It looks like the Trine offense has been putting up some big numbers this year.  O-line?  Running game?  QB?  Could they crack the Top 25?  I have not been following them as closely as in the past. 

Quote from: formerd3db on January 09, 2017, 05:58:53 PM
sflzman: +k, right on the mark.

sac:  Not surprising.  IMO, that is the logical choice and a very good one for Olivet.  Sometimes it is just best to "stay within house".

Knew coach Moose from his Trine days.  He is a great person and I wish him nothing but the best (except when they play Trine).   

Quote from: wally_wabash on November 13, 2015, 01:38:35 PM

Quote from: formerd3db on November 13, 2015, 12:48:33 PM
Pat:

I realize you have ignored my question, and understandably so, since I really screwed that up; no doubt you were thinking..."what an idiot that guy is"!   Indeed, I do not know what I was thinking totally, when I penned that.  Anyway, what I really had intended it to say was that if the other scenario played out with all three teams winning tomorrow, again, knowing that Albion goes anyway, what is your opinion as to Olivet's chance (not Albion as I erroneously typed ) of getting one of the at-large bids with a 9-1 record, despite their having a lower SOS as opposed to some of the other teams who would be in the mix for an A-L bid?

Not Pat, but I'll offer my .02 here.   

I think it looks tough for Olivet.  ONU moving into the rankings and all the way past Olivet is a bad sign.  If everybody wins (I don't see any significant SOS shifts based on this week's opponents), I don't think Olivet would go back over ONU after Saturday's games which puts Olivet, at best, second in line for Pool C from the North region and behind a team that I don't think will make the field. 

I think the MIAA's best chance for two teams in the field is for Olivet to lose and Trine to win the league's AQ.  Albion is a much better at-large candidate; but even they look like they would be on the last in/first out borderline.

I admit I like Wally's scenario the best, but I am a Trine fan.   

Glad to see Trine pull off the win.  I am hoping with a strong finish, and a lot of upsets along the way, Trine can still sneak in.     But I realize a lot of bounces will have to go their way. 

New head coach at Trine.  Former assistant Abbs takes over.  Land now the Assistant Vice President for Athletics at Trine.
 
http://trinethunder.com/sports/fball/2014-15/releases/201501139m2xio

My son liked playing for Abbs and thinks he is a good coach.  Go Thunder!   

Nice win Thunder over Albion!

I still check on this site every so often, but with my oldest son graduated from Trine I admit it is harder for me to keep up with what is happening.  I don't have much of an inside scoop any more.  My youngest is a sophomore in high school, and plays in the high school band so it gives me an additional reason to catch the high school games, though.   

You certainly did not impair our Trine jubilation   I do not think Olivet has yet to beat Trine with DP at the helm, and for that I am happy.  There have been a couple really tight games, though.  Hope you are doing well.   

Quote from: formerd3db on October 12, 2014, 07:52:20 PM

RE:  MIAA results this past weekend:
As I suspected the Trine/Olivet game was a barnburner.  From what I heard, it was a good game.  Too bad Olivet lost since it was their Homecoming and they had several special activities going on including honoring the 1974 Championship team.

I have to admit I am not at all feeling sorry for Olivet losing their homecoming game, but I am a little biased.  I think this game has a little extra spice to it as there are some former Trine coaches at Olivet now.  The Trine win makes me extra happy! 

I also agree with you 100% Mr Ypsi about coaches needing to be flexible, in spite of all the pressure they have to win.  I think the pressures vary depending on the goals of the university and that can ultimately drive the culture on campus.  You hear more about winning percentages than graduating percentages, although there are exceptions.

I am probably a little naive when it comes to how athletic scholarships work, but I would think that if you are good enough to get an athletic scholarship at a DI school, AND you are also concerned about receiving a quality education, you can make that known at the time of recruitment so that it is understood from the beginning that you intend to get an education along with playing football.  If a coach does not feel you will be dedicated enough for football, I suspect you will be able to find a school that will be more willing to work with you.

If the curriculum that you choose conflicts with your football, then you have to decide which one will take you further in life.  For 99% of the players I suspect focusing on the educational side is the best long term decision.  If playing football prevents you from taking pre-med classes, then so be it.  No one is holding a gun to your head making you play football.  If the demands of playing DI football cut in to your educational prospects, then don't play DI football.  Or find a school that is more accommodating of your educational goals while still allowing you to play football. 
 

Quote from: formerd3db on October 30, 2013, 03:25:33 PM
Uncle Rico:

Any chance you and yours will be at the Hope@Trine game this Saturday?  If so, it would be great to visit with you.  Let me know.

I would like to go to the game, but I will be hunting this weekend in the Clare area.  Trying to catch up for all those years watching my son play on Fridays and Saturdays.  Hope was one of my favorite venues to visit in the MIAA, and I would like to see the changes.  I hope you are doing well, and it is good to hear from you.  Even though I do not post that much any more, I still follow the teams.   

Nice to see some non-conference wins for the MIAA!

It sure would be nice to see someone other than Mount Union or Whitewater finish at the top.   

Same to you, Raider, and everyone else on the board!