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Just some guys playing D2 Football in Michigan's Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Candid conversation with players and coaches around the GLIAC and all levels of football on college and professional football with an emphasis on asking meaningful questions and having a damn good time.

Division 1 Rejects


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 203 EPISODES


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    D1R 203 - Thomas Burke & Wes Hack, Small School Players to the UFL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 44:23


    Two D3 players on this week's episode! First up is tight end Thomas Burke from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) coming off rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks and talks his recent signing with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL. Later is wide receiver Wes Hack from Muhlenberg who recaps the Mules trip to Germany to play a game overseas. Finally, Kobe gives props to small school players in the UFL this spring/summer. Thanks for tuning in! Check out the timestamps below.Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:15 Thomas Burke - TCNJ16:05 Small School Players to the UFL30:21 Wes Hack - Muhlenberg

    D1R 202 - Craig Reynolds, Ryan Larsen & Derrick Baney, D2 School Going D1, D3 Team Playing in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 81:14


    0:00 Episode Overview3:18 Craig Reynolds - Kutztown/Detroit Lions27:20 New Haven going from D2 to D132:22 Ryan Larsen - Carnegie Mellon55:43 Montclair State playing in Canada1:00:57 Derrick Baney - Grove CityWhat a time for D1R! This episode starts with Kutztown Bears alum Craig Reynolds who has carved out a nice NFL career with the Detroit Lions, but his journey was anything but simple: being cut from 7 different teams and having to earn it every step of the way is nothing new to the small school product. Next up is Carnegie Mellon head football coach Ryan Larsen who outlines the Tartans upcoming trip to play overseas in Spain and how it adds to the student-athlete experience at CMU. We also talk moving from the PAC to the Centennial Conference. Finally offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Derrick Baney from Grove City College jonis the program to discuss one of the best stories in small school football. The Wolverines were a combined 0-33 when he and the staff took over, and now they are in the national championship conversation after back to back conference titles, a testament to the vision he speaks about.New Haven University is making the jump from Division 2 to Division 1 (FCS) and joining the Northeast Conference, and we cover Division 3 Montclair State travelling north to play in Ottawa, Ontario for a game they're calling "The Battle of the Border". Thanks for tuning in!

    D1R 201 - From Small Schools to POWER 4 ft. Dwight Lewis & William Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 38:42


    Still can't wrap my head around this one. Some incredible moments in this episode along with the fact that these two are BALLERS. This episode is about highlighting the small school players using the transfer portal to earn a new opportunity at a bigger school and I am HERE FOR IT! Thanks for tuning in!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview4:32 Featured Athlete: Bailey Streams6:11 Dwight Lewis III - Marian University & Mississippi State16:43 Small School Transfers going Power 425:33 William Davis - Virginia Union & West Virginia

    D1R 200 - NFL Draft Recap & Free Agency ft. Tyler Kahmann, Redd Douglas & Sam Pitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 103:43


    This is a special one. A LOT of work went into prepping this episode and making sure we could highlight as many players as possible. Emporia State WR Tyler Kahmann is our first guest following and All-American career he's signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Next up is University of Findlay wide receiver Redd Douglas who put the pen to paper with the New York Giants, and finally we have Minnesota Duluth tight end Sam Pitz who is heading to Baltimore to join the Ravens.We also recap the 2025 NFL Draft and it's lack of small-school players selected, but take time to recognise all the division 2, division 3 & NAIA players that have been invited to NFL rookie minicamps across the country. TAP IN! Thanks for checking out this episode.Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview5:18 Tyler Kahmann - Emporia State18:01 NFL Draft Recap22:50 Former Small School Players gone D126:18 Division 2 players signing UDFA deals35:14 Redd Douglas - University of Findlay44:15 D2 Players NFL Rookie Minicamp Invites1:04:45 Sam Pitz - Minnesota Duluth1:20:32 D3 Players NFL Rookie Minicamp Invites1:41:52 NAIA Player NFL Rookie Minicamp Invites

    D1R 199 - Kaleb Nobles, UWF New Stadium, D3 Conference Allowed in Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 30:27


    University of West Florida Head Football Coach Kaleb Nobles joins the program tonight: he played in UWF's inaugural season in 2016, coached on a staff that won a national championship in 2019, and now is back as the head coach of the Argonauts. Hear from him about the Argos MASSIVE new stadium on the way and about his playing/coaching career. Kobe also recaps the release from the NESCAC in D3 Football allowing the conference to be eligible for the playoffs for the first time in the history of the league. Thanks for tuning in!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview3:37 Kaleb Nobles - West Florida23:44 NESCAC Ruling on D3 Playoffs

    D1R 198 - Marshall Foerner, Mitch Van Vooren & Mike Crist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 38:09


