College Sports Recruiting

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Anonymous wrote:Why do people keep posting FCS/Ivy? Do you know that the Ivy league is part of FCS? Or just want to be clear that your kids is looking at Yale and not Austin Peay?

Bc OP said: “So far, interest from D3 and a couple Ivies…”

I think the question means writing FCS/Ivies as if that is two separate things.

Always a tool in the crowd. Not that it matters for the scope of OP's question since they are just seeking advice on leveraging football for scholarships at competitive academic schools, but even though Ivies compete in the FCS they distinguish themselves by not participating in FCS playoffs and not offering scholarships and since scholarships and competitive academics are the thrust of the question distinguishing Ivies from the rest of the crowd makes sense. I did learn today that Ivies will be joining the FCS playoffs in 2025.

[Anonymous]

Trivia question what Patriot league team played in the Orange Bowl in the 40’s? HC. Also a great piece of trivia Holy Cross is 3-0 all time series with UGA bulldogs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do people keep posting FCS/Ivy? Do you know that the Ivy league is part of FCS? Or just want to be clear that your kids is looking at Yale and not Austin Peay?

Bc OP said: “So far, interest from D3 and a couple Ivies…”

I think the question means writing FCS/Ivies as if that is two separate things.

Always a tool in the crowd. Not that it matters for the scope of OP's question since [/b]they are just seeking advice on leveraging football for scholarships at competitive academic schools, [/b]but even though Ivies compete in the FCS they distinguish themselves by not participating in FCS playoffs and not offering scholarships and since scholarships and competitive academics are the thrust of the question distinguishing Ivies from the rest of the crowd makes sense. I did learn today that Ivies will be joining the FCS playoffs in 2025.

OP here. Yes, thank you, this is what I'm seeking. Posters have asked for more specifics, but I don't think I need to provide additional details for the feedback sought?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:From a financial perspective, D3 athletics rarely offer the cost savings many families hope for. Unless your student is exceptional enough to earn a full scholarship at a D1 or D2 program, your state's public university system often remains the most affordable option.

Take Case Western Reserve as an example: Even with generous merit aid of around $30,000 (roughly half of tuition), you're still looking at approximately $30,000 annually plus room and board. Compare this to an in-state public institution like the University of Maryland, which costs about $32,000 all-inclusive for state residents.

The primary D3 advantages aren't financial but rather an admissions boost (particularly valuable at selective institutions), athletic pre-reads, and the chance for your student to continue playing their sport at a collegiate level.

D3 athletics makes the most sense when your student is passionate about continuing their athletic career, you have significant flexibility regarding institutional prestige and location when seeking merit aid, or cost isn't your primary concern and you value the streamlined admissions process athletics can provide.

For most families focused on affordability, the local public university system typically offers better financial value than even merit-heavy D3 programs at private institutions.

I like your example...if only because an athletic recruit can get accepted to Case Western with merit aid, but may in fact not gain acceptance to UMD as a non-athletic recruit. So, in this example, they get to attend Case Western for a decent price.

I have a son that is an FCS/Ivy caliber player and I wouldn't be able to get him to touch Case with a ten foot pole. Although larger than most D3 schools, it definitely has a unique vibe. The campus is surprisingly nice, though.

I actually really like CWRU. May have DC visit. They do have football.

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Is this all about football? What about wrestling and D3/D1?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this all about football? What about wrestling and D3/D1?

Princeton has wrestling, I know.

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Anonymous wrote:Trivia question what Patriot league team played in the Orange Bowl in the 40’s? HC. Also a great piece of trivia Holy Cross is 3-0 all time series with UGA bulldogs.

It's too bad Holy Cross is so small. My kid will not consider a high school size college even if it would be his only chance to play ball in college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have the true interest from ivies, know that:

- you will get zero money other than true need based money; and

- your kid must be very good IF it is a true interest…not just talking yo. ivies recruit very, very good athletes.

Not true for football.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you have the true interest from ivies, know that:

- you will get zero money other than true need based money; and

- your kid must be very good IF it is a true interest…not just talking yo. ivies recruit very, very good athletes.

Not true for football.

I know a current Ivy football recruit and there is no scholarship money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do people keep posting FCS/Ivy? Do you know that the Ivy league is part of FCS? Or just want to be clear that your kids is looking at Yale and not Austin Peay?

Bc OP said: “So far, interest from D3 and a couple Ivies…”

I think the question means writing FCS/Ivies as if that is two separate things.

