FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

I join Diezel, Raider68 and all the others in welcoming you new Trine posters (and the others) to our board.  Good luck to Trine tonight in their season opener.  Hopefully, the weather will clear so as to make it an enjoyable evening for football at the game.

[OnAirThunder]

Checked the radar... looks like things might clear up around 6 PM to me...

[sflzman]

Does anyone have a link to site plans of the new athletics complex at Trine? I keep seeing all the advertisements and I hear that annoying voice-over every time I visit the Trine Athletics page, but I haven't seen official siteplans.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Any reports from Angola?  Should be late in the game by now, but nothing on scoreboard.

[Raider 68]

Any reports from Angola?  Should be late in the game by now, but nothing on scoreboard.

Trine a 55-7 winner! Boy, that was close!!

[TrineDad]

What a difference a year makes.  After an all day rain the skies cleared and the only Thunder heard was on the field.  A really impressive opener from Trine. This team looked hungry and came out firing on all cylinders.  I am anxious to see the stats but the offense appeared to be pretty balanced between the run and the pass.  Even with the loss of Mario Brown there was no shortage of talented receivers and several running backs were impressive as well.  Watt seemed totally in control and gave you the feeling that any time he wanted to he could pass - or run - the offense out of trouble.  The defense played really well also.  Again I am anxious to see Manchesters offensive stats but they can't be good.  The QB was under pressure all the time from a great Trine D-line and the D backs made some really nice plays as well.  For an opening game there were few penalties on either side which I thought was impressive.  No subsitution calls or jumping offsides or illegal procedures.  Trine appeared in midseason form and it was a great night to be Trinedad.

[formerd3db]

Congratulations to you Trine people (and, of course, your team) for a nice opening season win this evening.  Glad the weather cleared.  I'm sure it was a festive night - always a fun time at night games in college.

Looking forward to more of the season, and certainly when we (Hope) play you guys. 

I hope everyone on this board has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.  Everyone please be careful and drive safe.

Godspeed everyone,
formerd3db

[OnAirThunder]

I believe the final number was 642 offensive yards, which eclipsed a record from 1998 when Tri-State played against St. Francis. 303 rushing yards and 339 passing yards, if I'm correct.

It was a huge win for the program and should make some waves across the D3 nation.

[Mr. Ypsi]

A very impressive opener for Trine.  If Kickoff is correct, Manchester was not a bad team (about dead-center among the 238 d3 teams, ahead of 4 MIAA teams, and two slots behind Hope).  To beat them so resoundingly certainly seems to justify Trine's Top 25 status.

[dc_has_been]

Congrats to Trine for a dominate victory this evening.  It will be interesting to see how this squad does against a top notch team.
I think Trine's biggest weakness is their nonconf. schedule.  If they had Adrian's schedule, it would better prep for the playoffs.  I don't want to assume that they'll win the MIAA, but they are the obvious front runners. 
Good luck the rest of the season!

[Uncle Rico]

I believe the final number was 642 offensive yards, which eclipsed a record from 1998 when Tri-State played against St. Francis. 303 rushing yards and 339 passing yards, if I'm correct.

It was a huge win for the program and should make some waves across the D3 nation.

The scary thing is that it could have been even bigger.  A lot of backups saw playing time, which is a positive.  Trine showed depth.  Good to see a lot of players involved.

[BoredatWork56]

I am going to piggy back of a couple of the Trine posters and give some thoughts and observations from last nights game.

O - They have a very balanced and explosive attack.  Like was mentioned before, they had 300+ yards rushing and 300+ yards passing.  Watt looked very impressive, very accurate with his down field passes and accurate on the run. They had 5 rushing TDs and 3 through the air.  On the night, they averaged over 10 yards per play and over 20 yards per completion.

D - They were in Manchester's backfield all night, racking up 14 TFL and 5 sacks.  They held the spartans to about 230 total yards.  Only 108 through the air, but it doesnt look like Manchester was a passing team.  But they did hold what looks like a decent rushing attack in check. The only downside, like in previous years, they gave up some big pays.  a 50 yard pass, and a couple long runs on 3rd and long.  But in an impressive feat, Manchester had more punting yards than offensive yards.

Depth - Trine showed that they have been recruiting well the past couple years.  With a big lead, reserves started seeing time late in the 3rd.  Several freshman saw time in the backfeld, 11 people carried the ball, and none seemed too out of place.  A lot of backups saw time on D as well.  34 players recorded a tackle.  The second team D played well, even having a goalline stand late in the game.  I also noticed several players in street clothes on the sidelne, including a few starters. 

Facilities - Trine debuted their new stadium last night, and did not disapoint. It is a top notch facility that would rival any in division 3 (and most other divisions as well).  It also increased the capacity by quite a bit as well.  There was a record crowd of 5,100+ and by the looks of it, a few more could have fit in the visitor stands.

With all that said, was it all a product of a weak Manchester team, or a really good Trine team that is ready to compete on a national level.  The truth probably falls somewhere inbetween, but only time will tell.  

[OnAirThunder]

Great summary, Bored. After the first three scores, it was only a matter of how many points the 1st string offense was going to put up before Coach Land pulled them. Balanced offensive attack and great depth in the every single defensive spot lead towards their success.

[sflzman]

Alma could be in trouble, D-2 transfer, RS Freshman will not start. Scots will start true freshman for first time in 8 years.

http://www.themorningsun.com/articles/2010/09/04/sports/srv0000009274158.txt

[OnAirThunder]

Tough losses for the MIAA schools today... followed the Adrian/WW game for a little bit...nothing really happening.