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Closing the Gap: Utica vs. Cortland, Lessons Learned
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We break down a narrow loss to Cortland, why the game felt different than past years, and how we’ll fix red-zone execution and run-game balance before hosting Morrisville. Leadership, development, and NPI realities shape our path as we push for momentum heading into the bye.
• key moments from the Cortland game and the trick play
• why turnovers and missed red-zone points changed the result
• special teams progress and late-game mindset
• Logan Frederick’s rise at tight end and what it unlocks
• receiver matchups, brackets on Bryce, spreading targets
• run-game balance goals and RPO discipline
• perimeter fits, tackling, and defending QB run
• leadership council process and player-led standards
• scouting Morrisville’s three-high defense and rivalry history
• NPI, strength of schedule, and postseason pathways
• breast cancer awareness game and community support
• quick national picks and coaching perspectives
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Chapters
1. Closing the Gap: Utica vs. Cortland, Lessons Learned (00:00:00)
2. Live Launch, Platforms, TikTok Debut (00:00:34)
3. Social Media’s Role in D3 Football (00:02:11)
4. Cortland Recap: Turnovers and Trick Play (00:03:23)
5. Metrics, NPI, and Conference Landscape (00:05:18)
6. How This Cortland Game Was Different (00:06:03)
7. Mindset, Possessions, and Late-Game Push (00:07:35)
8. Spotlight: TE Logan Frederick’s Rise (00:09:20)
9. Receiver Room Strategy and Balance (00:10:55)
10. Defensive Fits and Run-Game Priorities (00:12:17)
11. Leadership Council and Player-Led Culture (00:13:23)
12. Scouting Morrisville and Rivalry Context (00:15:17)
13. Standards, Postseason Paths, and NPI (00:17:09)
14. Breast Cancer Awareness Game Details (00:18:46)
15. Midseason Self-Scout and Run Game (00:19:29)
16. Conference Future and Scheduling (00:22:57)
17. Picks Segment: National Games (00:24:00)
18. Coaching Discourse: Franklin and Belichick (00:30:09)
19. Closing and Next Steps (00:34:15)
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