BOG Accepts Final Recommendations

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III   >> Happy Friday!  We're down to one more week. >> Today's Word Count: 900 >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Would you be so kind as to send this to a friend and ask them to sign up for their own subscription?   Sign Me Up! TOP STORY 1. BOG Accepts Final Recommendations "The NCAA Board of Governors on Thursday unanimously agreed to accept the final recommendations from the Constitution Committee for a new constitution to govern college sports. The foundational document was developed in coordination with feedback from NCAA members during several steps since the summer, including at November's Special Convention and through surveys and meetings over the past several months. The entire membership will vote on the constitution Jan. 20 at the 2022 NCAA Convention. The formal legislative proposal will be shared with members Jan. 7." >> New Concepts: "Similar to the first two drafts, this version of the constitution includes new concepts such as the number of Board of Governors members and student-athletes serving on all three presidential committees (Division I Board of Directors, Division II Presidents Council and Division III Presidents Council)." >> Of Note: "It also codifies some existing priorities and principles into the constitution for the first time. It prohibits pay-for-play but embraces providing additional educational and other benefits, including those for name, image and likeness. It maintains existing revenue allocations and championship opportunities for each division, and each division would have oversight of its own budget, expenditures and distribution to its members." >> Point: "This process has been an example of how we can work together to modernize college sports and meet the needs of students engaged in intercollegiate athletics -- today and for the future,"  - Georgetown president Jack DeGioia >> Counterpoint: "What the NCAA is really saying as it changes its Constitution: “We have shown the NCAA can move quickly to steer the ship long after it hit the iceberg and dumped everyone in the water. Please join us in congratulating ourselves for our ineffectiveness.” - Jay Bilas >> Continue Reading FOOTBALL 2.  Hall of Fame Title Game   University of Mary Hardin-Baylor players warm up Wednesday during a practice at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. | photo by Kevin Whitlock, Massillon Independent The 2021 NCAA Division III football champion will be crowned tonight in Canton, Ohio, as reigning champ North Central (Ill.) squares off with Mary Hardin-Baylor. You can watch the game on ESPNU beginning at 7 p.m. ET. No. 1 North Central (14-0) vs. No. 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor (14-0) Scoring Offense: NCC 54.8 (1), UMHB 48.3 (3) Scoring Defense: NCC 11.2 (8), UMHB 9.0 (3) Total Offense: NCC 559.2 (2), UMHB 471.3 (15) Total Defense: NCC 235.0 (10), UMHB 233.4 (8) Turnover Margin: NCC +3 (81), UMHB +12 (35) Closest NCC Game: d. Wheaton 20-7; d. Mount Union 26-13 Closest UMHB Game: d. Hardin-Simmons 34-28 (#) NCAA Division III rank Players to Watch QB Luke Lehnen, NCC, 496 rush, 3082 pass, 32 TDs RB Ethan Greenfield, NCC, 1672 rush, 23 TDs WR Andrew Kamienski, NCC, 67 rec, 1150 yds, 11 TDs DL Daniel Gilroy, NCC, 8.5 sacks QB Kyle King, UMHB, 2246 pass, 32 TDs RB Aphonso Thomas, UMHB, 1068 rush, 12 TDs WR K.J. Miller, UMHB, 67 rec, 812 yds, 9 TDs DB Keith Gipson, UMHB, 5 Int >> UMHB Excited to Be Back >> NCC Plug-and-Play Line Does Just Fine >> What to Know About the Stagg Bowl >> Five Thoughts About the Game A MESSAGE FROM BRIGHT CELLARS   Bright Cellars is a monthly wine club that matches you with wines you'll love. Founded by two MIT grads (#whyD3) who were intimidated by the vast and complex world of wine, Bright Cellars was created to help wine drinkers discover and learn about wine in a fun, interactive way. Bright Cellars creates a wine experience tailored just for you. Based on an algorithm, wine selections are calculated to match your taste preferences. As you try the wines, you're encouraged to rate them on the website to fine-tune your taste profile even further. Your matches improve as the algorithm gets to know you better, making each shipment better than the last. D3Playbook readers are invited to get 50% off your first 6-bottle box from Bright Cellars. That's a $45 value. Each box will include a wine education card for each bottle that details servings temps, food pairings, background on the region and more. Take our 30-second quiz to start your weekend right. NCAA 3. Health and Safety Survey   The Sport Science Institute health and safety survey will again be sent to Division III athletics health care administrators in 2021-22. The survey is designed to collect information on the administrative and organizational aspects of Division III sports medicine programs. Data from the survey will allow schools to assess how they compare with peer institutions on issues related to athletics health care delivery and administration. Last year, just over 50% of the membership participated in this voluntary survey. The survey will be available to the Division III membership Dec. 9 through Jan. 21 and is to be completed by the institution’s athletics trainers/athletics health care administrators. The NCAA will make the aggregate and institutional survey data available through the Institutional Performance Program. A MESSAGE FROM 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 contributed. Join them today.   Donate to D3Playbook NEWS 4.  Weekend Preview   Here's a list of the games/matches/events that we are keeping an eye on this weekend. Basketball (M) No. 4 Illinois Wesleyan at No. 15 Washington, Mo. No. 10 Roanoke at Wartburg No. 19 Mary Hardin-Baylor vs. LeTourneau Basketball (W) No. 1 Hope at No. 7 Trine No. 3 John Carroll vs. Marietta TRANSACTIONS 5.  Comings and Goings   BLUFFTON - Matthew Nardo named head football coach DREW - Justin Millan named assistant men's volleyball coach MACALESTER - Madeline Buckley named head women's soccer coach NORWICH - Ed Hockenbury named director of athletics PENN STATE HARRISBURG - Kadine Johnson-Crowder named head cross country/track and field coach SAINT ELIZABETH - Announced addition of STUNT as a varsity sport beginning in 2022  SUNY POLY - Charles Rosaschi named head women's lacrosse coach WABASH - Mike Ridings named assistant football coach WILLIAM PATERSON - Brian Woods announced his retirement as head men's soccer coach 1 THING 6.  Feliz Navidad, Charlie Brown "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Photo: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Few realize that "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has a Mexican American godfather, reports Axios' Russell Contreras. Bill Melendez directed the CBS special when few Hispanics worked in the entertainment business. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will air on most PBS stations on Dec. 19.   Photo: Ted Streshinsky/Corbis via Getty Images Above: Melendez directs children recording the dialogue for "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" in 1967. - courtesy of Axios  Thanks for starting your day with us. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. What did you think of today's newsletter? Please invite your friends to sign up for D3Playbook

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