FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

formerd3db:

From everything I have heard and read it would appear that Schiano isnt going to leave Rutgers unless the ideal situation should arise.  Everything I know of points to him staying at Rutgers until Joe Paterno takes his final bow and the Penn State job opens up.  That i believe is the goal he has for himself. Michigan is in some trouble they are getting snubbed across the board right now and it would seem a bad fit to hire a mediocre MAC coach or to promote from within on that staff.  I found it interesting that Brian Kelly let it be known that he didnt want to be at U of M before they even decided to contact him.   I said that the Michigan job had lost much of its presitge the last several years and a friend of mine told ,e that "there are 116 Division I coaches who would kill for that job" its looking now like thats not the case.  I think the diminished reputation and the fact that U of M is second fiddle in the Big Ten now but refuses to admit it is going to scare coaches off the pressure is to high for what it is.

[formerd3db]

DAWG:

I agree.  One surprising aspect is that Kelly now not interested, although I'm not sure Michigan would have gone soliciting him.  From what I heard, they were not interested in him, at least initially.  Indeed, it will now be interesting to see who does get the job.

Right now, I'm watching the DII semifinal with Northwest Missouri State vs. our Grand Valley State.  GVSU appears in trouble of not advancing to their 3rd consecutive DII title game, but still a lot of time left.  It sure does look cold there, however, a very good crowd despite the weather.

Speaking of NCAA division titles, the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly DIAA) will have a great game next week with Delaware vs. Applach. State.  Former DIII Rowen coach and Delaware alum K.C. Keeler has this Delaware team back for another title try (already had won one there his first year after being blanked in the Stagg at Rowen in DIII i.e. the "Buffalo Bills of DIII" ).  Again, I think that will be an exciting game although suspect Applach. State will win another title.

[Knightstalker]

From what I have been hearing on ESPN and reading in a couple papers, Michigan is not ponying up the cash.  The way things are in D-I now, you need to pay a ransom for a good coach.  Either pay or go for someone from a lower division that you can get on the cheap.

[bulldogalum]

Well, I don't want to get into the business of rumor mongering about the Michigan job, but I'll say that what I've heard comes from what I consider to be reputable sources, and I have heard that the stories being reported are not 100% accurate about the Schiano situation and the Miles situation.  Sorry to be so vague, but I really don't want to go any further publically.

[formerd3db]

bulldogalum:

Totally understandable and, indeed, there are always "behind the scenes" aspects that do not get accurately reported.  I do think, however, that all of us can agree (like Knightstalker alldues to) that it almost always comes down to the $, as unfortunate as it is.  In reality, there is no valid reason for that, but "that's the way it is" in today's society.

In talking with a very reliable source person who I know personally today about the Michigan situation, I truly have no idea who will next be a considered candidate.  I guess we just "stay tuned"!

[sac]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but to add hockey as a varsity sport Hope, Calvin and Albion would have to add a women's varsity sport.........correct?



Michigan---everyone has a source and nobody's 100% right about anything

[Pat Coleman]

Not necessarily -- there is more than one way to be in compliance with Title IX.

[formerd3db]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but to add hockey as a varsity sport Hope, Calvin and Albion would have to add a women's varsity sport.........correct?



Michigan---everyone has a source and nobody's 100% right about anything

Not necessarily -- there is more than one way to be in compliance with Title IX.

Pat is correct, however, from what I know from reliable sources, at least some of those schools would want to do it that way i.e. add a women's sport.

[formerd3db]

sac:

You are right about sources, too!

[formerd3db]

Hey Pat Coleman:

BTW, I should know this but can't remember (due to old age or stupidity or both ).  Does the NCAA have a roster limit for the DI bowl games similar to the other division championships and playoffs?

[formerd3db]

Who are any of you picking for the games this weekend?

FCS (formerly DIAA) Applach. St. vs. Delaware (my pick = Applc. State)
Applach St. is a great team and Delaware is a very good team; although I would like to see Delaware win, I think the former is too strong.

