Quote from: jekelish on July 17, 2026, 05:16:08 PM

Quote from: Kuiper on July 17, 2026, 05:07:23 PMI missed this note when I first read the SCAC announcement about the two year extension with FloSports:

QuoteAdditionally, FloSports will launch a nationwide, free streaming option – the FloSports Channel – this Fall, giving fans more ways to watch select matchups.

Not sure how many "free" games will be included or in how many sports, but it's something to watch out for rather than automatically expecting that you won't be able to watch a game just because it's on Flo.

Been told that, after a certain amount of time, streams on Flo will be made free as archived games. Or at least, that was the plan. I assume it's still moving forward in that direction. So there's a high liklihood that all games will be free a few days after the fact, unless something has changed from the last time I was given this info.

I do think that's negotiable in the contract, but most conferences I've seen have games available 72 hours after the broadcast ends.

From what I've gathered, it really does depend on the conference.  Some have given the conference office an equal share with each school - money that's used to supplement championships, etc.

This actually matches what I've been hearing from schools.  Few people like the idea.  Lots of folks complain, many vociferously. The majority of core supporters (family and alums) buy the subscription anyway and eventually the vitriol dies down and people just accept it.

Jumps from year 1 to year 2 are likely people who started angry and stubborn and eventually gave in.

This seems like any other inconvenience in our lives - and it's pretty quickly divorced from the justice or injustice of the thing itself.

Carnegie Mellon

Wheaton - NEWMAC
MN-Morris - UMAC

Quote from: Flying Dutch Fan on June 15, 2026, 03:45:48 PM

Quote from: Greek Tragedy on May 31, 2026, 03:31:45 PMGood work Mitch. Maybe D1 programs low ball D3 athletes because they already don't get a scholarship and part of the appeal is the "D1 experience". Curious what fellow D3er Overway got from GB coming from Calvin.

Whaterve Jalen "got" to head to GB, he won't be getting it this season:  https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/college/uwgb/2026/06/11/uwgb-transfer-jalen-overway-will-miss-2026-27-season-with-torn-acl/90506060007/

There's all indication he's going to stay with the team and rehab.  Maybe there's an injury clause (I have no idea how NIL deals work) or an insurance payout for the school, but he's likely going to be able to get two years of masters work covered.  Certainly the scholarship portion of his offer remains, at the very least.

Gwynedd and Willamette

Quote from: SpringSt7 on June 11, 2026, 09:57:21 PMGood for him but that is kind of crazy to me. WAC has 3 winning seasons since 2000. Seems like it is going to hard to win there too. 4th place behind JHU, Swat, and F&M gets you nothing in that league. 5th place in the NESCAC could make the tournament. Not trying to come across as an elitist but seems a lot different than leaving other jobs in that conference

I suspect it's much more about how much time and effort has been put in to get where they are and wanting to see it through.  Hopkins is always going to be good, but there aren't guaranteed juggernauts anywhere else anymore.  I think WAC could be competitive under the right circumstances.

Again, just because he's not desperate to leave doesn't mean he wouldn't go somewhere else.

That WAC team was decent last year.  They went 0-13 in conference, but there were a lot of close games the young squad couldn't close out.  We all know how easily that can flip with some experience.  I want to see him stay, because I want to see how it plays out.

I think, beyond the investment, the rationale for staying is the same as why Sweeney left for F&M.  It's just going to be easier to make the tournament in the CC.

Swat wasn't any good before Kosmalski got there.  The possibilities are broader in the CC, for sure.

I talked to Begley briefly yesterday.  Nothing to report.  My perception was that he's open to opportunities, but would have a hard time leaving WAC.  He's worked hard to build something there and very excited about the class coming in.  His top five scorers from last season were sophomores and freshmen.  Much easier to win in the Centennial.  Being in the NESCAC is tough.

1. Ryan - Chapman - SCIAC
2. Nescac1 - Williams - NESCAC
3. FCGG - Connecticut College - NESCAC
4. NCF - Nebraska Wesleyan - ARC
5. Ronk - Scranton - LAND
6. Greek - Oswego St - SUNYAC

Round 2
7. Greek - Hardin-Simmons - ASC
8. Ronk - Colby - NESCAC
9. NCF - Oshkosh - WIAC
10. FCGG - Hampden-Sydney - ODAC
11. Nescac1 - Elmhurst - CCIW
12. Ryan - Union - LL

Round 3
13. Ryan - Carthage - CCIW
14. Nescac1 - Trine - MIAA
15. FCGG - Drew - Land
16. NCF - Wheaton - CCIW
17. Ronk - Farmingdale St - Sky
18. Greek - RPI - LL

Round 4
19. Greek - Denison - NCAC
20. Ronk - Monmouth - MWC
21. NCF - Rowan - NJAC
22. FCGG - Stockton - NJAC
23. Nescac1 - Saint John's - MIAC
24. Ryan - DePauw - NCAC

Round 5
25. Ryan - Maryville - SAA
26. Nescac1
27. FCGG
28. NCF
29. Ronk
30. Greek

UW-Madison hasn't had a winning record in a long time. He may be lining that up.  Would make a lot of sense.  If so, Nebraska is the perfect place for him right now.

I know Corey Begley has been down my way, head coach at Washington College the last few years.  He was a major recruiter for Conn before that, helped bring in these solid classes.  No insight on whether he's applying or anything, but it's a connection.  WashColl was in a rough spot when he came in and he's done well recruiting here in a tough situation.

I'm sure they'll get plenty of resumes.

I mean, if somebody wanted to buy the campus of the University of Chicago, it'd probably make a great location for a football stadium complex...

Quote from: DagarmanSpartan on June 08, 2026, 02:37:34 PMUhhhhhh.........with all due respect.

Chicago and Washington U. - St. Louis both have endowments several times the size of CWRU's, significantly larger enrollments, and in all likelihood, budgets that exceed if not dwarf CWRU's.

Guess what?

Both of those schools appeared on the big loss/deficit list, and CWRU.......DIDN'T.

So obviously, your explanation is insufficient, and perhaps a bit simplistic.

When I posted what I did just now, it was NOT to be a "troll" in any sense.

Rather, it was to express my DISBELIEF that CWRU wouldn't also be on that list, given how low the level of support for athletics is, and how they don't appear to have a lot of traditional athletic revenue streams.

A disbelief which becomes even deeper when one points out, as I just did, that even bigger RICHER schools are seemingly facing such deficits.

Anyone here got an explanation?

That list was overall institutional losses.  Your comment was about athletic department deficits.  Every single d3 school runs an athletic deficit.  None of them come close to covering their own costs.  I think, perhaps you misunderstood what the lists were detailing.

Round 1

1. Ryan - Chapman - SCIAC
2. Nescac1 - Williams - NESCAC
3. FCGG - Connecticut College - NESCAC
4. NCF - Nebraska Wesleyan - ARC
5. Ronk - Scranton - LAND
6. Greek - Oswego St - SUNYAC

Round 2
7. Greek - Hardin-Simmons - ASC
8. Ronk - Colby - NESCAC
9. NCF - Oshkosh - WIAC
10. FCGG - Hampden-Sydney - ODAC
11. Nescac1 - Elmhurst - CCIW
12. Ryan - Union - LL

Round 3
13. Ryan - Carthage - CCIW
14. Nescac1 - Trine - MIAA
15. FCGG - Drew - Land
16. NCF
17. Ronk
18. Greek