Quote from: wlcalum on September 27, 2006, 02:32:44 PM
I agree, Albion/Hope is the game of the week. It will let us know how far the top is seperated from the middle. My bet is not by much. It was hard for me to pick Albion over Hope, went with past results. 

I also like the Olivet/WLC game, and not just because I have a decided interest. This game determines the middle of the pack. Who wants it the most?!

Adrian vs Kalamazoo and Alma vs Tri State give us a preview as to the improvements the Zoo and TS have made. I hope a lot. Would be nice to see all the A's get knocked off. That would mean the MIAA is stronger, which is good for all teams. Everyone go 4-4 this year!!

How does everyone go 4-4, where everyone actually plays a 10 game schedule.  But I understand you basically want there to be a logjam in the MIAA.  This weekend is just the start of another exciting MIAA Conference Schedule.  This weekend won't decide who will win it all, but it will surely give us an idea who seems like a favorite.  As the conference schedule progresses, teams will separate from each other, and eventually we will see a few teams battle it out for the MIAA Crown.  I am kind of surprised how the MIAA has struggled out the gate so far with their non conference schedules.  For Albion to take on Wheaton I knew it would be a tough task at hand, but didnt imagine them getting shelled like they did.  However I was quite pleased with an amazing effort at Theil, as they roared back down by 10 in the 4th and coming back with a nail biting 24-20 victory.  Hope may be winless right now, but Albion will be playing a hungry Dutchmen team.  Albion needs to get out of the gate making plays on both offense and defense, and then just put the foot to the gas.  I wish I could go to the game but have to take my Law school exam.  For everyone in attendance, I expect them to see the fireworks go off.  It will be a dandy of a game.  We'll see if Albion continues where it left off last season or do the Dutchmen have some tricks up their sleeve.  May the best team win. 

   

I just saw the most recent pics of Adrian College's stadium, and I have to say it has to be one of the most beautiful stadiums in DIII.  I was impressed by looking at the pics, yet at the same time somewhat jealous.  I wish Albion would upgrade Sprankle Sprandle Stadium.  Seems like a lot of schools are putting forth money towards building new stadiums and arenas.  I definitely have the Albion-Adrian game circled on my calendar, as I plan on making the trip to watch the Britons take on the Bulldogs.

I am looking for Albion to return to its glory days, as the season begins.  Even though there has been some players that have been lost due to graduation, I feel the new players will step up in a big way this year.  I am curious to see how QB Jake Wilson performs this year.  I look for him to have a monster year.  The Briton offense shouldn't miss a beat.  I was looking at some new players on the 2006 roster,  there are a few things that stand out.  First of all looks like Albion did a tremendous job with recruiting as it has done with years past.  I see that Albion is bringing in size with some players being 300 lbs and above.  That should really help strengthen an already tough offensive line.  Another thing I realized is that Albion recruited a wide receiver out of MN, and a kicker from Brazil.

Quote from: ACRULZ on July 07, 2006, 05:40:40 PM
Adrian, Albion, Hope, Olivet, Alma I know at least had JV teams.  I'm not sure about the rest of the league.

I know Tri-State and Wisconsin Lutheran have JV teams as well. I remember watching the Britons take on the JV teams of both Tri-State and Wisconsin Lutheran.

On the topic of MIAA Footall Stadiums, I must say Wisconsin Lutheran's football stadium is impressive, as it is one of the most amazing structures in all of DIII.  I was there last fall when Albion College played the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  I was impressed with everything.  First of all...I was impressed with its enormity.  It was gigantic.  I loved the turf.  I was surprised by their scoreboard, as it allowed for animation to be played, especially when there was a penalty, or when a team scored, or there was some spectacular play that took place on the field.  The scoreboard allowed for the participating teams to have their names on the scoreboard, instead of showing the typical Home or Visitor.  Also there was a really nice speaker system.  It allowed the refs to be micked up, which for me was the first time I have seen happen in a DIII football game.  The day was a memorable experience.  I was in so much awe.  Its definitely the real deal.  I wouldn't mind playing in that stadium anyday.  However I still hold Sprankle Sprandle Stadium dear to my heart, as its where I have see Albion College play its home games in crowds of 4000+.     

