Bulldog Alum,
I too was at the game and enjoyed the stadium and the atmosphere it generated.  It took me this long to muster up a comment here at D3.com because of my disappointment in the outcome of the game.  Here are some observations that welcome comments, especially from a Bulldog alum, and also former 3db as you obviously keep up on what is going on the in the M I 2 A.

-Its obvious to me that Adrian has abandoned the sound running, ball control offense that has been a staple of the good teams in the past.  Even in Coach Lyall's era of winning seasons the dawgs had a meaty back that could control the ball and get some yards on the ground.  We have fallen into the trap of the flashy offense with speed burners all over the place and when a QB has a less than average night we're left with a goose egg on our new scoreboard.

-Our defense is solid but when left on the field all night, any defense will weaken.

-I understand that numbers are important, especially in light of a $6.5 million stadium project...you gotta pay the bills, BUT I counted 150 players on the sideline Saturday night.  I hope we have not sacrificed quality depth with sheer numbers.  Does that make sense?  I hope practices are demanding and players are getting the reps, that's what makes champs.

-I would have saved the fireworks for the first victory, not just the first game.

I hope the Dawgs bounce back against Bluffton.  I hope to be there to give a report next week.  Again any comments are welcomed.  GO DAWGS!

Yeah Hopefan you should have bet me.  I went with my heart and not my head.  You know shame on those Dawgs.  As I watched the Bulldogs two weeks ago against  Alma, I started to question.  They were up 10 at half, got on the ropes in the 2nd half and just really laid down.  No enthusiasm, no fire, those Dawgs need to talk to the guy in the mirror and find some heart.  Schedule favors the dawgs in the 2nd half of the season with all the top teams playing each other but after what sounds like a terrible effort in Holland I don't know what will happen.  The Dutchmen are tough in Holland but 35-0 at half, come on.  Coach Lyall better start kickin some can and see if we can start rising up.

Don't worry Bulldog fans, the Dawgs will play well in Holland and stay on the heels of the Scots. 

Being an old bulldog it pained my heart to see the Scots comeback and beat the Dawgs.  Adrian had a 10-0 lead at half and then the offense just stopped.  Hutchinson hurt his left shoulder right before half and that had to have been the reason for his terrible second half.  He couldn't complete a pass in the second half.  Adrian even brought in their backup for a series but all he did was hand it off and that ain't their offense.  I know I am an old Dawg (from late eighties and early nineties) but Adrian does have the better team by a slight margin.  Hats off to the Scots for getting the job done in Maple stadium.  I will tell you what it was a great game to watch, some SERIOUS hitting going on from both teams.  Many passes fell incomplete from smacks across the middle and special teams had some "decleaters" from both teams.  Great MIAA battle.  Reminds me of some of the old battles when Steve Kinney and the boys came to town against Croswaite and Roedell.  Great game but am worried about an Adrian let down next week at homecoming against the Comets. 

Will be at Maple Stadium this weekend for Adrian vs Alma.  Gotta be for the MIAA, even this early.  Will give report.  Can't wait to see which one is for real!

As expected, MIAA will come down to Adrian vs Alma.

How bout them Dawgs.  Adrian competition hasn't been stiff but good work getting ready for the long stretch.  MIAA will come down to Alma and Adrian game.