Quote from: The Third Division on February 22, 2026, 09:34:52 PMMatt walker has taken the HC job at Drake.

Wow. Congratulations to Coach Walker, I sure hope he has great success at the next level. I'll miss his style.

Quote from: Mitch Hall on February 16, 2026, 07:39:26 PMMichael Zweifel is the new UWL head football coach.

Congratulations to Michael- he seems like a great fit.
Given his incredible career as a receiver (and DB), I'm guessing UWL will look more like UWRF.

Strong resumes for sure. I'd love to hear the interviews, especially Zweifel and Yaeggi regarding their approach to offense in the WIAC.

Quote from: Patrick Coleman on January 29, 2026, 08:58:28 AMY'all may want to think about having a small amount of compassion for your neighbors across the river who have armed people in their streets. This is our life and to hear it dismissed as "whacky politics" is a little insensitive.

I can be both compassionate and realistic. Actions have consequences- and this particular set of events surely started as the result of whacky politics.

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Quote from: Retired Old Rat on January 26, 2026, 03:14:40 PMTweet by former Whitewater lineman, and ALL Pro, Quinn Meinerz about the occupation of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

https://bsky.app/profile/minakimes.bsky.social/post/3mdbgeffz5c2o

Good!

Please keep your whacky MN politics on your own board.

Maybe you should comment that on Quinn's post, then.

Did Quinn post on the D3 boards? Please direct me and I'll be glad to tell him I love his football but can care less about his political views.

Quote from: faunch on January 26, 2026, 05:05:12 PM

Quote from: Retired Old Rat on January 26, 2026, 03:14:40 PMTweet by former Whitewater lineman, and ALL Pro, Quinn Meinerz about the occupation of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

https://bsky.app/profile/minakimes.bsky.social/post/3mdbgeffz5c2o

Good!

Please keep your whacky MN politics on your own board.

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 23, 2026, 12:23:08 PM

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Quote from: CarollFan on January 22, 2026, 05:28:52 PMUWW picks up a QB from UWO.

https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/former-hononegah-star-qb-cole-warren-transferring-to-uw-whitewater/article_e2c471e7-0d01-4caa-89c6-527cf20f154f.html

The writer of that article must be a real fan of geography and D3 sports

"Warren quickly moved him up the depth chart and by the Titans' second game in 2024, he was inserted into the lineup against No. 21-ranked Linfield University (Ohio) trailing 10-7 in the second quarter."

give them a break.  Linfield hasn't really been nationally relevant in quite a while.  But they can win 50+% of their games like crazy...right?!?!

Ha- you sure are a pot stirrer.

The last time UWW picked up an in-conference transfer at QB (Lewandowski from UWL- w a brief stopover at a Big 10 school), the result was not as hoped for.

Maybe this time the Warhawks hit the jackpot.

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Quote from: hazzben on January 15, 2026, 10:25:07 AMNashville is certainly a city with a lot of other "draw factors" that make it a great location. Might make it an easier sell for your wife 

if the Stagg Bowl is bringing in 2000-ish fans, we aren't getting Nashville nights bro. 

Come on now, w Burke running the Mt offense, Purple Raider nation will travel like never before. All we need is a boost for UWW, and we're talking 12,000-15,000 in attendance. Nashville tourism would love it.

It might take a time machine to get any attendance numbers north of 4k.  I think you might have to convince Mrs Emma that early Januarys in Canton and Salem are the perfect post-holiday trip

I won't give up on a return to the Mt v UWW days and I'll hold out hope for a host like Nashville for the added fun.
I'm fortunate to say Mrs. Emma has attended five Salem-hosted Stagg Bowls, without any promise of shopping or pampering.

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 16, 2026, 11:37:57 AM

Quote from: hazzben on January 15, 2026, 10:25:07 AMNashville is certainly a city with a lot of other "draw factors" that make it a great location. Might make it an easier sell for your wife 

if the Stagg Bowl is bringing in 2000-ish fans, we aren't getting Nashville nights bro. 

Come on now, w Burke running the Mt offense, Purple Raider nation will travel like never before. All we need is a boost for UWW, and we're talking 12,000-15,000 in attendance. Nashville tourism would love it.

Quote from: hazzben on January 15, 2026, 10:25:07 AMNashville is certainly a city with a lot of other "draw factors" that make it a great location. Might make it an easier sell for your wife 

She'd love a two-day stay in Nashville- music, food, football, cowboy clothing stores (eeew, that's expensive).

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Quote from: emma17 on January 07, 2026, 05:51:36 PMAnyone catch the FCS championship game? IL State vs. Montana State. What a game. I won't spoil the outcome in case you recorded. ISU had one heck of a run in the playoffs (4 loss team) and MT St has some real playmakers.

Two comments regarding the game:
1. How about the Stagg in Nashville/Vanderbilt? The FCS championship was held there. It's not any farther to travel for midwest teams.
2. The FCS championship game further cements my position on kicking and American football- they don't belong together. If kicking must be a part of the game- I believe the kicker (all kickers) must be either a starter on offense or defense and not a specialist.

In addition to eliminating clean/dry/non-bruised players from playing a critical role in a game of physicality, it would also greatly impact play calling to the betterment of the game imo.

I'm all for the Stagg Bowl going to any city/venue that is committed to providing a great experience for the student-athletes.  By accounts I've read, Nashville/Vandy did great by the FCS game. It seems people didn't exactly leave there pining for a return to Frisco. 