    Quick episode right to the point this week with three fantastic interviews. First up is freshman offensive lineman from division 2 slippery rock Mike Crist, who tells the incredible story of how he saved a man's life by dragging him from a burning vehicle on the side of the road. Following that we hear from Marquette University track and field star turned St. Norbert football player Mitch Van Vooren about his collegiate journey and pro aspirations, and we close it out with Minnesota State Mankato tackle Marshal Foerner recapping his local pro day with the Bears. Thanks for tuning in!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview3:04 Mike Crist - Slippery Rock13:46 Mitch Van Vooren - St. Norbert27:04 Marshall Foerner - Minnesota State

    D1R 197 - Rontavious Farmer & Stephen Douglas, D2 Spring Games, Small School to CFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 38:49


    WE'REEE BACK! Two incredible guests in this week's episode from the NAIA and Division 2 levels respectfully. Rontavious Farmer comes from Saint Thomas University in Miami Gardens Florida, where he set the state record for career collegiate rushing yards across ALL DIVISIONS and has earned an invite to the Dolphins local pro day. Stephen Douglas transferred from D3 Albion College and followed his coach to Northwood University, where he made an impact immediately and just wrapped up his pro day in preparation for the draft/free agency. We also highlight D2 teams facing off against one another this spring as a part of new legislation at the Division 2 level, and recognize 2 small school players for signing to the CFL with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers! TAP IN!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:12 Rontavious Farmer - Saint Thomas14:50 D2 Teams Competing in Spring Games25:10 Small School Players to the CFL26:45 Stephen Douglas - Northwood

    D1R 196 - Micah Cretsinger & Gabe Brown, D1 Saint Francis going D3, D2 School Paying Drone Pilots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 49:32


    Another great one! SVSU All-American LB Micah Cretsinger and GVSU stand-out OL Gabe Brown are two names to keep track of ahead of the NFL draft and free agency from small schools. We also cover the HUGE news of Saint Francis transitioning to D3 and what it means for the student athletes, along with a D2 school paying for drone pilots to film practice and games at Colorado School of Mines! Thanks for tuning in.Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview3:17 Micah Cretsinger - Saginaw Valley State15:52 Saint Francis from D1 to D327:47 Gabe Brown - Grand Valley State43:26 D2 School Paying Drone Pilots

    D1R 195 - Trevor Nowaske & Tanner Volk, Resurrected California D3 Programs & D3 Pro Contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 74:18


    HELL OF AN EPISODE! Absolute privilege to have Trevor back on the show after he officially re-signed with the Detroit Lions ahead of the 2025 season. Hear from him about his journey back to Detroit, playing out of his position, and his "Welcome to the NFL" moments that seemed surreal for the Saginaw Valley State grad. Also super excited to welcome on Central Washington All-American Tanner Volk who just put up some WILD numbers at his pro day and is looking to earn a spot on an NFL roster. We cover the Azusa Pacific Cougars and Whittier College Poets bringing back their respective football programs in CA, and talk about some D3 athletes who have inked deals with professional teams in the states and beyond. Thanks for tuning in!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:19 Trevor Nowaske - Saginaw Valley / Detroit Lions26:55 "New" D3 Programs in California37:43 D3 Players Going PRO50:50 Tanner Volk - Central Washington

    D1R 194 - Rocky Larson & Jack Lucido, BEST CFB Helmets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 63:37


    Two incredible guests this episode. First is Mayville State Head Coach AND Athletic Director Rocky Larson who drops some great insight and philosophy and comments on changing conferences to the Frontier from the now abolished North Star. Next up is Wesleyan University WR Jack Lucido who breaks down the NESCAC situation not allowing their teams to play in the D3 playoffs and what he and the players association are doing about it. Finally, Kobe takes a look at some of the best looking helmets in small school football, so stick around!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:52 Rocky Larson - Mayville State33:02 Jack Lucido - Wesleyan University47:40 BEST Helmets in Small School Football

    D1R 193 - Chris Colvin of Conference Carolinas, D2 Hall of Fame Classic, D3 Player signs to NFL team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 42:00


    The 16th Conference in Division 2 Football! Conference Carolinas commissioner Chris Colvin joins the show ahead of their first season sponsoring football in 51 years, and talks about what it means for their member schools and the D2 landscape as a whole. Kobe reacts to a newly announced Week 0 game between Virginia Union and Miles College in Canton Ohio, and a former D3 player signing to a new NFL team. TUNE IN!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:09 Chris Colvin - Conference Carolinas24:36 Hall of Fame Classic Week 0 Matchup26:25 Virginia Union Panthers33:58 Miles College Golden Bears37:44 Thoughts on Matchup39:57 D3 Player signs with NFL Team - Anthony Kendall & Cleveland Browns

    D1R 192 - Spencer Arceneaux & Jack Warren, New D3 Head Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 51:03


