FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Flying Dutch Fan]

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. 

You are correct that he did not play - he was suited up, but did not play a single down.  From what I heard, he tweaked his hamstring, and should be on the field this week.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

Quite the tumble for U of M in the polls.  Dropped from 5 in both to 33 in the AP poll and 27 in the Coaches Poll.  One coach still had them as number 10 in the country, does Lloyd Carr get a vote?

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/rankingsindex?pollId=null&weekNumber=3&seasonYear=2007

[bulldogalum]

I think Carr had a vote last year, not sure about this year.  I think that's probably a little bit excessive on the part of the voters, but that being said, if UM can win some upcoming games, I think it will be easier for them to jump in the polls than for some of the teams around them. 

I hate the polls.  It's just a shame to me that college football ultimately becomes a popularity contest.  Michigan benefits from this plenty, but the whole notion of style points is unappealing to me.

[formerd3db]

Flying Dutch Fan and Dutch Fan:

That is correct.  Rugenstien has been recovring from a hamstring injury and was only about 80% on Saturday.  So while he dressed and probably could have gone, he decided not to take a chance.  Thus he, the coaches and training staff made the decision to have him not play and give it an additional week for further recovery.  He should be ready for this Saturday's game; at least that was the "game plan" from this past weekend.

[DutchFan2004]

Well that is good.  I am happy that he is not hurt badly.  Are you sure he shouldn't rest another week?    That might keep some our people heathy too!

[matblake]

For any Albion/MIAA fans, this CCIW guy will be making the trip to see the Wheaton/Albion game this weekend.  It should be a good game.  In reading the posts regarding the Butler game I'm not really sure how this game will pan out.  Last year Albion beat Butler, this year it seems like Butler had really improved.  Here's hoping for a fun, safe contest! 

[formerd3db]

Well that is good.  I am happy that he is not hurt badly.  Are you sure he shouldn't rest another week?    That might keep some our people heathy too!

DutchFan:

We will certainly need him against your team.  I expect your Central to be a very tough opponent - again this year against us.  If you are making the long trip to the game, I hope you have a safe trip.  The night game this year will be a special event for our campus and school.  Best wishes to your team, although I HOPE we win

[DutchFan2004]

Well that is good.  I am happy that he is not hurt badly.  Are you sure he shouldn't rest another week?    That might keep some our people heathy too!

DutchFan:

We will certainly need him against your team.  I expect your Central to be a very tough opponent - again this year against us.  If you are making the long trip to the game, I hope you have a safe trip.  The night game this year will be a special event for our campus and school.  Best wishes to your team, although I HOPE we win

I would expect you to HOPE that you would win.  Yes Mrs Dutchfan, I, Son, Daugher in Law, Inlaws, and two grandsons will be there.  What is the weather outlook for Saturday.  Rain? Cool? Hot? 

[matblake]

Well that is good.  I am happy that he is not hurt badly.  Are you sure he shouldn't rest another week?    That might keep some our people heathy too!

DutchFan:

We will certainly need him against your team.  I expect your Central to be a very tough opponent - again this year against us.  If you are making the long trip to the game, I hope you have a safe trip.  The night game this year will be a special event for our campus and school.  Best wishes to your team, although I HOPE we win

This should be a very difficult game for Hope.  Central handily defeated St. Thomas, a respectable MIAC team.  The long trip certainly should make things a little more difficult. 

[miaafbfan]

Let's get the picks going for this week.

Sept. 8

Wheaton (IL) at Albion:  Wheaton
Alma at Cornell (IA):  Alma
Central (IA) at Hope:  Central
IL Wesleyan at Olivet:  Olivet
WLC at Dubuque:  Dubuque

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

Wheaton @ Albion: Wheaton
Alma @ Cornell(IA): Alma
Central(IA) @ Hope: Central
IL Wesleyan @ Olivet: Olivet
WLC @ Dubuque: WLC (why not?)
Adrian @ Bye: Adrian

[formerd3db]

Preliminary reports for weather on Saturday are slight/partly cloudy but with sunshine and mid-'70's (not as hot as last Saturday or the last two days here).  Rain later tonight but supposedly to clear by tomorrow and Saturday (...supposedly , but for sure, I hope it doesn't rain on Sat evening).

Anyway, my picks for this week:

Wheaton @ Albion:  Wheaton
Alma @ Cornell (IA): Cornell
Central (IA) @ Hope:  Hope (can't go against my/our team ;)
IL Wesleyan @ Olivet:  Olivet
WLC @ Dubuque:  Dubuque
Adrian: Idle

[formerd3db]

Oops!  Tri-State is also Idle this weekend. 

[Mr. Ypsi]

FWIW, over on the CCIW pick-ems, Olivet is so far leading 10-4 (though we use a 'confidence factor' [with 7 CCIW teams in action this week, 'certainty' of selection is ranked from 1 to 7, with 7 the most confident] - only ONE picker rated the game higher than 3, and he picked IWU [I'm picking my Titans, but only at 3]).

Wheaton is picked unanimously, and usually at 6 or 7.

[bulldogalum]

Weekend Picks:

Wheaton/Albion:  Wheaton
Alma/Cornell:  Cornell
Central/Hope:  Central
Ill Wesleyan/Olivet:  Olivet
WLC/Dubuque:  Dubuque
Michigan/Oregon:  Michigan (dare to dream)
LSU/Virginia Tech:  LSU

Enjoy the games, everyone!