Live from Salem
Dec
2007
The first of the D3football.com crew has arrived in Salem — took a look at the field, which is a nice upgrade. They’ve also done some nice work with signage in and around the stadium. The banners with the name of each national champion that used to line the front of the grandstand have moved to the outside concourse and there is a new look inside.
The teams will be practicing here at the stadium in a short while, with Mount Union first, followed by UW-Whitewater. Currently, a local TV station is here doing a news piece on the game.
The weather is mild so far, though we know that is forecast to change. Hoping tomorrow’s weather holds over for an extra day.
We’ll have more from here later. Practices, then Gagliardi presentation tonight. Hope you can get down here.
December 13th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
Give us the call letters of the local news station.
December 13th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Will check. 1240 is the all sports station.
Morring is practicing for Mount Union.
December 13th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
WDBJ 7 CBS
WSLS 10 NBC
WSET 13 ABC
WFXR/WWCW 21/27 FOX
December 13th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Nothing on those stations, “film at eleven” I guess.
December 13th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Did you guys know that Whitewater’s offensive coordinator is a Mount Grad.
Maybe someday we’ll see this all over the country.
December 13th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Pat,
Try to get a few words (that’s probably all you’ll get) for coach Wojtowicz. Great man. Probably one of the most intense guys you’ll run into. Coaches DB’s, special teams. He also coaches mens and womans tennis at Mount and those programs are getting pretty serious. Have fun.
December 13th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
I’m sorry, I understand the question now. It was the NBC affiliate, which I think is WSLS.
December 13th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
Sitting at the Gagliardi Trophy presentation. Three of the region finalists are here: Justin Beaver, of course, and Derek Blanchard. But Drew Smith of Hampden-Sydney is here and was recognized as well.
December 13th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Beaver just gave an excellent acceptance speech. For those who don’t know his story, check the front page.
December 13th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
So, what was the correct answer to the poll on the front page?
December 13th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
You know, he didn’t say, “I’d like to thank …” a long list of people in the traditional acceptance speech way. So … nobody got it right. And he thanked basically all of them eventually.
December 13th, 2007 at 10:49 pm
It was a silly question to begin with.
But at least you kept the focus on the fact that the trophy was being presented tonight.
Great will be the day when all four finalists can afford to be there and attend the game, if they so choose.
December 14th, 2007 at 12:06 am
Silly is what we were going for, so thank goodness.
December 14th, 2007 at 1:01 am
Pat….Keith….
Will you two be making the rounds to the “pep rally/tailgates” tomorrow night? Might we see you at Mount’s get together? If not, I will make sure to disrupt whatever you are doing on gameday to get ready for the broadcast.
December 14th, 2007 at 9:28 am
How did the teams looked during their workouts thurs. Do the players seem loose?
December 14th, 2007 at 9:35 am
R24aider-
From what I could tell- UWW looked much bigger and quicker. Some of the Mt players looked like they stayed out a little too late.
December 14th, 2007 at 10:00 am
yellow_jacket98,
Those weren’t the current MT players, LK thought it would be a nice gesture to let His team for the 70’s play the first quarter to give UWW a fighting chance.
December 14th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Here is the video shown at the Gagliardi Trophy presentation last night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3NsgUlExmU
December 14th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
This was an incredible production — worth watching!
December 14th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
WOW!!!! Great video and great story. Sounds like this young man had a built in excuse to head down the wrong road but chose not to. Wouldn’t it be a great storybook ending to a great career if the Warhawks can pull the upset tomorrow?
December 14th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Some local news coverage:
http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=7496072
December 14th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
All bets are off if there is an ice storm. Remember not to park your car under a southern yellow pine tree. They look nice but ice will take the whole branch down a heck of a lot quicker then the hardwood trees that we are used to.
December 14th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
Great Video on Justin Beaver. What a great young man and perfect example of a D3 Football player. He is definately deserving of the award.