Championship Weekend Doesn't Disappoint

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III >> Good Monday morning. Happy Halloween. >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Does your conference need some scheduling assistance? Email us.   Sign me up for D3Playbook TOP STORY 1.  Championship Weekend Doesn't Disappoint There were 43 conference championship meets this weekend. Here is who came home with the team hardware. AMCC: PSU Behrend (M/W) A-R-C: Wartburg (M/W) ASC: McMurry (M/W) Atlantic East: Marywood (M/W) Centennial: Johns Hopkins (M/W) CUNYAC: Hunter (M), CCNY (W) C2C: UC Santa Cruz (M/W) CCIW: North Central (M), Wheaton (W) CCS: Berea (M), Piedmont (W) CSAC: Valley Forge (M/W) CCC: Roger Williams (M), Suffolk (W) Empire 8: Nazareth (M), St. John Fisher (W) GNAC: Norwich (M), Colby-Sawyer (W) HCACL Rose-Hulman (M), Manchester (W) Landmark: Moravian (M), Scranton (W) Liberty: RPI (M/W) LEC: Plymouth State (M), Keene State (W) MASCAC: Bridgewater State (M), Westfield State (W) MIAA: Calvin (M), Hope (W) MAC: Messiah (M), Widener (W) Midwest: Cornell (M), Ripon (W) MIAC: St. Olaf (M), Carleton (W) NECC: Mitchell (M), Lesley (W) NESCAC: Williams (M/W) NEWMAC: MIT (M/W) NJAC: Rowan (M), TCNJ (W) NAC: SUNY Delhi (M), Husson (W) NCAC: Oberlin (M), Wittenberg (W) NACC: MSOE (M), Aurora (W) Northwest: George Fox (M/W) OAC: John Carroll (M/W) ODAC: Lynchburg (M/W) PAC: Franciscan (M), Allegheny (W) Skyline: Merchant Marine (M/W) SAA: Berry (M), Centre (W) SCIAC: Pomona-Pitzer (M), Claremont-M-S (W) SCAC: Colorado College (M/W) SLIAC: Greenville (M/W) SUNYAC: Geneseo (M/W) United East: SUNY Morrisville (M), St. Mary's, Md. (W) UAA: Emory (M), Chicago (W) UMAC: UW-Superior (M), Martin Luther (W) USA South: Southern Virginia (M), Meredith (W) WIAC: UW-La Crosse (M/W) >> Championships Central A MESSAGE FROM MORNING BREW   2.6 million people wake up to this newsletter every morning There's a reason over 2.6 million people start their day with Morning Brew - the daily email that delivers the latest news from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. Business news doesn't have to be dry and dense...make your mornings more enjoyable, for free.   Check it out! Powered by Swapstack COURTS 2.  Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Race in Admissions by Nell Gluckman and Eric Hoover, Chronicle of Higher Education "The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in two cases that challenge colleges’ consideration of race in admissions decisions — one against Harvard University, the other against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The outcomes of the cases, which have been making their way through the court system since 2014, could decide the fate of race-conscious admissions in America. Legal observers believe that the now-conservative court may seize the opportunity to end the practice altogether. The Chronicle asked six legal and higher-education experts to share one key thing that they will be watching for during the arguments on Monday and to explain why that could be pivotal." These cases represent a conflict in America over how to address racial discrimination and promote equal access and opportunity in higher education. I’ll be watching for how the justices debate this question as they consider how to interpret the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. - Liliana Garces, U. of Texas I will be listening for how the justices and attorneys talk about Asian Americans in relationship to other students and people. - OiYan Poon, U. of Maryland I’m very interested in whether any member of the court elevates the issue of what, precisely, is on the table as the court considers the big question presented in these cases: whether higher-education institutions can continue to “use race as a factor in admissions.” - Art Coleman, EducationCouncil LLC >> Read More A MESSAGE FROM THE IMPACT JOB   The Impact Job - Weekly Newsletter Are you interested in the world of Social Impact & Sustainability? Well, look no further. The Impact Job is a weekly newsletter that mixes social impact news and jobs in a fun way. Like a 7/11 slurpee. Laughs guaranteed. Want to join the 2,600+ weekly subscribers and guarantee yourself a laugh every Thursday?   