FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[WLCALUM83]

Tri-State football players reported yesterday (08/07/07).  Lots of team meetings and conditioning.  Don't know when they put on the pads.  They have a scrimmage scheduled on 08/23/07 at 4:30 PM at Tri-State, and their first game is on 08/30/07 at Manchester College (7:30 PM kickoff).

GO THUNDER!

Welcome aboard!  This poster was wondering when a few more Tri-State fans would begin posting. WLC's had some interesting games against that squad.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

ACRULZ:

I have sent you a couple private messages via the messages system so far.  I dont know the rule on it, and what status you need to have to be able to return or what not, but Id be more comfortable talking specifics with you via private message than on the board!  Let me know if youve gotten them or someone else clue me in if I am missing some info here!

[ACRULZ]

WLC:


You're right the TSU and WLC series has been interesting.  WLC and Adrian also have had some very heated games as well.

[bulldogalum]

I've definitely confirmed the 1 d1 transfer from MSU from a reliable source

[formerd3db]

ACRULZ:

You'd be surprised at who we know around the league.  So be careful in what you say!   Anyway, you are right in that most DIII schools don't get that many DI transfers and if they do, it is usually one, not several.  It will be interesting to see if and how much they'll be able to contribute to Albion's program right away.

[formerd3db]

BTW friends, has anyone heard what the status is with Adrian's Wallace and Alma's Brehm as far as the NFL or otherwise?  I haven't seen anything posted on websites nor heard from anybody, yet on the other hand, of recent, I haven't had a chance to talk with any MIAA coaches.  If no one has any update info, I can find out next week (unless you guys beat me to it! .)

[ACRULZ]

D3DB:

I think you may be surprised who I know!

[LetItRain]

WLCALUM3:

We're just babies in the MIAA with lots to learn.  My son is a freshman attending Tri-State this fall.  We didn't know much about the MIAA until several of the MIAA schools started pursuing him late last year/early this year.  We visited many campuses, talked to a lot of coaches, and chose Tri-State.  We are very excited about where Tri-State's program seems to be heading.  My son had an opportunity with Mt. Union also but decided he'd rather be a part of building a championship team vs. trying to maintain one.  We believe Tri-State is on the right track, and we're very excited to watch what happens over the next four years.

[WLCALUM83]

LetItRain:

WLC's progam also is a baby in the MIAA (the Warriors' football program has been in existence some 3 years less than Tri-State's has:)

Tri-State's squad showed a lot of character last season in several near-miss losses, a 14-point upset victory over 2nd place Olivet (one veteran poster called that the biggest  win TSU's had since joining the conference), and a comeback from 21 points down against WLC on the road last year. (WLC is 2-2 vs. Tri-State going into this season). Sounds like TSU coach Land has started a good thing, and if it continues, your squad will figure to be very competitive in the MIAA in the future.

[formerd3db]

D3DB:

I think you may be surprised who I know!

I probably wouldn't be!  We probably know many of the same people well.  Anyway, have you heard anything about Wallace and Brehm?

[formerd3db]

LetItRain:

Welcome to the board and best wishes to your son at TSU (except against Hope, of course! )

WCLAlum:
Glad to see you posting.  We're going to miss you on this board next year.  So guess we'll enjoy it this season!

[LetItRain]

formerd3db:

Hope was one of the colleges pursuing him.  Coach Kreps seems like a good guy and has the Hope program running pretty well - we were impressed.  However, Hope didn't offer the degree my son wanted and after all, these kids are going to college to get an education.     (blasphemy, I know...)

[gridironmom]

Hello all - I'm new to your board - my son will be a freshman lineman at Hope this year. Our family is all about football, our boys play, my husband coaches (and played D-tackle at Wisconsin many moons ago) and my daughter and I have helped out with the team trainer role. I grew up in the glory years of the Packers and I have no brothers - guess who dad taught to love football  
We are a true football family and really looking forward to being a part of the MIAA. We live in Wisconsin so probably won't make it to all games but we sure will try. I can see already that this board will help us learn our way around the league. I may be lurking more than commenting, but will speak up if I can.
gridironmom

[formerd3db]

LetItRain:

Indeed, Coach Kreps is a great guy and coach (and so are all of his staff).  Yet, as you say, the academic part of the equation is what is most important and your son has to do what is best for him in choosing for that as well as a football program. 

[formerd3db]

gridironmom:

Welcome to our board.  It will be nice to have a female poster on here - there are a few on the other boards, so we'll look forward to your views on the various topics and happenings.  That also means that everyone should be on their best behavior in posting! , although I will say our board has been very good in that respect as compared to some of the other boards.

Welcome also to your son to our Hope both with regard to the school and football program.  Top notch for both, although am the first to admit I am very biased!