FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Mr. Ypsi]

Since we're discussing "impossibilities", can I throw another example as in the Centre College upset of Harvard back in the 1920's?!

Contrary to persistent rumor - I was NOT at that game! 

Arguably the greatest upset of all time (though in bball, not fball) was Chaminade over Ralph Sampson's #1 Virginia.  If THAT could happen, Hope COULD beat MUC!  (I'm not crazy; I doubt it will happen, but don't give up HOPE!)

[WLCALUM83]

I'd rank Villanova over Patrick Ewing's Georgetown squad in '85 NCAA final 2nd or 3rd.

[Mr. Ypsi]

While that was quite an upset, it was not even the biggest upset of that NCAA tourney!  Georgetown was NOT ranked #1 in the country at the outset - Michigan was - 'nova beat them in the second round.

And for d1 final fours, I still rank NCState over Houston's 'Phi Slamma Jamma' as even a bigger upset than what 'nova did.

The point for THIS board is that, while Hope over MUC would be a HUGE (ALMOST unimaginable) upset, even bigger upsets have occurred.  Keep HOPE alive!

[ACRULZ]

Good luck to Hope this weekend and safe travels to all playoff teams!

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

Man, you guys are just too nice. 

Safe travels to Alliance this weekend!!

[section13raiderfan]

For all you Hope fans who think playing Mount Union at home is an impossible task.
A  team from Texas with the initials UMHB will disagree with you. It took a last second Hail Mary to do it...but it happened. I pray it doesnt happen again..but it happened. Just back yer boys and all will be well anyways. I hope you enjoy the contest ( but I hope we enjoy it more) and also enjoy you day in Alliance.

God Bless Bo Schembeckler. Rest in Peace. Remember you Meeeechiganners...he was from Ohio and he graduated from THE Ohio State University. No wonder he was good for TSUN!    Just had to get that in.

[WLCALUM83]

The one Michigan-OSU game I remember is the 1974 match-up in which a last-second Michigan field-goal attempt went awry. (Thought it looked good from on TV.) OSU ended up winning, 12-10.

[79jaybird]

WLCAlum83-
Are you going back to your Alma Mater for the NC/CUW game tomorrow?  If you are,  stop by the pressbox after the game, I would like to meet you.  I will be calling the game with Wes Anderson.  I will be wearing my Elmhurst Windbreaker, so I can be easily spotted. Hehe
Good luck to Hope and all playoff teams on Sunday.  Tis' the weekend for upsets! 

[Mr. Ypsi]

God Bless Bo Schembeckler. Rest in Peace. Remember you Meeeechiganners...he was from Ohio and he graduated from THE Ohio State University. No wonder he was good for TSUN!    Just had to get that in.

While Bo had solid Ohio roots (and never had the antipathy for OSU that Woody had [or feigned] for TSUN), make no mistake about it - for the last half of his life, Bo was TOTALLY a 'Michigan Man'!  (When Bill Frieder gave 3-weeks notice on the verge of the 1989 bball tourney, Bo (then both AD and fball coach) fired him on the spot and angrily announced "A Michigan Man will coach Michigan, not an Arizona State Man".  Sure enough, 3 weeks later it was erst-while assistant coach Steve Fisher cutting down the net after Michigan's only bball national championship.)

Despite his gruff public persona, Bo was a 'teddy bear' at heart - he was beloved by former players, whether stars or end-of-benchers.  After the death of his beloved first wife, 'Millie', he raised tens of millions of dollars for cancer research.  I'm not ashamed to admit that I have been tearing up periodically all day, and I never even met the guy!

[WLCALUM83]

WLCAlum83-
Are you going back to your Alma Mater for the NC/CUW game tomorrow?  If you are,  stop by the pressbox after the game, I would like to meet you.  I will be calling the game with Wes Anderson.  I will be wearing my Elmhurst Windbreaker, so I can be easily spotted. Hehe
Good luck to Hope and all playoff teams on Sunday.  Tis' the weekend for upsets! 

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Sorry, 79jaybird, doesn't look like I'll be able to make it.

[WLCALUM83]

 I'll be away from my machine when the games begin:

   Go, Hope!  If you aren't able to pull off the upset, give Mount Union a darn good run for its' money!!

[miaafbfan]

Hope's down 42-0 at the half.  Ouch!

[ACRULZ]

Looks like the MIAA has a long way to go to compete on the national level.

[bushman]

Congrats to Hope, I thought you played as hard as you could.  I also hope the player that was hurt is going to be OK.  I saw him waive to the crowd as he left the stadium.  Once again you never gave up and played hard and showed excellent sportsmanship.

[79jaybird]

Congratulations Hope on your great season, despite what happened this afternoon.  They don't call them the Purple Machine for nothing and still should hold your heads up high b/c you are the 2006 MIAA Champs.