We review the top 10 mascot selections in Division 3, break down the conferences in D2 getting instant replay this fall, look at some NFL uniforms, and react to a walk-on player at Eastern Michigan getting a scholarship that HIS OWN TEAMMATE gave to him. Buckle up. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-3:26 Episode Overview 3:37 Top 10 D3 Mascots 18:37 D2 Getting Instant Replay 27:14 Eastern Michigan Walk-On Scholarship 34:18 NFL Alternate Uniforms
Aug 04, 2023•44 min•Ep. 116
Former Upper Iowa and Current St. Louis Battlehawk defensive lineman Erik Hansen joins the show to talk about his journey to the pros out of D2. We review all the Division 2 players heading into training camp with NFL teams, then take a look at D3 and GLIAC preseason rankings, then talk about Alderson Broaddus closing their doors and what that means for their football team. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:52 Episode Overview 2:53 Erik Hansen 26:58 D2 Players in the NFL 39:28 D3 Preseason Rankings 45:02 GLIAC...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 115
Jimmy Martin is back to help preview all of the best week 1 matchups in D2 and D3 Football and even give some real-time updates into Thursday night games happing as we record. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:45 Episode Overview 2:46 D2 Football Previews/Updates 15:10 D3 Football Previews 21:42 More D2 Updates
Aug 01, 2023•27 min•Ep. 124
All-American Defensive Back Tre Morrison from Wingate University joins the show to talk about the Bulldogs playoff run in 2022 and the upcoming season for him and his squad. We take a look at the best names in small college football, review some more D2 Preseason Rankings, and do an NAIA team feature on Northwestern College. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:50 Episode Overview 2:51 Tre Morrison 22:50 Gulf South Preseason Rankings 27:15 Lone Star Preseason Rankings 29:14 LSC Preseason Players of the Year 31:29...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 114
Duke Hill from Mount Union joins the show to talk about their run to the Stagg Bowl in 2022 and the expectations for the Purple Raiders in 2023. We take a look at the MIAA preseason rankings, do a team feature on CSU Pueblo, talk some NFL contracts and choose our Football Guy of the Week nominees. It's a fun one. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:23 Episode Overview 2:24 Duke Hill 21:04 MIAA Preseason Rankings 24:40 CSU Pueblo 40:05 Fall Camp Tips 45:18 NFL Contracts 56:32 Football Guy of the Week...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 113
With all this speculation about the black turf, it was time to get the head coach at SUNY Morrisville on the show to break it down for the world. Coach Raby was a fantastic guest and we're glad he joined us! We also feature UW Whitewater Football (D3), react to Virginia Union's new uniforms (D2), and take a look at some more alternate NFL jerseys. LETS GOOOOOO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-3:28 Episode Overview 3:29 Ed Raby - BLACK TURF 9:37 Morrisville Mustangs 23:17 UW Whitewater Warhawks 43:00 Virginia Un...
Jul 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 112
Finally! We give our list for the best mascots in Division 2, and we think you'll enjoy it. We also break down one of the best teams in the NSIC, Minnesota State Mavericks, react to new NFL Uniforms, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-4:37 Episode Overview 4:38 Top 10 D2 Mascots 31:32 Minnesota State Mankato 49:36 Vikings Throwback Unis 51:55 Browns WHITE Uniforms 56:01 Tampa Bay Creamsicles 59:28 Football Guys of the Week 1:06:15 Jaguars New HQ...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 111
Kutztown RB and D1R Sponsored Athlete Jordan Davis joins the show to talk about the upcoming season for the Bears and what he calls the best backfield in the country. We talk all about the Argonauts from West Florida and also break down the Aggies from Delaware Valley, discuss an NAIA and a D3 team making the jump to D2, chat about some NFL, and finally react to a CFB QB using HIS OWN RIB to make a necklace. Yes you read that right. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-4:55 Episode Overview 4:56 Jordan Davis 22:47 ...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 110
One of the newest D1R Athletes Ian Marshall from Northern State joins the show to talk about his journey to South Dakota and taking the next step after earning a ton of accolades in 2022. We break down D2 Pittsburg State and D3 Hardin Simmons ahead of the fall season, and react to Delta State's new locker-room and Morrisville's new black turf field.
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 109
Time for All-Americans! We review the first and second team All-Americans from The CFB Network on offense and defense, take a look at some sweet new black uniforms for D2 Wayne State College, cover some new rules regarding D1 recruiting, and react to a Louisville football Top Gun video remake! Tap in.
Jul 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 108
The time is here! Michael Wilson from the CFB Network joins the show to release the D2, D3, and NAIA preseason top 25 rankings. We also take a look at all the biggest conference realignment announcements and recap the layoffs over at ESPN.
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min
One of our newest D1R Athletes Preston Smith from Davenport University joins the show to talk through his incredible journey to playing D2 Football and overcoming all kinds of adversity. We take a look at the newly announced project from Findlay University and break down why it sounds like the New York Jets will be on this year's edition of Hard Knocks.
Jun 27, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Kentucky Wesleyan University Head Coach Tyrone Young joins the show from Owensboro to talk about his squad and his relationship with our new WR coach at NMU Deandre Riddick. We break some big news about upcoming preseason rankings, and react to the Detroit Lions revealing their new blue alternate helmets.
Jun 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 105
Albion College OL Coach and Run Game Coordinator Bobby Jonhson III joins the show to talk all about the D3 landscape and recruiting tips for young players. We take a look at the new $110 Million Dollar Facility being built by UW Eau Claire and recap the small-school athletes that were drafted into the XFL in this week's Rookie Draft. TUNE IN!
