Former Dartmouth defensive back Leonard St. Gourdin has made it official:
Proverbs 16:3 Praise be to God pic.twitter.com/V5sFrRgUbB
— Leonard St Gourdin (@lstgourdin) February 11, 2024
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In case you were watching the Hallmark Channel yesterday evening, former Penn wide receiver Justin Watson had three catches for 54 yards – including a clutch 25-yarder in the fourth quarter – to help the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl. He also recovered a fumble in the second quarter while earning his third Super Bowl ring.
Former Harvard H-back Kyle Juszczyk had two receptions for 31 yards and carried once for two yards for the San Francisco 49ers. The blocking fullback's first-drive hurdle of a would-be tackler made the game's highlight reel. Watch it HERE.
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Craig Haley had a piece on The Analyst site that featured the subhead 2024 Programs That Have Never Participated in FCS Playoffs. From the story (LINK):
• Big Sky: Northern Colorado
• CAA: Bryant; Campbell
• Independent: Merrimack
• Ivy (league members do not participate in the playoffs): Brown; Columbia; Cornell; Dartmouth; Harvard; Penn; Princeton; Yale
• Northeast: Long Island; Stonehill (eligible in 2026)
• Ohio Valley: Lindenwood (eligible in 2026)
• Patriot: Bucknell; Georgetown
• Pioneer: Marist; Morehead State; Presbyterian; Stetson; St. Thomas (eligible in 2026); Valparaiso
• Southland: Houston Christian; Texas A&M-Commerce (eligible in 2026)
• SWAC: Alabama A&M; Alabama State; Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Prairie View A&M; Southern; Texas Southern
• UAC: Abilene Christian; North Alabama; Tarleton State; Utah Tech; West Georgia (eligible in 2028)
Green Alert Take: Here's a question. Let's say Yale or Harvard had advanced to the FCS playoffs last year over fellow tri-champion Dartmouth. Do you think some of the Big Green players who opted to give up their final year of Ivy League eligibility to play elsewhere might have instead stuck around to finally have that chance to compete at the national level if only the Ivy League finally did the right thing and allowed football players the opportunity to do what every other Ivy League athlete can do?
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Sportico; The Business of Sports, takes a deep dive into a world I know nothing about in a piece headlined A Legal Scouting Report For What’s Next In Dartmouth Basketball. (LINK)
The story runs close to 1,000 words and if you (like me) find your mind wandering a bit while reading it, our new friend Gemini, the rebranded AI entity formerly known as Bard, offered up this bullet-point summary. This is exactly how Gemini formatted its response:
Election:
• 15 players on Dartmouth men's basketball team will vote on March 5 to join Service Employees International Union Local 560.
• The vote will likely be in favor of unionization, but the outcome won't be announced immediately.
Implications:
• This historic vote could be the first step towards widespread recognition of college athletes as employees.
• The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will review Dartmouth's appeal against the election order.
Arguments:
• Dartmouth: Players are not employees because they receive scholarships and are primarily students.
• Players: Players work long hours under strict control and receive compensation (scholarships, equipment, etc.).
Key Factors:
• NLRB composition: Currently Democratic-leaning, potentially favorable to players.
• Republican presidency: Trump could replace pro-player NLRB officials, affecting future cases.
• Legal landscape: Recent court rulings favor athletes, making Congress unlikely to intervene.
• NCAA president: Baker might support bargaining with unions to avoid further legal challenges.
Possible Outcomes:
• Players win, unionize: NCAA and schools could face major changes and financial liability.
• Dartmouth wins appeal: Delays unionization, but other legal challenges remain.
• Negotiation: NCAA, schools, and unions could agree on compensation and working conditions.
Overall:
The Dartmouth vote could be a turning point in college athletics, prompting changes in player rights and NCAA regulations. The outcome will depend on legal decisions and potential negotiations.
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EXTRA POINT
After camouflaging Mrs. BGA's car with mud, I felt like the right thing to do yesterday was break out the hose and wash and wax it (albeit with an all-in-one treatment). It looked so good cleaned up that I did my car as well. And as long as I had the hose and bucket and sponges and the rest out, I figured I might as well do That Certain Nittany Lion '16's car as well.
My arms are a little sore this morning after the "wax on, wax off" process. You know, the one Mr. Miyagi taught us all. CLICK HERE or on the picture to watch the scene:
