FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[D306]

Wow how quick we bury somebody!!!!

Hope has won or been in 2nd place in the league consistently in the recent years.  Undefeated in league a couple years ago.

Yes  Hope is a little disappointing this year, it happens to everyone.
The program is strong and has good numbers, and talent they will be fine next year and beyond.

No one in the league has been real competitive in the playoffs in a dozen years. I hope that it happens soon. I think it may as the quality and commitment to football looks to be growing in the conference.

Big weekend some key games.

Get out and enjoy the  Fall colors and the crowd only 4 - 5 weeks left.

[sac]

Wow how quick we bury somebody!!!!

Seems to be a popular sport in this state.  (sneers at the goofballs in AA who want to fire a coach after 6 games)

[DutchDad]

Fellow posters (especially formerd3db) -

What are you thoughts on the future of the Hope football program?  Is it time for a change at the top?  Would this ever happen with the current athletic administration?

This year has been a major disappointment.  I'm not as concerned with the 0-6 as that Hope is just not even competitive with the top notch programs.

Thanks

I echo the comments supporting Coach Kreps. This is a very young Hope team.  There are only 11 seniors and only 22 returning letterman (most of whom were not regulars last year).  Contrary to what some might think, these young men have not given up on the season or on Coach Kreps or any of the other coaches.  This has been a tough season.  The losses to Trine and Albion were extremely disappointing for everyone involved as was the Eau Claire game that was a lot closer than the score might indicate.  Give them a break.  Things will turn around and we'll all be back singing their praises.

[section7]

Wow, everyone is a little touchy.

My post was in question form regarding Hope football.  Not a bash or call for anyone's head.  I referenced formerd3db, because his posts are informative, well-thought out and accurate.

I didn't propose a website of www.firedeannow.com or anything like our friends in Ann Arbor.

I would ask the question, why can our other athletic programs (Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Baseball, etc.) compete and even win at the top level of d3 athletics, but football (agreed the entire MIAA) continues to struggle.

I would encourage us all the scout the high school playoffs for a few kickers that the coach can recruit and bring to Holland, dare I suggest maybe a soccer castoff, too.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Adrian 14, Albion 0, after 3 quarters.

[Uncle Rico]

Trine 21  Olivet 10  final score

[Mr. Ypsi]

Adrian won 28-6.

Anyone hear anything from Alma?  Scoreboard has no results (or links) and last I checked, the Alma site had nothing.

[ACRULZ]

Congrats to the Bulldogs!!!  Be sure not to look over Hope.  Adrian keeps rolling!!!

[D306]

Congrats Adrian

Good win at Albion today.

Albion looked very flat today, so many errors dropped balls 2 in endzone,  missed 3 FG and a PAT not sure what the issue was, typically a solid part of game this year for Albion. 3 fumbles for Albion and a interception, Albion had not turned the ball over much prior to this game.

I am sure Adrians aggressive and fast defense had alot to do with it.
Run blizted and stunted all day. Applied great pressure stopping the run game, limiting the time in the pocket on pass plays.

Adrians offense is very diverse great QB play scrambling out of trouble often for big gains. The 2 seam passes for TD's in the first half were key.
I thought the Adrian coach called a great game offensively, keep the defense on edge. Albion played a soft contain zone early and Adrian really picked the holes and moved the ball early in game.
2nd half Albion played solid defense with the adjustments at half time, but chasing the clock and points lead to poor field postion on turnovers and Adrian capitalized for a late scores.

I felt the superior team won today, well executed game by Adrian, had a game plan and executed it. Very aggressive offensively and Defensively.


Albion needs to forget this game take the bye week and regroup for Trine in 2 weeks.  Going to need some help now from the rest of the MIAA if the Brits are going to get back to the top of the standings.

[riverrat6806]

Adrian looked very good this week. They struggled a little in the second half due to Albion's adjustments but looked like a team that has a very good chance at an MIAA Title this year.

It's Hope Week at Adrian, As with the Greats like Michigan/Ohio St., its an exciting time of the year.
Can Adrian and stay perfect in the MIAA this week? Even a better question, can Trine stay perfect here down the stretch? Only time will tell Ladies and Gentleman, But I have the Bulldogs going all the way this year.

[Pat Coleman]

All Division III schools are restricted in how they could actually accomplish what you're alleging. They cannot give more aid to student-athletes than to non-student-athletes (not more than 4% over).

[NW Hope Fan]

All Division III schools are restricted in how they could actually accomplish what you're alleging. They cannot give more aid to student-athletes than to non-student-athletes (not more than 4% over).

Whatcha talkin about Willis???

[Pat Coleman]

A post that has since been deleted, wisely, alleging top football programs succeed because their schools offer more aid to football players.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

Getting into this debate a bit late, not so much debate but discussion.  Anyone who feels Hope needs to make a change from Kreps is insane.  The man runs a highly competitive and high character program that has been the class of the league for years.  In 13 years as the head coach Kreps has 6 MIAA championships as well as only finishing out of the top two once in 13 years.  What other coach in the MIAA or program even can boast that sort of record? One down year does not mean room for change, Hope has always run a fairly simple system, both on offense and defense but if for some reason they dont have the horses this year, things will be tough.  I personally wouldnt be worried at all about the long term success that Hope will have with Kreps at the helm.

[NW Hope Fan]

A post that has since been deleted, wisely, alleging top football programs succeed because their schools offer more aid to football players.

LOL... I figured as much!

We've heard that in the basketball boards as well... Lots of haters out there.