Tom Lally spoke to the Mount Union team recently. Loved watching him play! https://x.com/i/status/2088747143699870181

It seems that the media/PR team has taken a step to show off the program a little more...kudos!

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Quote from: Dr. Acula on July 14, 2026, 12:18:33 PMI 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.

it's not shocking that Mount is far and away the best brand in D3.  But with OSU announcing today a $17m uniform brand deal with JP Morgan Chase...I wonder how much the only recognizable brand in D3 athletics could bring in?

It took Mount a few years to accept the Transfer portal and all those things, so I'm sure that Mount won't bring in the extra $ until somebody else in D3 starts

C'mon Mount. Don't be scared. Do it: https://imgur.com/a/o333TQu

How about this sponsor?

https://ibb.co/jkpgJJBf

My vote is for the Naborhood! Seriously, do you think Morgan Engineering, Coastal Pet, Robertsons or MAC Trailer would be willing? Lol

It would be more likely that the football alumni would band together to make a donation over these companies without specific ties to the university and extra money... I'm not serious, but kind of serious at the same time.

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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.

At this point in the summer, I'll listen or watch almost anything to scratch the football season itch... Lol

No 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.

A couple of notes:
I love the sharing of complete Stage Bowls and other big games. I remember watching some of these, but love to look back.

Any Mount fans living near Alliance... The book store is half off on many items (T-shirts, long sleeve, hoodies, hats, etc) as they switch bookstore companies. They had a decent selection when I went the other day.

Quote from: D3fanboy on July 07, 2026, 11:53:31 PMhttps://youtu.be/IcNHrIxiZLQ?si=PqLnsVdBv4CQpjjg

Mikey Maloney on the D1 Rejects pod, around the 42 min mark

WR transfers huh?

Was just coming to share and ask this same question. Anyone know about the incoming or returning WRs?

So the new 5 in 5 role is going to take place. Does this help Mount Union in any way (it looks like it's approved for D3)? For those of you that don't know, this means all athletes can play 5 seasons within 5 years....period. No more redshirts...

Brandon Bowden shared info here, but not sure that means he's coming back or not.
https://x.com/i/status/2069930617156849718

Quote from: Dr. Acula on May 22, 2026, 09:48:39 AMNon-football update:  Congrats to the Raider softball team.  Not only did they win three elimination games in the regional to advance to their first ever super regional, but yesterday they swept UMass-Dartmouth in the super regional to advance to the women's college world series.  CWS starts Thursday in Salem.  I've watched probably half a dozen of their games this season and they're a fun group.

p.s. I had the game on one of my screens yesterday and it's always great to have Sam Bourquin on the call for anything.  I'm thankful he calls Mount sports beyond football because he does a great job.

Agree on all accounts!

It's great to see the softball team continue their great season with their backs against the wall... They've continued to play good defense and timely hitting. They are playing at a high level of consistency right now. Keep it going!!!

Sam Bourquin's voice on Mount Union sports is awesome! I'm glad he began covering the Purple Raiders!

Quote from: D3fanboy on May 14, 2026, 09:50:35 AMMount WR Davion Grant has once again entered the transfer portal.  I highly doubt that he would be accepted back a second time.  Good Lord this kid is getting some pretty bad advice from his "agent"

Very odd indeed. It's not like if he were to "ball out" at UMU, he wouldn't get noticed. I wouldn't consider last year a great year for him. If Mount ends up with a top tier WR1 (speed, hands, routes), they should easily end up over 1200 yards. If they have a bunch of good receivers, I see 3-4 guys at 700 or more yards.

I wonder if he doesn't feel like he fits with the program after spring ball and a possible change with Kappas as OC. If that's the case, best of luck.

Anyone have any names on possible spring standouts? I'm betting on a very balanced offense next year who can churn out 6-8 yards per play by running or throwing.

Quote from: purple on April 05, 2026, 11:01:32 AMI'm getting tired of these cheap shots at Coach Dartt. He's won the OAC every year he's been there. Gone undefeated,10-0. He is at the big table. He is highly respected. The Administration of any small college would love, love, love to have a program that brings in 100 freshmen every year. Ask Wittenberg and about twenty other small colleges in Ohio what they'd give for that kind of consistency in their freshmen classes over the past 10 years. Coach Dartt heads up the program. He has held up the standard and enhanced the brand name.

Just because a couple of posters make the "kid table" comment doesn't mean it's a majority mindset here. I feel that Dartt has made several subtle changes each year, but you're also only as good as those around you (players, assistant coaches, training/support staff, administration, community) and the relationships you make. One of the hardest things that LK had to do was make the tough decisions with hiring new staff or even harder, saying NO or not retaining staff members for the benefit of the program. He constantly had assistant coaches who stayed, got developed and moved on to different coaching goals. Any time you lead any group, let alone a top performing organization, you will be sure to get criticized. Some will be fair and some is not.

