FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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Uncle Rico:


Tri-State is a program that I believe is on the rise.  They are very young however the coaching staff has done a good job having them prepared for each game.  If this team stays together over the next few years Tri-State will compete for the MIAA title.

[Uncle Rico]

Thank you all for the quick responses.  This seems like a great website. Three of my son's high school teammates are also going to play D3 football, and I am going to pass on this web site to them as well.  I just signed up for the Kickoff e-magazine, and look forward to the 2007 preview. 

Based on the replies, it sounds like my families impression of the coaching staff was correct, and that is reassuring. 

[formerd3db]

Uncle Rico:

We'll all look forward to your sharing and contributions on the MIAA board!  BTW, just a brief FYI:  the "unwritten" rule for all these boards is that current players and coaches should not be posting on the boards during the season, for obvious reasons.  The "off-season" is a different story - i.e. it is not "frowned upon" for that, so they are allowed and/or encouraged to participate if they desire to do so.

[Pat Coleman]

Yes -- we have no rule against players posting, though coaches may feel differently.

[D306]

Did everyone notice EMU forced President of U. out.

Found him guilty of hiding the story of a Female student that was Raped and Killed on Campus.

Does EMU ever get off the "joke " list.
Bad buildings, dangerous campus, President spending millions on his on house, now "bury" the details of Rape and Murder ON CAMPUS.

Too bad EMU has some great programs, and numerous quality young academics have graced their hallways.

[D306]

Rico

Our family has visited Tri-State twice for visits for our Kids.

There IS a noticable energy on campus regarding Football with the recent changes in staff.

While my kids have selected other colleges to attend we felt the football program was on the right path.

Welcome to the board, and enjoy our families time in MIAA it all goes by to fast.
Make it to every function you can, you will miss it when it's over.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

D306:

That president has been skating on thin ice for a while with all the cover up thats going on plus that lavish mansion he lives in.  I remember seeing in the paper several weeks ago that the board of trustees had levied a no confidence vote against him and it was something like 24-1 or some ridiculous number like that for the no confidence measure.

On the Tri State theme, they are definetly making a commitment not only to sports, but also the school.  TSU the way I see it has a big edge over other MIAA schools if they can get their sports on par as they carry specialty programs (i.e. engineering) which most other MIAA schools do not carry.  Couple that with the infusion of cash and facilities that seem to coming and it looks like they have a solid plan.  I've said it before and I will say it again, give the staff at TSU some time to recruit and get their team together and have the school grow around it and they have a chance to be a top team in the MIAA, thats just my opinion.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

Does anyone have any word on when Media day is and we can expect to see finalized rosters and the preseason rankings out?

[D306]

Dawg mot sure of Media day.

Of note 2 teams in the MIAA have posed a new note about 2007 preview.

Albion and Hope have some preseason info on websites.

Hope has a alot returning, and is planning on building on last years success.
Hope returns QB, RB, and very strong Dline

Albion is replacing several key players on defense, but feels they have some depth and talent coming up in the system.
Offensively Albion is returning a lot and should have a strong line.

[HOF]

Here is some MIAA thoughts, remember my opinion here, nobody else:

Tri-State:  The jury is still out to me if TSU has good coaches.   They need to prove that they can carry the excitement for a couple of years.  Most programs get new excitement when a new staff arrives on campus.  I know, they coached arena football...not the same game.  I did look at this staff page yesterday and saw they hired Findlay University's ex-head coach, who was the head coach at University of Toledo and was the DCoord at West Virginia.  Seems like a good retirement gig for him.  It is a strange move in my mind.  It also says he is the QB coach.  That will be tough since they run that offense.....

I don't care for that offense they run.  That in my mind doesn't win.  It kept them in games, but won't win in the MIAA.  I know...I know...Olivet did it.....but....Olivet could've ran a ton of looks that year and won. 

I think the engineering angle only works with a handful of recruits.  I think if Hope and Tri-State are going after the same kid, the school programs only matter so much.  I believe most recruits look at schools with football first in mind and schooling second.  Am I far off?  Help me here?  I also think they won't be able to go into Michigan and steal good kids.  While I also think they won't be able to fence in their backyard either with the NAIA power right there and DII St. Joe's.

With all that said, Uncle Rico, welcome and I still believe the decision is a good one.  And remember my opinions don't hold much weight...lol...I really don't know what the heck I'm talking about most of the time....lol.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

HOF:

The offense Tri State currently runs is not the offense that they want.  It is born of necessity and the lack of skill position players as well as lineman that they possess.  In speaking last year with one of their coaches and knowing their arena football background, they want to become much more of a passing team as opposed to the run.  I would say this offense is a band aid which is an attempt to make them respectable and help recruiting until they can transition.  The interesting idea I heard from this staff was that they wanted to go a whole season without a run play, just screens, bubbles etc instead.  I dont know if thats feasible, but its an interesting idea and I think indicates the direction they will take. 

As for the claim of kids looking to schools for football first, I will have to disagree.  Having spent the last two years recruiting in the MIAA and DIII i can atest that you are behind the 8 ball if you dont have  a recruits desired program and there are many who want to go into engineering suprisingly to me.  You will have a hard time convincing a parent to shell out MIAA tuition when the school doesnt offer the program they are looking for.  The problem I see and agree with you will be the michigan angle as well as competing with schools in their area.  St. Francis(NAIA) is probably not as much of a concern as they are recruiting at a bit higher level, that is truly and awesome program.  But they do have St. Joes as well as a number of HCAC schools to compete with as well. 

[Uncle Rico]

I cannot speak for everyone and their reasons for picking a certain school.  My son was also accepted at Mt Union, Hope, Adrian, Albion, and K-Zoo. They are super schools for various reasons, and he had great visits and a warm reception at all.  He has very good grades and is a very good football player.  If he strictly based his decision on football, he would be prepping for Mt Union right now.  Those championship rings that some of the coaches were wearing sure looked good.  I joked with him and said "if you go to Mt Union you might be able to get one of those rings."  He replied right back at me, if he goes to Tri-State he will help them get one of those rings.

He ultimately chose Tri State because they had everything he wanted...an up and coming program, enthusiatic coaches, AND a major he is interested in for a career.  He loves football, and also knows his education will carry him in life.  Hopefully kids are factoring in more than just football when they choose a college, because even thought most won't be playing in the NFL 4-5 years from now, they can at least get a good education while playing ball.

The D3 schools afford the opportunity for these guys to continue to play the game they love, AND get a great education.   He could have gone to a D2 school, maybe walked on, and possibly got a little playing time.  At D3, he's got a good shot at playing and he won't have his classes with 200 other kids in a big auditorium. 

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

uncle rico:

Your son hit the nail on the head with his comment on helping TSU to win a title, the same reason I picked Adrian years ago.  YOu also have the whole concept of DIII nailed as well, its good to see how well grounded both you and your son sound!

[Uncle Rico]

uncle rico:

Your son hit the nail on the head with his comment on helping TSU to win a title, the same reason I picked Adrian years ago.  YOu also have the whole concept of DIII nailed as well, its good to see how well grounded both you and your son sound!

My wife deserves all the credit....she keeps us both in line.    

[Pat Coleman]

My2cents:

You seem to have trouble with the Terms of Service. First, you tried to register with a name that was clearly in violation of the rules. Then your first post does nothing but bash a poster.

You really ought to READ the Terms of Service, the way the registration instructions say. You won't last wrong long with two strikes already against you.

(1 a.m. typo, corrected for the record.)