Quote from: gobigred425 on January 05, 2026, 08:51:37 PMCongrats to UWRF! Cool to see. I was a bit peeved at the announcers who said "ultimate underdog" about 150 times. Was not the case to anyone who paid attention to D3 this year. After I watched UWRF-SJU game, I came away saying that team would probably win the whole thing. I was shocked at the size and freakish talent, it looked like an FCS team.
Another note, I was shocked and disappointed in the field conditions for a nat champ game. Players should not be slipping around an ice rink, regardless of temps and snowfall during the week. It was a pathetic showing by Canton and NCAA. You would never ever see that in an FBS playoff game.
A buddy messaged me after the game saying UWRF had no chance in the game like SJU had no chance in 2003 and said it was as stunning of a win as SJU against Mount Union.
I disagreed with him as I thought the UWRF had a much better chance this year than most people gave the Johnnies in 2003. Both were upsets but I thought the Johnnie win was more stunning inasmuch as Mount Union was favored...maybe I'm biased. The tight end for UWRF is a beast and will be back next year I believe. The MIAC is going to have a difficult time recruiting against UWRF. Their proximity to the Twin Cities and their price point (1/5 the cost of SJU...yes I know SJU give a decent amount of aid) will make it an appealing choice to a lot of kids.
The field conditions in the D3 game were crap and if the NCAA cared they would be embarassed...compare it to the FCS game last night...great setting and the field was in great shape.