    The offseason is in FULL SWING, and so are we. West Alabama QB Spencer Arceneaux joins the program to talk about their new Head Coach in Scott Cochran who comes to UWA with some awesome experiences, as well as the 9-2 Tigers taking the next step in 2025. Jack Warren joins the show later on to also break down the new Coach for the Pioneers at Lewis & Clark, along with being the first All-American for the Pioneers in over a decade. Finally, Kobe reacts to some new hires across the D3 landscape at Cortland, Muskingum and Lewis & Clark. TAP IN!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:31 Spencer Arceneaux - West Alabama QB22:37 New D3 Head Coaches34:30 Jack Warren - Lewis & Clark DL

    D1R 191 - Mike Racy, Expanded D2 Playoffs, New Coaches, D3 to Super Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 74:36


    We're back! Excited to have MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy on the pod to talk all things MIAA schedule and pick his brain about incoming expansion to the D2 playoff structure. Kobe recaps some new hires at prominent D2 programs, some new D3 hires, and we take a look at some Super Bowl coaches who have D3 roots. Also mentioned is a resurging rivalry series in Indianapolis along with a D3 lineman making noise in this year's draft class. READY UP!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview3:26 Mike Racy - MIAA Commissioner29:22 New D2 Head Coaches47:27 Monumental Matchup - UIndy vs Marian Rivalry Series50:20 D3 Roots on Super Bowl Coaching Staffs55:44 WIAC Coaching Changes1:02:24 Marietta's new Head Coach - Tom Kaufman1:08:54 Thomas Perry East-West Shrine Bowl - Middlebury

    D1R 190 - D2 & NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, D3 Semifinal Recaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 54:10


    It's that time of the year. The final week for two levels of small-school football and we're here to recap all the action for you. Kobe is joined by Host/Producer of “Inside D2 Football” Matt Wittwicki to breakdown Ferris State's win over Valdosta State, Final D2 Top 10 rankings, and new Super Regions heading into 2025. Jimmy Martin is back to help recount some wild D3 semifinal matchups, and Matt Schwaerzler had boots on the ground in Durham, NC this weekend at the NAIA Championship for Grand View vs Keiser. IT'S A GOOD ONE! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:10 D2 Football National Championship 11:20 Tremaine Jackson takes D1 Job 16:57 Final D2 Top 10 Rankings 21:43 New Super Regions for 2025 26:16 D3 Football Semifinals 38:51 NAIA Championship

    D1R 189 - Trinidad Chambliss & Jackson Waring, National Championship Previews, Playoff Recaps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 71:58


    It's mid-December and we STILL get to talk about small school football! I've got two quarterbacks going to play in national championship games joining me on this one... first up is Ferris State QB Trinidad Chambliss who is also a finalist for this year's Harlon Hill Award. He's followed by Grand View QB Jackson Waring who has been the catalyst for this Viking offensive attack. All of that along with recaps from all levels of football! Thanks for tuning in. Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 3:11 Trinidad Chambliss - Ferris State 16:48 D2 Football Semifinal Recaps 30:05 Jackson Waring - Grand View 44:08 D3 Football Quarterfinal Recaps 1:03:46 NAIA Football Semifinal Recaps

    D1R 188 - Idris Lawrence & Rahshan La Mons, QUARTERFINAL FOOTBALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 70:27


    Another week of incredible playoff football. Joining the show is Slippery Rock RB Idris Lawrence, who is having an incredible year after joining the Rock due to Notre Dame College shutting down. After that is Susquehanna RB Rahshan La Mons who broke the River Hawks single-season rushing record as a FRESHMAN! Enjoy the episode! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:18 Idris Lawrence - Slippery Rock 11:48 D2 Football Game Recaps 30:27 Rahshan La Mons - Susquehanna 39:23 D3 Football Game Recaps 1:00:14 NAIA Game Recaps

    D1R 187 - WHAT A WEEK OF FOOTBALL: D2, D3 & NAIA Playoff Round 2 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 144:59


    We've got three great guests on the episode today. First is Minnesota State Kicker Matthew Jaeger who's hit 3 GAME WINNING field goals for the Mavs this year, followed by Springfield College fullback Arsen Shtefan who's rushed for almost 1,500 yards this season, and finally Montana Western LB Keegen Muffich who had 9 tackles in the Bulldogs playoff win over Dickinson State. GET READY FOR ALL THE SMALL SCHOOL FOOTBALL ACTION! 0:00 Episode Overview 2:22 Matthew Jaeger - Minnesota State 12:11 D2 Football Recaps 51:37Arsen Shtefan - Springfield College 1:03:38 D3 Football Recaps 1:47:32 Keegen Muffich - Montana Western 1:56:26 NAIA Football Recaps

    D1R 186 - PLAYOFF TIME! ft. Terrill Davis & Ryan Blair, Highlights from D2, D3 & NAIA Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 106:50


