FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[wlcalum]

albion19

I would classify myself as a fan/supporter of WLC football. Never played for WLC but have a son who did and many friends of past and current players. Have been on this board for at least three years and reading it for about five. As long as WLC has had football. Think I got deleated when we changed over.

Yes the refs are miked for each game. Not sure of the financing aspect of the complex but do know donations, donations, donations. Have heard that the field could be used for local teams and other events. Still working on the details last I heard.

I never had a problem with the travel - except for the one time I overslept.  Driving through Chicago was the biggest hassle but got good at it over the years.  Will miss the fans of the MIAA. Really enjoyed the convesations I had with all the other alum. Will watch your progress after we leave next year. Looking forward to a quick summer and a new start to the football season.

[albinomascot19]

Albion picked up Freshmen transfer QB Zak Ford from Tri-State University.

[wlcalum]

Don't know the kid, and not trying to be smart, but is this a great find for Albion getting a freshman qb from an 0-for team?

[bulldogalum]

Excellent question, wlcalum.  I don't know anything about this kid either, but the fact that he wants to leave there after one year suggests that maybe he found their system to be less than desirable .  Perhaps he just wound up at the wrong place.  Of course, one could argue that he's not going to be the right place in Albion .

[wlcalum]

How does the old saying go? The only good jobs are the one you are going to and the one you just left. 
Hope it works out for the young man and for Albion and he gets a good education.

Another question for you all. How many of your guys head to Europe for summer football? I know of a couple from WLC who have gone in the past and a couple more going this year. Good experiances so far.

[bulldogalum]

Last summer Adrian went as a team to Ireland to play a game, and I think in the summer of 2002 they went to Spain.  It has been a great team builder over the past few years for the Bulldogs.

[wlcalum]

Now that has to cost some major cash!! Do they budget for that? What a good thing to do to strengthen the team spirit. Go to Europe and see some sights, play some ball, and... 

[bulldogalum]

I know they do major fundraising to pay for that trip, and I think the players still have to pay some out of their own pocket.  The whole team doesn't necessarily go, but a good portion of the players make the trip.  They've had a great experience in the past, and I'm sure they'll continue that as often as the NCAA allows it.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

To all speaking on Europe:

I know that Adrian has had two players in the past go over to play "proffesionally" in europe and that they both had good experiences.  As for the team trips we at Adrian take one every three years and as it stands are the only team in the area that regualrly ventures across the pond.  We have been to Spain(4 years ago) and Ireland last summer.  I was lucky enouigh to be part of these trips once as a player and once as a coach and I can say they are a great team building expeince.  On top of going overseas and beating up on some people who arent good at football yet, I got to see places I never would have seen which was nice.  We do a very good fundraising job for the trip, last year taking around 40 kids and raising over 40,000.00  as far as I know since all kids payed only about half of the price for the trip.

[bulldogalum]

Thanks for the clarification, DAWG.  I should have passed the question to you to begin with.

[albinomascot19]

By the way about the freshmen transfer from Tri-State to Albion, it was a decision I believe he made on his own.  I havent met up with the guy, but I know hes here at Albion this semester.  I am not sure how he will fit into Albion's plans.  I heard from one guy he has a decent arm, but more than likely Jake Wilson will take over quarterback responsibility for his senior season.  I think Albion is going to have a lot to grapple with, especially with losing QB Steve Wasil.  Just have to see, what type of recruits Coach Rundle brings to campus in the fall, as they will definitely have an impact on the success for the Britons in the 2006 campaign. 

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

Hope looks like they might be in for a tough year next year, graduating the QB, their best WR's and now Booko has dropped out of school?  How are they gonna fill all those holes along with what they lose on the oline?  Coach Kreps always seems to make the most of his talent there but this looks like a pretty bare cupboard of skill position right now?

[wlcalum]

Come on you guys... If I remember correctly you all had over 100 players on the roster!!  Granted not all are the caliber of what you lost, but try filling the holes with less than 70 guys on the roster like we have to do every year. Not complaining, just chiding a bit.

We will have to replace two outstanding O linemen, and our three best defensive players. We will be OK as we return the leagues best runnning back and a QB who improved greatly as a Soph. D will really have to step it up and stop the yards to give us a chance to break 500. Will be depending on some young and less experianced guys this fall. No worries mate. 

[wlcalum]

Anyone looking good for the pro combines? I really think Lewis from Adrian could make a go of it at the next level. Who elso do you see giving it a shot?

Were you aware the Steelers have a DIII player on the team? Kriewaldt was at Stevens Point - guess he is a special teamer but has started two games at linebacker this year. Wisconsin native and the local papers are touting his graces.

[bulldogalum]

Cody Rudolph is also going to a combine from Adrian.  In case the name doesn't sound familiar, he's an offensive lineman for the Bulldogs, and a darn good one.