Dartt went from a good offensive coordinator to being the head man without experience in the position (which I can't imagine is easy). He had to learn game management while being a coordinator at the same time because of timing of his hire (eventually trusted staff to give this up), program recruiting, salesman (figuring out fundraising and NIL), constant transferring, and managing staff at once.

He just lost some coaches this off season who have been around the program for a long time, and made great hires that aren't easy (big names). If you listen to the Burke interview, Dartt went out and recruited him back from California where he (and his wife) was happy. These type of hires force you to drop your ego and go get the best that you can, at that time...credit to GD

It's impossible to believe that the program was going to continue winning Stagg Bowls at the previous pace because of humans being human (rise and fall of Rome and all...), but he has kept the program at the top. NCC is a monster right now with all of the former mentioned things going in their favor and other programs (Cortland and UWRF) having magical seasons. The other two season ending games by Alma and JCU had many things go against the Purple Raiders and that's where I feel GD has tried to improve.

All that to say this....GD is doing well and has the current team positioned for another fun season with positives trending with a tougher OOC schedule, staff hires, recruiting and PR for the program....all to his credit.

Anyway, Go Purple Raiders... And go everybody! (RIP MUC57)

I feel like since the Kappas and Burke hires, Mount has added some needed online presence with podcast interviews, a spring alumni day, Mount Union coaches clinic, and spring announcements (online clothing store and student intern graphic). Just feels like there's more energy around the program! Seems like some good recruiting momentum with incoming freshmen and guys returning. It'll be interesting to see if there are any bigger impact transfers.

Here's what I find for Mount Union recruits so far.

HS Recruits
Matt Bodnar QB Easton, PA (Notre Dame HS)
Logan Schmittle LB Dekalb, IL
Grady Fast DE Alliance, OH
Tyson Hunka QB Green, OH
Noah Kacimi DL Bradenton, FL
Michael Hatfield OL/DL Grove City, OH
Keshan Talbert RB Kent, OH
Marcus McMahon RB Grafton, OH
Cooper Gray RB Wadsworth, OH
Hendrix Sickels LB Copley, OH
Joseph Mahoney CB Lamar, TX
Landon Gilmore OLB Canton, OH (GlenOak)
Brennan Funyak RB/DB Hudson, OH
JJ Holloway LB Heath, OH
Michael Rogers WR Melbourne, FL
Wesley Lundell LB Orange, CA
Cole Cook OL Conroe, TX
Markese Wise S/QB Painesville, OH
Austyn Benton OL Carlisle, OH
Charlie Levak QB CVCA
Chris Burt RB/WR Painesville, OH
Deven Smith DT Mentor, OH (Elyria Catholic)
Jeremiah Thomas WR/RB West Branch, OH


Transfers
Jaedon Alston RB Charleston, SC (West Liberty)
William Anglen WR Cleveland, OH (Ohio Valley CCC)
Colson Conrad LB Byron Center, MI (Trine)

Quote from: raiderpa on February 19, 2026, 04:36:15 PMThe week off will give Hamilton time to heal. He is key, IMO, for a tourney run.  Allows for Casenheiser to roam and get shots.  Dunbar has proven to be a beast when he is in there and provides some "juice" as he calls it.  Fuline has definitely made himself a near legend in the basketball history of Mount, I only hope we can keep him for years to come.  Perhaps he should receive some NIL funds...hah

The current rotations they are running  are smooth. Both the first and second groups, variety, tempo, and juice are awesome to watch! A different guy steps up each game lately and you can't stop them all right now.

Quote from: D3fanboy on February 12, 2026, 10:17:33 AMRick Hairston is going to be the first Women's flag football coach at Mount.  The HOF MUC alum is a former great Timken and McK basketball coach, and I thought currently at GlenOak?  He's a pretty top notch coach with lots of ties to the local Stark County high schools.  Not a bad selection

I don't see how this is anything other than positive with his experience and relationships around the county. I wonder if he'll dabble with the men's team too?

Quote from: Dr. Acula on February 07, 2026, 03:51:56 PMI'm sure it's not even on his radar, but congrats to Coach Fuline on notching another 20 win season.  That's now 6 of the last 7 full seasons with 20+ wins.  The program is 130 years old.  It has nine 20 win seasons ever.  Fuline has eight of them.

Wow... Great stat to share! I know one thing... They didn't win 20 games when I was in school at Mount... To be fair, those 1920's and 30's teams were barn burners with great records, but didn't get a chance to win 20 games bc they never played 20 games