FB: Liberty League

ICAlum16 · February 02, 2026, 09:15:10 AM

I am sure people are starting to get sick of me pounding the drum on this IC coaching search but we are almost 50 days since the announcement of Terp going to Cornell. I think we can also assume that the administration knew this was in the works prior to the formal announcement. This is turning into an utter disaster with candidates dropping out due to how the search is being conducted. I am hearing that the DC from John Carroll and the former HC at New Haven are two of the finalists.

I am hoping for an announcement in the next 48 hours but the longer this goes on, the more it impacts recruiting and the general operations around the program. I personally was skeptical of the AD hire when it happened last year and this is just furthering my skepticism. Hopefully things get resolved soon...

ICAlum16 · February 02, 2026, 02:42:25 PM

also hearing current OC Maguire is a real dark horse candidate for the job and is in the final 3

ICAlum16 · February 03, 2026, 11:16:41 AM

Breaking News - My sources have confirmed Ithaca OC Brandon Maguire will be announced as the new HC today

Bartman · February 03, 2026, 11:51:28 AM

Quote from: ICAlum16 on February 03, 2026, 11:16:41 AMBreaking News - My sources have confirmed Ithaca OC Brandon Maguire will be announced as the new HC today

Good luck to Maguire as the new HC for the Bombers.

The Third Division · February 03, 2026, 03:32:57 PM

How old is he?

Patrick Coleman · February 03, 2026, 03:43:33 PM

Quote from: The Third Division on February 03, 2026, 03:32:57 PMHow old is he?

Here's his bio.
https://athletics.ithaca.edu/staff-directory/brandon-maguire/815

ICAlum16 · February 04, 2026, 09:25:29 AM

I think this is a win for the Bombers. Keeping staff continuity, saw him RT a bunch of recruit commits on the bird yesterday. Bomber offense has lead the league since he has been in office, players seem to love him. It will be interesting to see what he does on the defensive side of the ball and if he will continue to call plays. This feels like a very slow moving off-season September can't come fast enough!

Jonny Utah · February 06, 2026, 05:53:21 PM

So longtime Ithaca assistant/OC (and SLU grad) Brian Angelichio has been named the OC for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Great coach and guy all around.

stlawus · February 11, 2026, 05:18:02 PM

Why am I not surprised to see Frank Rossi be quite literally the only person defending Flo Sports on social media.

tony/troy · February 11, 2026, 06:27:02 PM

Quote from: stlawus on February 11, 2026, 05:18:02 PMWhy am I not surprised to see Frank Rossi be quite literally the only person defending Flo Sports on social media.

Read last paragraph under Controversy on their Wiki page at the extreme end of a rather lengthy page. Don't know exactly what defending you are referring to or why it is being defended. However, if Frank is comfortable giving them personal information after reading that paragraph, then we should all be happy for Frank.

Jonny Utah · Reply #57520 - Re: FB: Liberty League

I'm not sure I follow that whole issue, and I did see some of it on twitter. My thing is this: If local high schools can have local access cable live stream on youtube for free, how are d3 colleges any different? In terms of cost anyway.

UfanBill · Reply #57521 - Re: FB: Liberty League

Quote from: stlawus on February 11, 2026, 05:18:02 PMWhy am I not surprised to see Frank Rossi be quite literally the only person defending Flo Sports on social media.

Not sure if you are aware of this but Frank in addition to his role with "In the D3fb Huddle" podcasts with James Baker, Frank also refs flag football and serves as Mayor of Ballston Spa, NY. I believe he can handle himself quite well since he's also an attorney. I respect and admire the guy.

stlawus · Reply #57522 - Re: FB: Liberty League

Quote from: UfanBill on Yesterday at 07:02:29 PM
Quote from: stlawus on February 11, 2026, 05:18:02 PMWhy am I not surprised to see Frank Rossi be quite literally the only person defending Flo Sports on social media.

Not sure if you are aware of this but Frank in addition to his role with "In the D3fb Huddle" podcasts with James Baker, Frank also refs flag football and serves as Mayor of Ballston Spa, NY. I believe he can handle himself quite well since he's also an attorney. I respect and admire the guy.

Pretty much everyone is against the Flo Sports model and putting d3 sports behind a paywall. So far he's the only voice of "authority" I've seen that non ironically defends it. It has nothing to do with his credentials.

Bartman · Reply #57523 - Re: FB: Liberty League

Quote from: stlawus on Yesterday at 09:09:53 PM
Quote from: UfanBill on Yesterday at 07:02:29 PM
Quote from: stlawus on February 11, 2026, 05:18:02 PMWhy am I not surprised to see Frank Rossi be quite literally the only person defending Flo Sports on social media.

Not sure if you are aware of this but Frank in addition to his role with "In the D3fb Huddle" podcasts with James Baker, Frank also refs flag football and serves as Mayor of Ballston Spa, NY. I believe he can handle himself quite well since he's also an attorney. I respect and admire the guy.

Pretty much everyone is against the Flo Sports model and putting d3 sports behind a paywall. So far he's the only voice of "authority" I've seen that non ironically defends it. It has nothing to do with his credentials.

D3 Sports should not be behind a paywall, it will only reduce the number of eyeballs the athletes deserve and would add a small amount to offset budgets. As far as Frank Rossi, he is entitled to his opinion and his very clownlike sartorial choice he made at the last Stagg Bowl

unionpalooza · Reply #57524 - Re: FB: Liberty League

Quote from: Bartman on Today at 08:23:09 AM
Quote from: stlawus on Yesterday at 09:09:53 PM
Quote from: UfanBill on Yesterday at 07:02:29 PM
Quote from: stlawus on February 11, 2026, 05:18:02 PMWhy am I not surprised to see Frank Rossi be quite literally the only person defending Flo Sports on social media.

Not sure if you are aware of this but Frank in addition to his role with "In the D3fb Huddle" podcasts with James Baker, Frank also refs flag football and serves as Mayor of Ballston Spa, NY. I believe he can handle himself quite well since he's also an attorney. I respect and admire the guy.

Pretty much everyone is against the Flo Sports model and putting d3 sports behind a paywall. So far he's the only voice of "authority" I've seen that non ironically defends it. It has nothing to do with his credentials.
D3 Sports should not be behind a paywall, it will only reduce the number of eyeballs the athletes deserve and would add a small amount to offset budgets. As far as Frank Rossi, he is entitled to his opinion and his very clownlike sartorial choice he made at the last Stagg Bowl

I confess I have a hard time getting too fussed about PPV for D3, whether it's Flo or another services. It's a pain to have another subscription to manage, but I don't see how it's any different than charging for a stadium ticket, which everyone has been doing for years without (much) complaining. I think it's basic endowment effect - since it started free, it seems like something is being taken away, but the true default is that people have been paying to watch D3F for decades.

My bigger concern is that the feed often sucks, and I'd happily pay more to watch a game that is better shot and better transmitted.