FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[rscl70]

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Congrats to making the playoffs, enjoy the trip and the atmosphere, but it will take a lot more than a couple of turnovers to beat the Raiders.
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I hope there is some "atmosphere" to enjoy.  With rain in the forecast and Ohio Sate playing that other team from up north, folks may be inclined to stay indoors and party.  Could be a slim crowd.

[ACRULZ]

I was looking at the post season awards for the MIAA today and I'm wondering about some things.  I'm about to be called a "hope hater" again but anyway.  How does the Defensive POY award go to Rugenstein over Taz Wallace.  I understand Rugenstein is a great player, I seen him first hand.  But Wallace is the best linebacker the MIAA has seen in years.  Every one will say Adrian pads his stats, if you watched Taz over the last 4 years you know he is ALWAYS around the ball.  And I know I am a bit biased here but he is very deserving.  I mean this guy is the most prolific tackler ever in D III history.  He broke a record for average tackles per game in a career.  If a guy has numbers and credentials like that, how do you not give him POY honors???

[formerd3db]

ACRULZ:
You make some valid points re: Wallace for consideration.  Several posters here had this similar discussion last year; seems like every leagues followers have this discussion every year.     The award signifies "this year", not a career.  According to league stats, Wallace had more total tackles than Rugenstein, however, the latter had more sacks overall and averaged at least one per game.  He also had some bigger key plays for stops it would appear.  Another factor is that Hope won the league and it usually occurs that "to the victor goes the spoils", even if that might seem and/or be unfair at times.  I recall in several seasons where the championship team afforded the most all-league selections when, for sure, there were a few players from other teams that were not chosen First Team who perhaps should have been.  Last year as I recall, the league interception leader was among those and in the opinion of many, should have been.  Of course, there are many deserving players, but unfortunately, only specific # of spots for first team.  While Wallace is certainly deserving of the MVP, so is Rugenstein, and in life sometimes,
"that's the way it goes".  My congrats to Wallace, though, on a fantastic career at Adrian.

[formerd3db]

I forgot to add this: ...and my congratulations to all the student-athletes who were chosen for MIAA honors; First, Second and Honorable Mention Teams and all the MVP and Schmidt Award selections.

[formerd3db]

WLCALUM83:
I would say that is a pretty good assesment, although I'm glad you made it and not me, lest I get accused of "giving secrets or advantage to the opponent".

BTW, your team gave us a pretty good scare in the first quarter of last Saturday's game.  They just kind of "ran out of gas" as Hope continued to pound away.  I give them credit for not quitting, however, and the WLC coaching staff exhibited class in congratulating Coach Kreps and his staff and all the players and wishing us well in the playoffs and in representing the league.  Hopefully, WLC can improve for next year, their last in the MIAA as you know, before they head into their new conference.

Also, do you know how WLC's injured player (knee) is doing?  I hope he is doing better. 

[WLCALUM83]

Thanks for the props. Congrats to all who made All-Conference.

(Just as a side note:  Last I heard, Matt Kehl's studying to become a chiropractor. Best of luck to him!).

8) 8) 8)

[ACRULZ]

ACRULZ:
You make some valid points re: Wallace for consideration.  Several posters here had this similar discussion last year; seems like every leagues followers have this discussion every year.     The award signifies "this year", not a career.  According to league stats, Wallace had more total tackles than Rugenstein, however, the latter had more sacks overall and averaged at least one per game.  He also had some bigger key plays for stops it would appear.  Another factor is that Hope won the league and it usually occurs that "to the victor goes the spoils", even if that might seem and/or be unfair at times.  I recall in several seasons where the championship team afforded the most all-league selections when, for sure, there were a few players from other teams that were not chosen First Team who perhaps should have been.  Last year as I recall, the league interception leader was among those and in the opinion of many, should have been.  Of course, there are many deserving players, but unfortunately, only specific # of spots for first team.  While Wallace is certainly deserving of the MVP, so is Rugenstein, and in life sometimes,
"that's the way it goes".  My congrats to Wallace, though, on a fantastic career at Adrian.

All good points...Two great players, one award leads to tough choices.  But either way both kids had great years.  Nobody is ever completely happy when league awards come out but congrats to all the athletes named ALL MIAA.

[bushman]

Congrats to Hope Flying Dutchman for making the playoffs.  Even though you have to play Mt. there is a plus side to this matchup for Hope.  First of all you will get to see how you stack up against one of the better programs in D3.  You can use it as a measuring stick for what your needs are in order to improve for the future.  Second, the experience will be invaluable for your underclassmen next year.   To be the best you must play the best.  Good luck on your trip to A town.

[formerd3db]

Congrats to Hope Flying Dutchman for making the playoffs.  Even though you have to play Mt. there is a plus side to this matchup for Hope.  First of all you will get to see how you stack up against one of the better programs in D3.  You can use it as a measuring stick for what your needs are in order to improve for the future.  Second, the experience will be invaluable for your underclassmen next year.   To be the best you must play the best.  Good luck on your trip to A town.

Thanks bushman.  We'll see what happens; our players will just have to do the best they can and hopefully we'll have a decent showing and maybe a surprise or two (like the upset of the century?! )

[theaprof]

Yeah, right! Somehow I don't think it's going to happen--but as they say--on any given Saturday....

[bulldogalum]

Shock the world, Dutchmen, shock the world!  Make it two big wins for the State of Michigan down in O**o this weekend!

[skunks_sidekick]

It's 9:39 AM in Ohio.......and Michigan (and Hope) still suck!   

[hawk'ster]

Again....to the recruiting.  Calvin puts two volleyball players on the AA team, both from Ohio.  The MIAA is not going to win NCAA playoff football games using Michigan high school'ers.

2006 AVCA NCAA Division III All-America Volleyball Team

AVCA DIVISION III FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICA
Kristen Kalb   Calvin College   OH   Jr.   5-9   Stow, Ohio

AVCA DIVISION III SECOND-TEAM ALL-AMERICA
Molly Krikke   Calvin College   MB   Jr.   5-11   Greenwich, Ohio

[raiderguy]

And Michigan is not going to beat Ohio State even with their second tier Ohio players.

Go Bucks!

Go Raiders!

Hey Hope!......it's the playoffs. How about some smack?

You aren't just coming to Alliance to lose are you?

It looks like you played a challenging schedule and as mentioned earlier two of your losses came to playoff teams. 

Make that three

[formerd3db]

And Michigan is not going to beat Ohio State even with their second tier Ohio players.

Go Bucks!

Go Raiders!

Hey Hope!......it's the playoffs. How about some smack?

You aren't just coming to Alliance to lose are you?

It looks like you played a challenging schedule and as mentioned earlier two of your losses came to playoff teams. 

Make that three

You know what they said about David and Goliath in the Bible (and Rutgers last week) don't you?!