Two big matchups: Italy-Germany, Portugal, France.  Who is going to win it all?   

By the way I heard reports of Coach Bruce Arena being replaced by Juergen Klinsmann for a while now, do any of you see that happening? 

Quote from: D306 on June 29, 2006, 09:40:38 PM
Any comments as to whom the new QB at Albion will be?
How do they look?
Would be nice to see MIAA get a win in the playoffs this year.
What do you think is lacking to make the step?
Looks like defense is the key.

From what I have been hearing, Jake Wilson should emerge as the starting quarterback for the Britons in the upcoming 2006 season.  However there are some younger guys on the team that could also compete for the starting role.  From last year to this year, the Britons are basically having a facelift to the team might I say.  They lose their 4 year starter at Punter-Tyler Hunter.  Also it will be pretty hard to replace the Most Valuable Player of the MIAA-Steve Wasil, who had a recording breaking season last year as he led the Britons back into the post season.  He was remarkable as he threw 33 touchdowns against only  12 interceptions.  Britons also lose a part of their receivers corps which includes Shane Brogan, Kevin Polnasek, and TE Troy Rundle. I feel the younger guys will step up and make this year an even more memorable season than before.  The future looks bright.  This upcoming season I am looking forward in watching the Britons have a remarkable year, there remain questions for the quarterback position, but the running backs are solid, as well as the wide receivers.  We will find out more about them as the team gets together for practice. 

I think this year the MIAA will finally break the losing streak in the playoffs.  I have seen MIAA teams go through so much in the regular season, with all the competition and then to lose in the playoffs is unacceptable.  This year I believe we will show the nation that we're more than just basketball, we are one of the elite football conferences as well.   

The regional tournament was announced.  Adrian College will travel to Rose-Hulman to take on Manchester.

link to the regional tournament:
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/sports/baseball/06regional/

Nokovich ended up being the alltime MIAA strikeout leader.  Hes pretty darn good.  Any word who Adrian will play in the playoffs?

Yep, thats right he played at Norwich.

I think a soccer discussion board would be great!

Albion beat Adrian today by the scores of 5-0, 2-1.  After the two wins by the Britons, it puts Adrian and Hope into a tie.  This year we have two co-champions.  Only one team goes to the NCAA Tourney.  If the first tie-breaker goes head to head, Adrian is in.  If they look at overall winning percentage, Hope is in.  However I believe the Bulldogs are locked in.   

It was just a thought, even though Mt. Union has no intentions to go to DII or higher.  Anyway they are just so dominating.  Think about them, minus getting guys that could play DI, but might not start right away at the DI level, then it could be an even playing field.  However very unlikely, considering the type of program coach Kehres has there.  Even the best teams in DIII have a tough time with Mt. Union and that was quite evident in the national championship game.  Also another thought, is this going to be the year the MIAA breaks through with a win in the playoffs?  I really would love to see a "w" as it will definitely make the conference get more positive exposure.  Anyway,  maybe our problem is we need to start recruiting taller and faster players.  We need to nab some of the talent thats out there, get some could be DI players.  The odds of that happening are slim though unfortunately, especially for MIAA Football.   

Any word on recruits for this upcoming football season?

Nate Kmic is one thing, but when you have a wide receiver in Pierre Garcon, who can burn everyone, you know you are going somewhere.  This guy is totally unbelieveable.  In the championship game this past season he was able to burn everyone.  He came from Norwich where he played some good football, and then decided to transfer to the DIII powerhouse machine Mt. Union, and I dont blame him.  On a side note Mt. Union needs to move up to at least DII.  I would love to see them play against Grand Valley State.