Check it out! Powered by Swapstack PROGRAMS 3. Calvin Adding Football "Football is coming to Calvin University in 2023. Calvin University’s Board of Trustees voted on and approved the university’s athletics strategic plan, which includes adding women's acrobatics and tumbling, men’s volleyball, and men’s American football to its portfolio of NCAA Division III athletic offerings. It also calls for an exploration of expanded ice hockey programs, including adding a women’s team. “We are one of the premier athletics programs in all of Division III and so why not add more offerings that meet the needs of our students,” said Dr. Wiebe Boer, president of Calvin University.“By adding these sports, we are providing students who have competed throughout high school the opportunity to get the best Christian liberal arts education around and continue in the sport they love. It’s a win-win.” >> What's Next: "The athletics strategic plan also includes a significant renovation and expansion of Calvin’s outdoor athletic facilities, including the construction of new outdoor facilities for soccer, lacrosse, and football. Searches for head coaches in men’s volleyball and women's acrobatics and tumbling are underway, with a search for a Calvin football coach kicking off early next month." >> What They're Saying: “Calvin University occupies a unique space in Division III athletics,” said Dr. Noah Toly, provost of Calvin University. “Our athletic teams are consistently winning league titles and competing on the national stage, and those same student-athletes are raising the collective GPA of the university. This only happens because as a community we value excellence on the field and court and in the classroom and our faculty, staff, and coaches support that environment.” >> Keep Reading FOOTBALL 4. Top Six Remain In Place North Central continues to top the D3football.com weekly rankings with Mount Union in the two hole. Bethel moved into the top 10, while Susquehanna made the week's biggest leap. North Central, Ill. (23), 8-0 Mount Union (2), 8-0 Mary Hardin-Baylor, 7-1 Saint John's, 7-1 Linfield, 7-0 Trinity, Texas, 8-0 UW-La Crosse, 7-1 Hardin-Simmons, 7-1 Bethel, 7-1 UW-Whitewater, 6-2 >> This Weekend: No. 2 Mount Union vs. No. 22 John Carroll; No. 15 Wheaton vs. No. 25 Washington, Mo. >> Unbeaten (17): Albion (8-0), Alma (8-0), Carnegie Mellon (9-0), Cortland (8-0), Delaware Valley (8-0), Endicott (8-0), Ithaca (8-0), Linfield (7-0), Mount St. Joseph (8-0), Mount Union (8-0), North Central (8-0), Randolph-Macon (8-0), Ripon (8-0), Susquehanna (8-0), Trinity, Conn. (7-0), Trinity, Texas (8-0), Wartburg (8-0). >> Party Like It's ... 1968?: Alma is 8-0 for the first time in 54 years after a 49-35 victory against Olivet.  >> Scot Stunner: Trailing 33-7, Wooster came all the way back, scoring the game-winning TD with 11 seconds remaining to defeat rival Wittenberg, 44-43. It is the Scots' first triumph over their rivals since 2008. >> Complete Poll NEWS  5.  Lightning Round    News Adrian men's ice hockey upped its win streak to 33 with 4-3 and 8-3 victories against Utica.    Field Hockey There is just one unbeaten team remaining in DIII field hockey and it resides on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Salisbury (16-0) wrapped up the regular season with a perfect 16-0 mark after a 6-2 win at DeSales. North Carolina is the only other team with an unblemished record in NCAA field hockey (15-0).   Soccer (M) The much-heralded matchup between two female head coaches of men's soccer programs ended in a scoreless draw on Friday between Chicago and NYU. The Maroons were the last side in NCAA men's soccer with an unblemished record (14-0-1).   Soccer (W) There are no longer any sides in NCAA women's soccer with umblemished records, as both Case Western Reserve (13-0-1) and DII West Chester both battled opponents to draw this weekend.   Volleyball (W) There are just one team remaining in all NCAA divisions with a spotless record - Claremont-M-S (26-0).    Happy Birthday Cake and candles for Jessica Duff, associate AD, Smith; JJ Hunter, director of track and field, MIT. Do you know of someone celebrating a birthday soon? Drop us a line at D3Playbook@gmail.com. A MESSAGE FROM BLINKIST Powerful ideas in 15 minutes Over 5,000 book titles and 20 million users Save 25% on a Premium Subscription Powered by Swapstack TRANSACTIONS 6.  Comings and Goings   FERRUM - Zach Louie named head men's lacrosse coach JOHN CARROLL - Alex Lagesse named head softball coach NORTHLAND - Karl Solibakke resigned as president. Chad Dayton named interim president ROSEMONT - Jim Cawley named president WILLIAM PEACE - Michelle Jones named head tennis coach   Thanks for starting your day with us. What did you think of today's newsletter?  Please invite your friends to sign up for D3Playbook   Sign Up for Free: D3Playbook

