Quote from: MapleBBQChicken on November 21, 2025, 12:59:06 PMWhat's up MIAC board...

I'm a long-time D3Boards reader and a somewhat experienced poster on the NESCAC board, having played football at Middlebury College in Vermont. I moved to Minnesota in the summer and recently accepted a (non-football) job at Carleton. I am planning to adopt the Knights as a second D3 team, and I am looking for some info from you all.

First, does anyone have realistic hopes to win the conference in the future other than St. John's and Bethel? Second, I understand that this was a solid season for Carleton, and I am aware of Jack Curtis's incredible story. What else should I know about rooting for the Knights? And is there anything else I should know about the conference as a whole?

Thank you, and I look forward to joining the discussion.

1. No.
2. In your biggest game you're playing for a goat, a cereal bowl and the right to move an eagle.
3. The Tommies should still be playing the Johnnies. Ryan Hoag was a better football player than reality star. You won't be able to tell much of what's going on if you're trying to watch Scholastica's stream. Augsburg can be slippery every couple of years.

Quote from: GoldandBlueBU on September 08, 2025, 05:47:50 PMIs pick 'em dead?  AO?

sorry guys, been a bit too busy these past couple weeks. Anyone is of course free to run it. Hoping my eagles can make the first Bethel night game a fun one.

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Quote from: Redtooth on May 01, 2025, 08:55:05 PMAn article came out today about D1/FBS NIL and the cost to play with the big boys......last fall Ohio State spent just north of $20MM for the roster that won the National Championship.  For the upcoming season, Texas is said to be spending between $35-40MM.  Those teams hoping to compete into the playoffs will likely all have $20MM payrolls this fall.  The cost of doing business will escalate until the courts force a salary cap.

Nick Sabin said recently in an interview that he would not coach college football with the current NIL structure in place. His exit clearly shows that he is a man of his word.

Nick also had the famous quote last year on the first Game Day of the season, "if you don't pay the right guys, you'll be $hit out of luck"

In terms of him not coaching with the current NIL structure in place, his new ESPN contract of $438MM gives him plenty of reasons to stand on his word.  He is unbelievably skilled at his current role.

I'm sure Saban is paid well at ESPN, but that number just seems like a wild guess, I can't find any reputable source supporting it.

Welcome to D3 football!

Quote from: faunch on April 15, 2025, 07:09:40 PMOn another note...SJU released their 2025 schedule. The SOS takes a hit with week two non-conference game hosting UMN-Morris. Might be good to not have top ranked opponent as the Johnnies will be breaking in a new QB. The Johnnies actually are all time .500 vs the Cougars (2-2-1).

https://gojohnnies.com/news/2025/4/15/old-foes-return-for-sju-in-2025-football-schedule.aspx

They only count the 5 best wins in the NPI, so it's more of a lost opportunity to help the rating than something that actually hurts.

Quote from: GoldandBlueBU on February 28, 2025, 03:38:42 PMSo, how are the Gustavus playoff prospects looking after failing to make the MIAC championship?

They're barely hanging on to one of the last spots as of now, a couple mild upsets should be all it takes to knock them out.

Quote from: BDB on February 19, 2025, 04:28:09 PMRIP Northland College.

We hosted them in hoops last night, they had gotten the email their school was closing while they were on the bus. All things considered they were in good spirits. Tough days for small colleges.

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Quote from: Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan) on December 16, 2024, 09:15:19 PMI think Gustavus could give them a run.  They don't play until very late in the season, but I think GAC is pretty darn good.

I watched Dubuque take apart Gustavus in person a few weeks ago.  It's only one game but...I didn't see anything special in GAC--they're an old team, physically strong, but they couldn't handle UD's speed at all, looked plodding offensively.  In their tour-de-American Rivers they also barely beat Coe and Central, both of whom are decent but not great, but 2 of 3 opponent victories inside the Massey 100.  I could be wrong, but was very unimpressed with GAC.

I'd love to get someone's take here.  GAC has been rolling since this loss, but against subpar competition.  I understand how road games can be fluky, just curious how much of a quality win this was for UD.  Fun fact: on 12/30 Dubuque loses to 373rd Massey ranked Blackburn....on 1/4 UD runs over 29th Massey ranked GAC--go figure.

I'd say it's definitely Dubuque's best win on the schedule. I don't see evidence that Gustavus is a top 25 team yet, but they've been consistent all year.

And yet, the Johnnies will continue to recruit 50 guys who could play at other D3s and will hardly sniff the field in Collegeville. It's a good problem to have.

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Quote from: BDB on January 06, 2025, 07:06:51 PMGo Bison.

Would like to see the Bobcats finally win one.

Horns up!

Quote from: Pat Coleman on December 23, 2024, 11:47:10 PMSorry to be the bearer of bad news on that one. Bummed to be losing him from D-III but at least he is going to the highest level. I'd be sad if he were leaving us for even some place like NDSU.

NDSU would have crushed the Badgers this year.

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Quote from: GoldandBlueBU on December 10, 2024, 04:16:29 PMNice Jung article from Ruesse....  Ruesse - Jung - Strib

Didn't know much about Jung's story so really enjoyed that. What a stud.

Story mentions MN State Mankato. For those who haven't followed their postseason adventures, the Mavs are now in the national semis. THREE straight weeks they've come back from two scores down in the second half. I'm guessing that's never been done before in D2, D3 or FCS playoff history. First one against Augustana they scored twice in last two minutes and recovered an onside kick. And last week against Bemidji were down 23-14. Cut it to 23-21 in fourth and Bemidji had it inside the 5, looking to seal it. Fumbled, Mavs scooped it up and took it deep, scored few plays later. Then held off three Bemidji passes from the 4 yard line in the final 25 seconds to hold on 27-23. They definitely aren't as good as some of the great Mavs teams of the past decade but on a magical run.

With the youngest Jung going to Duluth that means both of my football coaching cousins and my main rival apparently have the Jung house on speed dial.

Assuming this is what Faunch meant to share

You don't need home games or easy games to win in the playoffs. The top 4 teams in the country find a way to win games in the tournament.

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Quote from: repete on November 20, 2024, 10:59:58 AMGreat stuff. Lake Forest drops like a stone. That it gets a No. 2 seed is Exhibit 1 about the need to tweak.

Agreed. Lake Forest got very lucky this year to get in using current model. River Falls got the opposite treatment from current model.

Lake Forest is not going to get much benefit out of their "seed" but of course they didn't need the NPI to get in the field to begin with as they're an auto-bid.  They're getting a pretty tough matchup against Bethel or Coe and they're going to travel to whichever team wins. The #1 seed for the Johnnies isn't worth much either when geography still gives them the toughest region.