The next two Stagg Bowls are in Salem and back to Canton. After that, we don't know!  Here's hoping that there have been some good bids in this cycle. 

Canton is the most central location for D3FB (other than Columbus), and probably the best venue.  Salem is by far the best host and should be the permanent Stagg Bowl (imo) but I'm willing to bet that they've never hosted a January football game at Salem Stadium either.   

All of the Stagg Bowl bids were made prior to the 40 team expansion.  I wonder how that will change things?  I can't imagine that the sub 2500 attendance will draw the Nashville/Vanderbilt's of the world to bid. 

Regarding "central location" of Canton. Going all the way back to Stagg Bowl 2000, what team other than Mt Union would have had to travel further if the game were held in Nashville (or somewhere in that vicinity)? For 25+ years centrally located has applied to MT.
Not picking on MT, just saying.

I thought there was a D3FB map that was around at some point.  Columbus was pretty much the center of the D3FB world.  Mount just happens to be in the middle-ish.  As the biggest Mount homer, I'd rather the Stagg be in a place that handles the Stagg well (Salem) over a centrally located place.  Just dont put it in Texas again or Florida or whatever imo

Like you, I'm all in on Salem as well- some great memories there, many thanks to the community making it happen.

edit to above, Cortland State benefitted from the central location of Canton. Teams that wouldn't have benefitted:
UWW x 9
NCC x 6
UMHB x 4
St Thomas x 2
St. Johns
UWO
UWRF
Linfield
Trinity

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 08, 2026, 03:23:49 PM

Quote from: wally_wabash on January 07, 2026, 06:14:54 PM

Quote from: emma17 on January 07, 2026, 05:51:36 PMAnyone catch the FCS championship game? IL State vs. Montana State. What a game. I won't spoil the outcome in case you recorded. ISU had one heck of a run in the playoffs (4 loss team) and MT St has some real playmakers.

Two comments regarding the game:
1. How about the Stagg in Nashville/Vanderbilt? The FCS championship was held there. It's not any farther to travel for midwest teams.
2. The FCS championship game further cements my position on kicking and American football- they don't belong together. If kicking must be a part of the game- I believe the kicker (all kickers) must be either a starter on offense or defense and not a specialist.

In addition to eliminating clean/dry/non-bruised players from playing a critical role in a game of physicality, it would also greatly impact play calling to the betterment of the game imo.

I'm all for the Stagg Bowl going to any city/venue that is committed to providing a great experience for the student-athletes.  By accounts I've read, Nashville/Vandy did great by the FCS game. It seems people didn't exactly leave there pining for a return to Frisco. 

The next two Stagg Bowls are in Salem and back to Canton. After that, we don't know!  Here's hoping that there have been some good bids in this cycle. 

Canton is the most central location for D3FB (other than Columbus), and probably the best venue.  Salem is by far the best host and should be the permanent Stagg Bowl (imo) but I'm willing to bet that they've never hosted a January football game at Salem Stadium either.   

All of the Stagg Bowl bids were made prior to the 40 team expansion.  I wonder how that will change things?  I can't imagine that the sub 2500 attendance will draw the Nashville/Vanderbilt's of the world to bid. 

Regarding "central location" of Canton. Going all the way back to Stagg Bowl 2000, what team other than Mt Union would have had to travel further if the game were held in Nashville (or somewhere in that vicinity)? For 25+ years centrally located has applied to MT.
Not picking on MT, just saying.

Anyone catch the FCS championship game? IL State vs. Montana State. What a game. I won't spoil the outcome in case you recorded. ISU had one heck of a run in the playoffs (4 loss team) and MT St has some real playmakers.

Two comments regarding the game:
1. How about the Stagg in Nashville/Vanderbilt? The FCS championship was held there. It's not any farther to travel for midwest teams.
2. The FCS championship game further cements my position on kicking and American football- they don't belong together. If kicking must be a part of the game- I believe the kicker (all kickers) must be either a starter on offense or defense and not a specialist.

In addition to eliminating clean/dry/non-bruised players from playing a critical role in a game of physicality, it would also greatly impact play calling to the betterment of the game imo.

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Quote from: emma17 on January 05, 2026, 01:52:54 AMBig shoutout to Pat and Keith on the broadcast. I especially appreciated their understanding of who UWRF and Coach Walker are. Traditional football says kick the field goals, but that's not who the Falcons are and Pat and Keith made that clear. Easy for fans unfamiliar with Coach Walker especially if they didn't listen to the pre game interviews. He made it clear what UWRF would do. He said he doesn't care what others say, including his father. True to his word.

I appreciate that and thank you for listening!

One of the more shocking moments in the game was the FG in the 1st quarter.  I really didn't think they would ever kick unless it was an end of half/end of game situation.

Agreed. I wonder though if that first field goal wasn't part of the bigger picture plan Coach Walker had regarding a fake field goal or punt, which he mentioned they might do. NCC may have been more alert to a fake the first time around.

My 89 year old dad loved the game/outcome, however, he also said "that Rivers Falls coach should be fired!" I could only laugh. There is no explaining it to someone that didn't pay close attention going into the game.

Big shoutout to Pat and Keith on the broadcast. I especially appreciated their understanding of who UWRF and Coach Walker are. Traditional football says kick the field goals, but that's not who the Falcons are and Pat and Keith made that clear. Easy for fans unfamiliar with Coach Walker especially if they didn't listen to the pre game interviews. He made it clear what UWRF would do. He said he doesn't care what others say, including his father. True to his word.