Stop number three on Devin’s college tour was at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Our first reaction to the weather was pretty negative. It was quite cold and windy–apparently not unusual for several months there. We also ran late because we got lost–three different times–even though we asked for directions twice.

All of that turned around quickly, however, with the best college campus tour guide I’ve ever seen–which may have helped both of us feel like this was the best facility we’ve toured this trip, though the facilities were indeed very nice.

The turf football field is nice, and it is the 3rd largest NCAA Division III college-owned stadium. The rest of the sports complex was nice, too. There are three libraries, many different areas to study or socialize, and several dining areas on campus. Other campuses that are similar in size (around 2,000 students-ish) seem small in comparison. It’s also a block from downtown Delaware, which gives the whole place a nice college-town feel.

The theater is fabulous, too. The audience area was a little nicer at Cornell (the nicest I’ve seen at any college in recent years), but the stage, workshop area, costuming, etc., was nicer here. Met with the head of the theater department, too, and she was terrific.

The coaching staff was terrific–interested in Devin more as an offensive player–slot receiver, running back, and overall athlete. Most of the other coaches have been interested him as a defensive back, especially at safety. The head coach was especially terrific; he and Devin got along well, and he and I got along well, also. I could totally see Devin going to OWU, which is also how he felt. So now I’m just hoping the financial aid package is such that it may be a contender.