    PLAYOFF TIME! Central Oklahoma WR Terrill Davis joins the show to discuss the Bronchos OT win over Ouachita Baptist followed by Whitworth QB Ryan Blair recapping the Pirates win over Pomona-Pitzer. We've got ALLLLL the D2, D3 & NAIA recaps for you when it comes to playoff football with the usual suspects Jimmy Martin and Matt Schwaerzler. Let us know what you think of the episode and if you liked getting it a day early! Thanks for tuning in. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Episode Overview 1:42 Terrill Davis - Central Oklahoma 12:58 D2 Game Recaps - Carson Newman vs Miles 18:32 Harding vs Pitt State 23:05 Minnesota State vs Augustana 26:05 Ashland vs Charleston 29:56 UIndy vs GVSU 34:10 Ouachita Baptist vs Central Oklahoma 39:06 New Haven vs Slippery Rock 40:58 Virginia Union vs Wingate 44:20 East Stroudsburg vs California PA 46:17 Central Washington vs Western Colorado 48:42 Bemidji State vs Angelo State 50:48 Lenoir Rhyne vs West Alabama 53:33 Ryan Blair - Whitworth 1:04:42 D3 Game Recaps 1:27:00 NAIA Game Recaps

    D1R 185 - Wayne Cavadi & Frank Rossi, PLAYOFF BRACKETS ARE HERE! D2, D3 & NAIA Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 119:56


    Today the name of the game is the playoffs. Nobody knows them better at the D2/D3 level than Wayne Cavadi and Frank Rossi Respectively. We also recap all the best action across D2, D3 & NAIA from week 11 matchups and talk about what teams JUST missed the cut. It's a long episode but MAN is it a good one. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:27 Wayne Cavadi - D2 Football Playoffs 21:47 D2 Football Game Recaps 36:05 Frank Rossi - D3 Football Playoffs 1:01:07 D3 Football Game Recaps 1:22:30 NAIA Football Game Recaps

    D1R 184 - Zac Boyes & Kenton Allen, D2 Playoff Update, D3 Conference Champions, NAIA Upsets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 88:00


    WELLLLLLLLCOME BACK! Cortland QB Zac Boyes is back on D1R to talk about the Red Dragons comeback win over Brockport for the Empire 8 Title, followed by Angelo State LB Kenton Allen who just claimed the LSC title. We take a look at updated D2 Playoff Super Region Rankings, review D3 teams that have already clinched playoff berths, and give you your weekly dose of NAIA coverage! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 4:07 Zac Boyes - Cortland 15:38 D2 Playoff Regional Rankings 22:46 D2 Football Recaps 46:02 Kenton Allen - Angelo State 56:17 D3 Football Recaps 1:15:39 NAIA Football Recaps

    D1R 183 - Josh Kulka & Dalen Smith, D2 Regional Rankings, Week 9 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 95:28


    St. Francis is ranked for the first time this season following back-to-back top-25 wins and their QB Josh Kulka joins the show to talk about it. Following that is the man who helped SNU upset #3 Ouachita Baptist in one of the craziest games of the year, Dalen Smith. We've got a breakdown of the newly released Super Region playoff rankings for D2 Football, as well as full week 9 recaps from all levels. Enjoy! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:22 Josh Kulka - Saint Francis 13:20 D2 Regional Playoff Rankings 19:47 D2 Players of the Week 21:48 D2 Recap 42:10 Dalen Smith - Southern Nazarene 52:02 D3 Recap 1:13:17 NAIA Recap

    D1R 182 - Charles Mutter & Reid Potts, D2 Regional Rankings, D3 & NAIA Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 85:23


    Emory & Henry is 7-1 for the first time in a DECADE and only in year 3 of playing as a D2 university, much in part to QB Charles Mutter who joins us tonight. Following that is fellow stud QB out of Evangel in MO Reid Potts who recaps the Valor's massive win over top-25 ranked Friends University. We've got D2 Regional Rankings along with 5 TOP 25 MATCHUPS, and even more D3 and NAIA highlights so tap in!!! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:21 Charles Mutter III - Emory & Henry 18:08 D2 Regional Rankings 20:55 D2 Game Recaps 35:16 Reid Potts - Evangel 44:25 D3 Game Recaps 1:03:53 NAIA Game Recaps

    D1R 181 - Trae Tetzlaff & Richie Murphy, MASSIVE D2 Upsets, D3 Football Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 70:58


    WIAC TAKEOVER ON D1R 181! UW Oshkosh WR Trae Tetzlaff and UW Stout DB Richie Murphy join the show to talk about their squads followed by your usual programming covering all the best games across D2, D3, and NAIA Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 3:59 Trae Tetzlaff 14:23 D2 Football Recaps 33:50 Richie Murphy 47:47 D3 Football Recaps 1:04:30 NAIA Football Recaps

    D1R 180 - Brandt Stare & Jason Thome, WEEK OF THE UPSETS in D2, D3 & NAIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 90:02


    Hell of an episode back after Week 5. First up is UW Platteville's Brandt Stare who had a hell of a performance in UWP's win over #5 UW La Crosse. Next up is Colorado Mesa's Jason Thome, a DB for the Mavs that had a big INT in their upset over #4 Colorado School of Mines. SO MANY D2 Upsets, Great top 25 D3 Matchups, and even more NAIA action. Tune IN! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 3:09 Brandt Stare - UW Platteville 12:23 D2 Game Recaps 31:06 Jason Thome - Colorado Mesa 40:33 D3 Game Recaps 1:03:28 NAIA Game Recaps

