Enough talk about Ithaca coaches  ...Today's D3 Football headliner is a story about the Johns Hopkins offensive line... https://www.d3football.com/playoffs/2025/johns-hopkins-blue-jays-offensive-line-keeping-it-cool ...Immediately on looking at the accompanying photo I recognized a name, O-line coach Steve Crevani.  Crevani was an offensive lineman on the Union 2019 LL Championship squad. Mostly a backup he was not a star for his play. As a center he was stuck behind All American Ryan Ehrets until starting his senior year,2021. He was evidently a student of the game and a star in the classroom...4 time LL All Academic and CoSIDA All District First team his senior year. Congratulations to Steve for the recognition he and his guys are getting at Johns Hopkins.     

Quote from: Jonny Utah on December 15, 2025, 11:54:25 AMThis all stems from the allegation that Union targeted Wingfield 2 years ago and put him out for the season. 

Everything after that stems from this allegation. 

Even this year (although not discussed on the board) I heard Union people (not sure if it were players coaches or fans) acted unsportsmanlike after the game.  I didn't care enough to ask the Ithaca people I knew were there but I saw the comments on social media.

I'm guessing Frank got his info from Union sources who have a different version.  I've also talked to Union people who didn't know about the Wingfield allegation but did know about Toerper going off on Union players and staff last year.


Anyway that's all I know from the allegation standpoint. I do remember the play Wingfield got hurt on, you can't tell what really happened as there was a pile.

Speaking of being able to see what really happened...May I refer all to THIS year's Union vs Ithaca game when early in the game Bombers LB Henry Takacs took a cheap shot at Union QB Patch Flanagan. Launching himself and hitting Patch in face with what was rightfully deemed targeting. Could that have been on purpose and on Toerper?..Not accusing just adding it to the mix. 

...Could Utica H/C Blaise Faggiano be interested in returning to his alma mater?

Union finishes off the first part of their season 7-2 with a 79-66 win over Stevens. Notable for the Garnet was the inside play led by 6'11" Scott Schmitt who continues to gain momentum. He had 9 pts. and 10 rebs, in only 14 minutes as Union dominated the Points in the Paint 50-20. Re-entering the rotation were last year's key reserves Will Yakoobian and Jaden Jauregui. Oft injured PF Aren Cummings also got on the floor. Last year's starting PF Brendan Reid was seen in uniform on the bench but with a large knee brace. He is yet to play...With all these pieces coming together Union looks to be quite formidable. 

It's been a solid start to the 2025-26 season for the Union men. After winning their opening two Liberty League contests against St. Lawrence and Clarkson they stand at 6-2 with a game against always formidable Stevens at home before a 3 week Christmas break. The only hiccups for the Garnet came in a one point loss at Middlebury where they squandered a 14 point lead by scoring only 2 points in the final 6:36. ...and a blowout loss against #1 Trinity.   Injuries to front court players Brendan Reid and Aren Cummings(neither has played a minute so far) have been offset by 6'11" transfer Scott Schmitt who has come on strong lately. The Big Four of Jack Plesser, Tanner Tedesco, Christian Dufort and Matthew Garside(who inexplicably went scoreless vs Middlebury) have been joined by the solid contributions of Neil Daterao. The bench contributes hustle and defense. They should prove to be tough in LL play. 

Union outlasted St. Lawrence to win 72-68 in a game in which the Garnet never trailed but were outplayed in the second half. The hot shooting Union squad cooled in the later part of the game. St. Lawrence tightened their defense and it got close. For Union their big three Jack Plesser,20 pts...Matthew Garside,19 and Tanner Tedesco,13 carried the load. Adam Dudzinski,21 and Chris Downs,17 led the Saints who outscored Union 39-29 after halftime.     

After earlier winning Oswego State's Max Ziel tournament today Union took care of business in it's own Sig Makofski Invitational tournament beating Manhattanville 88-66 and now for the second year in a row will get a shot at the #1 team in the country. Last year the Garnet put a scare into then #1 Emory in their Holiday tourney final before losing 77-71 and this year #1 Trinity will be the foe in tomorrow's Makofski final. Seems like the Garnet respond well to being tournament tested.

Quote from: unionpalooza on November 28, 2025, 09:36:17 AMNCAA has posted the Muhlenberg/Union game on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/zIOD1wVfCns?si=wHyX3Bs5t8YRp03-

Tremendous...thanks

Quote from: 8i Technique on November 25, 2025, 11:04:31 AM

Quote from: Ice Bear on November 22, 2025, 02:44:31 PMMulenberg moves on with a gritty impressive W against a never give up Union team. I am so proud of the way Union fought but in the end the fumble and int cost them. Muhlenberg made some big plays, capitalized on the Union mistakes, and made fewer overall mistakes today. They deserved to win and I am wholeheartedly rooting for the Mules next week. Absolutely no shame in losing to a great team and program in Muhlenberg.

