The final few weekends of the Wesley football program are a chance for the players and coaches to be together a few more times. But it's more than that. New Around the Nation columnist Greg Thomas has more on the Wolverines' goals for the spring of 2021.
... and the number might grow, as teams fill out their expanded practice squads. Rookie Ben Bartch made the roster, while fellow MIAC player Brandon Zylstra will break camp with the Panthers. Here's the full list.
Ben Bartch's draft hopes seem fairly secure, but everyone else in Division III is fighting to get noticed. And with Pro Days and traveling for workouts shut down because of the coronavirus, they're making do. Adam Turer has more.
Delaware Valley outscored Bridgewater 23-9 in the second half and 13-3 in the fourth quarter to win at Bridgewater, while Ethan Greenfield had himself a day for North Central, a freshman quarterback was huge for Wesley and Mount Union rolled in its playoff opener.
A team that struggled to win the close ones last year has won a whole host of close ones in 2019. Wesley might look a little different than it did under Mike Drass, but the W's are coming.
Susquehanna scored three touchdowns in the final 12 minutes to knock off No. 7 Johns Hopkins, Wesley and Delaware Valley went to quadruple overtime and Illinois Wesleyan and UW-La Crosse needed multiple extra sessions as well in Saturday's D3football.com Top 25 action.
Wesley knocked off its unbeaten archrival, North Central handled Illinois Wesleyan, St. Thomas had to rally down two scores in the fourth quarter and Bethel made sure everyone knew it was ranked for a reason in Saturday's Division III football Top 25 action.
No. 8 Wesley and No. 11 Washington & Jefferson fell in early action, while 10th-ranked John Carroll survived to hand Marietta its first loss of the season and No. 13 Berry won at home in double overtime. More in the Top 25 roundup.
No. 5 Frostburg State and No. 6 Wesley square off for early supremacy in the New Jersey Athletic Conference, and if the rivalry ends after this year, at least it should go out with a bang. Brian Lester has more.
BUENA VISTA, Va. – The No. 6/7 ranked Wesley College football team overcame an early deficit to pick up a 28-7 win over the Southern Virginia Knights on the road in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) battle on Saturday.
DOVER, Del. – The seventh-ranked Wesley College football team registered a 43-7 win on Saturday over the William Paterson Pioneers in New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) action to cruise to their third win in a row to start the season.
DOVER, Del. – The seventh-ranked Wesley College football team cruised to a 62-0 win over The College of New Jersey Lions on Friday in Wesley's New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) opener.
Three nationally prominent teams all faced similar situations in Week 1: They came out a little slow and either led by small margins or, in one case, trailed big at the half. But in each case, the second half was a different story. Adam Turer talks to them all in Around the Nation.
Dan Arnold, Matt Gono and Brandon Zylstra are the newest Division III names to make NFL rosters, but Alex Tanney is on a Week 1 roster as well, along with others. Here's the full list.
While storms delayed some key games, Millikin and Hope were playing a great back-and-forth game as the Big Blue registered the only points of the second half. Plus, Wesley got off on the right foot and Springfield got six rushing TDs from its new QB. More in the Friday wrap.
The gregarious and beloved coach of one of Division III's powerhouses died unexpectedly this summer. Jason Bowen was there when longtime assistant and new head coach Chip Knapp reconvened the team for its first look at an uncertain future.
Wesley interim athletic director Tracey Short announced the promotion of associate head coach and offensive coordinator Chip Knapp to the head football coach position following the passing of Mike Drass.
It was shocking to hear the news that Wesley football coach Mike Drass, just 57 years old, had died. Hear from two-time D3football.com All-American receiver Larry Beavers, who tells how Drass helped get him back on track after he struggled and failed out of school. In addition, broadcaster Sean Greene, who has covered the Wolverines for years, joins Pat and Keith to talk about Drass and his impact.
Nobody was drafted from Division III, but it didn't take long for Wesley tackle Matthew Gono to get snapped up. And he wasn't alone. Five Division III players have been signed as undrafted free agents and more than ten additional players have received rookie minicamp invites.
Dubuque cornerback Michael Joseph and Wesley lineman Matthew Gono are two players who could get selected in the upcoming NFL draft, but they're not the only ones who have a shot at the league. Adam Turer talks with candidates about their road to the pros.
In an April with a lot of news, we're hoping for some even bigger news -- an NFL draft pick. Wesley offensive lineman Matthew Gono is a prime candidate and we sit down with him, as well as coaches from F&M and Occidental. That plus Pat and Keith discuss what's brewing at Mary Hardin-Baylor, Thomas More and more.
PASADENA, Calif. – Wesley College senior offensive tackle Matt Gono has been selected to play in the seventh annual NFL Players Association Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 20, 2018 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
BROCKPORT, N.Y, - The 13th ranked Wesley College football team dropped a 49-28 decision to the 10th ranked Brockport Golden Eagles in the second round of the NCAA Championship Tournament.
Nearly 30 players were nominated, but only 10 get to the semifinal stage. Who are they? Read up on the players, then cast your fan ballot for the top overall student-athlete in Division III football.
The fully formed East Region bracket saw Husson pull off the road upset for the ECFC's first-ever playoff win, while the other three home teams all advanced to the second round.
DOVER, Del. – The 13th ranked Wesley College football rallied from a halftime deficit to take a 45-27 victory over RPI on Saturday in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Division III Football Playoffs.
DOVER, Del. – The 13th ranked Wesley College football team took down the Christopher Newport Captains, 31-14 for Senior Day on Saturday to complete their undefeated New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) schedule.
DOVER, Del. – The No. 13/13 ranked Wesley College football team clinched their 13th consecutive trip to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament and at least a share of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship with a 30-20 win over Route 13 rival Salisbury on Saturday.