”In the (D3FB) Huddle”

You've been asking about it, and Frank & JB are delivering on some of the answers about the potential of spring football in Division 3 next year. They review several of the hurdles that come with the idea, and they discuss the topic with Springfield Director of Athletics Craig Poisson and CEO of the Center for PCS & PTSD Treatment, Dr. Tony Strickland, who each look at the challenges from differen...

In an impromptu live show, Frank & JB broke news about the Empire 8's decision to not play sports in Fall 2020, discussed multiple sources providing information about the future of the MASCAC's Fall 2020 season, and discussed the status of all nine East Region conferences' decisions and options to this point. They also were joined by outgoing NCAA Division 3 Selection Committee Chairman, Lake Fore...

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 di...

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...

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 Gridi...

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 co...

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...

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 h...

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...

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.   Please...

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 L...

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!   Please remember to "Like...

We're later than expected this episode, but that's because we needed to cover some big news from earlier today: Cortland Head Coach Dan MacNeill announced his retirement after 23 seasons at the helm. Frank & James had a chance to interview the coaching icon for this episode.   Then, the guys go through their popular "Tale of the Tape" for each of the four upcoming quarterfinal matchups. While doin...

Frank & James review the Second Round of the NCAA #d3fb Playoffs in this episode with video clips from ALL eight games. First, though, they begin the show by addressing the end of the Union/Salisbury game from Saturday before diving into the "Crunchtime" recap segment.   After that recap and analysis, they take a ride around the bracket to look at the quarterfinal matchups and the home-team select...

Each year, Frank & James put together a special Thanksgiving show, and this year, they actually surpassed expectations. First, you'll get to see them interview a potential replacement for Frank at the beginning of this episode. Then, they break down the three playoff games involving the five remaining East Region teams in the NCAA #d3fb Playoffs.   After providing their own analysis, they bring in...

With so many NCAA #d3fb Playoff games and Bowls, Frank & James jump right in this week to get you brought up to speed. First, they compare their Bowl game picks from Friday -- more precisely, James turns the tables on Frank in the show's open. Then, they jump into "Crunchtime" where they review 16 games including the ECAC, New York, New England, and Centennial-MAC Bowls, and the six NCAA Playoff g...

Every year, Frank & James take you through the Tale of the Tape for every playoff game involving East Region teams, and this year is no different. However, what makes this year different is that Frank made his way to four schools to interview a plethora of players and coaches, including:   Framingham State's Defensive Coordinator Mike Landers, with his "Wu-Tang Clan"-inspired defense -- and specia...

After all the playoff and bowl announcements, we didn't forget about all of the games from Saturday's Week 11 action. Frank & James start the show with a discussion about an odd Regional Rankings reveal from Tuesday and whether or not Union and/or DelVal were mistreated in the fallout.   Then, they go through "Crunchtime" with video of over half the East Region's 28 games! Finally, they provide a...

You've seen the 2019 Division 3 Football Playoffs bracket... Now hear from the man who headed up the Selection Committee. For the second year, Lake Forest Head Coach Jim Catanzaro sat as Chairman of the Selection Committee and joined Frank and James to discuss the selections, seedings, and bracketing of the 32 teams headed to the NCAA Playoffs on Saturday.   Why was Union treated the way they were...

It's a BIG rivalry weekend in the East Region, and this week's Coach's Corner & Player Profile focus on two of them.   First, in the Coach's Corner, Coast Guard Academy Head Coach Bill George announced his impending retirement Tuesday, effective after the Secretaries' Cup game vs. Merchant Marine Academy. Coach George tell Frank & James about his decision, the big game, and what's next for him aft...

After the 2019 edition of the "D3 BlitzER" aired Saturday, Frank & James take you through the "best of" the show (well, maybe not really the "best of" it, but you'll understand)...   After that, they take you through all of the Week 10 action, including the crowning of all but one conference champion, with clips from 20 of the 36 games of the East! After that, JB runs through his stats of the week...

It's a double-header show, as after the open (where Frank talks about his "Montclair Problem"), the guys jump right into highlights, scores, and standings in "Crunchtime." After that, they bring in Greg Thomas to discuss the First East Regional Rankings.   We have clips from a record 20 games, and we have analysis you won't find anywhere else. There are still five conferences that haven't crowned...

Frank & James break down the two major Upstate New York games of the past weekend, as they show several clips from the Union/Ithaca and Brockport/Cortland games. Frank also interviewed players and coaches from both winning teams, including:   Union QB Will Bellamy (12:45); Union RB Ike Irabor & WR Andre Ross, Jr. (15:30); Union CB Paul Chambers & OLB Evan Gilland (19:55); Union Head Coach Jeff Beh...

Happy Halloween! We have no tricks here on "In the Huddle," just a big treat... Well, actually, THREE treats as Frank & James interviewed WPI Sr. Tri-Captains LB Nick Ostrowski, RB Sean McAllen, and DB Sam Casey to discuss WPI's best start in their history (7-0), the huge NEWMAC matchup between WPI and MIT this Satuday, and what they define a successful season as after the dynamic start they've ha...

It's Week 8 Host Chat, with video highlights from 16 games, and an entire rundown of Pool C (at-large playoff bid) possibilities for East Region teams. Frank & James lead off with the UMHB field goal controversy, and dive right into the action. This episode includes an interview with Wesley WR Ruhann Peele after his game-winning TD in OT against Montclair.   Remember to "Like" and "Share" this epi...