We're doing double-duty this week on ITH, as Frank & James bring you a recap of Spring 2021 Week 7 #d3fb games in this episode. So, that means all your favorite video clips of the weekend's games are included in our popular "Crunchtime" segment! After that, they review the somewhat controversial ending of the Wesley/Montclair game and then interview Grove City College's Jared Hurd and Patrick Mark -- two players who played football for GCC on Friday, and then played lacrosse on Saturday for ...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 281
Frank & James promised you a blockbuster "Crunchtime" segment this week -- how does 50 CLIPS from Saturday's Spring Week 6 games sound?! On top of that, they have some great interviews with the playmakers and a great coach guest: Montclair State Senior WR Carsen Johnson; Bluffton Head Coach Aaron Krepps; and Bluffton Freshman DB Montez Archer, Jr. They also preview Week 7 of the Spring, as the action continues to build up bigger an bigger. Remember to "Like" and "Share" this episode so stran...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 280
Frank & James dive straight into the action this week with the longest "Crunchtime" segment yet this Spring Football season -- that means more clips that ever from the weekend's games. Then, watch some great interviews with participants from this Saturday's SAA Conference Championshi Game between Berry and Hendrix: Hendrix QB Miles Thompson & DB Matthew Scirto; & Berry QB Gavin Gray & Head Coach Tony Kunczewski. Finally, Frank & James review the over 25 games on the Week 6 sc...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 279
Frank & James decided that last week's show was so much fun, they wanted to produce another episode this week to cover all the Week 4 Spring 2021 #d3fb action! They include video from seven of the week's 12 games in "Crunchtime," update the Union Athletics spring sports decision, and look at the Week 5 schedule (with the largest slate of games yet this spring). They also were joined by Birmingham-Southern College Head Coach Tony Joe White to discuss the epic shootout between BSC and Centre i...
Mar 03, 2021•59 min•Ep. 278
Frank & James bring you not one but TWO "Crunchtime" video highlight segments, as they cover all 15 game played in Spring Football in the first three weeks of the season. After each segment they provide player interviews with: Sophomore RB Dee Robinson of McMurry University and Junior WR Ethan Peloquin of Whitworth University. They also pay tribute to Coach Margeson of Alfred, who passed away this week, discuss Week 4's upcoming games, and give advice to schools considering still not playing...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 277
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 D3photo...
Feb 19, 2021•49 min•Ep. 276
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) regard...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 275
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 footb...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 274
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 li...
Sep 21, 2020•42 min•Ep. 273
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 Athleti...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 272
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 dis...
Aug 01, 2020•50 min•Ep. 271
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 sho...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 270
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 possib...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 269
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 G...
Jul 04, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 268
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 for...
Mar 29, 2020•49 min•Ep. 267
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 Gridiron Showcase to discuss the postseason showcases he helps organize to help scouts find both larg...
Mar 27, 2020•42 min•Ep. 266
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 coaches like Merchant Marine's Mike Toop and RPI's Joe King, what he'll focus on as the new head coa...
Mar 21, 2020•23 min•Ep. 265
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 one of the best #d3fb kickers in the country over the past two years -- it's a story that you absolu...
Mar 19, 2020•40 min•Ep. 264
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 had great success at Morrisville, and he looks to continue that success after Dan MacNeill retired at t...
Mar 17, 2020•24 min•Ep. 263
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 response to Coronavirus, where we go from here, and how sports -- especially football -- may cont...
Mar 15, 2020•57 min•Ep. 262
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 remember to "Like" and "Share" this episode! Thanks so much for your support this season!
Dec 20, 2019•40 min•Ep. 261
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 Lucchesi After the interviews, the guys make their predictions for each semifinal. We're down to fo...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 260
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" and "Share" this episode for folks affiliated with schools that might not know about "In the Hud...
Dec 11, 2019•31 min•Ep. 259
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 doing so, they interview Delaware Valley cornerback Dontae Mason and tight end Dan Allen, and former M...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 258
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 selections from Sunday. Finally, they play clips from the Union and Salisbury press conferences from Sat...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 257
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 Frostburg State Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald, who coached his team in their first year in Divisio...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 256
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 games involving East Region teams, with plenty of video highlights. They also review the eight Se...
Nov 25, 2019•45 min•Ep. 255
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 special guest interviewer Selection Committee Chairman/Lake Forest Head Coach Jim Catanzaro (0:04:42); F...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 254
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 rundown of the entire schedule of NCAA Playoff games and Bowl games affecting East Region teams. T...
Nov 20, 2019•46 min•Ep. 253
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? Why not John Carroll? Did having a cross-region matchup like UW-Oshkosh/Salisbury matter? Get answer...
Nov 20, 2019•23 min•Ep. 252