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History In The Making

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III >> Happy Friday. It's the penultimate weekend in the field hockey, soccer and volleyball regular season.    >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Consider sharing us with other department members, especially the newest ones!   Yes. I want to subscribe to D3Playbook TOP STORY 1. History In The Making       by David Waldstein, New York Times "A significant moment in college sports history will unfold on Friday when two men’s soccer teams meet at little Gaelic Park in the Bronx — not because of the teams involved, but because of who is coaching them. Kim Wyant is the head coach of New York University, which will host powerhouse University of Chicago, coached by Julianne Sitch. It is believed to be the first N.C.A.A. men’s soccer game in which both coaches are women. “This is definitely historic,” said Nicole LaVoi, a senior lecturer at the University of Minnesota, who compiles annual data on the number of women coaching in college sports. “It’s a landmark occurrence.” >> Situational Awareness: "Data published by the U.S. Department of Education shows that only about five percent of all men’s college teams are coached by women, and the majority of those are in low-revenue, combined-gender sports like skiing, swimming and track and field." >> Between The Lines: "Wyant began coaching men at the college level in 2015, when she was hired by NYU. The first goalie to play an international game for the United States women’s national team, she has led the Violets to five postseason appearances and has become the standard-bearer for women coaching a men’s team in a college team sport. She has also been a role model for many aspiring players and coaches, including Sitch, who until April was an assistant coach for the Chicago women’s team." >> The Final Word: "Players just want to know, ‘Can I get better?’” Wyant said at a recent N.Y.U. practice at Pier 40 in Manhattan. “They are looking for a leader who is invested in the team. Do we feel respected? Whether male or female, if you can deliver all of those things, you can succeed.” >> Continue Reading A MESSAGE FROM BRIGHT CELLARS     Discover Wines You Love Bright Cellars is the monthly wine club that matches you with wine that you'll love, based on an algorithm that selects wines based on your taste preferences. Created to not only deliver excellent wine, but to also give the added bonus of learning about your wines and own tastes.   Get 50% off the first 6 bottle order!   CROSS COUNTRY 2. Conference Championship Weekend   It's the first of three big weekends on the Division III cross country schedule - Conference Championship Weekend. Although there are no automatic qualifying berths that accompany a title - you return to college reunions to celebrate championships, not NCAA appearances. From Maine to Minnesota, from Alabama to California ... a chance to bring the conference championship trophy/plaque is on the line at 43 locations on Saturday and one on Sunday. >> Conference Championship Central >> Pre-Championship National/Regional Polls A MESSAGE FROM SLOW MOON     Slow Moon — Find Your Quiet Place   Slow Moon eye pillows help rest tired eyes, stimulating the oculocardiac reflex and resetting your body. Handmade from organic cotton they are the perfect tool for deeper concentration. Find out more. Powered by Swapstack FEATURE 3. Not Rocket Science, But CMS' Maiuolo Getting His Kicks   by Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times "Despite its elaborate schemes and formations and Xs and O’s, football isn’t rocket science. But Claremont-Mudd-Scripps kicker Alessandro