Quote from: emma17 on September 18, 2026, 01:20:20 PM

Quote from: 02 Warhawk on September 18, 2026, 08:25:49 AMMaybe Osh Vegas Palms Resort RV park will soon sponsor a D3 bowl game so Oshkosh can participate.

And yes, that place is all too real. Pass it every time you drive up 41.

Quote from: 02 Warhawk on September 18, 2026, 08:25:49 AMMaybe Osh Vegas Palms Resort RV park will soon sponsor a D3 bowl game so Oshkosh can participate.

And yes, that place is all too real. Pass it every time you drive up 41.

That's got to be a Swingin' place. I'm in.

I've been to Whitewater.  A RV park would be a much need improvement. 
Whitewater is the kind of place you put a prison.  A cultural event is a tractor pull.  They call Janesville "the big city".

Quote from: lumbercat on September 17, 2026, 04:01:09 PMTrin 8-1
Although I think you are trivializing the expenses a bit I'm with you 100%. However that's how they think on the Administrative side in Academia.
 
It doesn't matter how big endowments grow, when expenses are going up they get very frugal. Especially in an area where many NESCAC administrative types are not major advocates of growing helmet sports to begin with.

At Trinity, Tufts and Wes it's probably a lesser change beacuse those programs are already further advanced. Maybe 15-20 more players. Those programs already have 10 or 11 coaches while  much of the rest of the conference typically have an 8 man staff. At other schools it might create a need for 2 more coaches and 25 players.

I hope it happens but in my experience I've seen a real reluctance to increase funding for Football traditionally at all the schools.

Let hope the Presidents see that these changes are needed to compete on the national level.

But the Colby can send the women's volleyball team to Wisconsin for a weekend tournament?  Isn't Colby also building an Olympic sized swimming pool.  $10,000 to $20,000 to give 15 players a lifetime worth of memories, the NESCAC isn't even trying.

Quote from: 02 Warhawk on September 18, 2026, 08:25:49 AMMaybe Osh Vegas Palms Resort RV park will soon sponsor a D3 bowl game so Oshkosh can participate.

And yes, that place is all too real. Pass it every time you drive up 41.

Actually,  with less at large bids, the team that doesn't make the Culver's Bowl game should play a River Conference team. 

Quote from: colinsteinke on September 16, 2026, 06:23:07 PM

Quote from: AndrewB on September 16, 2026, 02:19:28 PM

Quote from: 02 Warhawk on September 16, 2026, 10:30:41 AMJace never finish under .500 in conference play after inheriting a winning team.

Never seen a troll who's concerned himself with UWW so much as this dude. Must be exhausting having UWW running circles in your head all day.

It's actually a compliment to us. Never change.

The standard now is 4-3 in conference play?
I remember when it was a conference championship and multiple playoff wins.
Times have changed.

Oshkosh hasn't beaten Whitewater since 2019. And then Whitewater went to the Stagg Bowl. You're 2-8 in your last ten games against Whitewater.

Oshkosh had its day. Cerroni is gone. He's coaching with Lance in Kansas, which I'm sure you just love, too.

Until they hire someone other than Jennings, don't expect a turnaround.

2025 Season against playoff teams:
In conference & playoff results
UW-WHITEWATER 1-3
UW-OSHKOSH 1-3

And you can't stop beating your chest for these results?

Quote from: 02 Warhawk on September 16, 2026, 10:30:41 AMJace never finish under .500 in conference play after inheriting a winning team.

Never seen a troll who's concerned himself with UWW so much as this dude. Must be exhausting having UWW running circles in your head all day.

It's actually a compliment to us. Never change.

The standard now is 4-3 in conference play?
I remember when it was a conference championship and multiple playoff wins.
Times have changed.

Quote from: badgerwarhawk on September 16, 2026, 12:13:53 PM

Quote from: AndrewB on September 15, 2026, 08:52:04 PMIt was a big win against Alma.

 Too bad there were so few there to see it.

Game was at Alma.

Quote from: colinsteinke on September 16, 2026, 09:05:09 AM

Quote from: AndrewB on September 15, 2026, 08:52:04 PM

Quote from: colinsteinke on September 15, 2026, 05:29:42 PMI notice you're suspiciously quiet about your alma mater...not confident PeteyBananas can get you over the hump?

It was a big win against Alma.  Great week to catch Coe.  Right after a physical loss to UW-RF.  The offensive should get better every week.  They just don't get the fan support because of the crappy stadium location.

But show Coach Rindahl this:
https://www.d3boards.com/index.php?topic=9752.0

You have a weirdly selective memory. In recent years they've played John Carroll and UMHB in non conference play, and traditionally, some of the WIAC schools have had trouble getting teams to be willing to play them.

