FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

sac and Raider:

Yes, that is correct.  Hope has been over the 3200 mark the past few years.  It is my understanding that while they could expand with even more enrollement, they want to stay around 3300.  Part of this is due to land issues, (Hope could use another large dorm) although the campus has expanded tremendously in the past couple of decades and, there is the possibility it could do so even more (the school has a great relationship with the city and community).  However, again, for now, they want to stay around 3300 at tops.   

Cave2:  Good to hear from you.  Indeed, there are many factors involved which can and do account for players sometimes taking a year off (or even just deciding to give it up permanently, even when they are at the top of their game and a key top player for their school).

[LetItRain]

The coach's picks for the MIAA have been published:

Poll Results (First-place votes in parenthesis): 1. Trine (6) 6 pts. 2. Albion 13. 3. Adrian (1) 14. 4. Hope 22. 5. Alma 25. 6. Kalamazoo 32. 7. Olivet 35.

Here's the link to the announcement on the MIAA site:

http://www.miaa.org/index.html

[miaafbfan]

No surprise that Trine is picked to win the MIAA.  I was a bit surprised that Albion was picked second.  However, I am sure the coaches know a lot more than I do.

[Raider 68]

No surprise that Trine is picked to win the MIAA.  I was a bit surprised that Albion was picked second.  However, I am sure the coaches know a lot more than I do.

I thought Adrian would be #2, and they get UWW for their opener!

[miaafbfan]

I thought Adrian would be #2, and they get UWW for their opener!

I thought the same thing.

[MasterJedi]

Speaking of Adrian can anybody tell me anything about the program they have their and how they are this year? Getting into football a little early since the Brewers are horrible and I want the Warhawks to win another title before I finally leave UWW after 5 years with my masters, and I'm curious of the opposition.

[Raider 68]

Speaking of Adrian can anybody tell me anything about the program they have their and how they are this year? Getting into football a little early since the Brewers are horrible and I want the Warhawks to win another title before I finally leave UWW after 5 years with my masters, and I'm curious of the opposition.

Here is some info:

Adrian Bulldogs:
Colors- Black and Gold
HC- Jim Deere (1st yr) former DC and alum
Record last 11 seasons 61-48 with winning seasons over last 6 years
Football began in 1892
Picked 3rd in the MIAA this fall, many think should be #2 behind Trine

Check the Official site for player details ,etc.

[Diezel1]

I think Albion is a good pick for the number 2 spot.  They have a pretty solid ground game and defense coming back from last year. With Coach Deere taking over and some key players not coming back, I think Adrian may have some kinks to work out.

[Raider 68]

I think Albion is a good pick for the number 2 spot.  They have a pretty solid ground game and defense coming back from last year. With Coach Deere taking over and some key players not coming back, I think Adrian may have some kinks to work out.

Albion may have a good shot at #2 in the conference, but have a tough 2nd game at home against Wheaton and another tough 4th game in Wisc. against UWSP. Their season will be greatly impacted by these non-conference games and also provide how strong they may or may not be in the conference!

[adidas28]

I think Albion is a good pick for the number 2 spot.  They have a pretty solid ground game and defense coming back from last year. With Coach Deere taking over and some key players not coming back, I think Adrian may have some kinks to work out.

I agree, I think the learning curve of the first season without the previous coach will effect the Bulldogs early. However, I also think that Albion is still a year away from being in the hunt. So, I am picking Adrian to finish second, followed by Albion, Hope, Kalamazoo, Alma, and Olivet. Trine should win their 3rd consecutive conference title and make a deep run in the playoffs.

Go Thunder!!

[Uncle Rico]

I miss "adawgisadawg4life's" posts and his Adrian perspective.  Come back dawg if you are still out there....you brought a lot of good insight to the board.

[D306]

I think the coachs poll looks good.

Trine is the clear favorite with the players returning. I hope for another playoff win.

Albion should be 2nd. a lot of quality skill players coming back.
As I commented before OL and cut down the bad turnovers.

Adrian has players but coachng changes need at least a year to blend into the fabric and get past the shake up.

[Raider 68]

I think the coachs poll looks good.

Trine is the clear favorite with the players returning. I hope for another playoff win.

Albion should be 2nd. a lot of quality skill players coming back.
As I commented before OL and cut down the bad turnovers.

Adrian has players but coachng changes need at least a year to blend into the fabric and get past the shake up.

Assuming Trine wins the conference (very likely), both Adrian and Albion have brutal non-conference games before conference play. Their seasons could be impacted significantly in the first 4 games, we'll see!

[Raider 68]

The MIAA board has gone real quiet, surprizing since training camp for most schools has started!

[matblake]

I was taking a look at the websites of Wheaton's non-conference opponents and saw Olivet's schedule.  Wow!  Pretty tough way to start out! Fortunately for the Comets looks like 3 of the 4 non-conference are at home.  Anyone know if there is a strategy here of trying to improve (though they were the MIAA rep in the playoffs in 2007) or were these just the games they were able to negotiate?
9/4 v @ Wittenberg
9/11 v Elmhurst
9/18 v  North Central
9/25 v Wheaton