It's been a while, but I believe it may stem from something they were not happy about regarding Fulford so that would be VK era.  If it's what I am remembering I did not understand why Mount was mad then let alone still in 2026.   

It's dumb and it's self-defeating.  The pool of media that wants to interview you is tiny and you're blowing off the one with (I assume) the largest reach?  Seems like juvenile thinking to me.   

Quote from: edward de vere on August 04, 2026, 09:54:58 PMEndowment issues.  Ohio colleges of interest:  Notre Dame, Lake Erie, Baldwin Wallace and . . . everybody else.

 https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/colleges-restricted-endowments-financial-trouble-247c7d3c?st=KXSau7

Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio last year reclassified about $20 million from donor-restricted to unrestricted, according to a 2025 audit. The funds were withdrawn without prior authorization of the Board of Trustees. The audit found the school had "material weakness in internal controls." Dan Karp, a school spokesman said Baldwin Wallace "has appointed a new President and leadership team, and is implementing internal financial controls in consultation with third-party experts."

Yikes.  One does not receive a "material weakness of internal controls" easily.

Quote from: BobcatQB on July 29, 2026, 09:37:04 AMD3Baseball.com 50th Anniversay Team

https://d3baseball.com/awards/all-decade/golden-team-50th

I had the pleasure of helping Jim Dixon put together stats for this project.  So many good players to choose from but the selection process wasn't exactly how I would have done it.  It's his baby so ultimately it's his decision.  He narrowed the field immediately by ranking each player with a number total.  Numbers were based on All-American selections (1st team = 5 points, 2nd team= 4 points, etc.).  Also consideration was given for Player of the Year, College Hall of Fame and MLB Draft selections...each of those were worth points.  A player needed at least 9 points to qualify and mostly players who were twice selected as 1st Team AA.  This is where I disagreed.  Anyway, it was a fun project and several OAC guys were included.

A list like that is so difficult.  I give Jim all the credit in the world for taking on a task like that.

Also, I can say with a high degree of certainty that I have never seen and will never see a D3 pitcher better than DeSalvo.  I remember the first time he pitched against us as a young buck thinking "WTF is this kid doing in D3?"  He wasn't a big kid and at that point was skinny so maybe that's why, but even then he was throwing gas. 

Oh, and I'd argue that Coakley is the best position player ever in the OAC.  That dude with a drop 5 non-BBCOR bat should have been illegal.   

That's a great watch.  That 2015 offense was loaded.  So much fun to watch. 

Quote from: ADL70 on July 23, 2026, 04:05:51 PM

Quote from: hsbsballcoach7 on July 22, 2026, 09:52:35 PMNo talk of the D3 preseason polls??? North Central at the top with Bethel 2nd...
Mount Union at the 3rd spot (that's certainly fair).

Other notables with Wheaton at 5, JCU at 8 (got a very good transfer QB), Ohio Northern and BW receiving votes.

I love what D3 football provides, not of you're interested for additional sources, D1Rrjects are trying to get a platform and provide insight to D2,D3 and NAIA football. They have some podcasts with D3/Month Union topics covered. Dartt and Sirianni were also on Dingotalk podcast as well.

Interviews are the only worthwhile content on D1R. Their commentary is mostly uninformed hot air and BS.

Sounds like they're on their way to getting a show on ESPN in that case.

It's crazy seeing a Mount team with 22 starters from Ohio.  I've got to think that 1996 was near the end of that being a thing.

Ty Dennison is headed to Akron.

I saw a social media post ranking D3 schools by their followers across social media platforms.  Mount was #1.  The top 20 was full of a bunch of the usual suspects.  Cortland, UWW, HSU, SJU, NCC, etc.  But the one that surprised me?  Muskie at #17.  Good to see the Fish with some good support.

Quote from: Dr. Acula on May 26, 2026, 10:33:28 AMMount 1st team All-OAC 3B Drew Denham is in the portal.  He had a great year in his only season on campus and would have been penciled in at the 3 or 4 spot in the order next year.  Tough loss, but such is life in this era of college sports.

In our most recent edition of "such is life in this era of college sports" Mount's ace Ty Dennison is in the portal.  He was 9-1 and set the school record for strikeouts with 114 in the spring. 

I'm happy for Ty, but man as a fan you just can't even get remotely excited about your team potentially building up a good young nucleus into a veteran squad because chances are they aren't going to be around 4 years.  Etta was the first I remember recently being dealt a big blow when Richter and Davis(?) transferred to Ball State.  Again, you cannot fault the kids at all.  That's a chance to play D1 ball.  Purely from a fan of D3 perspective it's a new normal I'm still getting used to with the roster movement.

Not a comment on D3 or Bowden, but in general I like the 5 in 5 rule if it provides clarity for both schools and athletes.  Between COVID and the complete lawlessness D1 is having currently it'd be great to get back to some clear rules everyone can follow.

Also, I saw there are now 4 D1 recruits that have transferred to Massillon this offseason.  Perpetual free agency from D1 down to high school is just how stuff works now it seems.

The stadium and the tradition are elite.  The other thing that Etta has is fantastic community support.  Or at least they used to.  I haven't been to a game there in a few years so I can't say for sure recently.  When Vanderwal had hoops humming the BanJo would be packed every OAC game.  If Etta baseball has a resurgence that town will be out in force at Pioneer Park.  Having some recruits visit for a night game with a big crowd at that stadium?  That sells itself.

Etta and Ott were both young last year and both improved as the season went on.  If those two start ascending again the OAC schedule is going to be a heavyweight fight basically every weekend.

Based on the resume that seems like a quality hire.  Young guy should bring some good energy and fresh ideas to the program too.  I assumed it would be an alum, but honestly I like the thinking here.  They had a veteran old school HC who played there.  The last few years have mostly not been up to their standards.  So put a spark in there by hiring a young guy from a completely different tree.

Malone already dumped football.  And they're still struggling financially according to that list.  Schools like ODU have long been in bad financial shape.  The combination of the scholarships and additional requirements for assistant coaches, admin, etc. seem to be dragging down some D2 schools.

BW's financial situation I've seen in the news recently, so that is unfortunately not a surprise.  Same with Marietta.  Overall the OAC appears to be okay at the moment, but by no means close to the position the NCAC is in (as expected).

If they're hurting for money that badly then Deegan would be crazy to go back.  Nostalgia doesn't pay the mortgage.