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🎙️ This Week on DingoTalk: Carter St. John – QB1 with a Cause This week, DingoTalk welcomes Carter St. John, starting quarterback at Alma College and the founder of QBs vs. Cancer — a growing nonprofit uniting D3 quarterbacks nationwide in the fight against cancer. Carter sits down with Chucklehead to talk football, leadership, and the personal story that inspired him to turn his platform into a p...

We sit down with Coach Keith Allen, the newly appointed Head Football Coach at Schreiner University. With nearly two decades of collegiate coaching experience and a resume that includes stops at Oklahoma, TCU, San Jose State, and Southwest Baptist — where he became the winningest coach in program history — Coach Allen brings a wealth of knowledge, a passion for student-athlete development, and a r...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Hope College head football coach Peter Stuursma for a deep dive into his coaching journey, leadership philosophy, and the culture he’s built with the Flying Dutchmen. From his transition from high school coaching to the college level, to how he motivates his players on and off the field, Coach Stuursma shares stories, insights, and a whole lot of energy. Wh...

Coach Matt Walker has been at the helm of the UW-River Falls football program since 2011, leading the Falcons to national prominence with a dynamic, record-setting offense and a strong culture of student-athlete development. Under his leadership, the team has consistently ranked in the national Top 25 and secured back-to-back Isthmus Bowl Championships in 2021 and 2022. Walker’s tenure has also se...

This week on DingoTalk: We sit down with Ripon College Head Football Coach Jake Marshall, a Red Hawk through and through. From his record-setting days as a dual-threat QB to leading his alma mater as head coach, Coach Marshall shares his journey through the D3 football ranks. We dive into Ripon’s culture, the significance of opening Hopp Stadium with a shutout win over a nationally ranked opponent...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re heading to Northfield, Vermont, for a conversation with Norwich University Head Football Coach Bill Russell! Coach Russell dives into what makes Norwich one of the most unique programs in Division III — blending military tradition, academic excellence, and a commitment to building leaders on and off the field. We talk recruiting the right fit, the challenges and rewar...

This Week on DingoTalk: Dan Wodicka, Johns Hopkins Head Football Coach On this episode of DingoTalk, we sit down with Dan Wodicka, the newly named James F. Margraff Head Coach of Football at Johns Hopkins University. A 2014 Blue Jay graduate, Wodicka’s journey from standout wide receiver to defensive coordinator, and now head coach, is a story of loyalty, leadership, and lasting impact. We dive in...

This Week on DingoTalk: We’re joined by Clayt Birmingham, the long-time head football coach of UW-Stout and one of the most respected names in the WIAC. Since taking over the Blue Devils in 2010, Coach Birmingham has built a culture of toughness, resilience, and academic excellence — becoming the program’s second-winningest coach while producing 119 All-WIAC selections, 32 all-region players, and...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Rich Duncan, Head Football Coach at Rhodes College, now in his fourth season leading the Lynx. With a track record of turning programs around, Duncan’s journey at Rhodes began in 2021, where he immediately made an impact, steadily improving the team’s performance year after year. In 2023, he led Rhodes to a 6-4 record, along with numerous team and individua...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Joe Bushman, head football coach at Lewis & Clark College. In this episode, Coach Bushman shares insights into his journey from high school coaching—where he led Clackamas High School to a state championship and earned Oregon 6A Coach of the Year honors—to his current role with the Pioneers. Now in his second season as head coach at Lewis & Clark, Bushman h...

A short one this week, we give you our 10 games that we will be keeping an eye on.

Join us this week as we sit down with Andy McCollum, the 2nd year head coach for the University of the South football program. With over 40 years of coaching experience, McCollum's impressive career spans seven bowl games, multiple FCS Championship appearances, and more than a dozen players going pro. He’s coached at institutions like Middle Tennessee State, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina State,...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Jason Lebeau, head coach of Western New England University’s football program and a WNE alum. Coach Lebeau has led the Golden Bears to incredible success, including multiple conference championships and a recent 8-3 season. With his extensive coaching experience and deep connection to the university, he’s helped develop standout players like Jake Chiasson,...

