Dennis Vanderplow

Punter for @CUCFBFamily ‘27 | Kicking Instructor @rtice6 | Livonia Stevenson Alumni | Matthew 5:9 ✞

[LTU Athletics @LTUAthletics]

💙Tonight was bigger than hockey. 💙

Before today’s game, Lawrence Tech University Men’s Hockey honored their fallen teammate Logan Barnes in a moment that will never be forgotten.

The Blue Devils officially retired #5 in Logan’s honor — a powerful tribute to the impact he made on this program, this campus, and everyone who had the privilege to know him.

Logan Barnes’ legacy will forever be part of Blue Devils hockey. His number may be retired, but his spirit skates on with this team every day.

Forever #5. Forever a Blue Devil. 🕊️🏒💙

#BlueDevilsHockey #LTU #LoganBarnes #RetireThe5 #LogansLegacy #HockeyFamily

[LTU Athletics @LTUAthletics]

💙 Tribute Game | Honoring Logan Barnes 💙
On January 30, Lawrence Tech University D3 Hockey will honor the life and legacy of teammate and friend Logan Barnes as the Blue Devils take on Grand Valley State University.

📍 Game Time: 8:10PM
🎙️ Memorial Ceremony begins at 7:50pm

This special tribute game will be a moment to come together as a Blue Devil family to remember Logan’s impact on our program, his teammates, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His passion, dedication, and spirit will forever be a part of LTU Men’s Hockey.

We encourage our community to come out and support the Blue Devils as they play in honor of Logan and show respect for a fallen teammate and friend.

#5 will live on through the legacy he left with LTU Men’s Hockey. 💙

#LTUHockey #GoBlueDevils #TributeGame #LoganBarnes #ForeverADevil

[LTU Hockey @LTUHockey]

Rest in Peace Logan Barnes

Over the weekend we lost one of our brothers Logan Barnes who was tragically taken from us Saturday night. Our deepest condolences, sympathies, and prayers go out to the Barnes Family.
Logan will forever live in our Hearts here at LTU

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

Cougars Recover!!!

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Take 3 minutes to sit down and listen to Nebraska HC Matt Rhule talk about mental health.

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

COUGS WIN!!!

We came ✅
We saw ✅
We DOMINATED ✅💪

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

One more week until we get to play.

Who’s ready for our home opener next weekend?

[Nolan Kohorst @nolankohorst]

SPECIAL TEAMS ARE IMPORTANT

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠...

We'll see everyone on September 6th for our home opener🐾

[Frank Rossi @FrankRossi]

Earlier today, @CUCFBFamily posted the graphic below celebrating a B/B- football team GPA last term. While a 2.83 GPA might not be the goal of some schools, it does likely represent that half (or more) of the team achieved GPAs of a B (3.0) or higher. It also represents that some of the players that may have been viewed as academic risks are likely succeeding and using their opportunities created by #d3fb to their maximum extent.

Concordia decided to remove the graphic and post likely because of shaming that was occurring via a D3 football organization that has done the same toward other similar posts in the recent past.

My message is simple: if a school sees fit to celebrate a team GPA that is within the realm of a successful scenario for that school and/or its football program, it is not for us to grade-shame that program or school. I’m sure Concordia, UMHB, and others want a 3.0 team GPA as much as anyone, but the number doesn’t tell the entire story of the achievements of the student-athletes at those programs.

To the players at Concordia that have worked their asses off to represent their team and opportunities well, be proud and never be embarrassed for what may be successful achievements in your life’s journey. Keep pushing to succeed higher and higher, and never let someone else dictate your narrative in the manner described above. @D3FBHuddle

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

Huge congratulations to all our incredible athletes who crushed it in the classroom and made the Dean's List! 🎉

[𝐓𝐁𝟑🧬 @TheTJBUSH]

👀👀

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙄𝙄 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠!

Join us all week as we celebrate Division III Athletics and all the things that make us who we are.

CUC Football is PROUD to be DIII 💪

#D3Week

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

Yesterday's Superbowl has us missing Cougar Football season🏈

[Dennis Vanderplow @DVanderplow]

Thank you Jesus Christ for giving me the talents beyond the football field to excel in the classroom. I also want to congratulate my other teammates for reaching such a tremendous accomplishment. Roll cougs! @CUCFBFamily

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭! Colton Bosch, Troy Pratley, Henry Jones IV, Dennis Vanderplow, and Ryan Auer were selected to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for their excellence on the field and in the classroom! 💪📖

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭! Colton Bosch, Troy Pratley, Henry Jones IV, Dennis Vanderplow, and Ryan Auer were selected to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team for their excellence on the field and in the classroom! 💪📖

[CUC Athletics @CUChicagoSports]

Cougar Football Hires Charlie Drewek as New Defensive Coordinator https://t.co/RawgUAKG6G

[Oak Park Police Department @VOPpolice]

It is with great sadness that the Village of Oak Park announces that Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was killed today, Nov. 29, 2024, in the line of duty while responding to a call involving an armed offender. The Village of Oak Park extends its deepest condolences to Detective Reddins’ family, friends and colleagues within the Oak Park Police Department and the wider law enforcement community as they process the grief caused by this senseless act of violence. More information is at https://t.co/ozJCMx7jND.

[CUC Football @CUCFBFamily]

That's a wrap on the 2024 season. Thank you to all our family, friends, and fans for supporting us all year. And thank you to our seniors for their hardwork and leadership through the years. We'll see you next year.

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

“If anything, I hope people see Jesus through my story. That what I think I’m here to do…spread the love of Jesus”
- #Lions K Jake Bates after hitting the game-winning FG vs Houston