Always a tool in the crowd. Not that it matters for the scope of OP's question since they are just seeking advice on leveraging football for scholarships at competitive academic schools, but even though Ivies compete in the FCS they distinguish themselves by not participating in FCS playoffs and not offering scholarships and since scholarships and competitive academics are the thrust of the question distinguishing Ivies from the rest of the crowd makes sense. I did learn today that Ivies will be joining the FCS playoffs in 2025.

I think the tool is the PP who doesn't appear to be the OP that's stressing her kid is FCS and Ivy caliber. This board is always full of braggers and b1tches.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do people keep posting FCS/Ivy? Do you know that the Ivy league is part of FCS? Or just want to be clear that your kids is looking at Yale and not Austin Peay?

Bc OP said: “So far, interest from D3 and a couple Ivies…”

I think the question means writing FCS/Ivies as if that is two separate things.

Always a tool in the crowd. Not that it matters for the scope of OP's question since [/b]they are just seeking advice on leveraging football for scholarships at competitive academic schools, [/b]but even though Ivies compete in the FCS they distinguish themselves by not participating in FCS playoffs and not offering scholarships and since scholarships and competitive academics are the thrust of the question distinguishing Ivies from the rest of the crowd makes sense. I did learn today that Ivies will be joining the FCS playoffs in 2025.

OP here. Yes, thank you, this is what I'm seeking. Posters have asked for more specifics, but I don't think I need to provide additional details for the feedback sought?

I'm the one who asked for specifics--you asked me what college my DS was recruited by and how much money he received. You definitely don't need that info for your purposes, but people can give you much more guidance on the recruiting process if they know whether you have a sophomore/junior/senior, what position, etc.

I can tell you that some of what people are posting is wrong, and has nothing at all to do with the actual process of getting recruited. GL though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you have the true interest from ivies, know that:

- you will get zero money other than true need based money; and

- your kid must be very good IF it is a true interest…not just talking yo. ivies recruit very, very good athletes.

Not true for football.

I know a current Ivy football recruit and there is no scholarship money.

I think what they might have meant is that you don't have to be very good to be an Ivy recruit in football. That is true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you have the true interest from ivies, know that:

- you will get zero money other than true need based money; and

- your kid must be very good IF it is a true interest…not just talking yo. ivies recruit very, very good athletes.

Not true for football.

I know a current Ivy football recruit and there is no scholarship money.

I think what they might have meant is that you don't have to be very good to be an Ivy recruit in football. That is true.

The Ivy League is definitely not the Big Ten for football. I did see Holy Cross was 0-2 against the Ivy League in 2024, so maybe competitive with the Patriot League.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do people keep posting FCS/Ivy? Do you know that the Ivy league is part of FCS? Or just want to be clear that your kids is looking at Yale and not Austin Peay?

Bc OP said: “So far, interest from D3 and a couple Ivies…”

I think the question means writing FCS/Ivies as if that is two separate things.

Always a tool in the crowd. Not that it matters for the scope of OP's question since they are just seeking advice on leveraging football for scholarships at competitive academic schools, but even though Ivies compete in the FCS they distinguish themselves by not participating in FCS playoffs and not offering scholarships and since scholarships and competitive academics are the thrust of the question distinguishing Ivies from the rest of the crowd makes sense. I did learn today that Ivies will be joining the FCS playoffs in 2025.

Ivy will participate in FCS playoffs starting with Fall 2025 season. I would imagine this provides a bit more of a draw for the competitive player.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do people keep posting FCS/Ivy? Do you know that the Ivy league is part of FCS? Or just want to be clear that your kids is looking at Yale and not Austin Peay?

Bc OP said: “So far, interest from D3 and a couple Ivies…”

I think the question means writing FCS/Ivies as if that is two separate things.

Always a tool in the crowd. Not that it matters for the scope of OP's question since [/b]they are just seeking advice on leveraging football for scholarships at competitive academic schools, [/b]but even though Ivies compete in the FCS they distinguish themselves by not participating in FCS playoffs and not offering scholarships and since scholarships and competitive academics are the thrust of the question distinguishing Ivies from the rest of the crowd makes sense. I did learn today that Ivies will be joining the FCS playoffs in 2025.

OP here. Yes, thank you, this is what I'm seeking. Posters have asked for more specifics, but I don't think I need to provide additional details for the feedback sought?

I'm the one who asked for specifics--you asked me what college my DS was recruited by and how much money he received. You definitely don't need that info for your purposes, but people can give you much more guidance on the recruiting process if they know whether you have a sophomore/junior/senior, what position, etc.

I can tell you that some of what people are posting is wrong, and has nothing at all to do with the actual process of getting recruited. GL though.

Actually, yes, that’s the info OP is seeking. If you don’t want to provide it, fine.