Net Generation

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III     Donate to D3Playbook Won't you please consider making a gift to D3Playbook. Your gift will help us offset the costs of operating the newsletter and enable us to continue to provide the quality you have come to expect. My heartfelt thanks to those who have already generously contributed. Join them today.   >> Hello Tuesday. Today is National Voter Registration Day. Your voice is needed now more than ever.  >> Today's Word Count: 974 >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Share us with a friend today. Let them know what they're missing. >> Record books in need of an overhaul? Send us an email and see what we can do for you.   Send D3Playbook to my inbox, please. TOP STORY 1. Net Generation Cassie Lee, Autumn Bruno, UW-Whitewater The annual ITA Regional Small College Championships continued last weekend and here are the singles and doubles champions that advance to the national tournament. Men New England: Chase Cohen, Williams (S); Aidan Harris and Noah Laber, Middlebury (D) Southwest: Cameron Krimbill, Trinity, Texas (S); Hao Nguyen and Christian Settles, Trinity, Texas (D) Northwest: Luke Lemaitre, George Fox (S); Lemaitre and Will Leach, George Fox (D) Women Southeast: Crystal Zhou, Carnegie Mellon (S); Bin Zheng and Lindy Cornwall, Carnegie Mellon (D) Central: Sylwia Mikos and Shainna Guo, Chicago (D) Midwest: Sabrina Tang, Grinnell (S); Cassie Lee and Autumn Bruno, Wisconsin-Whitewater (D) Northwest: Angel Le, Whitman (S) A MESSAGE FROM BLUEFRAME TECHNOLOGY     Did you know BlueFrame Technology has advanced integrations with top automated cameras like the Hudl Focus? Showcase your teams and student-athletes with BlueFrame’s full streaming service priced perfectly for D3 budgets….or use their Production Truck software to stream with your current provider. Step up your game this year and STREAM LIKE A PRO with BlueFrame. Learn more today! BlueFrame Games We're Watching Soccer (M): Tufts (5-0-1) at Babson (6-2), 3:20 Soccer (W): Virginia Wesleyan (3-2-1) at McDaniel (8-0), 4:00 Volleyball (W): Springfield (11-1) at MIT (13-0), 6:00   BRANDING 2. Vermont State? by Tiffany Tan, VTDigger "The Vermont State Colleges System’s board of trustees will consider public comments before deciding whether to adopt “Vermont State University” as the new name for the planned consolidation of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University and Vermont Tech. About a thousand Castleton alumni, for one, want the board to consider their recommendation ahead of its Wednesday vote on the new name. They’re asking the board to retain the name “Castleton University” for the new educational entity that is expected to be formed in July 2023. In a letter sent to the trustees last week, the alumni cited factors such as the cost of rebranding the new entity when the Castleton University brand is apparently already established both at home and abroad." >> Background: "In a statement to VTDigger on Friday, Vermont State Colleges System Chancellor Sophie Zdatny said the “Vermont State University” moniker leverages the nationally and internationally known Vermont brand. And designating the new institution as a university communicates the prestige, quality and level of education it provides." >> Worth Noting: "(Alumni) underscored that within the state colleges system, Castleton has the largest alumni base, including students from 36 countries, the largest and most up-to-date campus, a wide-reaching academic program as well as a competitive sports program." >> Gulp: "State colleges system spokesperson Katherine Levasseur told VTDigger the contract with VisionPoint cost around $261,000, which includes marketing materials for the new institution." >> Continue Reading CROSS COUNTRY 3.  