FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[WIACer]

What are the chances that Novotny will move up a division or two after this season?

98% Freshman. Elite. in a tough conference. DI no doubt.

[emma17]

What are the chances that Novotny will move up a division or two after this season?

He's not moving to D2.  That would be a lateral move.  He could try for an Eastern Illinois, but what do you really gain?.  It would be interesting if a team like NIU would be interested.  They could give him some NIL money and it's close enough to Milwaukee for his family to watch.  And no, he's not the best player in the conference. 

This post really hits most of the factors involved in the portal. Not just for Tommy, but for any WIAC player. And I agree, Tommy is off to a great start, but it is EXTREMELY premature to designate him the best player in the conference. Best running back perhaps. But I look forward to seeing Paxton Rothmeier.

Of all the good running backs UWW has had, I do feel Tommy reminds me most of Coppage. His lateral quickness and ability to make guys miss in the second level stick out most to me. He's small though and would take a pounding.
He may make an excellent slot type guy though- a couple games back he made a great catch in end zone- turning his body from inside shoulder to outside shoulder. Those are receiver skills.

[palum]

I came across an article in Reuters.com. There is a lawsuit against the NCAA from current and former D3 athletes. They are seeking to. Allow D3 schools to offer scholarships.

Link to article

reuters.com/legal/litigation/ncaa-division-iii-athletes-sue-over-ban-athletic-scholarships

[Retired Old Rat]

Here's a link that works: https://www.sportico.com/leagues/college-sports/2026/ncaa-division-iii-antitrust-lawsuit-scholarships-1234955281/

[colinsteinke]

Novotny is electric for sure, but his size is definitely a limiting factor when considering transferring up.

Maybe he stays and tries to overtake some of the record books.

[colinsteinke]

I had heard this game was "close" back in August but didn't feel free to discuss because I never confirmed that it was final. But since it is being posted on a Mount Union website, it looks like it's locked in. UW-W will be traveling to Alliance to take on Mount Union week 2 next year.

https://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/2021/7/1/mount-union-football-future-schedules.aspx

Wow 😲
What a treat!

Now if they can schedule Wash U in St. Louis some year and maybe just maybe catch a Brewers at Cardinals game.  That would be perfect.

But I thought you said that Jace was afraid and wouldn't play anyone?

[bleedpurple]

I had heard this game was "close" back in August but didn't feel free to discuss because I never confirmed that it was final. But since it is being posted on a Mount Union website, it looks like it's locked in. UW-W will be traveling to Alliance to take on Mount Union week 2 next year.

https://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/2021/7/1/mount-union-football-future-schedules.aspx

Wow 😲
What a treat!

Now if they can schedule Wash U in St. Louis some year and maybe just maybe catch a Brewers at Cardinals game.  That would be perfect.

But I thought you said that Jace was afraid and wouldn't play anyone?

At that point, I had to exercise self-control, not to mention the pending Mount Union game. Andrew has been a pretty vociferous critic of Jace, but to his credit, he has toned down his rhetoric lately.

[colinsteinke]

I had heard this game was "close" back in August but didn't feel free to discuss because I never confirmed that it was final. But since it is being posted on a Mount Union website, it looks like it's locked in. UW-W will be traveling to Alliance to take on Mount Union week 2 next year.

https://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/2021/7/1/mount-union-football-future-schedules.aspx

Wow 😲
What a treat!

Now if they can schedule Wash U in St. Louis some year and maybe just maybe catch a Brewers at Cardinals game.  That would be perfect.

But I thought you said that Jace was afraid and wouldn't play anyone?

At that point, I had to exercise self-control, not to mention the pending Mount Union game. Andrew has been a pretty vociferous critic of Jace, but to his credit, he has toned down his rhetoric lately.

Probably has to do with them squeaking out a max of three whole wins this year. (I'm giving them UWSP).

[palum]

ROR,
Thanks for correcting the link to the story. If this happens it will widen the gap between the haves and have nots.

