I was looking for a place that has a locker room, culture and standard that Dartmouth has. Our standard is to compete and win championships every year. After meeting with the coaches here, I could tell that their vision for the program, their morals and where they see this team going align with what we had [over] the last four years.
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Still on to topic of grad transfers, former Dartmouth defensive back Patrick Campbell is set to visit Virginia. Here's part of what Campbell had to say in a 247Sports story (LINK):
"I'm looking forward to seeing the culture at Virginia, seeing how the players interact with the coaches," said the Dartmouth defensive back transfer. ". How the coaches interact with the players, the atmosphere of the campus and everything... and seeing what the coaches see me as and then seeing how they interact with each other."
And . . .
"It's definitely been slightly overwhelming [being in the portal] - just not knowing where you can go, not knowing if you're going to play football again, and just trusting that you're a good enough player that schools will want to take you and take a chance on you."
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The Dartmouth has a piece about the opening of Buddy T's, the "sports bar" whose name honors former Big Green football coach Buddy Teevens. (LINK)
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From FootballScoop (LINK):
Dartmouth (FCS - NH): Dartmouth has an opening for a Running Backs Coach. Interested parties should apply via this LINK. Please no phone calls.
BGA had a note last week about former running backs coach Braxton Chapman heading to Kent State HERE. What's curious about the link provided by FootballScoop is that the job description (copied from the Dartmouth listing this morning) is for a different position.
This was posted by the Dartmouth Office of Human Resources and is dated Jan. 19:
To participate as part of a decision making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the football program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Defensive Coordinator plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the football program by coordinating the defense and providing important recommendations, suggestions and decisions regarding game plans and strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc. as well as offering significant initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in calling defensive alignments, making line-up decisions, providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the football program to constituents).
Green Alert Take: Very strange.
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And finally, have you ever heard of a one-point safety? Not only can it happen both in college football and the NFL, it actually has happened in several college games. As the video explains, while the odds are absurdly long against it, given changes to the overtime rules you could actually have a 1-0 college football game. Click HERE to watch the video below. (It's pretty basic at the start, but keep watching!)
EXTRA POINT
Doing my daily hike up the mountain yesterday through deep snow in single-degree weather I was reminded yet again of how much easier it is hitting the trail in summer.
When the weather is nice, I'll pull on a pair of gym shorts and a T-shirt, and I'm ready.
It's different when it is single digits or colder. Starting with my feet, this winter I'm using battery-warmed socks I received for Christmas. Depending on the condition of the trail those socks will go into hiking shoes with either cleats or micro-spikes strapped on to deal with ice on the trail. Moving up, it's sweat pants under rain or snow pants. A long-sleeved dri-fit shirt and then a fleece vest go under a heavy winter jacket. USB-charged hand warmers are tucked into each mitten. Topping off the stylish outfit is a buff (or neckie), and finally, a goofy knit cap with ear flaps.
It's not quite like I'm Ralphie's little brother Randy, but getting ready to head out I do channel him a bit.