You seem to be really hung up on Jace...are you just upset that UW0 hired PeteyBananas because they knew they wanted Jace to be the coach whenever Bullis decided to move on? Or what's the deal here?

I'm sure UWW would love to play UMU in non-conference if it makes sense, but do you think UMU is going to want to play a WIAC school for that game, when winning is at such a premium now for at-large bids?

Don't both coaches have the same amount of WIAC conference titles?

But, to this Mount Union thing.

First, I don't think Mount Union will be afraid.  They have won 9 consecutive conferences championships, so they shouldn't have to worry about an at-large bid.

Second, it's been over a decade since these two teams have meet.

Third, Whitewater is the closest WIAC team to Ohio.  (Less travel for both teams)

Fourth, Whitewater wouldn't have to schedule a NAIA team. 

This is the perfect fit for a big non-conference game. 

Quote from: DriftlessDuhawk on September 16, 2026, 08:06:39 AMI also know that when they were interviewing coaching for the full time job this year candidates were told that the university wants the football roster over 130 kids every year but that they will only provide full time staffing to the head coach and coordinators. 130 man roster with only 3 full time coaches is not a recipe for success.

So take your pick...

I thought this is common in D3?  UW-La Crosse only has 3 full-time, football only, coaches.  Another 2 are spread out among all the other sports.  They have a small pool of money for other assistance coach's, (camps, fund raising and giving weeks).
What number of paid positions is normal at other institutions?  I would be interested in knowing.

Quote from: colinsteinke on September 15, 2026, 05:29:42 PMI notice you're suspiciously quiet about your alma mater...not confident PeteyBananas can get you over the hump?

It was a big win against Alma.  Great week to catch Coe.  Right after a physical loss to UW-RF.  The offensive should get better every week.  They just don't get the fan support because of the crappy stadium location.

But show Coach Rindahl this:
https://www.d3boards.com/index.php?topic=9752.0

Quote from: emma17 on September 15, 2026, 01:18:42 PMI think there's way too much talk of UWW NOT losing.

UWRF and UWP can fight for First and second.

Side note- do you think the Denver Broncos did any tackling drills at all in their camp?
Maybe too much press clippings of their greatness.

Quote from: bleedpurple on September 14, 2026, 10:37:45 PM

Quote from: AndrewB on September 14, 2026, 09:40:49 PM8-2 UWW won't make the playoffs if the loses are to River Falls and Platteville.  What Top 25 would they have beaten then? 

7 D3 victories:
Carlton
Keystone HA HA 😂
S Point
EU Claire
La Crosse
Oshkosh
Stout

Not 1 signature win, by Whitewater or any of these teams.

Welcome to the Culver's Bowl.

I could see UW-W,UW-RF, and UW-P all going 1-1 against each other and running the rest of the table. What would that mean in terms of the playoffs?

9-1 is MUCH DIFFERENT than 8-2.   

Now I don't know who gets the automatic bid in that case.  But Whitewater would have the lowest NPI of the 3, IF ALL 3 are 9-1.

8-2 UWW won't make the playoffs if the loses are to River Falls and Platteville.  What Top 25 would they have beaten then? 

7 D3 victories:
Carlton
Keystone HA HA 😂
S Point
EU Claire
La Crosse
Oshkosh
Stout

Not 1 signature win, by Whitewater or any of these teams.

Welcome to the Culver's Bowl.

Boy, was I wrong about UW-L.
Maybe a change to the younger players is needed.  The offense is so stale.  No explosive plays at all.  After watching the UW-RF and Stout game, this team looked lifeless.  River Falls defense was running to meet Coe head on.  This defense waited for the quarterback on bootlegs to initiate contact and dictate the game.  This team does nothing at a top notch level. 
Deep passing - NO
passing accuracy - NO
QB that keeps a defense on their heels - NO
Speed in the running game - NO
Pass rush - NO
Linebacker that attack the ball carrier - NO

WIAC can still be saved with River Falls vs Wartburg and Platteville vs Springfield.  Only 2 WIAC teams will make the playoffs

Quote from: Marmac on September 12, 2026, 02:51:44 PMWe've discovered the formula for beating North Central: draw a holding call on every NCC possession. Early in the 2nd quarter, NCC has already been called for four offensive holding calls.

It's about time!!

Quote from: Gotberg on September 10, 2026, 03:57:33 PMAre d3 football players getting paid to play on their teams? 

I was with a friend last night whose son could end up playing college ball, and he made the comment: "Even D3 players are getting 40-60k per year".  I'd think not.

I've always wondered about this. Could it be a "academic needs based scholarship" that just happens to go to some of the best football players on the team?  I believe that more "monetary incentive" are given than some might admit.  Straight out cash to players - No.  But a wealthy donor gives the school a scholarship fund, and gets a tax deduction.  Then the school selectively uses it for football players as a "academic grant" - Yes.