FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

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.

Stinger:

That is encouraging news.  Let's hope the Zorbo can build on that.  We'll be watching and keep us posted on the "inside info" as you can. 

formerd3db

[blb]

Stinger,

Nice pronouncement by the president. Easy to say though - sounds pretty short on specifics.

I'm skeptical - Wait and see or I'll believe it when I see it, especially re football.

[D306]

can anyone confirm if All Conference Linebacker Hakeem Yakubu ( spelling) is not coming back for Olivet.

Seen this rumor out there.
Did he transfer, or study abroad, or just done with Football for personal reasons

Another 4-5 weeks and camp starts for many schools

[OCMan]

Hello all I am new to the MIAA board and look forward to chatting with all of you this coming year. I am close to the Olivet program and can give some insight to any questions or concerns. Regarding Yakubu and his leaving the Olivet program it is a high possibility as his family has moved and he may leave with them. It would be a loss to Olivet but hopefully not a critical one. Thanks and look forward to continued conversations with you all!

[ACRULZ]

Welcome to the board!

[D306]

OCman

Sorry for the delay in response been on vacation.

Thanks for the info.
I see Olivet has a large number of graduations of starters, be interesting to see if they can stay at the top of the MIAA this year.

Another month or so before it really heats up on the posts, as Camps will start and news will be flowing out of camps.

[OCMan]

News from Olivet: seems that Yakubu will be sticking around for the coming year because of credit transfer issues from Olivet to whatever school he was trying to attend. He decided it would be easier to stay at OC for one more year than basically start over at a new school so that is one more piece back for Olivet.

Yes they were hit hard by graduation and they need to shore up some spots along both lines but should be ok in almost every other position. A good recruiting class, from what I hear, should have a couple contributors. Can't wait for camps to start.

[Mr. Ypsi]

If I can pull off the IWU @ Hope game Labor Day weekend, will I meet any posters?

BTW, I see Hope will host IWU and Wheaton, and travel to Carthage.  About one more and we might make you eligible for the CCIW title!   (Why not pick up Augie or NCC and make things really tough on yourselves! )

[Flying Dutch Fan]

If I can pull off the IWU @ Hope game Labor Day weekend, will I meet any posters?

BTW, I see Hope will host IWU and Wheaton, and travel to Carthage.  About one more and we might make you eligible for the CCIW title!   (Why not pick up Augie or NCC and make things really tough on yourselves! )

I'll most likely be there. 

We could join the CCIW, but then you'd have to go and change the name of the conference, and we'd have conference games out of region in basketball (talk about a can of worms)   

[Pat Coleman]

The UAA gets all of its conference games in-region despite being scattered across the country. Wouldn't be an issue for the CCIWM.

Plus you'd have more regional games since your conference schedule would be longer. Two fewer games against Aquinas, if Hope can survive that.

[ADL70]

Mr Y, hope it doesn't mess up your plans, but Labor Day is Sept 1.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Mr Y, hope it doesn't mess up your plans, but Labor Day is Sept 1.

Oh, geez, you're right!  My little pocket calendar said it was the 8th.   I've made reservations at a Holland-area campground for Thursday through Monday 'Labor Day weekend'!  Fortunately, I'll bet they would be delighted to get a reservation for the following weekend instead, since they'll have little trouble filling up for the holiday.

FDF (and anyone else), barring the sort of family upset which caused me to miss the season-opening bball tourney at Albion (where IWU was a participant), I WILL be at Hope on the 6th of September.  Be forewarned: I haven't seen IWU lose a football game in 39 years, and I don't plan to start now!  (The fact that I haven't seen them WIN a football game in 39 years either is just a nit-picking detail. )

cwru70, +k for catching what could have been a most expensive gaffe!

[Flying Dutch Fan]

The UAA gets all of its conference games in-region despite being scattered across the country. Wouldn't be an issue for the CCIWM.

Plus you'd have more regional games since your conference schedule would be longer. Two fewer games against Aquinas, if Hope can survive that.

I of course knew that when I posted it (guess I needed to indicate the fact that my tongue was firmly planted in my cheek).

[ADL70]

I nearly made the same gaffe myself earlier.  Give an assist to our moderator, as it was Pat's post that drew me a board I don't usually check out.

[Pat Coleman]

I of course knew that when I posted it (guess I needed to indicate the fact that my tongue was firmly planted in my cheek).

Sure, but there are other posters here who may not know that or catch the tongue placement.