In the era that Hobart won national titles year after year, the NCAA permitted season play between D-I and D-III programs. The Statesmen would routinely schedule and beat quality D-I schools in March and April, then shred the D-III tournament field each May --with no scholarships to offer.

The success of those great teams was attributable to two legendary coaches -- Jerry Schmidt and Dave Urick. If Urick had been permitted to move the program to D-1 when it was first discussed, Hobart would be tournament bound every year.