    D1R 179 - Jett Huff & Chance Strickland, MAJOR D3 Upset, D2 Reactions, Best NAIA Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 109:49


    You "Beautiful Lunatics". Thank you very much for tuning into the show. Central Oklahoma QB Jett Huff is up first, who is averaging 370 YDS PER GAME, followed by Hope College RB Chance Strickland who leads THE NATION in rushing TDs. This is going to be fun. Matt and Jimmy also along for the ride in D1R 179! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 3:20 Jett Huff 19:05 D2 Game Recaps 47:40 Chance Strickland 1:03:35 D3 Game Recaps 1:25:37 NAIA Game Recaps

    D1R 178 - Cole Thompson & Christian Hicks, D2 OT Games. D3 UPSETS, NAIA Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 78:30


    Friends University Kicker Cole Thompson joins the show after a MASSIVE 40-yard Field Goal at the buzzer to give the Falcons a W this weekend, followed by Carson-Newman Linebacker Christian Hicks who recaps the Eagles' OT win vs top-25 ranked Wingate in the SAC. Kobe gives the D2 Recap from Week 3 and is joined by Jimmy Martin for D3 talk and breakdown, followed by a recap of what we saw on the NAIA scene near the end of the episode. Thank you all for tuning in! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 1:30 Cole Thompson - Friends University 9:34 D2 Power 10 Rankings 11:34 West Alabama vs West Florida 14:27 UCM vs Davenport 18:48 Carson Newman vs Wingate 20:12 Colorado Mines vs Chadron State 22:09 Bemidji State vs Sioux Falls 24:11 UVA Wise vs Catawba 26:30 Clark Atlanta vs Bethune-Cookman 27:50 Ouachita Baptist vs Southern Arkansas 28:55 Henderson State vs Arkansas Tech 30:20 TAMUK vs UTPB 32:21 Christian Hicks - Carson Newman 40:07 Cortland vs Susquehanna 44:08 UMHB vs UW Whitewater 49:30 Mount Union vs John Carroll 52:36 Salisbury vs Johns Hopkins 55:58 Berry vs Randolph Macon 58:18 Stevenson vs Delaware Valley 1:01:58 Other D3 Games 1:08:55 NAIA Game Recaps

    D1R 177 - Brady Perryman & Hayden Sanders, D2 UPSETS, D3 OT Thrillers, Top 25 NAIA Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 107:10


    MSU Moorhead WR Brady Perryman and Saint John's LB Hayden Sanders join the show, and MAN we've got some good football to discuss. So many upsets in the D2 Top 25, 3 great overtime games in D3, and some top 25 matchups in NAIA. BUCKLE UP! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 4:13 Brady Perryman 15:15 D2 Game Recaps 34:51 Hayden Sanders 45:54 D3 Game Recaps 1:12:18 NAIA Game Recaps

    D1R 176 - Carson Bourdo, WILD Week 1 Recaps, D2 Beats a D1, D3 Team Makes History

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 83:28


    Johns Hopkins DB Carson Bourdo joins the show after a game-sealing INT vs Ithaca this weekend and a big win for the Blue Jays. Kobe recaps the best of Week 1 in D2 Football followed by Jimmy Martin and Matt Schwaz to cover D3 and NAIA respectively. D2 Edinboro beats FCS Robert Morris, Calvin wins their first game in program history, and SO MUCH MORE! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 4:23 Carson Bourdo - Johns Hopkins 11:52 D2 Football Recap 30:48 D3 Football Recap 57:22 NAIA Recap

    D1R 175 - Kaleb Blaha, Ashalli Cannon, Tristan Exline, D2 Week 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 45:25


    3 great guests tonight. UW River Falls QB Kaleb Blaha, Texas Wesleyan LB Ashalli Cannon, and UTPB LB Tristan Exline all talking about big games for their respective teams this weekend. Tap in!!! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:25 Kaleb Blaha - UW River Falls 12:00 Ashalli Cannon - Texas Wesleyan 22:26 D2 Week 1 Previews35:45 Tristan Exline

    D1R 174 - Chad Dodson & Jackson Dooley, Week 0 Recap, BEST NAIA Football, D3 Week 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 85:01


    Holy shit we are so back. This episode is one of our best thanks to 2 great guests and Jimmy/Matt making appearances once again! Let us know what you want to see more of this season! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:31 Chad Dodson - Pitt State 16:29 Ferris State vs Pitt State 20:00 Michigan Tech vs Bemidji State 22:45 Minnesota State vs NW Missouri State 26:25 Virginia State vs Benedict 27:46 Other D2 Results 29:09 Jackson Dooley - Benedictine 41:06 Johns Hopkins vs Ithaca 45:32 Wheaton vs UW Oshkosh 48:46 John Carroll vs UW Whitewater 52:15 UW River Falls vs Alma 58:10 NAIA Week 1 Game Recaps 1:12:02 NAIA Week 2 Game Previews

