”In the (D3FB) Huddle”

"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Covid & College Update (S12EPS7)

We're two months from what should be kickoff for most college football teams, but due to Covid-19, we've lost some teams for the 2020 season, and other teams will play less games. Frank & JB update you on all of the East Region teams' academic and athletic statuses for Fall 2020.

 

As they update you on the effects of Covid on campuses, they welcome Williams College Head Coach Mark Raymond, who discussed his school's cancellation of fall sports (starting at 35:00), and RPI senior quarterback George Marinopoulos, who reacted to RPI's cancellation of the season.

 

This episode is packed with plenty of info and analysis on where we go to in this 2020 season, so make sure to "like" and "share" this episode link across social media!

"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - CGA's Grant & Updates (S12E17f)

A lot has changed in the last two weeks since Frank & JB delivered their first postseason episode -- including a permanent school closure, another coaching change, and some new thoughts about the potential of Coronavirus affecting the 2020 college football season. This episode contains updates about all these topics and more.

 

In addition to these updates, Frank & JB bring you the first national interview with new Coast Guard Head Coach C. C. Grant -- who after 21 seasons working with former Head Coach Bill George was chosen to succeed him. Grant discusses the challenges Coronavirus is posing for the Bears and talks about the team's potential in their 2020 football season.

 

We appreciate all of our viewership over the past two weeks, and we would love to get more followers and fans engaged in time for the 2020 season -- so PLEASE remember to "like" and "share" this video!

"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Rittelmann & Tammaro (S12E17e)

Football will continue soon, we promise. And a number of juniors moving up to their senior year next season might have an opportunity to make a pro roster after a successful senior season and college football career. That could mean the XFL, CFL, NFL, or any other league domestically or internationally.

While we're all on hiatus, Frank & James reached out to Michael Rittelmann of the College Gridiron Showcase to discuss the postseason showcases he helps organize to help scouts find both large- and small-school quality players each year. They also speak with a participant in this year's Small School Showcase (part of the College Gridiron Showcase), Johns Hopkins graduating quarterback David Tammaro. David has a real chance to continue his football career even despite the Coronavirus obstacles we've discussed in recent episodes. Hear David's advice to players who might be able to go on to the next level and about his journey so far.

We apologize for the lateness of this episode, but we have one more to go this weekend -- make sure to tune in, and please make sure to "Like" and "Share" this episode for others to find!

"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - FDU-Florham's Jimmy Robertson (S12E17d)

During the Coronavirus issues we're all facing, there has been a lot of "back to the old days" mentality dominating our lives. So, we decided to embrace the "old days" with our first-ever ITH player guest from September 24th, 2008, new FDU-Florham Head Coach Jimmy Robertson.

 

Frank & James discuss with Coach Robertson his rise to the head coaching position, what he's learned along the way from coaches like Merchant Marine's Mike Toop and RPI's Joe King, what he'll focus on as the new head coach, and how Coronavirus will affect his team, especially with the spring preseason now missing from the equation. He provides great insight as his four seasons at Merchant Marine as an assistant coach taught him how to operate without a formal spring preseason component.

 

Please make sure to "like" and "share" this interview, as we always ask you to do. That way, #d3fb fans will know we exist when we're ready to restart sports and begin our 2020 college football season!

"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Endicott's Nick DiCairano (S12E17c)

You might think having your NFL Pro Day canceled, having your visit to Alabama for time with a great kicking coach postponed, and self-quarantining away from family and friends because of Coronavirus concerns would cause someone like Endicott College Placekicker Nick DiCairano impossible setbacks in his life. Guess again. "Deeks" has overcome enormous obstacles in his life on the road to becoming one of the best #d3fb kickers in the country over the past two years -- it's a story that you absolutely have to hear to believe.

 

Frank & James ask Nick about his road to Endicott, the progression of his kicking career, his relationship with his teammates and family, and, of course, about his real opportunity to continue his career at the professional football level. It may be one of our longest player interviews in our history, but when you watch or listen to it, you'll want to learn even more about what makes this tremendous young man continue to tick (spoiler alert: fishing has something to do with it!).

