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The Rock PileInside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise FaggianoSend us a textA charged homecoming turns into a statement win as special teams swing the game early, the defense swarms to the ball, and the offense cashes in before we turn fully to a ranked road test at Cortland. We share what’s in the “sauce”: execution, middle-eight mastery, and playing loose together.• homecoming energy, hall of fame honors, and community tailgate• special teams sparks with two blocked punts, a blocked field goal, and a smart bloop kick• defense flying to the ball and stuffing the run• quarterback room depth and situationa...
2025-10-0341 min
The Rock PileInside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise FaggianoSend us a textCoach Blaise Faggiano reflects on Utica's tough 21-17 loss to Hobart and how they're using it as motivation heading into their Empire 8 conference opener against Alfred State. The Pioneers are focused on bouncing back for homecoming weekend after a strong non-conference performance that has prepared them well for the challenges ahead.• Despite outgaining Hobart 387-242 in total yards, "hidden yards" on kick returns and poor field position proved costly• Coach Faggiano praised his team's resilience in fighting back from a 13-0 deficit• Standout performances from QB Tyler Szaalkowski (28/42, 287 yards, 2 TDs) a...
2025-09-2634 min
The Rock PileInside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano, Episode #2Send us a textCoach Faggiano reflects on Utica University's impressive road victory against Washington & Jefferson in their season opener, highlighting quarterback Tyler Szalkowaski's record-breaking 528-yard passing performance and the team's exceptional character both on and off the field.• Traveling well as a team with many first-time collegiate players showing maturity and discipline• Holding Washington & Jefferson to just 91 yards rushing while forcing key turnovers• Three receivers each tallying over 100 yards receiving with a touchdown apiece• Sophomore linebacker Isaiah Thomas earning national recognition with 12 tackles and a fumble recovery• Need to address 133 penalty ya...
2025-09-1133 min
The Rock PileInside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise FaggianoSend us a textCoach Blaise Faggiano reflects on his journey as the longest-tenured football coach in New York State and the evolution of Utica University's program. He shares insights about team leadership, the upcoming season, and the special traditions that make Utica football unique.• Program transformation from facilities improvements to academic expansion• Development of a coaching tree with over 70 former assistants now coaching across the country• Team captains Eli Douglas, Antonio Cianfarani, Jordyn Davis, and Tyler Szalkowski bringing energy to 2024 season• Believe Bowl tradition honoring cancer fighters and supporting the Believe 271 Foundati...
2025-09-0543 min
D3football.com Around the Nation PodcastATN Podcast 381: Spicing up the offseasonIt’s been a spicy past month or so and when you’re coming up on a food-related holiday like the 4th of July, we’re keeping the fire hot and the burgers, dogs, bratwurst, corn on the cob and more so that you can grill us with your questions. That’s right — we’ve got some great mailbag questions and we tackle as many of them as possible on this edition of the podcast.
Plus …
This edition of the podcast is sponsored by GameStrat: The Most Reliable & Fastest In-Game Video Replay System on The Market. D-III...
2025-06-301h 23
DingoTalkUtica University Head Football Coach Blaise FaggianoWelcome to this week's episode of DingoTalk! We have an incredible guest joining us: Blaise Faggiano, the esteemed head coach of Utica football since 2008. Prepare to be inspired as Coach Faggiano takes us on a journey through his remarkable career and shares insights into his coaching philosophy.
In 2022, Coach Faggiano led the Utica Pioneers to unprecedented heights, marking their most successful season in school history. With a phenomenal 10-2 record and an impressive second-round appearance in the NCAA Championship, the team left an indelible mark on the college football landscape.
Coach Faggiano's achievements speak for themselves. He holds the record...
2023-07-131h 01
”In the (D3FB) Huddle””In the (D3FB) Huddle” - Preseason; Region 2 with Rochester, Utica, & Carnegie Mellon (S15E2)
Frank & JB continue their preseason conference-by-conference predictions and discussions, as they turn their attention to Region 2 (LL, E8, NJAC, CC, & PAC). In this episode, they speak with:
Rochester Jr. DB Simon Weeren, Jr. OL Luke Wilson, & Coach Chad Martinovich;
Utica Sr. LB Jimmie Warren, Sr. WR Nate Palmer, & Coach Blaise Faggiano; and
Carnegie Mellon Jr. QB Ben Mills & Coach Ryan Larsen.
Each of these teams have stories of "unfinished business and second chances," keeping with our preseason theme this year. Remember to watch/listen, like, comment, and share these episodes for other #d3fb fans to find us now and thro...
2022-08-271h 06
Coach and Coordinator PodcastNCAA Leaders - Developing A Defense & People - Lazarus Morgan, Head Coach, Buffalo State UniversityOn todays' episode, Lazarus Morgan joins us to discuss how he helped develop the #5 defense in NCAA D3 in 2021 at SUNY Cortland.
Coach Morgan also talks about his plan to lead his new program where he has become the head coach at Buffalo State University.
Shownotes:
-Start in coaching
-It’s about developing people and relationships
-Being patient for the right opportunity
-Be yourself
-Reset the culture
-The players hold each other accountable on championship teams
-It takes time
-How the pandemic allowed the defense to come together
-Unique aspects of SUNY Cortland defense
-Zone blitzing
-Game planning the zone bl...
2022-02-0133 min
Getting There With GozBig Hair EnergyGoz is joined by Steve Karboski from Big Hair Energy. Topics include
Playing college football for the Utica Pioneers
Coach Blaise Faggiano's impact on his playing/profesional career
The desire in wanting to become a funeral director
Misconceptions about the business
The formation of Big Hair Energy
How he hopes to continue inspiring people for the future
2021-05-2631 min”In the (D3FB) Huddle”"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Utica, Week 8 Previews, Predictions, & #d3fb Pod Record (S13E10)
IT'S A NEW RECORD! "In the Huddle" celebrates being the #d3fb podcast with the most episodes on iTunes this week (282) by providing quality coverage of the Alfred/Utica game from Tuesday, including interviews with Utica's:
SR RB Lamont McGriff;
SO DL Jordan Weaver;
SO DL John Stroughn; &
Head Coach Blaise Faggiano
Frank & James also preview the entire Week 8 schedule (37 GAMES!) and predict nine of them (with a Twitter bonus prediction coming Saturday). Make sure to watch, "like," & "share" this episode, and thanks for supporting us through these 12 1/2 years and 282 episodes!
2021-03-2644 min”In the (D3FB) Huddle”"In the (D3FB) Huddle" - Host Chat Week 1 (S12E2a)
Week 1 is in the books, and we had a lot of surprises -- and some stunning statistical performances -- across the East Region. Frank & James go through every result with several video highlights in "Crunchtime" and then look at Region conference by conference to explain what it all means.
After that, they bring you interviews with four great coaches, including:
WPI Coach Chris Robertson (44:30);
Utica Coach Blaise Faggiano (51:20);
DelVal Coach Duke Greco (54:15); and
Wesley Coach Chip Knapp (56:50).
This is just part one of three episodes this week, with player interviews coming Wednesday, and predictions on Thursday. In the meantime, we're rel...
2019-09-101h 04