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Welcome to From the Sidelines — A D3 Football Coaches Roundtable. This show brings together voices from across Division III to talk candidly about the game — from recruiting and scheduling to building culture and mentoring young coaches. Our goal is to spotlight the unique challenges and rewards of coaching at this level, while giving fans, recruits, and fellow coaches a seat at the table. Let’s kick things off with some honest con...

Welcome to From the Sidelines — A D3 Football Coaches Roundtable. This show brings together voices from across Division III to talk candidly about the game — from recruiting and scheduling to building culture and mentoring young coaches. Our goal is to spotlight the unique challenges and rewards of coaching at this level, while giving fans, recruits, and fellow coaches a seat at the table. Let’s kick things off with some honest con...

Welcome to From the Sidelines — A D3 Football Coaches Roundtable. This show brings together voices from across Division III to talk candidly about the game — from recruiting and scheduling to building culture and mentoring young coaches. Our goal is to spotlight the unique challenges and rewards of coaching at this level, while giving fans, recruits, and fellow coaches a seat at the table. Let’s kick things off with some honest con...

🎙️ This Week on DingoTalk — Premiering Thursday, July 17 at 10AM

From walk-on linebacker to the helm of Montclair State Football, Mike Palazzo has lived every chapter of the Red Hawk story. In this episode, we sit down with Coach Palazzo to talk about his first season leading MSU—how he turned a program in transition into a 5-5 contender with a 4-2 NJAC finish and one of the most dominant Homecoming wins in school history.

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This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with one of the most consistent winners in Division III football: UW-La Crosse Head Coach Matt Janus. Since taking the reins in 2020, Janus has led the Eagles to four consecutive NCAA playoff appearances, back-to-back WIAC Coach of the Year honors, and a resurgence of national relevance at UWL. From defensive coordinator roots to building one of the top programs in the country, Coach Janus shares...

DingoTalk as we welcome TJ Owensby, senior running back from Bethany College (WV). TJ opens up about:

• His journey from Cincinnati to Bethany College and playing college football

• Balancing academics and athletics as a PAC Academic Honor Roll student   

• Overcoming challenges on and off the field — including a 90-yard breakout game against Waynesburg 

• Inspiring youth through his passion for football and giving back to the ...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Pacific Lutheran Head Football Coach Brant McAdams, a leader who’s built one of the most respected defensive programs in Division III. From his days as an All-Conference defensive end at Trinity University to orchestrating elite defenses across the country, Coach McAdams brings a wealth of experience, intensity, and perspective to the mic.

We dive into the Lutes’ rise in the Northwest Confere...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Luke Bakanowsky, the newly named Head Football Coach at Dean College. From his days as a scholarship quarterback at Merrimack to becoming one of the most respected offensive minds in New England, Coach Bakanowsky’s journey through the coaching ranks is a story of hard work, adaptability, and offensive innovation.

We talk about building programs from the ground up, what it takes to lead in tod...

🎙️ On this week’s episode of DingoTalk (6/12 at 10 AM): we’re thrilled to host Coach Chris Douglas—Lyon College’s longest-tenured head football coach and pioneering leader of the Scots program.

• Proven program architect: With over 28 years in coaching (18+ as a head coach), Coach Douglas has a resume full of program revivals and athlete development—most notably flipping MacMurray College’s fortunes, turning a 22-game skid into a 3...

🎙️ This Week on DingoTalk: Carter St. John – QB1 with a Cause

This week, DingoTalk welcomes Carter St. John, starting quarterback at Alma College and the founder of QBs vs. Cancer — a growing nonprofit uniting D3 quarterbacks nationwide in the fight against cancer.

Carter sits down with Chucklehead to talk football, leadership, and the personal story that inspired him to turn his platform into a powerful fundraising movement...

We sit down with Coach Keith Allen, the newly appointed Head Football Coach at Schreiner University.

With nearly two decades of collegiate coaching experience and a resume that includes stops at Oklahoma, TCU, San Jose State, and Southwest Baptist — where he became the winningest coach in program history — Coach Allen brings a wealth of knowledge, a passion for student-athlete development, and a relentless drive to build a winni...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Hope College head football coach Peter Stuursma for a deep dive into his coaching journey, leadership philosophy, and the culture he’s built with the Flying Dutchmen. From his transition from high school coaching to the college level, to how he motivates his players on and off the field, Coach Stuursma shares stories, insights, and a whole lot of energy. Whether you’re a D3 football fan, a c...

Coach Matt Walker has been at the helm of the UW-River Falls football program since 2011, leading the Falcons to national prominence with a dynamic, record-setting offense and a strong culture of student-athlete development. Under his leadership, the team has consistently ranked in the national Top 25 and secured back-to-back Isthmus Bowl Championships in 2021 and 2022. Walker’s tenure has also seen the emergence of standout player...

This week on DingoTalk: We sit down with Ripon College Head Football Coach Jake Marshall, a Red Hawk through and through. From his record-setting days as a dual-threat QB to leading his alma mater as head coach, Coach Marshall shares his journey through the D3 football ranks. We dive into Ripon’s culture, the significance of opening Hopp Stadium with a shutout win over a nationally ranked opponent, and how he’s building a competiti...

This week on DingoTalk, we’re heading to Northfield, Vermont, for a conversation with Norwich University Head Football Coach Bill Russell!

Coach Russell dives into what makes Norwich one of the most unique programs in Division III — blending military tradition, academic excellence, and a commitment to building leaders on and off the field. We talk recruiting the right fit, the challenges and rewards of coaching at a military college...

This Week on DingoTalk: Dan Wodicka, Johns Hopkins Head Football Coach

On this episode of DingoTalk, we sit down with Dan Wodicka, the newly named James F. Margraff Head Coach of Football at Johns Hopkins University. A 2014 Blue Jay graduate, Wodicka’s journey from standout wide receiver to defensive coordinator, and now head coach, is a story of loyalty, leadership, and lasting impact.

We dive into Dan’s decade-long connection with ...

This Week on DingoTalk:

We’re joined by Clayt Birmingham, the long-time head football coach of UW-Stout and one of the most respected names in the WIAC. Since taking over the Blue Devils in 2010, Coach Birmingham has built a culture of toughness, resilience, and academic excellence — becoming the program’s second-winningest coach while producing 119 All-WIAC selections, 32 all-region players, and 4 All-Americans.

We dive into his coa...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Rich Duncan, Head Football Coach at Rhodes College, now in his fourth season leading the Lynx. With a track record of turning programs around, Duncan’s journey at Rhodes began in 2021, where he immediately made an impact, steadily improving the team’s performance year after year. In 2023, he led Rhodes to a 6-4 record, along with numerous team and individual accolades, including five Second ...

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Joe Bushman, head football coach at Lewis & Clark College. In this episode, Coach Bushman shares insights into his journey from high school coaching—where he led Clackamas High School to a state championship and earned Oregon 6A Coach of the Year honors—to his current role with the Pioneers. Now in his second season as head coach at Lewis & Clark, Bushman has already made a significant impac...