We've reviewed the top DIII football stadiums, but as Muhammad Ali said:
“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.”
The same goes for college football players. The facilities they train, watch film, and recover in are what makes them the athletes that they are. So, let's talk about the 3 DIII school with the best football facilities: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Univerisity of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and George Fox University.
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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
The University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private university in Belton, Texas. Their football program is part of the American Southwest Conference. This school features some of the best football facilities at the DIII level, highlighted by the state of the art Crusader Stadium, the Andersen Field House, and the Cummins Field House. Crusader Stadium is the crown jewel of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor football program, but there are plenty more incredible facilities for their football players off the field. The football team also has access to the Cummins Field house, which features locker rooms for the junior varsity and varsity level, a newly renovated training facility, and a full service laundry system. On top of the Cummins Field House, the players have access to the Andersen Field House weight room, which features state of the art weightlifting equipment, and complete video production facilities for players to watch film.
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The football program is part of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at the DIII level. The football facilities at the university are highlighted by Perkins Stadium, Williams Center Athletic Training Room, and a state of the art weight room. The Williams Center Athletic Training Room offers football players rooms for taping and rehabilitation, including an Alter G Anti Gravity Treadmill, a physical examination room, and a hydrotherapy room with several whirlpools. Finally, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an elite 8,000 square-foot weight room equipped with 13 olympic weight lifting stations, 12 multi use power stations, dumbbells, and other free lifting equipment, and a 2,500 square-foot upper level dedicated to cardio.
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George Fox University
George Fox University is a private university in Newberg, Oregon. The George Fox football program is part of the Northwest Conference. The football facilities include the Stoffer Family Stadium, Lemmons Family Field, and the Duke Athletic Center. A 1.2 million dollar donation by the Stoffer family in 2013 led to the development of these three facilities and a resurgence of the George Fox Football program. The state of the art Duke Athletic Center is a 14,000-square-foot and three-story facility that includes a locker room equipped with 130 custom-made football lockers, offices for the football coaching staff, and a training room with high-end weightlifting and exercise equipment. The Duke Athletic Center also features terrace seating for fans to enjoy watching their Bruins go to battle.
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* Originally published on January 31, 2022, by Dylan Tehada