 

Please make sure to "like" and "share" this video, as Nick's story is something that will help give everyone a lot of hope during a time when we all need some. Please feel free to leave some comments to cheer on Nick in his continued journey to get to the next level -- a place where, with his leg and focus, he belongs.

"in the (D3FB) Huddle" - Curt Fitzpatrick (Cortland) Interview (S12E17b)

On Monday, it became clear that schools will have extremely low chances to return to normalcy before the next school year. That's affecting the sport of football, even though kickoff is still about 5 1/2 months away. And that causes issues for especially first-year head coaches, who were just starting to get to know their players and assess their teams.

 

New Cortland Head Coach Curt Fitzpatrick had great success at Morrisville, and he looks to continue that success after Dan MacNeill retired at the end of last season. He discusses with Frank & James why he sought the Cortland job, how Coronavirus will impact spring practices and his football program, and how Cortland looks heading into 2020 with some graduations affecting their lineup after a successful 2019 season.

 

Please remember to "like" and "share" this video so that more #d3fb fans can find us!

"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Postseason Special Part 1 (S12E17a)

After a week that nobody in sports and academics with ever forget, Frank & James recap the Coronavirus impacts on college sports, especially #d3fb schools. After reviewing potential eligibility impacts on winter and spring sports athletes and the potential effects on pro football prospects from Division 3, they're joined by Union College President David Harris.

President Harris discusses Union's response to Coronavirus, where we go from here, and how sports -- especially football -- may contribute to a return to normalcy on Union's campus. His answers were sincere throughout, and you'll see why Union students have been raving about Harris's impact on Union in his relatively short tenure as the school's President.

Frank & James also review the upcoming two weeks of new "In the Huddle" shows -- including upcoming segments with:

Curt Fitzpatrick (New Cortland Head Coach);
Nick DiCairano (Endicott Placekicker & Pro Prospect);
Jimmy Robertson (New FDU-Florham Head Coach);
David Tammaro (Johns Hopkins QB & Pro Prospect); and
Michael Rittelmann (College Gridiron Showcase Director).

We know you're missing sports, and these shows are our way of trying to help fill the void as we try to return life to normalcy just a little bit. While the photo below looks dour, there are light moments throughout these interviews -- something you've grown to expect from our show. Please watch this and upcoming shows, and remember to "like" and "share" the videos for other Division 3 football fans to find them!

"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Week 15 Host Chat/Stagg Bowl Preview (S12E16a)

Frank & James review the National Semifinals before predicting Stagg Bowl XLVII between UW-Whitewater and North Central. Since this is their last show of the calendar year, the guys discuss their best memories of the season. This episode includes the head coaches and players from both Stagg Bowl teams explaining what winning the Stagg Bowl would mean to them personally and their schools.

 

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"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - 2019 Semifinal Preview (S12E15b)

It's time for the National Semifinals "Tale of the Tape" for 2019. Frank and James take you through how each of the four teams got here and look at the team comparisons before bringing in players from each team:

 

Saint John's Sr. Linebacker Richard Carriveau

UW-Whitewater Jr. Quarterback Max Meylor

North Central Sr. Quarterback Broc Rutter

Muhlenberg Sr. Linebacker Mickey Kober & Def. End Frank Lucchesi

 

After the interviews, the guys make their predictions for each semifinal. We're down to four teams and two games until we know who will be flying down to Shenandoah, TX, for the Stagg Bowl. Make sure to "Like" and "Share" this episode to help fans of the four remaining schools find these interviews and our analysis!

"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Week 14 Host Chat (S12E15a)

Frank & James review each of the four #d3fb quarterfinal games and discuss the upcoming semifinals. They also award "In the Huddle's" first-ever East Region Coach of the Year award at the beginning of the show. As usual, they offer plenty of video clips in our "Crunchtime" segment, so sit back and watch this 30-minute episode to see how we got to the National Semifinals!

 

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