    D1R 173 - WEEK 0 IS HERE FOR D2 FOOTBALL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 26:18


    WEEK 0 IS HERE, and we are so back. Take a listen to Kobe breaking down some of the best matchups this week across D2FB in Week 0 and what he thinks about the slate. Video Chapters: 0:00-1:35 Episode Overview 1:36 Ferris State vs Pitt State 6:19 Minnesota State vs Northwest Missouri State 12:58 Michigan Tech vs Bemidji State 16:20 Colorado Mesa vs Texas A&M Kingsville 19:47 CSU Pueblo vs South Dakota Mines 22:22 East Stroudsburg vs Edinboro 23:46 Delta State vs Mars Hill

    D1R 172 - P.J. Arcuri, New RMAC Rules, D2 QB in NFL Preseason, Cooling off at Fall Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 43:51


    Norwich University OLB Coach and Recruiting Coordinator P.J. Arcuri joins the show to talk about the Cadets, followed by some D2 talk about the RMAC and their decision to make mandatory bye weeks and other new rules. We finish off the episode with a D2 QB making his NFL preseason debut and a new way a team is trying to cool off during fall camp. Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 1:46 P.J. Arcuri 29:06 RMAC Rule Changes 36:33 Former D2 QB makes NFL Preseason debut 40:14 A Freezer Truck at Fall Camp??

    D1R 171 - Charles Gadie, SHOCKING Transfer Portal Stats, New D3 Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 38:25


    There's a new addition to the defensive secondary at Central Missouri, and Charles Gadie also talks about his football journey to playing with the Mules. We take a look at some new D3 preseason rankings from D3Football.com, and finally examine some SHOCKING numbers from Athlinkd about transfer portal entries for D2 and D3 players. Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 3:16 Charles Gadie 21:50 Shrine Bowl 1,000 Watch List 26:18 D3 Preseason Rankings 29:54 WILD D2/D3 Transfer Portal Stats

    D1R 170 - Wayne Cavadi's D2 Preseason Rankings, Joseph Leibrandt & Team USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 42:47


    Two great guests on the pod tonight. D2 football correspondent Wayne Cavadi breaks down his D2 preseason rankings for Lindy's Sports Mag followed by Roosevelt RB Joseph Leibrandt who played on the U20 Team USA squad. Tap in Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 1:48 Wayne Cavadi 22:11 Joseph Leibrandt

    D1R 169 - Lucas Melo, Argos' New Stadium, D1 vs D2, Top NAIA Transfers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 36:56


    Weeeeeee're BACK! Lucas Melo joins the show for a great convo on all the recent news from Pensacola and the Argo's new stadium build. We check out a D2 team in Texas picking up a D1 Opponent, take a look at some top NAIA Transfer classes, and a fun cover for a D3 version of the newly-released EA College Football video game. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 3:29 Lucas Melo 23:52 Javelinas Add D1 Opponent 29:43 Top NAIA Transfer Portal Classes 33:15 EACFB is Here

    D1R 168 - Kenny Hrncir, Changes to D2 Playoffs, Top D3 Transfer Classes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 36:16


    The Youngest Coordinator in CFB?! Kenny Hrncir joins the show to talk about his new position, journey with Coach McCullough, and trajectory of the squad at UTPB. Kobe also covers some potentially big D2 playoff news concerning the removal of super regions, top d3 transfer portal classes, and some teams moving divisions! Thanks for tuning in ya'll. Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:49 Kenny Hrncir 16:06 Featured Athlete - Percy King 18:32 Changes Coming to D2 Playoffs? 25:10 Top D3 Transfer Classes 28:41 Teams Moving Up Divisions

    D1R 167 - New Uniforms, Conference Deals, UWF Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 27:30


    It's a short one but a good one. Kade is in the studio to help rate some new looks for UTPB and St. Ambrose, then we flip over to a new D3 Conference Deal, the announcement from NAIA POTY Jalyn Gramstad going to Nebraska, and finally a feature on the D2 Argonauts down in FL. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:26 New Uniforms - UTPB/St Ambrose 11:28 D3 Conference Deal 14:35 NAIA to the BIG 10 - Jayln Gramstad 18:26 West Florida Argonauts

    D1R 166 - Darrin Chiaverini & Matt Strzalkowski, D3 Preseason Rankings, More BIG News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 73:40


    This episode is one for the books. Northeastern State HC Darrin Chiaverini joins the show first to talk about the program he's building in "The Quah" followed by Concordia Ann Arbor CO-DC Matt Strzalkowski following news that this season will be the LAST for CUAA along with all other athletic programs. Cole Burgess and Jimmy Martin hop in to talk some D3 Football preseason rankings, the NAIA POTY is going to the BIG 10, and we have a new YOUNGEST coordinator in CFB. WOW! Lot of great stuff. Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 3:17 Darrin Chiaverini - NSU 25:55 D3 Preseason Rankings 47:44 Matt Strzalkowski 1:03:00 Youngest Coordinator in CFB 1:07:27 NAIA POTY going to the BIG 10

