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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...

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...

🎙️ This Week on DingoTalk — Premiering Thursday, July 17 at 10AM From walk-on linebacker to the helm of Montclair State Football, Mike Palazzo has lived every chapter of the Red Hawk story. In this episode, we sit down with Coach Palazzo to talk about his first season leading MSU—how he turned a program in transition into a 5-5 contender with a 4-2 NJAC finish and one of the most dominant Homecomi...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with one of the most consistent winners in Division III football: UW-La Crosse Head Coach Matt Janus. Since taking the reins in 2020, Janus has led the Eagles to four consecutive NCAA playoff appearances, back-to-back WIAC Coach of the Year honors, and a resurgence of national relevance at UWL. From defensive coordinator roots to building one of the top programs...

DingoTalk as we welcome TJ Owensby, senior running back from Bethany College (WV). TJ opens up about: • His journey from Cincinnati to Bethany College and playing college football • Balancing academics and athletics as a PAC Academic Honor Roll student    • Overcoming challenges on and off the field — including a 90-yard breakout game against Waynesburg  • Inspiring youth through his passion f...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Pacific Lutheran Head Football Coach Brant McAdams, a leader who’s built one of the most respected defensive programs in Division III. From his days as an All-Conference defensive end at Trinity University to orchestrating elite defenses across the country, Coach McAdams brings a wealth of experience, intensity, and perspective to the mic. We dive into the...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Luke Bakanowsky, the newly named Head Football Coach at Dean College. From his days as a scholarship quarterback at Merrimack to becoming one of the most respected offensive minds in New England, Coach Bakanowsky’s journey through the coaching ranks is a story of hard work, adaptability, and offensive innovation. We talk about building programs from the gro...

🎙️ On this week’s episode of DingoTalk (6/12 at 10 AM): we’re thrilled to host Coach Chris Douglas—Lyon College’s longest-tenured head football coach and pioneering leader of the Scots program. • Proven program architect: With over 28 years in coaching (18+ as a head coach), Coach Douglas has a resume full of program revivals and athlete development—most notably flipping MacMurray College’s fortun...

🎙️ 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...