FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Flying Dutch Fan]

True enough - especially since we don't have the same issue with FB

[formerd3db]

Mr. Ypsi:

I will be there also at Hope's opener vs. IWU.  Hopefully, we'll finally get a chance to meet.  Hope your summer is going well.  It is flying by for everyone as usual.  Our oldest daughter gets married next weekend, so I'm "dealing with that" (i.e. it is a good thing and will be a wonderful time but one of those life milestones if you know what I mean)

[formerd3db]

OCMan:
I join the others in welcoming you to the board.  It will be good to have another Olivet poster here, especially since while one of the other OC posters contributed last year, another veteran OC supporter Rome didn't frequent us here much last season with his posts. 

Also, it is good to hear that Yakubu will be able to finish out his final season at the Big O, despite being away from his family.  That is good news for OC.  Anyway, we'll look forward to your posts.

[birddawg]

formerd3db:

Thanks for the kind words over on the NCAC board. You were asking where we live in Georgia. We are from Flowery Branch, where the Atlanta Falcons training camp is located.  I am a UGA grad and a longtime season ticket holder, where the crowd is around 93000, so going to a D3 game will be a different environment for us but I am sure will hold the same passion for football.  Best of luck to your team this fall.

[Ralph Turner]

Welcome to D3 birddawg!  IMHO, D3 is just as much fun as D1.  One of my Auburn daughters sent this for our off-season enjoyment!   
   

PA-ROLE TIDE...............for all Saban fans

20% OF THE U. OF ALABAMA FOOTBALL TEAM HAS BEEN ARRESTED DURING THE PAST
YEAR AND THE JOKES ARE FLOWING OUT OF AUBURN .

PA-ROLE TIDE....................Enjoy!
____________________________________________________

A lady in Tuscaloosa calls 911. Hysterically, she says, "Someone's just
broke  into my house, and I think he's going to rob me!"

The police officer says, "We're really busy at the moment. Just get the
guy's jersey number and we'll get back to you."
___________________________________________________

Q: What is Nick Saban's biggest concern?

A: Does the NCAA count bail money as a recruiting violation?
_____________________________________________________

Q: What do you call a drug ring in Tuscaloosa ?

A: A huddle
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Q: Four Bammer players in a car, who's driving?

A: The police
_____________________________________________________

Q: Why can't most of the Bammer players get into a huddle on the field?

A: It is a parole violation to associate with known felons.
_____________________________________________ _______

The Bammer team has adopted a new Honor System.

"Yes, your Honor; No, your Honor".
_____________________________________________________

The Tide is expecting a 7-6 season this year.

7 Arrests, 6 convictions.
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Q: How will the Tide spend the first week of Spring Training?

A: Studying their Miranda Rights

[formerd3db]

Ralph:
Those are hilarious!   Fits right in with Saben's type of (or rather lack of)discipline!
Hope you are doing well and enjoying the summer.

[ACRULZ]

Fellow posters!  Does anyone know where media day is going to be held this year?

[OC_SID]

Fall Sports Press Day will take place Thursday, August 7 at Alma College.

[D306]

Well about a week until Camp opens for most teams

Seems the first games are a week later this year after the Holiday.

I think the MIAA is wide open this year.

Last years top 2 teams had heavy graduation.

I think there will be no undefeated teams this year in league play.

Excited for the season to start

[Mr. Ypsi]

Just got home from a trip out west and thought someone might get a kick out of this.  I've been to Ypsilanti, ND, a couple of times, but they're so small they have no school to have a mascot or colors.  But this trip we stumbled across Michigan, ND.  They apparantly decided prudence required not choosing sides: while the only store in town had a blue 'block M' in the window, the school colors are green and maize (they may call it gold, but it would pass for maize), and the mascot is neither a Wolverine or a Spartan - they're the Bulldogs!  (Alas, I couldn't find anyone to ask whether or not they knew about Adrian.)

[ACRULZ]

Congrats to Troy Niblock, one of Adrian's 2 QB's on being named to the Consensus Draft Services (CDS) Division III Pre-Season All-American list!  Definitely looking forward to a great MIAA season.  I also believe that the MIAA will be a wide open race...definitely excited to see how Trine will do this season.

[LetItRain]

Courtney Pearson from Trine was also named as a CDS D3 Pre-Season All American as well as a Pre-Season All American by D3Football.com.

Michael Terranova and Ryan Patten from Olivet were also recognized by D3Football.com.

Congratulations to all of the MIAA athletes that have been recognized for their contributions!!

[LetItRain]

IMHO...   

Trine is going to give everyone a run for their money this year and may very well end up taking the MIAA.  Most of the starters are returning and there's lots of talent stepping into the few vacant spots that remain.  This program is now thriving thanks to the excellent coaching staff and the recruiting efforts they have made since taking the helm.  2008 is going to be the first of many very exciting seasons for Trine.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

Early Predicted Order of Finish:

Hope: Solid team, good returners Kreps has finished out of 1st or 2nd only once in his tenure.
Adrian: Very good defense, and a great offense if they stick to what works (running the ball)
Olivet: Very aggresive, very athletic could go either way as Olivet often does.
Tri State: Surprised some people last year, now looking to build.
Alma: Solid all around with some bright spots, big talk about the DII transfer at QB.
Albion: Exiting the cellar and making moves to get back to the pack.
Kalamazoo: Sitting in the basement as always, new coach has quite a job cut out for him.

Top 4 teams should all be very close, I doubt anyone will make it through the year undefeated in MIAA play, but it seems like it should be a very good season.

[D306]

Dawg

early picks I like the thought pattern

I am holding out until camp starts to hear about a few question marks on a few teams.
My thoughts, in no particular order of finsh intended yet.

Hope graduated hard, but as you point out have always finished high and play a tough out of conference schedule, so they are always ready to play and willing to compete.

Olivet lost a lot of OL and starters, but return a very good defense. Quality RB's are returning, lost a lot of lineman that is the question for Olivet.

Trine is improving quickly and returns most of team. I think they make another step to the higher level in the standings. Like the energy in the program.

Alma and Albion are  the big questions, NEW QB's at both schools are possible, both of which are D1, D2 players whom were injured. lets see if they are ready to play.
As someone whom saw all the Albion games the last few years, I can not believe Albion can give away as many games again this year. Numerous close games and bad decisions seem to haunt them recently. Very young last year on defense, and offensive line due to injuries played not to lose instead of aggressive,  both on offense and defense in my mind.

Alma always is exciting with the open offense, defense is question. Possibly due to the wide open offense exposing the defense to more time on the field and field position issues, return a decent amount of starters.

Adrian I have to see what happens should have strong D, and I think this may be the year they do not underacheive in the rankings from preseason rankings in many peoples minds.
I agree run the ball,  they have an elusive QB returning, move him around and open up the field when teams load up to stop run.

Kazoo has a new coach, and needs a University commitment to the program to return to being a force.  Best of luck great educational institution wish they supported football more. I do not buy the high end education means they can not get Athletes as the sole source of the programs struggles.

Well thats the view from another "Armchair QB", any way you look at it Football starts soon and I will be at numerous College and HS games. I enjoy them more than the Pro game.