FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

HOF:

Like you, I don't know the details about is injury.  However, perhaps there was more to it than just "an ACL" since even with reconstruction, most people are able to get back to full in 6 months - although they relate their knee doesn't feel nearly back to normal until 1 year.  On the other hand, those knees are never really the same ever since it is "not a normal knee" i.e. tendons used to replace and simulate a ligament.

BTW, as you mentioned upgrades to the Dow and the football fields at Albion.  What further upgrades do they have to do to the Dow?  I thought those were pretty much done 3-4 years ago.  Except for as we've discussed previously on this board recently and in the past, after they added the wonderful scoreboard, new "old style" iron fencing and the new concourse, concession stand, preserved the old early 20th century concrete fence around the stadium/athletic fields, Albion needs to upgrade the stadium press box.  Also, do you think they will put in the new artificial turf with any new upgrades to the football field?  Just curious.

[formerd3db]

Hey, can anybody help?  My photo here somehow "disappeared" and I have been unable to get it back posted.  It was one of my own, however, I can't seem to get it transferred via the "change profile" aspect, by doing it with posting one's own photo from an attachement via one's own computer.  What gives??

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

formerd3db:

I believe the rule is every third year.  Adrian went when i was a sophmore, then again my first year of coaching and this year is three years later.  That is the limit and time period and Adrian take advantage of it everytime and will for the forseeable future from what I understand.

Kzoo is in desperate need of a new press box, theres is as cramped as I have ever been in.  Olivets is not nearly that spacious when you are in the visitor section, but it is a very nice upgrade over what they used to have.  As for Albion, their pressbox is the roof of the real press box, for coaches anyway.  Not bad when it is a nice day, but if it is raining or windy and you are trying to chart anything it is a real hassle.

Mr. Ypsi:

That is a great feature to look for in a college, just close enough that you are able to drive home, but just far enough that your parents wont want to drive up to see you!

[formerd3db]

ADAWG:

Thanks for the info and your thoughts on the press boxes as well.  I can't imagine that will Kazoo's new coach being an alum, that he won't try to make a push for improvements to that and perhaps other portions of the stadium as well.  I know that historically, their faculty hasn't been the "big fan" of football or athletics as we've all discussed here on the board from time to time.  However, that school has and/or can get the $ raised to put in new synthetic turf and other upgrades, which would be of tremendous benefit for all the programs since their successful soccer teams could use it as well.  I can't imagine why they wouldn't want to do that (on the other hand, maybe I can! ).

[formerd3db]

Here's one for you guys.  I saw in today's news that due to the NFL's NY Giant's mini-camp, draft pick LB Jonathan Goff of Vanderbilt missed his graduation ceremony this weekend.  His mother and brother had to go to Vanderbilt to accept it for him.  Just another example of the NFL "we only care about us" attitude.  IMO, that's ridiculous in making someone miss their graduation ceremony - a once in a lifetime event and particularly since Goff is one of the fewer people who made the effort and did the right thing by completing his college education, unlike so many other players choose not to do.  Then again, that's the mindset in today's society and especially in the NFL and another reason why I don't care about the NFL, even though all of us know there are problems in collegiate football as well. 

[D306]

Lloyd Carr was the Commencement speaker today at Albion.
He spoke of character and honor, I would have loved to be there.
I am told it was a very good speach.
I expected no less from Carr whatever the doubters say about his coaching, he believed in and demanded character from his players.

Be good to the MOM's in your life folks they deserve it.

[Knightstalker]

In the month of May the VFW distributes Buddy Poppies.  Please take time to give a dollar and take a poppy.  The proceeds of this go to aid the Disabled Vets

Mike Dougherty
Commander VFW Memorial Post 3776
Secaucus NJ


In Flander's Field
by John McCrae
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow,
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead.
Short days ago,
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved and now we lie,
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe
To you, from failing hands, we throw,
The torch, be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us, who die,
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow,
In Flanders Fields.

[HOF]

I imagine Adrian College is done with the trip oversea's to Italy, but I haven't found anything on this trip on their website or the D3football.com website.  Usually if the info is provided Pat puts it on.

Anybody have any insight???

[sac]

I imagine Adrian College is done with the trip oversea's to Italy, but I haven't found anything on this trip on their website or the D3football.com website.  Usually if the info is provided Pat puts it on.

Anybody have any insight???

There was much confusion when their Italian opponent showed up for the football "friendly".

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

HOF:

I just spoke with Coach Lyall today and Adrian won their game in Italy 28-0 he said that it could have been worse, but they kept it at 28.  All in all it sounded like a wonderful experience, a great country, great game and hosts and all the players and coaches Im sure enjoyed a wonderful time.  That runs Adrian's overseas record to 4-0 now.  2 games having been played in Spain, one in Ireland and one in Italy.  As I have said before in years when Adrian heads over seas they usually have a very good season the following fall, hopefully this is the year that they can put it over the top and take full advantage of the trip! 

[ACRULZ]

CONGRATS TO ADRIAN COLLEGE BASEBALL!!!!  GOOD LUCK IN THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES!!!

[HOF]

Yes...congrats and good luck to the Bulldog Baseball team.  That is great for the MIAA as well.  All MIAA followers should be rooting for the Bulldogs. 

I'm sure Coach Lyall is hoping the same for his season.

[D306]

First off Good job to the Bulldogs in the Playoff run

Question/Comment  7 on 7 during the summer.
Incoming freshmen and transfers are welcome as this in not a sanctioned practice and no coachs allowed?

How many MIAA teams run a few passing days, or 7 on 7?

I would expect all do with Seniors and captains leading the practices.

There really is very little time between when the NCAA allows on campus practices and the start of the season, summer commitment to studying your assignments and staying in shape / getting bigger, stronger, faster is critical.

Anyone brave enough to guess a lions record. fast start brutal finish again is my call.
6-10, 7-9 at best. I actually think they will be better than last year but record will be about the same record, they were very lucky last year, seemed to get the bounces and calls, that winning teams get.

Summer almost here, when does Global Warming start, there was frost on my plants again today. 

[ACRULZ]

Any word on how recruiting classes are shaping up?  Any big time recruits going to MIAA schools, I think we all know about Krause going to Albion...any others?

[Stinger]

I happened to golf at the Hornet Golf Jamboree Monday at Yarrow in Augusta (beautiful facility).  The President spoke afterwards about the future of Hornet athletics, including Football.  I have to say that she made a clear statement that K is committing themselves to making sure Student-Athletes at K will have a great experience, with a greater committment to coaches and facilities.  I don't know what's in the works, but seems to me there's a plan.