FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

gobigred425 · February 02, 2026, 04:03:14 PM

I have a nephew who played for Herberg and won state title when he was the HC at Rocori. He speaks very highly of him and says he is an elite defensive mind.

OzJohnnie · February 02, 2026, 05:26:00 PM

Well, reading the press release, it seems Herberg presented a plan to improve the defensive performance, which is needed for a championship-quality team. Let's hope the pine curtain slams down on our opponents.

I would love to see our offence balance better as it's far too dependent on AirJohnnie, IMO. That being said, it was a real thrill when AirJohnnie made a triumphant return about 15 years ago after a good period in the wilderness.

Maybe some nice changes are in store. UI of D3 here we come!

OzJohnnie · February 02, 2026, 10:18:14 PM

Also, Herberg needs to hit the gym. His arms are a bit puny, eh?

sjusection105 · February 03, 2026, 11:27:02 AM

Quote from: DuffMan on February 02, 2026, 01:19:47 PMA couple of changes on SJU's staff: Dumonceaux Elevated to Assistant Head Coach, Herberg Named SJU's Defensive Coordinator

IMHO there seems to be a solid succession plan for when Gary retires.Could this be that now Dan O'Brien is AD he's looking at an orderly transfer when Gary decides to hang up the headset?

Retired Old Rat · February 04, 2026, 11:26:41 AM

Quote from: DuffMan on February 02, 2026, 03:18:22 PMNo clue. Herberg is new to the staff, so I don't know what to expect. This may be the first time in a very long time that both the OC and DC are not SJU alums.

Possibly never?

DuffMan · February 04, 2026, 03:35:02 PM

According to my dad, in the early 70's, it was just John and Terry Haws. John was not an alum and I don't think Haws was.

art76 · **Yesterday** at 03:34:30 PM

D3FB podcast dropped earlier today - I got lucky and was able to listen to it already. Thanx Pat and Greg!

Mister36 · **Yesterday** at 04:00:32 PM

NCCs 2026 schedule released today...which is how we find out that Bethel is going back to Naperville start of this season - getting all we can this year from the one OOC opponent I guess.

https://northcentralcardinals.com/sports/football/schedule

USee · **Yesterday** at 04:09:53 PM

Quote from: Mister36 on Yesterday at 04:00:32 PMNCCs 2026 schedule released today...which is how we find out that Bethel is going back to Naperville start of this season - getting all we can this year from the one OOC opponent I guess.

https://northcentralcardinals.com/sports/football/schedule

and NCC is @Wartburg in week 2. They are going all in for the NPI #1 seed!

Patrick Coleman · **Yesterday** at 08:35:50 PM

Quote from: Mister36 on Yesterday at 04:00:32 PMNCCs 2026 schedule released today...which is how we find out that Bethel is going back to Naperville start of this season - getting all we can this year from the one OOC opponent I guess.

https://northcentralcardinals.com/sports/football/schedule

That's excellent, and it means that Bethel only recently took that game. North Central went into the offseason still looking for that Week 1 opponent.

GoldandBlueBU · **Yesterday** at 09:36:56 PM

Quote from: Mister36 on Yesterday at 04:00:32 PMNCCs 2026 schedule released today...which is how we find out that Bethel is going back to Naperville start of this season - getting all we can this year from the one OOC opponent I guess.

https://northcentralcardinals.com/sports/football/schedule

I love it. Hopefully the johns can find someone on par with Morris again.

gobigred425 · **Yesterday** at 09:40:16 PM

My sources are telling me SJU has scheduled week 1 game with a top WIAC team. Both MIAC powers are challenging themselves out of the gate.