DIII Mount Union vs. Wis Whitewater (my pick = probably Mount Union, although an upset by WW not impossible, but probably improbable )

DII Northwest Missouri State vs. ? (I forgot ; however, after seeing NWMS dismantle Grand Valley State last weekend, my pick = Northwest Missouri State.

On other tangential topics, wow, what a week with the "coaching 'go-round" across the country.  Very interesting, if not entertaining...to some extent!

[D306]

D3DB

I agree App St. will win this weekend. Solid team regained focus after U of M buzz wore off.

Valdosta St vs NW Miss in DII:  NW Miss. looked very good last week.

DIII MU over Wis. Though I am hoping for the upset, just to give the rest of us some hope 

I am not really to worried about whom Michigan hires, it will be a quality coach and half the people will Love the choice the other half will whine.
Hang tight because it still may be Les M. Something does not smell right with all his contract and the comments from LSU.

We need some quality coaching rumors or transfers to discuss.
Possibly some recruit info.
Dont these MIAA coachs get DUI's, or get caught bribing some stud Player LOL

Not much on my end except I know some players that probably will be going to 2 different MIAA schools.  A QB/DB and a LB/TE No comments until they confirm. Both very solid players and very good Academically, nice fit for DIII.

[formerd3db]

D306:

I think you might be right about the Michigan situation.  But if it doesn turn out that way, you know that the LSU people (both administration and fans) will be extremely upset similar to the Atlanta Falcon's owner, players and fans over the Patrino fiasco. .  At this point, I really think Michigan would be better off not hiring Miles regardless due to how the situation has transpired over the last 2-3 weeks.

Indeed, we need some "fodder" i.e. good topics to discuss for our MIAA now that the "off-season" is near.  As many have discussed on the other boards in past years, it is difficult to assess recruiting at DIII schools until the players actually show up for pre-season camp in August, except in situations such as you describe i.e. where we might personally know about some of the potential recruited student-athletes.

Speaking in a general sense, I will still be interested to see how Zorbos immediate recruiting at Kazoo goes over this winter now that he is set in as the new head coach.  Same goes Livedotti at Olivet - they might need to "reload" a bit.  As far as Tri-State (uh, I mean Trine U )), it will be interesting to see if they can continue to build on the momentum and improvement they made this year, although their hc seems to be one who can get it done. I don't usually worry about Hope, Albion or Alma (or even Adrian) because they obviously have the appeal to draw enough talent and in #'s (and do), although after Albion's down year, that might be a slower process; then again, maybe not.

BTW, yes thanks for the reminder that it is Valdosta State as the other team in the DII final.  They are usually pretty good also, however, if NWMS plays like they did last Saturday, I again agree with you that the latter will win.

[formerd3db]

Clarification:
My second sentence in the preceding post was meant to say... if it does turn out that way... (i.e. Miles going to Michigan).  Sorry.

[formerd3db]

During the FCS Championship game tonight, ESPN is reporting that now one of the candidates for the Michigan job is Rich Rodriguez of West Virginia.  Wow, I hope he doesn't get the job - I am not a fan of his.

With regard to the above game, Appalch. State is just too strong a team for Delaware, although the latter in reality had at least at least one TD robbed from them by the officials.  While the officiating crew was not a factor in the outcome of the game, they really did a poor job unfortunately.  However, what was even more shocking, was the lack of class shown by severa; pf tje Appalch State players (Delaware had a player or two also, however, the most offenses were by the AS players) - and there is no excuse for that.  Moreover, the NCAA is going to have to take some serious steps regarding security and crowd control at these championships games because the ending of the game (last 4 minutes) was absolutely a very dangerous situation with the crowd rimming the sidelines, in the teams' space, etc.,  very, very dangerous.  The Chattanooga stadium security was simply overwhelmed.  Appaclh St has an extremely talented team and now a "mini-dynasty" in FCS being a 3 time consecutive champion, however, aside from their head coach and his staff, a disappointing performance otherwise tonight.  It kind of almost ruins it.  And...ESPN announcing tonight for the game, I would rate "fair".  I hope tomorrow's championship games DII and DIII are more fun and conducted better for everyone.  Just MO.