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This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by St. John Fisher University Head Football Coach Ed Raby Jr. — one of the fastest-rising coaches in Division III football and the new leader of one of the Empire 8’s premier programs. After revitalizing the program at SUNY Morrisville and leading the Mustangs to their most successful Empire 8 seasons, Coach Raby now takes the reins at St. John Fisher following...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Keystone College Head Football Coach Hugh Kirwan — a coach tasked with building, developing, and shaping a program in one of the most challenging environments in Division III football. Coach Kirwan joins the show to discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that come with leading Keystone football, building a culture from the ground up, and creating a...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Hampden-Sydney College Head Football Coach Vince Luvara — one of the rising leaders in Division III football and the architect behind one of the most respected programs in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Coach Luvara joins the show to discuss building a championship-caliber culture, developing student-athletes, and maintaining success in a confe...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Lebanon Valley College Head Football Coach Chris Thompson — a coach who understands exactly what it takes to build a winning culture, develop student-athletes, and compete in one of the toughest regions in Division III football. Coach Thompson joins the show to discuss the growth of Lebanon Valley football, the challenges of recruiting and retaining players...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Colby College Head Football Coach Jack Cosgrove — one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in college football. With decades of coaching experience and hundreds of victories to his name, Coach Cosgrove has built a career defined by leadership, consistency, and developing young men both on and off the field. After a highly successful run at the Divi...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by Carthage College Head Football Coach Matt Popino — one of the rising leaders in Division III football and the man leading a program looking to climb in one of the toughest conferences in the country. Coach Popino joins the show to talk about taking over the Carthage football program, building a culture players believe in, and competing week in and week out i...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by University of Redlands Head Coach Jim Good one of the most respected offensive minds and longtime leaders in Division III football. After spending more than a decade helping build Redlands into a consistent contender, Coach Good stepped into the head coaching role and immediately continued the Bulldogs’ tradition of competing for championships in the SCIAC a...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re joined by new Cortland Head Coach Tom Blumenauer — stepping into one of the biggest jobs in all of Division III football. After one of the most dominant stretches in #d3fb history, the expectations at Cortland are crystal clear: compete for championships. Coach Blumenauer joins the show to talk about taking over a national powerhouse, maintaining the culture that buil...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Ryan Maiuri, the head football coach at University of Dubuque, for a real conversation about building a program in today’s Division III landscape. Coach Maiuri dives into what it actually takes to establish identity, develop players, and create a culture that lasts — not just buzzwords, but the day-to-day reality of running a D3 program. From recruiting bat...

DingoTalk is back with another powerful conversation — this time with Head Coach Spencer Crace. In this episode, we sit down with one of the rising voices in Division III football to talk about what it really takes to build a program the right way. From culture and leadership to recruiting and long-term vision, Coach Crace brings honesty, energy, and a clear perspective on where #d3fb is headed. T...

Jack Hatem (Denison University Head Football Coach) What does it take to build a championship-caliber program in Division III football? This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Denison Head Coach Jack Hatem — one of the most respected leaders in the game — to break down the foundation of sustained success. From culture and accountability to recruiting and player development, this conversation dive...

Get ready for another high-level Division III football conversation on DingoTalk. This week, we sit down with Kevin Burke, head football coach at Wilmington College, to dive into the mindset, leadership, and vision behind his program. Coach Burke shares his journey through the coaching profession, the lessons that have shaped his approach, and what it takes to build a competitive culture in the al...

The 2026 season of DingoTalk kicks off with one of the premier programs in Division III football as we welcome Joe Smith, Head Football Coach at Linfield University. Linfield has long been one of the gold standards in Division III football, and Coach Smith sits down with host Carlo Guadagnino to talk about what makes the Wildcats program so consistently successful. In this episode, we dive into Co...

