FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

DutchHawk · September 02, 2007, 01:10:39 PM

Hey Hope fans...tough loss to River Falls but they are a pretty good football team. Big it looks like. Whats the outlook on next weeks game?? The Dutch D came to play yesterday and didnt hardly give the offense any field time. Is your RB still going to be out. Come on over to the IIAC board for some chat as well!

sac · September 02, 2007, 01:22:33 PM

App State was scheduled between Jan. and March of last spring. Michigan says they couldn't find a D1 opponent with an open date for Sept 1, and couldn't work out a switch in the schedule.

Many years ago I saw a schedule that had CAL and NC coming to Michigan, both have dropped those games, I'm almost positive one of them was for this year. When the NCAA went to a 12th game Michigan had an open date for both 06 and 07. Vanderbilt and App State were both scheduled within 6-8 months of the game.

I believe they have an open date available for next year as well, although they just added Utah so maybe that took care of it.

D306 · September 02, 2007, 02:15:52 PM

My thoughts on the Butler VS Albion game. 45-14 Butler.

The score was pretty indicative of the game.

Butler dominated taking the opening drive of the game in for a pretty easy score. The Albion offense seemed a little troubled early, tried to establish the run. Butlers size advantage paid dividends on the Dline.
Butler had a good mix of pass and run to build a 28 -0 halftime lead. Albion had few 1st downs in the 1st half.
Albion seemed to settled down right before the half, and make some changes offensively to move the ball. Diversity in play calling and passing more with better protection for QB. I believe Butler recorded 3 if not 4 sacks. 1 ending a deep Albion drive into Butler red zone.
3rd quarter brought an unfortunate turnover on a tipped pass and Butler was knocking again on the Albion goal line. Albion's defense tightened up in the 2nd half with more rotation of players and challenging Butler a little more. Butler seemed to be able to "get the corner" on Butler, hooking the DE and sealing off the LB for good gains to the outside, or cut backs.

Albion struck back with a nice long pass to WR, #7 whom had a very good day. great hands, nice routes and good speed and size. I believe he had both TD's for Albion in the 45-14 loss.
Butlers last TD was a late 4th quarter desperation pass that was returned for a TD.

Offenssively Albion got the run moving with the counter, RB is quick to the hole and runs hard. 3 INT's put an end to any idea of a comeback. Though 1 was tipped, 1 late in the game Hail Mary.

Albion did not seem to pick up any of the breaks that were out there.
DT on Albion hit RB and Ball popped out bounced 10 years down the field, Butler WR beat 2-3 Albion DB's, Safeties to the ball. That play was critical as it was right after a Albion TD, momentum swing coming up.
Butler proceeded to take that drive in for the 35 th point sealing any idea of a comeback. Butler put the ball on the carpet 2-3 times and Albion did not come up with it.

Over all thoughts, Butler is big and I think a very solid team Albion mistakes or not Butler was the better team and dominated. By the way nice field and stadium for Butler, once they put some stands back in. The whole idea of removing seating so they will not be D1 and keep attendance low is annoying. Cut lose some funds for Football and make the school proud. Look at Butler Basketball it is a legend in the area, and nationally known.

Albion Defense needs to tighten up, too may crossing patterns in the middle of the field completed. Dline needs to work with LB's to stop the wide runs, and cut backs. I thought the Dline played better with the rotation, that was employed in the middle and later in the game. DE have to stay at home over pursued numerous plays or OLB did not cover, I did not have the knowledge of the assignments, just the view of a old LB eyes.

Home game VS. Thiel next week, I think it will be a new game and we will see the adjustments. I see athletic talent, have to see if it was a bad day and Butler being to big and at home. Or if Albion is in real trouble on defense.

formerd3db · September 02, 2007, 09:33:28 PM

D306:

Thanks for the recap of the Albion/Butler game. Also, agree with you about Butler's stadium, the Butler Bowl

Also, to all of you colleagues:

If you missed this one last year (I did), here is something I think will put everything in perspective for you. It did for me, another reminder for the next time I start whining or complaining about something regarding my day in life. Go to: http:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qTiYA1WiY8

This is as good as that story on the autistic h.s. basketball player last earlier this year. Hope you enjoy it.

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · September 02, 2007, 09:53:27 PM

I forgot to do this yesterday, but I must say congrats to Adrian on the win. I must admit I was unsure of what to expect from this years team, but their defense turned in amazing showing and their offense definetly answered some questions and highlighted some great team speed and big play ability. I would say to look out for the QB combo of Troy Niblock and Mike McGee it appears that Adrian may have a Chris Leak/ Tim Tebow combonation on their hands which is never a bad thing. Glad to see Adrian start off with a win and hopefully they continue to get healthier and more refined with their bye week and can carry the momentum from the win over the their game against Bluffton.

sac · September 02, 2007, 11:47:26 PM

Does he have Tebow's jump shot though.