[AndrewB]

I had heard this game was "close" back in August but didn't feel free to discuss because I never confirmed that it was final. But since it is being posted on a Mount Union website, it looks like it's locked in. UW-W will be traveling to Alliance to take on Mount Union week 2 next year.

https://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/2021/7/1/mount-union-football-future-schedules.aspx

Wow 😲
What a treat!

Now if they can schedule Wash U in St. Louis some year and maybe just maybe catch a Brewers at Cardinals game.  That would be perfect.

But I thought you said that Jace was afraid and wouldn't play anyone?

This season he was most definitely afraid.  To see so many UWW fans deny that is hilarious.  You have at least 3 full time football coaches.  That they couldn't find anyone besides Keystone for week 3 or 4, shows that they were hiding.  They could have flown to Linfield or Hardin Simmons.

[colinsteinke]

I had heard this game was "close" back in August but didn't feel free to discuss because I never confirmed that it was final. But since it is being posted on a Mount Union website, it looks like it's locked in. UW-W will be traveling to Alliance to take on Mount Union week 2 next year.

https://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/2021/7/1/mount-union-football-future-schedules.aspx

Wow 😲
What a treat!

Now if they can schedule Wash U in St. Louis some year and maybe just maybe catch a Brewers at Cardinals game.  That would be perfect.

But I thought you said that Jace was afraid and wouldn't play anyone?

This season he was most definitely afraid.  To see so many UWW fans deny that is hilarious.  You have at least 3 full time football coaches.  That they couldn't find anyone besides Keystone for week 3 or 4, shows that they were hiding.  They could have flown to Linfield or Hardin Simmons.

You seem to think that every school has an unlimited budget and can just force other schools to play them.

[AndrewB]

I had heard this game was "close" back in August but didn't feel free to discuss because I never confirmed that it was final. But since it is being posted on a Mount Union website, it looks like it's locked in. UW-W will be traveling to Alliance to take on Mount Union week 2 next year.

https://athletics.mountunion.edu/sports/2021/7/1/mount-union-football-future-schedules.aspx

Wow 😲
What a treat!

Now if they can schedule Wash U in St. Louis some year and maybe just maybe catch a Brewers at Cardinals game.  That would be perfect.

But I thought you said that Jace was afraid and wouldn't play anyone?

This season he was most definitely afraid.  To see so many UWW fans deny that is hilarious.  You have at least 3 full time football coaches.  That they couldn't find anyone besides Keystone for week 3 or 4, shows that they were hiding.  They could have flown to Linfield or Hardin Simmons.

You seem to think that every school has an unlimited budget and can just force other schools to play them.

It has nothing to do about budgeting.  You have enough money to fly to Eastern Pennsylvania, you have enough to fly to Texas.  Whitewater chose East Pennsylvania because it was a sure win.  Your second point, if a D3 teams wants to visit Hardin Simmons and play football, they WILL accept and play.  Just too afraid to admit that this team ran from competition.

[badgerwarhawk]

 

Andrew, I'm curious, have you toured the prison in Oshkosh? 

[emma17]

For what it's worth- I could care less if Coach Rindahl decided to play a soft non conference schedule. UWW certainly has a track record of playing challenging non conference games. They have an extremely challenging conference schedule for 2026 and based on the results so far, it seems the season plan is working.

Anyone know the reason behind the night game vs. UWO? Marching band competition?

[bleedpurple]

For what it's worth- I could care less if Coach Rindahl decided to play a soft non conference schedule. UWW certainly has a track record of playing challenging non conference games. They have an extremely challenging conference schedule for 2026 and based on the results so far, it seems the season plan is working.

Anyone know the reason behind the night game vs. UWO? Marching band competition?

I agree with you regarding the schedule. I think the word "fear" in this discussion is misguided. Perhaps a strategy some will agree with and some won't. There are a lot of factors that go into scheduling.

UW-W is hosting the WIAC Cross Country Championships on Saturday. The parking lots are needed to be clear for that event. The game needed to be moved to Friday night or Saturday night. Jace preferred Friday night.  But he said, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease" at QB Club Monday night. Not sure who the squeaky wheel is, but someone apparently pushed for Saturday night and got their way.