FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Raider 68]

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

The Comets have one of the toughest 1st 4 games in all of D3, and with a new HC. Kind of reminds me of the Miami Hurricanes who also have a brutal 1st 4 games, but Olivet is not Miami!

[02 Warhawk]

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

The Comets have one of the toughest 1st 4 games in all of D3, and with a new HC. Kind of reminds me of the Miami Hurricanes who also have a brutal 1st 4 games, but Olivet is not Miami!

That might be true, but I wouldn't want Willamette's schedule to start the year.
@ UW-Stevens Point   (second best team in the WIAC)
@ Hardin-Simmons   (has one of the best QB's in DIII)
Southern Oregon   (NAIA)
@ Linfield    (#3 in the country)

This is a very good team that could start the year 0-4...

[Raider 68]

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

The Comets have one of the toughest 1st 4 games in all of D3, and with a new HC. Kind of reminds me of the Miami Hurricanes who also have a brutal 1st 4 games, but Olivet is not Miami!

That might be true, but I wouldn't want Willamette's schedule to start the year.
@ UW-Stevens Point   (second best team in the WIAC)
@ Hardin-Simmons   (has one of the best QB's in DIII)
Southern Oregon   (NAIA)
@ Linfield    (#3 in the country)

This is a very good team that could start the year 0-4...

I give both Olivet and Willamette's staff for taking on the challenge!

[Mr. Ypsi]

Adrian's start ain't exactly chopped liver (though overall perhaps not quite as tough):  @ UWW (the single toughest game on any of these schedules), then home to Defiance, Augustana, and Trine.  (Their 4th non-con game, in week six, is @DePauw.)

[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.

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.

While I did take a look that didn't help. Reading that info isn't the same as knowing how the team functions by watching it. I can read stats and height and weight info but without actually seem that it really means nothing. That's why I was hoping someone would be able to write up how they think the offense and defense are going to be this year and how they feel they'll stack up in the game. 

[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.

While I did take a look that didn't help. Reading that info isn't the same as knowing how the team functions by watching it. I can read stats and height and weight info but without actually seem that it really means nothing. That's why I was hoping someone would be able to write up how they think the ians's

Do not know Adrian's program that well, just trying to help! Need an Adrian alum/poster to answer your question.

[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.

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.

While I did take a look that didn't help. Reading that info isn't the same as knowing how the team functions by watching it. I can read stats and height and weight info but without actually seem that it really means nothing. That's why I was hoping someone would be able to write up how they think the ians's

Do not know Adrian's program that well, just trying to help! Need an Adrian alum/poster to answer your question.

Unfortunatly the board seems rather dead. We need to find where they've been hiding and drag em out. 

[Diezel1]

Master Jedi,

With the new head coach and staff its hard to tell what they will do this year, but in the past they ran a spread offense.  I think they ran a 4-3 defense but not sure on that one.  Defense has always been their strong point.  Pretty athletic at most positions.  Get the ball to their athletes in open space and let them create something.  Quarterback is a pocket passer but if you get pressure on him he tends to make bad decisions.  The back up runs more and is pretty elusive.  Don't know how much that helps ya, but that's what I can remember from the past few years

[Raider 68]

Master Jedi,

With the new head coach and staff its hard to tell what they will do this year, but in the past they ran a spread offense.  I think they ran a 4-3 defense but not sure on that one.  Defense has always been their strong point.  Pretty athletic at most positions.  Get the ball to their athletes in open space and let them create something.  Quarterback is a pocket passer but if you get pressure on him he tends to make bad decisions.  The back up runs more and is pretty elusive.  Don't know how much that helps ya, but that's what I can remember from the past few years

Good post +k !

[Ryan Tipps]

Do not know Adrian's program that well, just trying to help! Need an Adrian alum/poster to answer your question.

...or just need to wait a couple more days and get yourself a very detailed copy of Kickoff 2010  Who knows, it might even have an interesting MIAA feature in it.

[Raider 68]

Do not know Adrian's program that well, just trying to help! Need an Adrian alum/poster to answer your question.

...or just need to wait a couple more days and get yourself a very detailed copy of Kickoff 2010  Who knows, it might even have an interesting MIAA feature in it.

It may be in the Kickoff 2010, since Adrian plays the defending Nat. Champs UWW in their opener, so no doubt it will offer some details on Adrian, which is a good thing!

[Raider 68]

Any camp news from the MIAA teams, all is quiet thus far?

[LetItRain]

Trine is scrimmaging against University of St. Francis (NAIA) on Tuesday, 8/24. 

The first signs of fall - scrimmage this week and the first game next week!

[Raider 68]

Trine is scrimmaging against University of St. Francis (NAIA) on Tuesday, 8/24. 

The first signs of fall - scrimmage this week and the first game next week!

LIR,

Thanks for that!

[sflzman]

Adrian's pre-season info sez they're runnin a 4-4 on D. (goin back to that post)

http://www.adrianbulldogs.com/sports/m-footbl/2010-11/cosida_info10.pdf