Jun 20, 2023•47 min•Ep. 104
Northwood University OL Coach and Run Game Coordinator Drew Burton joins the show to talk about everything from recruiting to social media and the transfer portal. I discuss a funny (but awesome) new trend of recruits on official visits being treated to boat rides, and then take a look at the brand new stadium approved by the University of South Florida.
Jun 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 103
Former Ferris State standout LB Konnor Near is now playing for Oklahoma. That Oklahoma. We get him on the show to talk about his transfer process and the shifting dynamic of the Division 2 transfer portal. We also check in on Ferris State and North Central who visited the White House after their national championship seasons, and finally cover some NFL and XFL talk with all the usual fun. TAP IN! It’s a great one.
Jun 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 102
GVSU RB Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Jacob Studdard joins the show to talk about the struggles of being a graduate assistant, coaching at his alma mater, and navigating the transfer portal at the D2 level. I recap Ferris State's announcement that they've been invited to the White House, talk about why CFB players might boycott EA Sports over their new NCAA Football game, and take a look at some NFL players taking batting practice.
Jun 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 101
This is it! Episode 100 is here and we're ready for some big changes. We announce our D1R Athletes project to sponsor athletes, drop some new merchandise, and discuss some future plans for the show after being joined by the man himself Drew Carpenter. Thanks so much for being a part of this!
Jun 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 100
Former SpaceX engineer and now Uconn Defensive Analyst Chenzo Funari joins the show, we talk a TON about what the transfer portal is doing to college football, discuss a D3 team playing in Italy, and more!
May 09, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 99
Former All-American Colorado State-Pueblo DL Trey Botts joins the show after signing with the Baltimore Ravens. We shout out all the D2, NAIA, and D3 guys getting deals signed and invites to rookie minicamps. We also react to the Lion's draft and watch Duece Vaughn's dad help draft him to the Cowboys.
May 02, 2023•59 min•Ep. 98
NFL Agent from Bullrush Sports and NIL Company owner David Gregory (former D2 football player) joins the show to discuss NIL and its impact on small-school athletes as well as his inaugural draft class for Bullrush Sports. We break down the trade sending A-Rod to the Jets, discuss NCAA rule changes, take a look at potential punishments for storming fields, and look at Texas’s new $70 million practice facility.
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 97
Recent West Florida commit Jake Dorn joins the show to discuss how athletes can physically and mentally respond to season-ending injuries like ACL tears. We take a look at renders for the Titan's proposed $2.1 billion stadium in Nashville, Kansas City’s setup for the NFL Draft, and watch Coach Prime meet Ralphie, the mascot for Colorado.
Apr 21, 2023•59 min•Ep. 96
Ferris State alum and current member of the USFL's New Orlean's Breakers Sidney McCloud joins the show to talk about his championship run this past year and making the transition to playing professionally. We recap Odell Beckham Jr.'s deal with the Baltimore Ravens, take a look at the newly planned $800 million stadium by Northwestern, and laugh at a draft prospect calling out media members in Twitter DM's.
Apr 11, 2023•37 min•Ep. 95
D3 Insider Jimmy Martin is back as we break down D3 Football's best conference rankings. We highlight 2 small school products ahead of the draft and dive into some interesting NFL stories with Tyreek Hill and Cam Newton.
Apr 07, 2023•44 min•Ep. 94
Saginaw Valley State standout LB Trevor Nowaske joins the show to talk about his next steps towards playing pro ball somewhere after an awesome showing at his pro day. We react to the NCAA President's comments on NIL regulations, debate on which team we want Hard Knocks to feature, and a lot more. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-3:15 Episode Overview 3:16-24:20 Trevor Nowaske 24:21-30:17 Who's Signing Odell? 30:18-36:09 Hard Knocks 36:10-39:56 Boise State's Official Beer39:57-42:40 NCAA President on NIL 42:41-...
Apr 04, 2023•49 min•Ep. 93
Texas A&M Kingsville Defensive Coordinator Jamison Bisch joins the boys to talk everything from what a Javelina is to actual football in the Lone Star Conference. He's the man. We react to Lamar Jackson requesting a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, take a look at UCF's new "Football Campus" (It's SICK), and listen to Deion talk about players needing to earn their jersey numbers at Colorado. It's a fun one. Seriously.
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 92
Jimmy Martin is BACK with D1R as our D3 Insider to help us cover all division 3 football. We break down the ruling from the NCAA to suspend coach Annese from Ferris State after his players smoked cigars post-game at the national championship, watch a video of CJ Stroud being recruited to the Panthers, and look at an AWESOME stadium in Ireland where Florida State will play Georgia Tech in 2024.
Mar 24, 2023•46 min•Ep. 91
West Florida quarterback Peewee Jarrett joins the show to talk about the Argonaut's trip to last year's National Semifinals, and the competition in the Gulf South Conference. We break down the Lion's free agent signings so far this off-season and react to upsets so far in the NCAA Tournament, and touch back on our former teammate Jake Witt as he prepares for the NFL Draft.
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 90
Benedictine College OL Chim Okorafor joins the boys to talk about being the only NAIA player selected in the inaugural USFL college draft, we react to all the biggest news in NFL Free Agency, and we take a look at St. Louis where the Battlehawks just broke the all-time attendance record for the XFL.
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 89
Former D2 Football player and current Ohio State GA Gerren DuHart joins the show to talk about his journey and transition from playing D2 to coaching on Power 5 staffs. We break down newly released data about the transfer portal, rank the new XFL uniforms, and recap the inaugural USFL college draft.
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 88
