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Also in Kickoff 2019:Welcome to Kickoff 2019We simplified the scheme. Streamlined Kickoff might well be improved, but regardless of how you feel, thanks for your purchase. Here's who you can thank for writing it..Beyond the Top 25: Where the sleepers are deeperNo two seasons are alike, and 2019 is full of possibility. Keith McMillan is here to lay some out for you. We can't guarantee all of these things will happen, but they're certainly plausible.Searching for defenseIn the heart of Big Ten country, the OAC used to resemble its Power 5 neighbor. But these days, the OAC is more like the SEC. Where will the defense come from?Forging ahead after the most unthinkable lossThe Johns Hopkins football program has had to weather an unthinkable tragedy this offseason. And unfortunately, there are precedents the Blue Jays can look to when considering how to move forward. Adam Turer has more.Still a big question: Who will be the Cru QB?In 2018, Luke Poorman was the more hyped transfer, but Jase Hammack emerged as the Stagg Bowl winning starter. In 2019, it's Hammack recovering from injury while Poorman is in the driver's seat. The competition is a friendly one, as the UMHB quarterbacks team up for what they hope is another championship run.What do the Johnnies have for an encore?Jackson Erdmann helped lead St. John's to the national quarterfinals and picked up D3football.com Offensive Player of the Year honors last season. What's next?Offense called on to carry WhitewaterOver the past 15 seasons, the UW-Whitewater defense has been consistently rock-solid, reloading over and over. This year, the Warhawks are dealing with eight lost defensive starters, however, and will need the offense to pick up the slack.One player's move could alter two destiniesJoe Germinerio led Brockport to unprecedented heights of success. He decided to transfer for his final year of eligibility. Now, the two-time East Region Offensive Player of the Year is competing to start for the Bombers and lead them to the postseason. His former team is aiming to reload and show that the program is bigger than any one player.St. Vincent, Thiel pin hopes on alumni hiresA major turnaround has happened recently in the PAC at Grove City, where alumnus Andrew DiDonato took the team from zero wins to eight wins in just a couple of years. This year, St. Vincent and Thiel are hoping to pull a page from the same playbook.Isernia's family approach has RPI atop the EastRalph Isernia has brought stability and success to RPI. Even his son decided that the Engineers were the program to join when making his college decision. The team has depth and has proven its ability to win in all three phases. How will the Engineers respond to heightened expectations after last year's quarterfinal run?AMCATs hoping offseason wins translate to on-field successHead coach Dan Mulrooney could not have had a much better offseason. Now, the 27-year-old newlywed hopes to lead Anna Maria to the most successful season in program history. It won't take much -- just three wins -- but the rising program believes even an ECFC championship is within reach.Where does your team rank?Each year since 2005, Pat Coleman and Keith McMillan have ranked all of the Division III football teams from top to bottom. This year there are 247. Where did your team come in?2019 conference rankingsEvery year we rank all of the conferences from top to bottom (other than the NESCAC). Where does your league fit into the Division III football pecking order?American Rivers ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the ARC: The coaching carousel did not stop in Iowa (or Nebraska) last winter. Check out our full preview of the American Rivers Conference.American Southwest ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the ASC: The national champs will reload their running game, with the help of transfers. Check out our full preview of the American Southwest Conference.Centennial ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the CC: Dickinson is getting dangerous. Check out our full preview of the Centennial Conference.College Conference of Illinois and WisconsinThe first thing you need to know about the CCIW: The non-conference slate is daunting. Check out our full preview of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.Commonwealth Coast ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the CCC: Husson enters the fold. But where do we think they'll end up? Check out our full preview of the Commonwealth Coast Conference.Eastern Collegiate Football ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the ECFC: Change is the only constant. Check out our full preview of the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference.Empire 8The first thing you need to know about the E8: With the top dog missing, quarterback corps still evolves. Check out our full preview of the Empire 8.Heartland Collegiate Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the HCAC: How does Earlham’s decision to drop football affect the rest of the league? Check out our full preview of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.Liberty LeagueThe first thing you need to know about the LL: He’s no ordinary Joe. Check out our full preview of the Liberty League.Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the MASCAC: Could be another reload for the Rams. Check out our full preview of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference.Middle Atlantic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the MAC: He’s no ordinary Joe. Check out our full preview of the Middle Atlantic Conference.Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationThe first thing you need to know about the MIAA: There's a lot of buzz. Check out our full preview of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the MIAC: Is St. Thomas "out for vengeance?" Check out our full preview of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.Midwest ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the MWC: the haves vs. the have-nots. Check out our full preview of the Midwest Conference.North Coast Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the NCAC: DePauw has work to do. Check out our full preview of the North Coast Athletic Conference.New England Small College Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the NESCAC: The coaching carousel keeps turning. Check out our full preview of the New England Small College Athletic Conference.New England Women's and Men's Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the NEWMAC: There's no clear favorite. Check out our full preview of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference.New Jersey Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the NJAC: The Wolverines expect to rebound. Check out our full preview of the New Jersey Athletic Conference.Northern Athletics Collegiate ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the NACC: The Red Devils are searching for a new offensive star. Check out our full preview of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.Northwest ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the NWC: These units rise to the occasion. Check out our full preview of the Northwest Conference.Ohio Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the OAC: The tier system is alive and well. Check out our full preview of the Ohio Athletic Conference.Old Dominion Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the ODAC: Shenandoah has to find a way to replace Hayden Bauserman. Check out our full preview of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.Presidents' Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the PAC: There are familiar faces at the top. Check out our full preview of the Presidents' Athletic Conference.Southern Athletic AssociationThe first thing you need to know about the SAA: Berry is still the team to beat. Check out our full preview of the Southern Athletic Association.Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the SCIAC: You travel early, get home late. Check out our full preview of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.Upper Midwest Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the UMAC: It's not just the Knights. Check out our full preview of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.USA South Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the USAC: Culture is king. Check out our full preview of the USA South Athletic Conference.Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceThe first thing you need to know about the WIAC: UW-Whitewater is Whitewater again. Check out our full preview of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.... And lastly, we predictWe asked a six-person panel 20 questions about the upcoming season, everything from last team in the playoff field to most surprising upset. Enjoy. |