”In the (D3FB) Huddle”

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”In the (D3FB) Huddle” episodes

February 19, 2021 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Wesley/Chip Knapp (S13E4)
Following Delaware State's announcement of their discontinuation of Wesley's D3 athletics program after this school year, Frank & James speak with Wesley Football Head Coach Chip Knapp about the decision, the implications for him and his players, the memory of Mike Drass, and potential spring football for Wesley.

The show leads off with a video essay about the Wolverines. Please make sure to like and share this video for more Wesley fans and #d3fb fans to see.

Note: special thanks to D3photography for some photo assistance, and to the Wesley Football Friends Facebook page for some of the photos. Thanks to D3football for the permission to use some of the old playoff footage. See comments for essay song info.
49 min
February 05, 2021 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Spring Football w/ Marpet, Gibson, Addo, & Gilmartin (S13E3)
Frank & James start their first show of 2021 with a surprise guest who is about to face his toughest football challenge yet -- former Hobart College and current Tampa Bay Bucs OL Ali Marpet leads off the show. Then, the guys dive into a wide-ranging Spring Football discussion, running down the entire 14-week schedule and talking with three terrific guests:
Grove City Athletic Director Todd Gibson (28:20) regarding the Wolverines' return to play this spring;
Utica LB Kwasi Addo (53:00) regarding Utica's three-game Empire 8 Round Robin schedule and his own future after the Spring Football Season; and
Salve Regina Head Coach Kevin Gilmartin (1:19:00) regarding the Seahawks' hopes to play at least a couple Spring Football games this season.
Frank & James also pay tribute to former NCAA Division III Vice President Dan Dutcher and discuss their Spring Football coverage plans. It's a long, but important show -- so tune in, and let your friends and family know to watch it, like it, and share it so more #d3fb fans can find it!
1 hr 45 min
October 21, 2020 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Trine, Oxy, & Union (S13E2)
It's Frank's 25th anniversary in #d3fb broadcasting! So, Frank & James wanted to celebrate in style, by producing a quality show. First, they run through the three D3 football games that have been played with highlights and stats. Then (at the 20:00 mark), they interview Trine sophomore QB Alex Price about his team's 2-0 start in a unique season.

Next, they feature four players from the former Occidental football team -- they give their honest feelings about the school disbanding their football program earlier this month (at the 37:30 mark).

Finally, Frank starts his 2020 "On the Road..." series with a visit to Union College (at the 54:00 mark), where he speaks with seniors William Bellamy (QB) and Colin Lama (LB) before ending with an interview with Union Head Coach Jeff Behrman.

As always, the guys provide analysis of the chances of Spring Football being played and ask for your help for a potential petition for a "make-up" Pro Day for those affected by Covid. This show is JAM-PACKED! Make sure to set aside 90 minutes to watch it all! And as always, please "LIKE" and "SHARE" this episode for others to find it!
1 hr 33 min
September 21, 2020 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Season Premiere/Mike Toop (S13E1)
What better way to kick off #ITHSeason13 than with a major announcement -- the East Region will have at least one #d3fb game played this season... And it's a BIG one. It's the Secretaries' Cup game between Coast Guard and Merchant Marine!

Frank & James speak with USMMA Head Coach Mike Toop in this episode about the game, and they run through the entire list they have of Division 3 football games (which remains very fluid as of this recording). They also preview what #ITHSeason13 will look like.

Please make sure to "like" and "share" this episode as the guys are ready to be a part of your fall season once again, even without over 70 teams playing each week!
43 min
August 06, 2020 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - NCAA Decisions & Erick Hart (S12EPS11)
Frank & JB are back to break down the NCAA Board of Governors and Division 3 Presidents Council decisions that could not only affect what's left of fall football, but also a potential spring football season... AND potentially all sports for this academic year.
They are joined by Brockport Director of Athletics Erick Hart, who discusses how the NCAA Division 3 Selection Committee (which he is a part of) has been involved in this process and how the new decisions could affect Brockport Athletics over the next terms.
Finally, Frank & JB answer your questions throughout the show -- so you'll want to watch. Please make sure to "Like" and "Share" this episode for others across the country to find it!
1 hr 6 min
August 01, 2020 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Spring Football Proposals & ARC Fall Football (S12EPS10)
After their Twitter poll concerning Spring Football received over 1,300 responses, Frank & JB wanted to review the pros and cons of the different Spring Football proposals currently being considered by over 200 schools that have canceled their Fall 2020 #d3fb season.

However, they also wanted to discuss the American Rivers Conference's decision to still play in the fall -- the only conference to make such a decision at the conference level since July 15th. ARC Commissioner Chuck Yrigoyen discussed the conference's rationale for bucking the trend of conferences punting football to Spring 2021.

This is our TENTH episode between seasons -- we've been working hard to keep you informed during the pandemic and ask you to help us get out the word about this podcast. Please "like" and "share" this episode on social media! Thank you!
51 min
July 22, 2020 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Spring Football Discussion (S12EPS9)
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 different angles.

Is spring football impossible? No. But any school looking to make it a reality should watch this show -- and players and their families should, as well. You'll be surprised at some of the discussion in this show. Please make sure to "Like" and "Share" this episode to ensure more folks see it as we enter the debate that is sure to happen soon.
1 hr 30 min
July 16, 2020 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Special: New Conference Info on Fall 2020 (S12EPS8 Live)
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 Forest Head Coach Jim Catanzaro, to discuss the topics surrounding returning to play, playoff possibilities, and even season possibilities, among other important topics.

Please watch this show if you have any questions about where things stand and some upcoming announcements. We know things change everday with school statuses, but please "SHARE" this episode for more folks to find this show.
1 hr 4 min
July 04, 2020 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Covid & College Update (S12EPS7)
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 discussed his school's cancellation of fall sports (starting at 35:00), and RPI senior quarterback George Marinopoulos, who reacted to RPI's cancellation of the season.

This episode is packed with plenty of info and analysis on where we go to in this 2020 season, so make sure to "like" and "share" this episode link across social media!
1 hr 40 min
March 29, 2020 "In the (D3FB) Huddle" - CGA's Grant & Updates (S12E17f)
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 interview with new Coast Guard Head Coach C. C. Grant -- who after 21 seasons working with former Head Coach Bill George was chosen to succeed him. Grant discusses the challenges Coronavirus is posing for the Bears and talks about the team's potential in their 2020 football season.

We appreciate all of our viewership over the past two weeks, and we would love to get more followers and fans engaged in time for the 2020 season -- so PLEASE remember to "like" and "share" this video!
49 min

About ”In the (D3FB) Huddle”

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Join the weekly NCAA Division 3 East Region Football recap show hosted by Frank Rossi and James Baker ”In the (D3FB) Huddle,” where they’ll be covering all the season’s weekly game results, interviews, and in-depth analysis of the nine conferences of the East Region, including the NESCAC, each week!