Maiuolo is, essentially, a rocket scientist, one of his many impressive academic and athletic achievements at a school that prizes math, science and engineering studies yet leaves room for students to nourish body and soul. As a member of Harvey Mudd College’s Amateur Rocketry Club, the senior from the Bay Area city of Mountain View heads the advanced rocketry team’s recovery subteam, whose job is to get a rocket up and down safely and in one piece. The task requires hundreds of hours of precise planning and detailed calculations. Nothing is left to chance. “We had our first launch in a while last June. It blew up in five seconds,” said Maiuolo, who was named to the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s all-academic team in each of his first three seasons and was the second-team all-conference kicker last season. >> Field Awareness: Through it all, with a heavy schedule that this semester includes working on a diagnostic tool for Tesla’s manufacturing line, serving as a head proctor in the machine shop and filling a research position under the Clay-Wolkin engineering fellowship, he has maintained a 4.0 grade-point average. School officials say only 14 students have graduated from Harvey Mudd with a 4.0 since 1955." >> Quotable: “Teamwork, and being able to adapt to change, being able to overcome adversity. Things don’t work our way at first and that’s true in engineering: The first prototype pretty much never works, and you’ve got to get used to that. And in football, sometimes the first few things we try against a team won’t work and we have to adapt, whether that’s throughout the game or at halftime, making big adjustments. There’s a lot of overlaps in that sense.” >> Read More WEEKEND 4. What We're Watching  It's the penultimate weekend of the regular season as most conferences either are concluding league play or entering the playoffs.    Field Hockey No. 4 Amherst (12-3) vs. No. 7 Williams (11-4) No. 8 Messiah (13-2) vs. William Smith (14-3) Rochester (14-4) vs. Geneseo (14-2) Denison (11-4) vs. DePauw (11-5) Complete Schedule   Soccer (M) No. 8 Willamette (12-1-2) vs. No. 23 Pacific Lutheran (13-3) No. 9 Franklin & Marshall (11-1-3) vs. No. 15 Johns Hopkins (11-0-5) No. 20 Middlebury (9-3-3) vs. Hamilton (8-3-4) Complete Schedule   Soccer (W) No. 3 Johns Hopkins (14-0-2) vs. Franklin & Marshall (10-2-4) No. 9 Carnegie Mellon (10-1-2) vs. No. 15 Emory (11-2) No. 13 Williams (10-3-2) vs. Tufts (9-4-2) No. 16 UW-La Crosse (16-1-1) vs. UW-Whitewater (11-3-4) Carleton (12-1-2) vs. Saint Benedict (12-5) Complete Schedule   Football No. 7 Johns Hopkins (7-0) vs. No. 19 Susquehanna (7-0) No. 8 UW-La Crosse (6-1) vs. No. 24 UW-Oshkosh (4-3) No. 9 Hardin-Simmons (6-1) vs. Howard Payne (6-1) No. 10 UW-Whitewater (5-2) vs. No. 21 UW River Falls (5-2) Complete Schedule   Volleyball No. 7 Washington, Mo. (26-3) vs. No. 23 Transylvania (21-5) No. 8 Berry (18-3) vs. No. 11 Emory (15-6) No. 10 UW-Whitewater (22-5) vs. No. 14 UW-Eau Claire (21-6) Cortland (17-4) vs. Rowan (21-4) Complete Schedule A MESSAGE FROM MORNING BREW   2.6 million people wake up to this newsletter every morning   There's a reason over 2.6 million people start their day with Morning Brew - the daily email that delivers the latest news from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. Business news doesn't have to be dry and dense...make your mornings more enjoyable, for free. Check it out! NEWS  5.  Lightning Round    News Neumann received a $1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to build a new hockey rink.  Mary Hardin-Baylor announced the approval for construction of a clubhouse and practice facility for the Cru's men's and women's golf teams    Happy Birthday Cake and candles for Friday: Felix Mann, head tennis coach, Sewanee; Robbie Aldinger, assistant football coach, Hamline Saturday: Tyler Simms, head basketball coach, Clark Sunday: Michael Conroy, head athletic trainer, Nazareth; Mary Beth Davis, counselor, Neumann; Courtney Wormuth, associate AD, Cortland Do you know of someone celebrating a birthday soon? Drop us a line at D3Playbook@gmail.com. TRANSACTIONS 6.  Comings and Goings   CABRINI - Mark Weaver named assistant director of athletic communications EASTERN MENNONITE - Mikaela Brooks named interim head women's lacrosse coach ST. LAWRENCE - David Morrish named head squash coach TUFTS - Stephen Toomy named associate head men's lacrosse coach  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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Presidents Council Recap

 