In this week’s episode, we dive into the remarkable coaching journey of Ray DeFrisco, a mainstay of Illinois College football. Currently heading into his ninth season as head coach and 18th with the program, DeFrisco has been a driving force behind the Blueboys' success. From his early days as a defensive coordinator to now leading a record-breaking team, DeFrisco's influence has been felt at ever...

This week's guest on DingoTalk is Pat Ruley, newly named as the head football coach for Rowan University. A Rowan alumnus, Coach Ruley brings with him a wealth of experience, having spent the last six years as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Susquehanna University. His impressive track record includes transforming Susquehanna’s defense into one of the top units in NCAA Divisi...

Join us this week on DingoTalk as we sit down with Tony Kunczewski, the man who brought football to Berry College and transformed the Vikings into a powerhouse. Named the first head coach in Berry's history in 2012, Coach Kunczewski has an impressive legacy, leading the Vikings to five straight Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Championships and multiple NCAA Playoff appearances. In this episode...

This week on the podcast, we welcome Jason Couch, the esteemed Head Football Coach of Alma College, entering his 7th season in the Fall of 2024. Couch has an impressive record of 37-20, with two MIAA championships and two NCAA tournament appearances. Under his leadership, Alma has seen 40 All-MIAA honorees, 17 All-Region selections, and 4 All-Americans. Couch himself has earned numerous accolades,...

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Join us for an inspiring episode of DingoTalk as we sit down with Lazarus Morgan, the trailblazing head coach of Buffalo State College's football team. Appointed in February 2022, Morgan has made history as the first African American head coach at Buffalo State and in the Liberty League. In his second season, he led the Bengals to nine Liberty League All-Conference selections in 2023. Morgan's imp...

Join us for an inspiring episode of DingTalk as we sit down with Paul Crowley, the remarkable head coach of Christopher Newport University's football team. In just his first two seasons, Crowley has led the Captains to great success, amassing a 14-7 overall record and an impressive 10-2 mark in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Under his leadership, CNU captured its first-ever NJAC Champi...

This week on DingoTalk, we feature Mike Cerasuolo ’93, who is entering his ninth season as the head coach of the Springfield College football program for the 2024-25 academic year. Appointed as the 14th head coach in January 2016, Cerasuolo is just the fifth head football coach at Springfield in the past 70 years. In the 2023 season, Cerasuolo led the Pride to their third consecutive NEWMAC title,...

Join us this week on DingoTalk as we sit down with Sherman Wood, the legendary head coach of Salisbury University's football team. Entering his 26th season, Coach Wood is the program's all-time winningest coach with 181 victories. Under his leadership since 1999, Salisbury has made 19 postseason appearances, including 10 NCAA Championship Tournaments and six ECAC Bowl Championships. We delve into...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Austin Dickinson, the head football coach at Buena Vista University, as he prepares for his second season leading the Beavers. Austin brings a wealth of experience to BVU. He previously served as the defensive coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he coached six All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference players. Before returni...

This week on DingoTalk, we're diving into Randolph-Macon College’s historic 2023 football season. The Yellow Jackets set a program record with 13 consecutive victories, reached the NCAA Championship semifinals, and secured their 14th ODAC title. Coach Pedro Arruza, honored as ODAC Coach of the Year for the sixth time, led the team to dominate opponents with a standout 46-0 win over Ithaca and a th...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Ryan Munz, currently in his third season as head coach at UW-Platteville and his 22nd year with the team. Munz has been a vital part of the program, having served as the offensive coordinator since 2007. In his debut season as head coach, Munz led the Pioneers to a 5-5 overall record and a 4-3 mark in the WIAC, securing notable victories against ranked team...