Coaching changes 2019-2020

[CPForever]

News out of Fayette: https://uiupeacocks.com/news/2019/12...NGEAPfP4dxzmi0

Not surprised by the move, the last two seasons have been a bit lackluster and a change is needed to build on what Tom Shea has done at UIU. He did a great job in making UIU competitive in D2 and stabilizing the program. UIU has challenges in terms of location and size, but yet was able to compete at a lower scholarship level and put a pretty darn good team on the field for many of the years he was there. I've seen a lot of bad UIU football prior to the move to D2 - but what he and his staff have accomplished - especially during the run of 6-5 seasons should be applauded. Timing is right - and am glad to see them allow him to transition gracefully. A job well done - some great football, players, and growth in the program since he took over!

[Stanger86]

News out of Fayette: https://uiupeacocks.com/news/2019/12...NGEAPfP4dxzmi0

Not surprised by the move, the last two seasons have been a bit lackluster and a change is needed to build on what Tom Shea has done at UIU. He did a great job in making UIU competitive in D2 and stabilizing the program. UIU has challenges in terms of location and size, but yet was able to compete at a lower scholarship level and put a pretty darn good team on the field for many of the years he was there. I've seen a lot of bad UIU football prior to the move to D2 - but what he and his staff have accomplished - especially during the run of 6-5 seasons should be applauded. Timing is right - and am glad to see them allow him to transition gracefully. A job well done - some great football, players, and growth in the program since he took over!

Brian Frana time?

[GrifFan]

"Upper Iowa and Hartzell will fill the vacant head coaching position as quickly as possible from within the current football staff and on an interim basis through at least the end of the 2020 season".

Why not open the search up?

It's a pretty unusual arrangement all the way around, with the former coach staying on as a "special advisor."

[Purple Mav Man]

That'd be a goofy wardrobe choice if you're interviewing for a job with your opponent.

[ccmoney8]

Heard there was someone in a Bemidji shirt on campus at UIU. Not sure if they were interviewing for the head job or not. I feel like both of our coordinators would make great head coaches. I prefer coach Wyatt solely based on how well he has improved the defense since he showed up. It was horrendous before he got there.

That'd be a goofy wardrobe choice if you're interviewing for a job with your opponent.

[uiucocks]

Heard there was someone in a Bemidji shirt on campus at UIU. Not sure if they were interviewing for the head job or not. I feel like both of our coordinators would make great head coaches. I prefer coach Wyatt solely based on how well he has improved the defense since he showed up. It was horrendous before he got there.

[212 Degrees]

"Upper Iowa and Hartzell will fill the vacant head coaching position as quickly as possible from within the current football staff and on an interim basis through at least the end of the 2020 season".

Why not open the search up?

[laker]

Interesting day. NSIC loses two teams and a head coach.

[Peacock]

News out of Fayette: https://uiupeacocks.com/news/2019/12...NGEAPfP4dxzmi0

Not surprised by the move, the last two seasons have been a bit lackluster and a change is needed to build on what Tom Shea has done at UIU. He did a great job in making UIU competitive in D2 and stabilizing the program. UIU has challenges in terms of location and size, but yet was able to compete at a lower scholarship level and put a pretty darn good team on the field for many of the years he was there. I've seen a lot of bad UIU football prior to the move to D2 - but what he and his staff have accomplished - especially during the run of 6-5 seasons should be applauded. Timing is right - and am glad to see them allow him to transition gracefully. A job well done - some great football, players, and growth in the program since he took over!

[Clean Liver]

Droppin' football but addin' Men's Soccer, aka Revenue Toilet.

[Twincitiesmav]

Hillsdale - GMAC
SR1
2020
October 10

Hillsdale would prefer a home game but is open to discussing options.



Grand Valley - GLIAC
SR3
2021
October 23

Grand Valley is flexible on all dates can travel and/or give a guarantee.



Southwest Baptist - GLVC
SR3
2020
September 5
September 26

Southwest Baptist will play FCS, Division II, or NAIA opponents.



Ferris State - GLIAC
SR3
2020
Week 2

2021
Week 2
Week 4

Seeking Division II opponents and or FCS with guarantee-opponents and would prefer a home-and-home.


Davenport - GLIAC
SR3
2021
Week 2

2022
Week 2

Davenport is looking for a week two, 2021/2022 home-and-home series with 2021 being played at Davenport preferably against D2 opponents.




Northwood - GLIAC
SR3
2020
Week 1

2021
Week 1




Northern Michigan - GLIAC
SR3
2019
October 26

Northern Michigan is open to playing D-2, D-3, NAIA or FCS. We will travel on this date, or pay a guarantee for a home date and consider a home/away contract.




Missouri S&T - GLVC
SR3
2020
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4

MST will consider all options.



Truman State - GLVC
SR3
2019
November 16

2020
September 19
September 26



McKendree - GLVC
SR3
2019
September 21

Not getting ahead of myself but MSU would love the opportunity to play Ferris or GVSU in a heartbeat!!

[Brandon]

Hillsdale - GMAC
SR1
2020
October 10

Hillsdale would prefer a home game but is open to discussing options.



Grand Valley - GLIAC
SR3
2021
October 23

Grand Valley is flexible on all dates can travel and/or give a guarantee.



Southwest Baptist - GLVC
SR3
2020
September 5
September 26

Southwest Baptist will play FCS, Division II, or NAIA opponents.



Ferris State - GLIAC
SR3
2020
Week 2

2021
Week 2
Week 4

Seeking Division II opponents and or FCS with guarantee-opponents and would prefer a home-and-home.


Davenport - GLIAC
SR3
2021
Week 2

2022
Week 2

Davenport is looking for a week two, 2021/2022 home-and-home series with 2021 being played at Davenport preferably against D2 opponents.




Northwood - GLIAC
SR3
2020
Week 1

2021
Week 1




Northern Michigan - GLIAC
SR3
2019
October 26

Northern Michigan is open to playing D-2, D-3, NAIA or FCS. We will travel on this date, or pay a guarantee for a home date and consider a home/away contract.




Missouri S&T - GLVC
SR3
2020
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4

MST will consider all options.



Truman State - GLVC
SR3
2019
November 16

2020
September 19
September 26



McKendree - GLVC
SR3
2019
September 21

[wscsuperfan]

https://www.inforum.com/sports/footb...-drop-football

https://www.fox9.com/news/sources-st...am-womens-golf

St. Cloud also dropping women's golf

[Matt Witwicki]

All this news is hitting Twitter now....confirming both schools are dropping football today.

[Peacock]

13 is an awful awkward number of teams. 1 to many for true silo scheduling.

I honestly think when we get to 13 they'll nix the divisions and go to a 10 game conf schedule with rotation of who you play (won't play 3 teams each year) and then have one non-conference game....which many have wanted as well. That makes the most sense and would even out the imbalance of North vs. South teams.