Athletes of the Week Here are the USTFCCCA National Athletes of the Week in NCAA Cross Country for September 27, 2021! Williams junior Elias Lindgren topped the podium once again at the Purple Valley Classic. Lindgren, who last won the individual title at the Williams-hosted meet in 2018, ran to victory this past weekend as he covered the 8k tract in 26:09.7. That proved to be a boon for the second-ranked Ephs, who needed every point to hold off a tough challenge from rival sixth-ranked MIT. Williams won the team title by three points, 29-32. Tufts junior Danielle Page took big steps at the Purple Valley Classic over the years. After finishing 21st as a freshman in 2018 and runner-up as a sophomore in 2019, Page ascended to the top of the podium this past weekend. Page covered the 6k course in 22:41.9, nearly four seconds faster than Genna Girard of Williams, who finished runner-up. It has been a strong start to the season for Page, who notched back-to-back wins. Page captured the individual title at the Bates Super XC Shootout two weeks ago.   >> Read More A MESSAGE FROM OPERATION GOODSPORT    Operation GoodSport is an interactive and dynamic presentation on sportsmanship in America, conducted by recently-retired 30-year Division III Commissioner Tim Gleason. Designed for coaches and student-athletes alike, Operation GoodSport will give you a better understanding of how good sportsmanship not only builds character and teamwork, but impacts the educational process as well.   For more information on Operation GoodSport, or to schedule a presentation, contact Tim Gleason via email or at 330-719-8700. FOOTBALL 4. Rankings Two polls - two top teams. North Central heads the D3football.com poll, while Mary Hardin-Baylor has the top spot in the AFCA ranking D3football.com North Central (Ill.), 3-0 Mary Hardin-Baylor, 4-0 Wisconsin-Whitewater, 3-0 Mount Union, 3-0 Wheaton (Ill.), 2-1 Saint John's, 3-0 Hardin-Simmons, 3-1 Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2-0 Linfield, 2-0 Delaware Valley, 3-0 >> On The Rise: Cortland (+6), Johns Hopkins, UW-La Crosse (+3) >> Newcomers: Hobart, Westminster (Pa.), Susquehanna >> Complete D3football Poll AFCA Mary Hardin-Baylor, 4-0 North Central, 3-0 Wisconsin-Whitewater, 3-0 Mount Union, 3-0 Saint John's, 3-0 Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2-0 Delaware Valley, 3-0 Linfield, 2-0 Hardin-Simmons, 3-1 Wheaton, Ill., 2-1 >> Complete AFCA poll >> Notable: There are 45 undefeated teams remaining in Division III football, including 11 beginning with the letter "W." >> Games We're Watching (all times EDT): No. 21 Hobart (4-0) at No. 17 Ithaca (3-0), 1:00 No. 25 Susquehanna (4-0) at Ursinus (3-1), 1:30 Gustavus Adolphus (3-0) at No. 16 Bethel (2-1), 2:00 No. 20 UW-La Crosse (2-1) at UW-River Falls (3-0), 2:00 Olivet (3-0) at Alma (4-0), 2:00 UW-Stout (3-0) at No. 3 UW-Whitewater (3-0), 3:00 ICYMI 5. #D3Plays Thanks for the submissions. Send your top plays to #D3Plays for inclusion. TRANSACTIONS 6.  Comings and Goings   CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT - Paul Trible announced his retirement as president at the end of the academic year CLARK - Kamahl Walker named athletic administrator IMMACULATA - Brandon Fonticoba named head esports coach KEAN - Matthew Czopik named head esports coach NYU - Brett Longobucco named head strength and conditioning coach WILLIAM PATERSON - Hisham Abaza named head women's tennis coach 1 THING 7. A Better Grilled Cheese by Becky Krystal, Washington Post photo: Scott Suchman, Washington Post / food styling: Lisa Cherkasky "Of all the quick but delicious meals I’ve leaned heavily on the past 18 months, grilled cheese is near the top of the list. I almost always have the basic ingredients around — some type of bread, some type of cheese — as well as some little extras to make the sandwich really sing. I suspect I’ve rarely made the same one twice. Whether you’re a grilled cheese improviser or creature of habit, there’s usually at least one thing you can do to help transform a good sandwich into a great one. I’m not necessarily talking about overhauling your strategy. Instead, these are small tips for making a next-level grilled cheese." >> Read, Learn and Enjoy   Thanks for starting your day with us. What did you think of today's newsletter?  Please invite your friends to sign up for D3Playbook

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