FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

BOYA87 · November 11, 2009, 11:09:44 AM

A couple other things I wanted to mention about this weekends MIAA Championship game.

First off, my apologies to any Adrian fans that thought Trine might have been rude or inconsiderate with the placement of the visiting teams bleachers. When I arrived at the game I was shocked to see the visitors bleachers placed in the south endzone. The reason I learned is that Trine started construction on the new stadium this week and it required those bleachers to be moved. I hope all you Adrian fans at the game still had a decent view of the action and my apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused.

Lastly I just wanted to give a shout out to Adrian running back Mike Johnson. Johnson started his college career at Tri-State University his freshman year. I played with Mike that year and there couldnt be a nicer guy from the time I spent with him. I was suprised to see him still playing this year since I thought last year was his senior year just like mine, but perhaps he took a year off somewhere in there. But however it was nice to see him have such a good game. He gave Trine fits all day running the ball.

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · November 11, 2009, 02:52:58 PM

BOYA87:

I understand the bleachers needing to be moved for construction, it just seems like very bad timing to do it with two games and especially when the main reason I heard was that they needed to pour the footers before the ground froze, the ground freezing being a ways off still. I cant speak to the view from the endzone as I simply walked onto the sideline to watch the game the view from there was fantastic though, outcome not so much. I am curious to see the new stands on the visitors side as in speaking with a Trine coach I know after the game I got a bit better idea of what they were doing locker rooms, offices etc it all seems to be top notch. When did Trine build those condo type building located off of summit street? Those things appear to be a wonderful asset for students there.

BOYA87 · November 11, 2009, 03:16:36 PM

The construction of all those new "dorms" began about 2 years ago. I say "dorms" because technically thats what they are but they are more like apartments. The quality of housing has improved so much the past few years with all of the new apartment style on campus housing as well as fraternities building brand new, LARGE houses just off campus. Soon there wont be any more of the traditional style "dorms" with community bathrooms and all that jazz. I'd be willing to bet Trine has some of the finest campus housing in the country.

Thanks for noticing our campus changes

But I agree that the timing is a little odd to move the bleachers with 2 HOME GAMES left in the season! But I'm sure they have their reasons. Im just excited to see what the finished stadium will look like next year!

Diezel1 · November 11, 2009, 05:14:18 PM

First Boya, like always, I need to correct you. It is MYKE Johnson who gave Trine fits all day running the ball. And, he is only a junior this year because well he took two years off. But you are right he is one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He definately would have been a nice asset to have around and Trine but he is sticking to his guns at Adrian

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · November 11, 2009, 06:50:53 PM

BOYA87:

Thats an amazing commitment by Trine to give students what they want in terms of a living situation. I enjoyed living in the dorms in college, but also enjoyed living off campus once I got the chance. If there was a way to combine the two that would be a huge boon to college students. I too will be curious to see the finished product at Trine, as I stated before it sounds like they are doing it big and from what I can tell with the rest of the campus that is nothing but the truth.

Raider 68 · November 12, 2009, 12:26:41 PM

Here is a question! If Trine does not play Wabash in the first round, how
far can they go in the playoffs?

BOYA87 · November 12, 2009, 01:45:38 PM

I know its just for speculation and guessing sake, but I dont want to touch that question at all!

its been a long while (anyone know how many years?) since the MIAA has even gotten out of the first round of the playoffs. So just like the team will look at it, so will I. 1 game at a time.

I am very much looking forward to seeing who Trine will be facing when they brackets come out on Sunday.

miaafbfan · November 12, 2009, 04:38:26 PM

The MIAA has not won a playoff game since 1994, the year Albion went on to win the Stagg Bowl.

sac · November 12, 2009, 06:01:02 PM

The MIAA is 2-17 in first round NCAA games........Albion owns the only two wins in 93 and 94. Overall playoff record of 5-18.....all 5 wins by Albion.

Since the first NCAA tournament appearance by Albion in 1977 the MIAA has failed to qualify a team 13 times.

