I read Lance and Kelly Leipold have become minority owners of the Beloit Sky Carp - high A affiliate of the Marlins.
Nice to see them staying involved w local WI stuff.

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Quote from: PauldingLightUP on April 08, 2025, 02:38:11 PMUW-Platteville schedule is released. Non cons at Aurora, at Dubuque, vs Springfield.

https://letsgopioneers.com/sports/fball/2025-26/schedule

Oh that's a lot of fun.  Great schedule for UWP here.  And great to see Springfield spread their wings, so to speak.

I thought the same thing. Exciting schedule for sure. Will UWP be able to replace Priami? They've done a good job of reloading in the past.

Quote from: The Third Division on March 18, 2025, 10:39:51 PMThis upcoming season will be telling how well Rindahl is as a leader of a program. New coaches left and right would certainly be an adjustment for the players to get used to.

If I remember correctly, the QB will be new as well. Not just a new starter, but perhaps new to the program. UWW needs some studs. Feels like it's been a long while since there was a skilled position national standout.

Quote from: D3fanboy on February 25, 2025, 04:36:43 PM

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Quote from: badgerwarhawk on February 24, 2025, 10:07:50 AMWARHAWKS release 2025 schedule. Home games include Carleton, La Crosse, Stout, Platteville and Eau Claire.  Away games include Saint Xavier, Mary Harden Baylor, Stevens Point, River Falls and Oshkosh.

Early prediction based on schedule looks like 7-3.

7-3? how the mighty have fallen

Yeah. Until proven otherwise, not sure why the 2025 team w a new QB, OC and DC should have higher expectations.

But hey, the 2007 team had a new QB, OC and HC and snagged championship number one.

Quote from: badgerwarhawk on February 24, 2025, 10:07:50 AMWARHAWKS release 2025 schedule. Home games include Carleton, La Crosse, Stout, Platteville and Eau Claire.  Away games include Saint Xavier, Mary Harden Baylor, Stevens Point, River Falls and Oshkosh.

Early prediction based on schedule looks like 7-3.

Quote from: The Third Division on February 15, 2025, 01:28:18 PMWhitewater got a new OC. Caden Murphy, previously the OC of NAIA Midland.

And I don't know this but in addition to Nick Pesik, Jace also fired Tim Shields who had been with the program for 7 seasons.

https://footballscoop.com/news/source-uw-whitewater-finds-new-offensive-coordinator-with-multiple-division-i-stops

Interesting. Looks like he has two seasons as OC. Not sure if he played at all.
I checked out a quick video of a game V Doane, he runs motion most plays, no pre-snap shifts that I saw. Stats show a pretty balanced offense w 373 rush attempts and 316 pass attempts.
I wish him well.

I'm not going to lie. I do enjoy the banter between D3 Fanboy and Pat.

Congratulations to Coach Sirianni and Mt Union. It's a great story for all. 

Saw this DEFENSIVE stat on Football Scoop:

Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
FBS: Penn State -- 41.46
FCS: Columbia -- 35.71
D2: Wingate (N.C.) -- 31.81
D3: Wisconsin-Whitewater -- 34.78
NAIA: N/A

Bethel had some gaudy defensive stats. NCC with expected high performance.

https://footballscoop.com/news/crowning-the-statistical-champions-of-the-2024-college-football-season

Quote from: PauldingLightUP on January 29, 2025, 02:17:39 PMComing over from CCIW board, Oshkosh is at NCC week 2.

Going to be a total 180 for the Titans in 2025, who had three nonconference home games in 2024 and are going to have three nonconference road games 2025.

It is expected Oshkosh will return the game to Michigan Tech week 3.

Maybe only saving grace is they had three conference home games in 2024 and will have four in 2025.

Unfortunate they couldn't get NCC to come to Oshkosh in year one of the home and home, but sometimes you have go on the road first to make the agreement work.

I think UWO's starting QB was only a freshman for 2024. Hopefully he's been seasoned enough to perform well vs. NCC.

Quote from: Kira & Jaxon's Dad on January 26, 2025, 09:12:08 PMNick Siriani talking about Coach Kehres:  https://x.com/purpleraiders/status/1883698606395609368

Wow- an easy guy to root for. Just read a bit about his family. Two brothers coaching (one at D 3 W&J) and his dad coached. Nick paid his dues as well, moving up the ranks.
I'm sure you all know this stuff, interesting to an outsider though.

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Quote from: D3fanboy on January 23, 2025, 01:45:06 PMUWW asst HC/DC Marcus McLin off to SDSU in FCS.  Looks like the Warhawks will be looking to fill both coordinator positions

That's great for Marcus- he will be coaching against the Mt Union of the FCS.

HC Rindahl sure has his work cut out for him this offseason. I'm assuming long time D assistant Cortez will interview for DC. Other than him, I'm guessing all other candidates will be from outside the program.

Maybe Brian Borland would come out of retirement for another run at UWW...

Whoa. Now there's an idea.

Quote from: robertgoulet on January 24, 2025, 04:49:52 PMRumor from the CCIW board that Oshkosh and NCC will play each other in non-conference next season. Considering they did a home at home with Wheaton in 23/24 it makes me think the same will be done with NCC for 25/26.

Bold move by both programs- glad to see it from a fan perspective. Should be a good opportunity for NCC to get their new starters ready for conference play.

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 23, 2025, 01:45:06 PMUWW asst HC/DC Marcus McLin off to SDSU in FCS.  Looks like the Warhawks will be looking to fill both coordinator positions

That's great for Marcus- he will be coaching against the Mt Union of the FCS.

HC Rindahl sure has his work cut out for him this offseason. I'm assuming long time D assistant Cortez will interview for DC. Other than him, I'm guessing all other candidates will be from outside the program.

Quote from: D3fanboy on January 17, 2025, 02:00:42 PM

Quote from: emma17 on January 17, 2025, 01:44:09 PMOh man, Nick Driskill. Reminds me of Ted Lasso - Roy Kent chant.  He's here, he's there, he's every f^%}**€ing where!!
Great player.

and only in four actual years of college.  Imagine how ridiculous Driskill would have been with a 5th year like the stars of today?  He was a freak

He was good for so long it felt like he played for six years. Not him again was my mindset.

For reference:
https://youtu.be/tOcTdH-Cg7M