written by STEVE ULRICH your must-read briefing on what's driving the day in NCAA Division III   >> Hello, Thursday. Let's talk DIII. >> Thanks for reading D3Playbook. Is your staff reading D3Playbook? Make like Ted Lasso and make the extra pass.   Send my staff D3Playbook! TOP STORY 1. Presidents Council Recap   by Justin Whitaker, NCAA In preparation for the 2023 NCAA Convention in San Antonio, the Division III Presidents Council supported many of the recommendations made at last week's Management Council meeting. The Presidents Council met for two days this week at the NCAA's national office in Indianapolis. The Presidents Council proposed a special rules of order applicable only for the 2023 Division III Business Session at the NCAA Convention. The process, if approved by delegates, will result in establishing the voting order of similar proposals (i.e., playing and practice seasons and council composition) without discussion limitations imposed by the current rules of order. Specifically, the delegates would be able to discuss the merits of the similar proposals followed by a vote to establish the preferred voting order. The intent of the alternative voting method is to minimize procedural issues during the business session, allow open discussion of generally similar proposals and ensure the opportunity for delegates to vote on their preferred proposal voting order." Elsewhere ...  The Presidents Council took official positions on two membership-sponsored legislative proposals. Because the governance structure has a committee and council composition proposal that was developed based on feedback from the 2022 Division III Membership Survey, the Division III Commissioners Association and the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators, the positions include: Opposing a proposal that each Division III multisport conference will have one representative on either the Presidents or Management Councils and that the conference's slot on either will alternate accordingly.  Opposing amending the composition of the Nominating Committee to include at least one member from each of 10 regions (modeled after the championships regions) to cultivate more committee nominations and appointments representative of the membership. >> Welcome: The council approved two new appointments in Hiram Chodosh, president at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, and Laura Trombley, president at Southwestern (Texas). Both begin four-year terms effective immediately.  >> Continue Reading A MESSAGE FROM HUDL/BLUEFRAME TECHNOLOGY   Ready to stream like a pro this season? With Hudl (formerly BlueFrame), powerful broadcasting tools meet the advanced capture capabilities of Hudl Focus, bringing your program unmatched opportunities to generate revenue and connect with your fans. Plus, you get the flexibility to select the streaming option that makes the most sense for your school. [Learn More] FINANCES 2. Montclair State, Bloomfield Announce Merger by Susan H. Greenberg, Inside Higher Ed "Bloomfield College will become part of Montclair State University under a merger agreement the two institutions announced today. Their Boards of Trustees authorized the move to create Bloomfield College of Montclair State University on or before June 30, 2023.  Until then, Bloomfield College will operate independently, though in close collaboration with Montclair State. Students enrolled at Bloomfield at the time of the merger will be allowed to continue their education at no additional cost, and Montclair State “will make every effort” to provide jobs for current Bloomfield employees, according to a press release announcing the news." >> Situational Awareness: Montclair State and Bloomfield College are both located in Essex County, about 7 miles apart. The two schools previously said they were working on a plan for a permanent partnership, but had not said if they would formally merge. More than 81 percent of Bloomfield College students are people of color, nearly 