excitement about that hangs in a hypocrisy that is thicker than any morning fog I've seen...

Yeah, I'm not sure what to think of it yet either.  Looks like UMHB picked up two more ETBU Transfers:

3rd team all ASC DB Daevien Willis
https://x.com/DATBOY_DWill23/status/1737539254085918805?s=20

3rd team all ASC CB Robert Williams
https://x.com/Robdakid_9/status/1737513142928711829?s=20


Edit to add:
Looks like Kenneth Cormier is going to end up at East Central Unversity with KJ Peoples from Hardin-Simmons.

Brock Bunjoch from Hardin-Simmons ended up at A&M Kingsville.

Former 3 STAR defensive back (267th ranked player in Texas class of 2020) Jason Kerl Jr committed to UMHB today after a stint at Blinn & Santa Anna Juco in California. He went to Nolan Catholic in Ft Worth & was initially committed to North Texas. Could be a nice grab in the portal if he buys in.

I also saw UMHB offered Howard tight end/WR Gavin Harris 6'3" 235 lbs. Saw significant playing time last year as a freshman and was impressive for such a young player. IDK if we will get him or not but would be a big time weapon no doubt.

Our coaches are blasting the portal and I have to say I don't mind it at all! GO CRU
#9
Well I have to say it really looks like our coaches have made the transfer portal a priority to start the offseason. I thought it was a little odd that we didn't utilize it more going into last season but it's encouraging to see us going and getting some big time players this early in the window.

The 6'5" ALL Conference left tackle from ETBU, the RB transfer from Oklahoma State/Juco. I saw they offered another Juco WR today that looks extremely talented. It almost feels like the coaches are saying, "screw it, whatever it takes, let's just go get the best players available". As opposed to keeping it mostly in house and developing. We'll see how it works out but it definitely seems like a more aggressive transfer approach to start the offseason.
#10
If Vegas gives us anything 75 or less the over is a slammer, agreed.
#11
We should know sometime tonight or tomorrow morning what Vegas thinks about this matchup.

I'm expecting something like NCC -17.5 and would expect a total around 70.. but we'll see. Definitely a new matchup for oddsmakers to deal with considering there have only been 6 different teams (I think) that have played in the Stagg Bowl in the last 10 seasons. Cortland will be the 7th.
#12
Quote from: Etchglow on December 13, 2023, 03:02:33 PM
Quote from: CruFrenzy on December 09, 2023, 05:29:54 PM
Quote from: Etchglow on December 04, 2023, 01:02:56 PM
Since I'm bored, here is a spreadsheet with all of the kids who have said UMHB has offered them so far:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EBXnYmF_xOSzLTPsObwab9zldMuRlGNE9xIZCyEuVZo/edit?usp=sharing

Haven't seen any commits yet...

Thank you for putting this together!!

NP, updated it with the first two actual commits on a commit tab.  Transfer RB who started at OSU then went to Navarro College, comes in with 2 years of eligibility and a D2 transfer CB from Southwest Baptist. who also has 2 years of eligibility left.

Thanks! The running back can play, good looking player. A little different than some of the backs we've had in years past because he's not a scat back and he's not really our usual bigger power back, he's kind of in between. But I would expect to see him contributing, good pickup.

Speaking of the running backs room, I'm hearing through the grape vine that Ozias Wright is working on getting an additional year of eligibility. Was really impressed with him last season, so hoping he can get that secured.
#13
Quote from: Etchglow on December 04, 2023, 01:02:56 PM
Since I'm bored, here is a spreadsheet with all of the kids who have said UMHB has offered them so far:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EBXnYmF_xOSzLTPsObwab9zldMuRlGNE9xIZCyEuVZo/edit?usp=sharing

Haven't seen any commits yet...

Thank you for putting this together!!
#14
Quote from: Ron Boerger on December 08, 2023, 01:03:41 PM
Salem Stadium capacity is 7,197 unless they add additional seating.

Would love to see a sellout but anything near even 6-7K would make for a big time environment.
#15
My lines for the semis

North Central (-13) at Wartburg - total 70.5

Cortland State at Randolph Macon (-17.5) total 56

Two pretty big favorites imo for Saturday. Do we break the all time attendance record in Salem if we get a North Central v Randolph Macon Stagg?

Looks like about a 3 hour drive to Salem from RMC. Not sure how many fans NCC will ship out, 10 hour drive or jump on a plane.