    D1R 165 - D3 to the NFL, Transfer Portal Additions, NAIA Coach Fired, Pitt State Highlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 28:20


    Shorter episode tonight, but the stories are still top-notch. Montana Tech is getting some SWEET new turf, A D3 DB/WR just signed with the Colts, Lock Haven has some BIG transfer portal additions, and we do our first stadium highlight featuring the winningest D2 program in the country, Pittsburg State. Video Chapters: 0:00-1:46 Episode Overview 1:47 Montana Tech's New Turf 4:32 Ithaca DB/WR Signs Deal with the Colts 8:23 Lock Haven Transfer Portal Additions 16:45 NAIA Coach FIRED After Interviewing?! 20:20 Stadium Review - Pitt State

    D1R 164 - Jackson Webster & Birmingham Southern, A New D2 HC, BIG NAIA Conference Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 60:13


    Birmingham Southern Baseball has become America's team after their school shut down and they continued playing (and winning) games, earning themselves a trip to the D3 World Series. I'm joined by first baseman and STUD hitter Jackson Webster tonight to talk about their Cinderella run to the tournament. Matt Schwaerzler also joins me to break down some big NAIA conference moves, I take a look at a new D2 Head Coach in the RMAC, some transfer portal news, and possibly the coolest official content I've ever seen. BUCKLE UPPPPPP Video Chapters: 0:00-2:51 Episode Overview 2:52 Jackson Webster - Birmingham Southern 25:00 New HC For D2 New Mexico Highlands 32:47 Frontier Conference Adds Simpson - NAIA 50:02 HOW MANY Players Still in the Portal?! 52:15 USC Official Visit Content... WOW

    D1R 163 - Mike Rittelmann & Logan Hansen, D1 QB to D2, Top Transfer Talent, Locker Room Upgrade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 76:36


    Two great guests with unique perspectives. College Gridiron Showcase Scouting Director Mike Rittelmann joins the show to speak on helping small school players transition to the pros and Logan Hansen joins later to discuss his predictive models in D3FB. We also cover lockerroom upgrades for St. Xavier, A D1 QB making the move to D2 Northern State, and check in on the Transfer Portal in D2 tracking some of the biggest entries. Video Chapters: 0:00-3:36 Episode Overview 3:37 Mike Rittelmann 23:53 Locker Room Upgrade for St. Xavier 30:20 D1 QB going to Northern State 35:00 Logan Hansen 1:01:20 Transfer Portal Tracker

    D1R 162 - Mike Hohensee from D2 to the NFL, Power 4 Coach to NAIA, Crazy Schedules Football in Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 46:51


    Former Northwest Missouri State QB Mike Hohensee tells us everything about his experience with the Dallas Cowboys, we've got a former Duke player/coach going to an NAIA school, a team playing a wild schedule, big-time matchups in D2, and a D3 game in Italy! It's a good one. Video Chapters: 0:00-3:40 Episode Overview 3:41 Mike Hohensee 24:14 Power 4 Coach to NAIA? 27:59 BIG D2 Matchup 37:26 Roosevelt's WILD '24 Schedule 43:40 North Park Playing in Italy

    D1R 161 - Matt McCarty, Wesley Coleman, Wild Dual-Sport Athlete and Top D2 Transfers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 46:31


    Northwestern HC Matt McCarty joins the show to update us on the renovations of a first-class facility in Orange City, Iowa for the Red Raiders. We're also joined by the man who squatted 800lbs from Harding University, DL Wesley Coleman. After that we take a look at a D3 Lineman who also plays college GOLF, and break down some of the top transfer talent at the D2 level. Video Chapters: 0:00-2:06 Episode Overview 2:07 Matt McCarty 18:47 Wesley Coleman 36:53 D3 Lineman who also GOLFS? 41:06 Top D2 Transfers

    D1R 160 - NEW NAIA Football Team, D3 School Moving Leagues, D1 Teams Cheating?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 30:22


    Shorter episode, still great stuff for ya'll. We've got an NAIA team coming back after a 75 YEAR hiatus, A D3 team changing conferences, a look at some more conference championship rings, and finally a scoop on a D2 player potentially getting poached by D1 Teams?! Video Chapters: 0:00-1:43 Episode Overview 1:44 Rio Grande Bringing Back Football 14:48 D3 Team Moving Conferences 20:23 Conference Championship Rings 25:08 D1's Poaching D2 Talent?