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · September 03, 2007, 01:09:43 AM

sac:

Time will tell, that would be an intersting goal line play to see, but I dont think its a regular for anyone. Based on his stat line though I think hes got the athletic ability, 14 carries for 100 yds is a pretty good day for any QB or RB.

HOF · September 03, 2007, 10:26:43 AM

Just got back from a wedding filled weeked in Fort Wayne!....

I did make the Defiance-AC game....I kinda stuck out...looked liked an agent....the only dude in the whole place with a shirt and tie...haaa.

Anyways....I caught the first half and saw the two QB system everyone is talking about. They do present the combo of Florida...Niblock is white and McGee is African-American. Niblock can run and McGee can throw the rock. Not a pretty throwing motion, but a quick release. Niblock did display the play of the year to this point when Adrian was going for two after a TD and Defiance had him sacked. He's right-handed...so as he is wrapped up and going down, he transfers the ball to his left hand and option pitches' it to a WR for a perfect two pointer. I'd love to see film on that, because that was an unreal play.

Overall being a MIAA fan, I'd put this Adrian team right in the mix. Their "D" looked fast, but small, they fly to the ball. The "O" lived off of big plays, so hard to tell how good they are. 35 points on 270 some yards of total offense is somewhat mind boggling. They capitalized on their scoring chances, but the D provided them with four turnovers. Mind you all this just in the first half, then I had to go.

Defiance appeared to me to rank in the bottom half of the MIAA. I wasn't impressed with their QB, who just threw the ball up for grabs. The QB draw was the only play they had success on against Adrian. I did like #7 from Defiance...that dude could play, but Defiance didn't want to get him the ball I guess.

Alright...just my opinion....next week I think I'll head to Albion to watch the Brits.

D306 · September 03, 2007, 11:56:31 AM

HOF

I too will be at Albion game.
I will be interested to see how Albion plays.
I think Butler is very solid this year, and really jumped on Albion right out of the gate.

The defensive adjustments were key for Albion, 2nd half was certainly better than first. 28 - 0 at halftime is tough to overcome.

Offense put up almost 400 yards so I think moving the ball will be OK for Albion.

I will try to post my review of the game independant of any others comments just to get a fresh look.

ACRULZ · September 03, 2007, 02:50:32 PM

Congrats to Adrian, Tri-State and WLC! Minor setbacks for the other MIAA teams that played but their competition was very tough.

ADAWG:

You are right AC has a mini version of Leak/Tebow! Did you make it to the game?

D306 · September 03, 2007, 03:19:20 PM

Correction

42-14 Butler.

gridironmom · September 03, 2007, 04:16:13 PM

Just a bit different angle for you on this weekend's Michigan game....

We are from Wisconsin, my son is a Freshman OLman at Hope and so we took the opportunity this weekend to go see the only Badger Game we'll have a chance to go to this year (my hubby used to play there and we have season tickets but will be heading to Holland more than Madison in the next few years). And honestly - we feared after watching two practices and a scrimmage at Hope that UWRF might give them some trouble since we are familiar with the UWRF program.

Anyway.... when they put the 4th quarter (but not final) Michigan score up on the Jumbotron, the crowd sent up a friendly competitive roar but everyone around us was saying - "That can't last" as we all know there's some delay in getting the scores and hey - it's Michigan! But when they put up the Final score......there were a couple of seconds of stunned silence and then there was a crowd noise that could be heard that really was not the usual. It was really more the sound of everyone turning to their seat partner saying "Can you believe that?" and "What the heck happened there - can't wait to see the highlights of THAT game." Later as we watched the highlights, we all commented on the fact that Coach Carr who, after all his years in coaching, should never have had to say "We just weren't prepared". I think the rest of the staff should be worried too if that's the case because we all know that a head coach looks good when his coaching staff are all doing their jobs.... and vice versa.

Let's cross our fingers that Hope fares better next week - I'll get to see the game in person next week.

DadofBashWarrior.. · September 03, 2007, 05:33:58 PM

Best of luck to Hope this year.....I have a daughter heading there next year...

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · September 03, 2007, 11:36:27 PM

ACRULZ:

Didnt make it to the game, plan on making a couple a bit later in the season first one likely being the home opener. Unfortunately for me, I work most all of the weekends so I had to put in for some time off.

DutchFan2004 · September 04, 2007, 01:54:46 PM

Looking forward to coming to the game this weekend. One question for the Hope posters. Looking at the results of the game did your all american Rugenstien not play. I didn't see his name down for any tackles. If memory serves from last year he was a force and with his preseason pick as AA I thought he would have a huge amount. Just curious.