Back-to-back titles for Coach Jim with 21 LIKES! In December he tied for the top spot, but decided that 2026 was going to his year! Way to go, Jim! Glad for your participation. All of our members are better because of it. ...and what does Jim win? This month Jim gets a say in which color our hats will be at Mike Farley's Kickers Camp this summer (and soon available to any K-Skool members, too) — only Jim gets a FREE cap for his winning posts and comments! 😅 Get on the February Leaderboard right now!!!

Did you see last night's game between the Rams and the Bears? Harrison Mevis, the 5'11 241 lb. kicker from Missouri belted a 42 yarder in the bitter cold of Soldier Field to advance the Rams to the NFC Championship game 20-17 in overtime! As a "replacement rookie kicker", it doesn't get much better than that!

27-21 in a really hard fought game. Who could ever believe the turn-around that Coach Cignetti and his Hoosier team have performed in the past two years...(27-2), prior to Cignetti, they had just 2 winning seasons in the past 30 years! HIGH SCHOOLERS, understand this... because he won so quickly, the pressure on EVERY other football program to win quickly means that the "ante has been upped" for their programs to win right away, as well. How did he do it, primarily through the TRANSFER PORTAL. 13 guys came WITH him from James Madison in 2024 and he got 17 more transfers this past year to build this championship team. If you're interested to PLAY in college, we need to talk.* *Good thing you have direct access to Coach Farley — just DM me in KICKING SKOOL. _ _ _ KICKING HIGHLIGHTS: 00:09 Indiana Kickoff (Nico Radicic) 00:37 Indiana 34-yd FG (Nico Radicic) 01:44 Miami blocked punt (Dylan Joyce) - watch #87 wiff his block) 04:05 Indiana 35-yd FG (Nico Radicic)

— NCAA III Convention Actions Transfer Portal The NCAA Transfer Portal is currently optional for Division III schools. However, starting in August 2026, the Transfer Portal will become mandatory for all D3 member universities. Until then, D3 athletes must follow their school’s chosen process: - Transfer Portal notification method or the - “Permission to Contact” method.  The option of a D3 athlete’s opportunity to utilize a “self-release” will remain permissible if they are interested in contacting coaches at another D3 program. Schedule a confidential Transfer Consultation to talk through your athlete’s unique situation, understand available options, and receive expert guidance on navigating the transfer process. Season of Eligibility A proposal that would have charged Division III athletes with a season of eligibility only if they competed in a contest during the season was defeated. This means Division III athletes will continue to be charged with one of their four permissible seasons of participation even if their involvement during a season is limited to practicing with the team and they never appear in a game. This also means that if a D3 athlete wants to have an additional season of eligibility, it will be even more important to manage their season by - Stepping away from the team before the season begins or - Having a clear understanding of the rules and guidelines for a Medical Hardship Waiver to possibly get a season “over again” if they are injured or become ill during a season.  _ _ _ This is the latest from INFORMED ATHLETE (run by a friend of mine, Rick Allen)

NCAA Division I Football Transfer Portal Dates The NCAA Division I Football Transfer Portal (FBS and FCS) is currently open for two weeks: January 2–16, 2026. If you are still looking to transfer, you're running out of time. See your school's compliance officer for more info. NOTE: Division II and Division III student-athletes do not have specific windows during which they must enter the Transfer Portal. You should still see who heads up your NCAA compliance (perhaps your AD) if you're interested in changing schools. You'd hate to take steps that have you ineligible to play next season.