My D3 Pipedream

going back 35 years … when I played D3 football … many d3 players were 2 sport athletes.   Not sure that is true today, but that may be a kink in the plan.  

JCG posted:

I was out for a walk yesterday, thinking about Aaron Fitts' proposal that D1 baseball resume play of the 2020 season in the fall, and then have an abbreviated post-season, followed by a late MLB draft.

That got me thinking -- what if the NCAA allowed D3 schools to play a fall ball season?  Not a continuation, but a short stand-alone season to rescue some of the  time lost by students unlikely to pay for another year of college just to play D3 baseball. In keeping with the spirit of D3, I figured it would be something like this. 1 week of practices, followed by a 5 or 6 week season.  During the season teams would be limited to 3 practices and a Saturday DH.  Or maybe 2 practices and add a Friday game.

I floated it by my kid  and of course he shot it down with only two words. "Never happen". 

I said but it would be cool, right?  Him, again: "Never happen."

But still.  It would be cool.

Your kid is right 

NewUmpire posted:

going back 35 years … when I played D3 football … many d3 players were 2 sport athletes.   Not sure that is true today, but that may be a kink in the plan.  

With the exception of Cross Country / Track, I think it's very rare these days.

I like the idea. Hadn't seen the idea of a fall season for D1, but I like it too. Wouldn't it just be a matter of relaxing some of the rules around fall that already exist? Allow more games, etc?

JCG - Its a good dream.   I agree with your son if the NCAA is involved it probably won't happen.   So, let's take it up a notch.   Why wait for the NCAA to give it's blessing?  Why can't a bunch of D3 schools (probably in same conference) get together and do something on their own?  I'm a huge believer in seeking forgiveness rather than permission.

adbono posted:

JCG posted:

I was out for a walk yesterday, thinking about Aaron Fitts' proposal that D1 baseball resume play of the 2020 season in the fall, and then have an abbreviated post-season, followed by a late MLB draft.

That got me thinking -- what if the NCAA allowed D3 schools to play a fall ball season?  Not a continuation, but a short stand-alone season to rescue some of the  time lost by students unlikely to pay for another year of college just to play D3 baseball. In keeping with the spirit of D3, I figured it would be something like this. 1 week of practices, followed by a 5 or 6 week season.  During the season teams would be limited to 3 practices and a Saturday DH.  Or maybe 2 practices and add a Friday game.

I floated it by my kid  and of course he shot it down with only two words. "Never happen". 

I said but it would be cool, right?  Him, again: "Never happen."

But still.  It would be cool.

Your kid is right 

But still. It would be cool. 

Great, idea, Fenway.

When I dream I win the 600M lottery jackpot or my kid is starring in the majors, won the World Series and just signed a 400M contract.