Who Stepped Out and Stepped Up?

[sealhall74]

Watching UConn HC Bob Diaco on the tube against Mizzou right now. Gotta be the youngest looking HC in FBS. Could easily pass for 25.

[ST_Lawson]

Watching UConn HC Bob Diaco on the tube against Mizzou right now. Gotta be the youngest looking HC in FBS. Could easily pass for 25.

Can you tell if Coach P is down on the sidelines, or does he normally hang out up in the box?

[JacksFan]

Just visiting your board, because I have a question (and don't know where exactly to post it, just hope to get some info from WIU): Has there been any discussion of adopting FCOA for WIU athletes? Appreciate any replies you might have (recognizing this is off topic).

[wiu712]

Has there been any discussion of adopting FCOA for WIU athletes?

Does FCOA mean "Full Cost of Attending" ???

[ST_Lawson]

Yes, that's essentially what it means. In addition to the regular scholarship that players are offered, the university also gives them a stipend to cover things like books, food, housing, etc. Due to a recent ruling, it is now legal in the NCAA, but optional on a school-by-school basis. As far as I know, NDSU, USD, Liberty, and I think SDSU are the only FCS schools to come out and say they will be offering it.

I haven't heard of anything regarding FCOA from our end. Budget-wise, all the Illinois schools are in a pretty rough spot right now, so I doubt it's something we'd be able to offer in the near future.

[ST_Lawson]

In other "stepping up" news...

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for those that aren't aware, from Martindale's bio on the Ravens website:
"1999: (with Western Illinois) Was defensive coordinator/ linebackers coach...Tutored former Ravens 2001 draft pick and All-American LB Edgerton Hartwell."