🎙️ This Week on DingoTalk: From the dorm room to one of the loudest voices in small-college football media — Kobe Manzo, founder and host of D1 Rejects, joins the show! Kobe shares how a Northern Michigan running back with a passion for storytelling turned D1 Rejects into a platform that shines a national spotlight on the players, coaches, and programs too often overlooked by mainstream media. We...

Lake Forest College Head Football Coach Jim Catanzaro On this week’s episode of DingoTalk, we’re joined by coach Jim Catanzaro of Lake Forest College, one of the most accomplished coaches in NCAA Division III football today. Coach Cat is not only the head coach of the Foresters, but also serves as Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics—a dual role that gives him unique insight into bot...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with WPI Head Football Coach Chris Robertson, the all-time winningest coach in the 135-year history of Engineer Football. Now in his 15th season leading the Crimson and Gray, Coach Robertson reflects on his journey from player to program builder, his commitment to academic and athletic excellence, and what’s fueled WPI’s consistency and success over the past dec...

This week, DingoTalk sits down with BJ Hammer, the Fish Family Head Football Coach at Bowdoin College, to talk about the Polar Bears’ rise in the NESCAC and what it took to bring a CBB Championship back to Brunswick in 2023. From his All-American playing days at Wabash to head coaching stops at Whittier, Allegheny, and now Bowdoin, Hammer’s journey is one of leadership, toughness, and belief in bu...

🎙️ This week on DingoTalk, host Carlo Guadagnino sits down with Maryville College Head Football Coach Ben Fox! Coach Fox took over the Scots program in one of the most challenging times in college athletics — right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, he’s been building a foundation of culture, accountability, and growth that has Maryville Football heading in the right direction. In...

This week on DingoTalk,we sit down with Cory White, the newly named Head Football Coach at Whittier College. With nearly 20 years of coaching experience across every level of the game, White brings a unique perspective to leading the Poets both on the field and in the classroom. From his time at Northern Illinois, where the Huskies pulled off a historic upset of Notre Dame, to coaching Dalton Kinc...

Join us on this week’s episode of DingoTalk as host Carlo Guadagnino sits down with C.C. Grant, the sixth-year head football coach and longtime leader at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Coach Grant reflects on his 27-year journey with the Bears, from coordinating both sides of the ball to taking over the program in 2020. We’ll dive into his unique path — including 14 seasons as CGA’s head baseball c...

This week on DingoTalk, I sit down with Carroll University Head Football Coach Mike Budziszewski for an inside look at the Pioneers’ journey under his leadership. Now entering his sixth season at the helm, Budziszewski has guided Carroll to a 22-18 record, developed dozens of All-Conference and All-Region standouts, and helped the program rewrite its record book. From his days as a quarterback at...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Ohio Northern University Head Football Coach Andy Fries. Recently named the 29th head coach in ONU’s 129-year football history, Fries brings a wealth of experience from successful stops at Rose-Hulman, Davenport, Otterbein, Wilmington, and Lakeland. We talk about his coaching journey, building a high-powered offense, and what it means to lead the Polar Bear...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Geno DeMarco, the legendary head football coach at Geneva College, as he prepares for his 33rd and final season leading the Golden Tornadoes. With a school-record 167 victories, multiple postseason appearances, and five NCCAA Victory Bowl championships, DeMarco leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond the sidelines. We talk about his three decades at...

Welcome to From the Sidelines — A D3 Football Coaches Roundtable. This show brings together voices from across Division III to talk candidly about the game — from recruiting and scheduling to building culture and mentoring young coaches. Our goal is to spotlight the unique challenges and rewards of coaching at this level, while giving fans, recruits, and fellow coaches a seat at the table. Let’s k...

Welcome to From the Sidelines — A D3 Football Coaches Roundtable. This show brings together voices from across Division III to talk candidly about the game — from recruiting and scheduling to building culture and mentoring young coaches. Our goal is to spotlight the unique challenges and rewards of coaching at this level, while giving fans, recruits, and fellow coaches a seat at the table. Let’s k...