    From Small Schools to the PROS with Pat Rogers, Big time Strength, and Funny Tweets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 71:09


    Shining light on the guys that are making it happen! We try to cover all the D2, D3, and NAIA players getting pro looks in the NFL and are joined by Central Washington DB Pat Rogers with big news about his pro future in the CFL. We also look at another MONSTER that Harding has in the weight room and react to some funny tweets, it's a fun one so stick around. Video Chapters: 0:00-2:53 Episode Overview 2:54 Pat Rogers 23:08 D2 Players Getting NFL Chances 44:59 D3 Players Getting NFL Chances 1:03:49 NAIA UDFA Deal 1:04:50 Strongest Man in D2? 1:08:25 Tweets of the Week

    All about D3FB with Todd Parsons & Cole Burgess, Cliff Harris Award

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 77:41


    We've got some great guests in the D3FB landscape this episode. Head coach of the Curry College Colonels Todd Parsons talks about their new purple turf and an exciting 2024 slate, followed by NFL Draft prep and pro day recaps with Cole Burgess. After that we get into more D2 spring ball scrimmage action and talk about the best D3 teams in recent history. We close it out by commenting on the new helmet communications coming to D1 FBS in the fall. Video Chapters: 0:00-3:21 Episode Overview 3:22 Todd Parsons 23:43 Cole Burgess 39:20 Cliff Harris Award - Tanner Volk 48:45 The BEST D3 Teams in the Nation? 53:12 More D2 Spring Action - Mankato vs NSU 58:27 Helmet Comms to D1 FBS Subscribe to Kendog Sports here: https://www.youtube.com/@kendogsports23

    D2 FB Recruiting with Chadd Braine, CFB Joint Practices, and RING SZN! - D1R 157

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 70:31


    Saint Anselm DB Coach & STC Chadd Braine is as open and honest about the recruiting process as anyone, and he joins the show to speak on how him and the staff at STA evaluate/bring on recruits. Kobe and Drew break down the advantages of the joint practices/spring scrimmages coming to D2, and take a look at some new conference championship rings before discussing whether its better to ball out at D2/D3 or go D1 for draft stock. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters: 0:00-3:49 Episode Overview 3:50 Recruiting w/ Chadd Braine 31:46 RING SEASON - GVSU 32:28 Alma College Rings/2024 Schedule 43:37 D2 Joint Practices? 55:55 Are Small Schools Hurting Draft Stock?

    D1R 156 - Dan Mulrooney & Chris Collier, More D2 Prospects, Football April Fools

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 58:24


    This episode is all about the Bald Eagles and the job that Dan Mulrooney has done in changing the trajectory of the program. He's joined by All-American RB Chris Collier who took a chance on Lock Haven when he transferred down from D1. After that we've got 5 more small-school prospects to cut the tape on for, and recap some of the better April fools jokes from the football world. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:47 Episode Overview 2:48 Dan Mulrooney & Chris Collier 32:00 D2 Pro Prospects 50:45 Best of April Fools

    D1R 155 - Lane Martinez-Beasley, Schools Shutting down and Merging? And a BIG new D2 Game Contract

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 50:19


    We're joined by DL Lane Martinez-Beasley, who comes from Notre Dame College, a college that recently announced it was closing it's doors. We also touch on a D2/D3 school merging, and two powerhouse D2 squads who will face off in both 2024 and 2025. Thanks for tuning in! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-3:23 Episode Overview 3:24 Lane Martinez-Beasley 24:18 Notre Dame College Closing 36:49 D2 and D3 Schools Merging? 44:50 BIG New D2 Matchup Announced

    D1R 154 - Kory Allen, NAIA Pro Prospects, Scary Transfer Portal Statistic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 48:20


    Findlay Head Coach Kory Allen has been an Oiler for almost 20 YEARS. He joins me to talk all about the program and their ability to place athletes in the pros. Matt and I also break down 5 of the best NAIA prospects in the nation, along with a wild stat on how many D2 athletes are actually "benefitting" from the transfer portal. TAP IN! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-1:48 Episode Overview 1:49 Kory Allen 23:44 D2 Transfer Portal Statistic2 7:47 NAIA Pro Prospects

    D1R 153 - QB's vs. Cancer, Small-School Draft Prospects, and a Special Senior Day Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 73:41


    Sorry for the break in episodes, but I think you'll agree that this one was worth the wait. Alma QB Carter St. John joins the show to talk about his new Nonprofit, QBs vs. Cancer, contributing to organizations across the country with current student athletes. Kobe and Jimmy break down even more D2/D3 prospects you need to know about before the draft, and we finish it off with some basketball talk as one senior got the surprise of a lifetime before his last collegiate game. If you'd like to become a part of QB's vs Cancer or find out more information, here is the link to their website. I'd highly encourage you at least take a look and spread the word! Link: https://www.quarterbacksvscancer.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-3:17 Episode Overview 3:18 Carter St. John: QB's vs. Cancer 14:00 Playing in Scotland 18:00 Playing at NMU in the Superior Dome 22:45 D2 Draft Prospects 46:22 D3 Draft Prospects 1:07:43 Senior Day Surprise

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