I will say I was so disappointed as the entire game was unwatchable because of technical difficulties. Man that was frustrating but mistakes happen and overall I'm grateful I could at least follow the stats from start to finish.

Congrats to Muhlenberg on the win and Union on a great season!

An exciting game with 2 quality programs pushing each other to the limits.

Yes, the ESPN 'technical difficulty' page was woeful, but the stats updates kept us on the edge of our proverbial seats.

Hoping the Mules and the G-Chargers cross paths again in the very near future!

I'm not so forgiving as my good friend Ice Bear when it comes to responsibility for the streaming snafu. I know I wanted to watch the game, not just follow the live stats. I even emailed the Muhlenberg SID to get his take on what happened. While he was very apologetic he doesn't believe they did anything wrong on their end. At this point I still want to watch the game. The Mules SID says the video does exists but claims the rights to it are owned by ESPN. He vowed to contact them about releasing the replay. I know plenty of Union fans and especially player parents who would love to have access.

Quote from: Ralph Turner on November 23, 2025, 09:19:42 PMWatching Pate State podcast... who give us a D3 shoutout.

Syracuse lost to Notre Dame 70-7 yesterday.

Josh Pate says that is the worst loss by Syracuse since they lost to Union in the 1890's.

Union beat Syracuse 75-0 on November 1,1891. They played eight times between 1890-1897. Union won seven of them.

In a moment of total frustration and anger and seeking some clarification I emailed the SID of Muhlenberg post game yesterday. To his credit he responded within 15 minutes. This is his response...

Re: Union vs Muhlenberg football broadcast

to:Mike Falk, SID, Muhlenberg 

From:mikefalk@muhlenberg.edu
Sat, Nov 22 at 3:57 PM


Thanks for the email and I completely understand your frustration. We were frustrated too.

"I do not like to pass blame onto anyone but we followed the instructions we were given by ESPN, which included starting the stream an hour early to allow for troubleshooting, and we did the same thing we did as when we successfully tested the stream on Thursday, but we were not contacted by ESPN to let us know there was an issue today until very late in the game.

We certainly understand how important the video streams are for people who cannot attend the games and try to put out a good product. There is a recorded version of the stream and I've talked to the NCAA about the possibility of playing it. I am waiting to hear back from them."

I for one sincerely hope a replay can be worked out. I know Union player parents want that archive of their son's last game.

While I appreciate his candor I question how he says "they were not contacted by ESPN to let us know there was an issue."...I personally was participating in a chat during the game with mostly Union player parents. Some of them called other parents physically at the game who went to the press box and told them that the stream was not working so they knew well before halftime. Other parents called ESPN directly and were given the "technical difficulties" excuse...and what about the "we started the stream an hour early to allow for trouble shooting"? Well if true then nobody at Muhlenberg or ESPN apparently made the effort in that hour to verify a working stream. 

Final...Muhlenberg 34-Union 26...Union just could not stop the Mules in the 2nd half. The game changed in that 3 play disaster when Patch was not on the field. (if that wasn't a stats mistake) Great effort by the Garnet. Patch was brilliant yet again...26/34 300 yds 3 TDs but the Mules held him to only 41 net yards rushing. 

Quote from: Pat Coleman on November 22, 2025, 01:53:53 PM

Quote from: UfanBill on November 22, 2025, 01:14:38 PMHalftime...Union 14 - Muhlenberg 14 ...ESPN has failed us. The media giant has bitten off more than they can chew.

These games are produced by the local schools. There's definitely a chance some of the issue is on ESPN's end, but it's probably the school's issue.

Then why would there be issues at multiple games? I've asked counselor/Mr. Mayor to start an investigation.

Patch is THE MAN...he returns and leads Union right down the field. Takes it in himself but expt blocked...24-20 Mules

Quote from: UfanBill on November 22, 2025, 01:51:07 PMHorrible turn of events to start the second half...after a Muhlenberg FG Union QB Patch Flanagan did not return to the field for the second half. Cole Brisson intercepted on 3rd play and now it's 24-14. 

Patch is back...Not sure what happened as I'm going strictly by Live Stats.

Horrible turn of events to start the second half...after a Muhlenberg FG Union QB Patch Flanagan did not return to the field for the second half. Cole Brisson intercepted on 3rd play and now it's 24-14.