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WELCOME TO D-III COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2012 |
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USA College Football celebrates 25th creating portal for NCAA D-III football records |
USA College Football, Inc. celebrates its 25th Anniversary as the nation's original broadcasting, events planning & implementation, marketing & promotions, media & communications as well as public relations organization in the small college football industry by upgrading the national media expsoure of NCAA Division III football. The 20th Annual USA College Football Pre-Season Division III All-American Team and Regional All-Star Teams are posted. USA College Football has announced the 2nd Annual Hansen Bowl will become the NCAA Division III Senior All-Star event continuing the tradition of the original USA Football Al-Star Classic begun in 1996 before turning into the Aztec Bowl that was promoted by the AFCA from 1999 through 2010, It will be a four-day, three-night event held on Presidents Day Weekend from February 15 to 18, 2013 with the kickoff set for 1:15PM on Monday - February 18 that will be produced for national television by Cox Communications. The USA College Football Division III All-American Banquet will be held on February 17 at 7:00PM with the national individual NCAA Division III awards presented at that time Click on the D-III Sports Archives logo on the left to view Gagliardi and Melberger honorees as well as other D-III gridiron facts. |
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Sons of Wounded Warriors guaranteed slots in Hansen Bowl |
Every member of the Class of 2013 with no remaining college eligibility who has been selected a pre-season Division III All-American or Regional All-Star is eligible to participate in the USA Football Holiday Bowl. A son of a Wounded Warrior who meets the criteria or is nominated by his head coach is guaranteed a slot in the event that is NCAA-compliant and recognized by the national sports media and the College Football Hall of Fame as the official post-season Division III All-Star Game. His parents will be honored at the USA College Football Al-American Banquet and at halftime of the Hansen Bowl. |
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Small College Division III News of the Week |
There were two memorable milestones in the Centennial Conference coaching ranls last weekend. Gettysburg is 2-0 for the first time since 1993 after a 48-7 win at Ursinus. It was Barry Streeter's 100th Centennial victory, making him the second coach to reach the plateau. Muhlenberg defeated Franklin & Marshall, 21-0, for coach Mike Donnelly's 100th career victory. It was the 19th shutout win for Donnelly, who has a career record of 100-61 in 16 seasons. l
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Schipper Trophy created to honor D-III outstanding service |
The Schipper Trophy was created by USA College Sports, Inc. to honor the memory of Ron Schipper, a member of the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, IN, who coached in the second USA College Football All-Star Game. The Award has been established to honor annually an individual who has made outstanding contributions to NCAA Division III college football, demonstrating a long and consistent commitment to excellence and who by his or her activities, professional involvement and accomplishments has brought dignity, prestige and national recognition to NCAA Division III football. |
Schipper ranks among the winningest coaches in college football history. In 36 years at Central College (IA) with his 287 career victories ranking him second among NCAA Div. III coaches, trailing only John Gagliardi of St. John's (MN). The nomination process for the inaugural Schipper Trophy recipient has begun. Athletic Directors, Sports Information Directors and Coaches are asked to submit candidates who have provided outstanding services for NCAA Division III football. The presentation will take place at the USA College Football All-American Banquet on Sunday, February 17, 2013.
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2012 USA Football News Division III Pre-Season All-Americans |
USA Football News presents its 20th Annual USA College Football Division III Pre-Season All-American Teams selected by coaches, sports information directors, certified players' agents, pro scouts, national media reporters and staff of USA Football News. All members of the Class of 2013 with no remaining college eligibility who have been chosen to the All-American teams including the Regional All-Stars, all of whom receive honorable mention accolades on the All-American Teams, are candidates to participate in the 2013 Hansen Bowl, a four-day, three-night event that will be held February 15 to February 18, 2013. |
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