Overall records
Albion 5-7
Hope 0-4
Alma 0-3
Adrian 0-2
Olivet 0-1
Trine 0-1

formerd3db · November 12, 2009, 06:39:06 PM

Great reseached stats sac! Thanks for sharing those with us. However, also don't forget that at least a couple of MIAA teams were "snubbed" by the NCAA selection committee before the current "AQ system" due to the NCAA's old and rather ridiculous rule about not taking two teams from the same region. Both Hope's undefeated team back in 1984 as well as Adrian one of those years in the 1980's were ranked in the top 10 nationally in the final poll, but were not chosen for one of the then 8 playoff spots. As I mentioned over on the NCAC board among some of the discussions there on this topic, that also happend to a top-3 ranked Wabash College team one year as well back in about 1982. A real travesty, but then, that's just the way it is (or was

).

I do hope that Trine can break the unfortunate streak this year and win at least one game. Of course, they really first need to concentrate on their last game this Sat, the non-conference one so that they can be focused and have a good positive start for that following week.

Raider 68 · November 12, 2009, 09:51:20 PM

Quote from: formerd3db on November 12, 2009, 06:39:06 PM
Great reseached stats sac! Thanks for sharing those with us. However, also don't forget that at least a couple of MIAA teams were "snubbed" by the NCAA selection committee before the current "AQ system" due to the NCAA's old and rather ridiculous rule about not taking two teams from the same region. Both Hope's undefeated team back in 1984 as well as Adrian one of those years in the 1980's were ranked in the top 10 nationally in the final poll, but were not chosen for one of the then 8 playoff spots. As I mentioned over on the NCAC board among some of the discussions there on this topic, that also happend to a top-3 ranked Wabash College team one year as well back in about 1982. A real travesty, but then, that's just the way it is (or was ).

I do hope that Trine can break the unfortunate streak this year and win at least one game. Of course, they really first need to concentrate on their last game this Sat, the non-conference one so that they can be focused and have a good positive start for that following week.

Former3db,

Trine has a chance to win that first one, if they are seeded 4/5. A win for them would really help the MIAA with only a 2-17 record in the playoffs!

formerd3db · November 12, 2009, 11:00:29 PM

Raider 68:

I think you are right. Although in one sense I kind of hate to see the committee "orchestrate" (maneuver, manipulate, steer, influence or whatever term we would choose to use for this

) the course and/or outcome of the playoffs (to what degree that could be done for what it's worth

), on the other hand, we (MIAA) can use all the help we can get!!

But yes, a Trine win would be very exciting and again, I think it is very possible this time.

formerd3db · November 13, 2009, 03:58:25 PM

What, it's Friday and you people haven't posted anything today? What goes?

Anyway, here are my picks for tomorrow's season ending games (except for Trine, of course):

Olivet @ Adrian - Adrian

Kentucky Christian @ Trine - Trine

Alma @ Albion - Alma

Kalamazoo @ Hope - Hope

The weather is predicted to be nice again, which is strange for this time of year (as others have also mentioned on some of the other boards), although most welcome. I wish all the seniors the best tomorrow in their final games as well as the same for the next phase of their lives. At Hope, it is the Annual Parent's Day game in addition to the battle for the Wooden Shoes Trophy between the two teams. Anyway, you fans and parents have a safe drive and enjoy the day - as you know, there is only one time for these events, but, of course, the memories will last a lifetime.

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · November 14, 2009, 08:20:55 AM

Olivet @ Adrian Adrian wins to send the seniors out winners

Kentucky Christian @ Trine Trine (they need this for seeding)

Alma @ Albion Alma

Kzoo @ Hope Hope (though I think Kzoo could pull an upset.)

formerd3db · November 14, 2009, 09:51:04 AM

I agree with your picks and reasoning DAWG. Also, were it not for our supporting our respective alma mater MIAA teams, the game to have been going to in person today would be The Monon Bell Game at DePauw vs. Wabash. Probably about 11,000 in attendance expected there. Regardless of where you, I and our colleagues will be today, it appears it will be a very nice day weatherwise for football to wrap up the season for most of the DIII teams. I'll bet, however, that the playoffs will have some cold, rainy (and perhaps maybe some snow flurries) weather at some point!