70% are Pell Grant eligible and the median family income of students is below $33,000, according to Wednesday’s joint statement. >> Next Step: The merger will require the approval of the state Legislature. Earlier this year, the state allocated $12.5 million to Bloomfield College to help the campus remain open for the 2022-2023 academic year. >> What They're Saying: “This partnership could serve as a new national model for how institutions with similar missions can innovate through integration and become partners in ensuring student success instead of competitors,” said Montclair State president Jonathan G. S. Koppell. >> Read More A MESSAGE FROM MORNING BREW   2.6 million people wake up to this newsletter every morning There's a reason over 2.6 million people start their day with Morning Brew - the daily email that delivers the latest news from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. Business news doesn't have to be dry and dense...make your mornings more enjoyable, for free.   Check it out! Powered by Swapstack RANKINGS 3.  Regional Rankings Released The second regional rankings for Division III field hockey, soccer and volleyball were released on Wednesday. Here are the top teams by region. Field Hockey Babson, Middlebury, Ithaca, Rowan, Johns Hopkins, Salisbury Soccer (M) Amherst, Babson, Cortland, Stevens, Messiah, Washington and Lee, Kenyon, Chicago, Gustavus Adolphus, Willamette Soccer (W) Williams, MIT, William Smith, Misericordia, Johns Hopkins, Christopher Newport, Case Western Reserve, Calvin, Wartburg, Trinity (Texas) Volleyball (W) Wesleyan (Conn.), MIT, Ithaca, NYU, Juniata, Berry, Wittenberg, Washington (Mo.), Northwestern-St. Paul, Claremont-M-S BASKETBALL (M) 4.  Jackets Top Preseason Poll Defending national champion Randolph-Macon is the preseason No. 1 men's basketball team in the land, according to the D3hoops.com poll. Mary Hardin-Baylor, UW-Oshkosh and Christopher Newport also picked up first-place ballots. Randolph-Macon (17), 33-1 Mary Hardin-Baylor (4), 28-3 UW-Oshkosh (2), 23-4 Christopher Newport (2), 27-3 Oswego State, 27-3 Williams, 19-5 Mount Union, 23-5 WPI, 27-3 Stockton, 26-5 Johns Hopkins, 23-4 >> Conference Call: CCIW (3), NESCAC (3), UAA (3), OAC (2), WIAC (2), ASC (1), C2C (1), Centennial (1), GNAC (1), Liberty (1), MIAC (1), NEWMAC (1), NJAC (1), ODAC (1), SCAC (1), SCIAC (1), SUNYAC (1). >> Looks Familiar: This is the third consecutive season that the Yellow Jackets have entered the new season ranked No. 1. Randolph-Macon was the first team since Washington (Mo.) in 2008-09 to win the national crown after receiving the preseason top spot. >> Complete Poll NEWS 5.  Lightning Round    Football Three Division III students are among the 15 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy from the National Football Foundation. Chicago's Nicholas Ambrose, Johns Hopkins' JR Woods, and Saint John's Michael Wozniak will each receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2022 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by Fidelity Investments®    Soccer Joseph Thongsythavong of Norwich and Alyssa Simien of Texas Lutheran were named the United Soccer Coaches Division III Players of the Week.   Field Hockey Sara Pique of York (Pa.) and McKenna Horner of Salisbury were named the NFHCA DIII National Players of the Week.   Happy Birthday Cake and candles for Cait Connolly, assistant AD, Lasell; Keith Kinsella, director of operations, Stevens; and Sam Trofholtz, assistant swimming and diving coach, Chicago. Do you know someone celebrating a birthday soon? Drop us a line at D3Playbook@gmail.com. TRANSACTIONS 6.  Comings and Goings   ALBION - Dylan Briggs named assistant wrestling coach AMHERST - Jess Lapachinski named assistant athletic director BALDWIN WALLACE - Announced addition of STUNT as varsity sport beginning in 2023-24 La VERNE - Devorah Lieberman announced her retirement as president effective July 1. OHIO NORTHERN - Sean Swisher named head tennis coach. Announced addition of men's and women's bowling as varsity sports for the 2023-24 season.  Thanks for starting your day with us. See you tomorrow. What did you think of today's newsletter? Please invite your friends to sign up for D3Playbook

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