https://www.d3football.com en-us https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/labrie-helps-grove-city-accelerate Coach Andrew DiDonato thought he had his starting quarterback set for the near future. But when Brett Pinson had one too many concussions and decided not to continue his career, sophomore Randall Labrie was ready and waiting. Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/labrie-helps-grove-city-accelerate https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/monon-bell-classic-extra-meaning-depauw DePauw always has a meaningful game to play in November, but a Tigers' Monon Bell win vs Wabash could lead to more this season. Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/monon-bell-classic-extra-meaning-depauw https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/trine-breaks-through The Thunder had spent three consecutive seasons at 6-4 -- respectable but not really a factor in the MIAA conference race. That's changed this year. Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/trine-breaks-through https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/kevin-burke-rising-coaching-star Kevin Burke is a little more in the background these days, but after winning the Gagliardi Trophy twice as a quarterback at Mount Union, he's working his way up the coaching ranks as well as a position coach at Case Western Reserve. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/kevin-burke-rising-coaching-star https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/purple-raiders-hot-after-2016-burn “It definitely lit a fire for us,” Cole Parrish says of the premature ending of Mount Union's conference and national title hopes last year. And that's been bad news for the Purple Raiders' first six opponents. More in Around the Great Lakes. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/purple-raiders-hot-after-2016-burn https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/james-finds-home-wabash When Ike James' former school closed, he had to go through the recruiting process all over again. Fortunately, he found a home where he's fitting in just fine. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/james-finds-home-wabash https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/strong-start-fuels-heidelberg Heidelberg hit the ground running, and throwing, this season after struggling out of the gate in 2015 and 2016. And that start has turned into a roll, with the Student Princes now 4-0 headed into their biggest test of the season. More in Around the Great Lakes. Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/strong-start-fuels-heidelberg https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/miklusciak-out-campbell-carries-load Brandan Campbell and Mike Miklusciak made Hope football history last season. However, Miklusciak’s season-ending knee injury suffered in preseason camp greatly altered their vision for the 2017 season. More in Around the Great Lakes. Tue, 26 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/miklusciak-out-campbell-carries-load https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/experience-strength-for-wittenberg The Tigers ended up on top last season after the NCAC standings got a bit messy. This year, Wittenberg's key cogs are a year older and are in a position to avoid the mess altogether. More in Around the Great Lakes. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/experience-strength-for-wittenberg https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/presidents-hope-balance-equals-title After airing it out for years and coming up a little short each time, Washington & Jefferson is looking to the run game to bring a little equilibrium to the offense. More in Around the Great Lakes. Tue, 12 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/presidents-hope-balance-equals-title https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/hilvert-glad-to-be-back Success seems to follow Jim Hilvert wherever he goes, and Baldwin Wallace could certainly use some of that. Tue, 05 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2017/hilvert-glad-to-be-back https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2016/wittenberg-perseverance-pays-off When Denison kicker Connor Dunn’s 33-yard field goal sailed through the uprights with 21 seconds left, Wittenberg thought that was it for the season. Fortunately for the Tigers, they were able to regroup, and things fell into place around them. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2016/wittenberg-perseverance-pays-off https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2016/seniors-lead-olivet-back-to-playoffs Olivet coach Dan Pifer has no problem telling anyone how much the senior leadership means to his Comets. He merely points to the team’s eight wins – especially the four decided by a touchdown or less. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2016/seniors-lead-olivet-back-to-playoffs https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2016/defense-leads-john-carroll-again John Carroll’s defensive players are stingy – and they’re becoming less and less generous each week as well. Tue, 01 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.d3football.com/columns/around-the-region/greatlakes/2016/defense-leads-john-carroll-again