FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Uncle Rico]

Uncle Rico:

We used to have some great Adrian posters such as ADAWG and bulldogalum, however, they have left us for quite sometime.  Part of that is, I believe, their protest due to the way the Adrian administration handled the dismissal of former Coach Lyall, who is now the head football coach of cross-town rival Siena Heights University.

cave2:  Great to hear from you and my best to you and yours "across the sea".  We'll look forward posting with you again this season!  I hope (no pun intended either ) you both are doing well.

Yes, I remember both of them, and it seemed that ADAWG was particularily upset with the coaching change.  But that does not explain the lack of new posters from last year and this. I know this touches on an ealier discussed topic. 

Is it apathy, or the requirement for a determined search of D3 info that maybe is limiting the number of new people on this MIAA forum?  Or is this current group currently participating more passionate than most about the game?  Does the MIAA forum differ from some of the others in regards to bringing new blood in?  Sucess might play some factor, but Let It Rain and I both signed on prior to Trine having any sucess.  That did not stop us from wanting to learn more. 

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Uncle Rico:

We used to have some great Adrian posters such as ADAWG and bulldogalum, however, they have left us for quite sometime.  Part of that is, I believe, their protest due to the way the Adrian administration handled the dismissal of former Coach Lyall, who is now the head football coach of cross-town rival Siena Heights University.

cave2:  Great to hear from you and my best to you and yours "across the sea".  We'll look forward posting with you again this season!  I hope (no pun intended either ) you both are doing well.

Yes, I remember both of them, and it seemed that ADAWG was particularily upset with the coaching change.  But that does not explain the lack of new posters from last year and this. I know this touches on an ealier discussed topic. 

Is it apathy, or the requirement for a determined search of D3 info that maybe is limiting the number of new people on this MIAA forum?  Or is this current group currently participating more passionate than most about the game?  Does the MIAA forum differ from some of the others in regards to bringing new blood in?  Sucess might play some factor, but Let It Rain and I both signed on prior to Trine having any sucess.  That did not stop us from wanting to learn more. 

IMHO it's related to the success of the team in recent years.  The number of Hope, Adrian, Albion FB posters has been falling a bit over the last few years.  The number of Trine posters has skyrocketed.  It all seems to be related to me.

[matblake]

Uncle Rico:

We used to have some great Adrian posters such as ADAWG and bulldogalum, however, they have left us for quite sometime.  Part of that is, I believe, their protest due to the way the Adrian administration handled the dismissal of former Coach Lyall, who is now the head football coach of cross-town rival Siena Heights University.

cave2:  Great to hear from you and my best to you and yours "across the sea".  We'll look forward posting with you again this season!  I hope (no pun intended either ) you both are doing well.

Yes, I remember both of them, and it seemed that ADAWG was particularily upset with the coaching change.  But that does not explain the lack of new posters from last year and this. I know this touches on an ealier discussed topic. 

Is it apathy, or the requirement for a determined search of D3 info that maybe is limiting the number of new people on this MIAA forum?  Or is this current group currently participating more passionate than most about the game?  Does the MIAA forum differ from some of the others in regards to bringing new blood in?  Sucess might play some factor, but Let It Rain and I both signed on prior to Trine having any sucess.  That did not stop us from wanting to learn more. 

IMHO it's related to the success of the team in recent years.  The number of Hope, Adrian, Albion FB posters has been falling a bit over the last few years.  The number of Trine posters has skyrocketed.  It all seems to be related to me.

I agree that it has to do with success.  If the team you like is successful, it's easy to talk about them.  You see it on every board.  IMO it also has to do with football.  The MIAA is currently a strong basketball conference and outside of Trine has had limited success in football in recent years.  The MIAA basketball board is always fast moving, but it is the top teams that often have the most posters over there too. 

As far as wanting to learn more, it takes a special person to follow a D3 team after you graduate or your son/daughter have graduated.  You really have to catch the spark of D3 and I don't think that a high percentage of people care to do that.  This site makes it tons easier than it was pre-1999 (ie a random score of Alma v Hope in the paper with the incorrect score/winner listed), but the desire to continue to follow D3 comes from really engaging with D3 athletics when you are exposed to it, and not everyone does that.

[DBQ1965]

matblake ...

You got me thinking about D3 football and its appeal.  I have been a D3 fan ever since I discovered "small college" football back in 1961 ... I'm not sure when D3 came into existence in the NCAA but 1973 was the first Stagg Bowl.  I'm a 1965  grad of the University of Dubuque in Iowa ... and have followed my alma mater faithfully ever since.  There hasn't been much to cheer about in football except in the '79 and '80 season when the Spartans made the play-offs, but my loyalty to them and to D3 football has never wavered.  Where ever we have lived, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Minnesota and Michigan, I have always managed at least one D3 football game every season.  In addition to the IIAC and MIAA teams, I have seen Springfield College, American International, Amherst, Bates, Wesleyan, Ithaca, Carroll, Illinois College, Bethel, Coast Guard, Benedictine, Aurora, Rockford, UW Platteville and UW Whitewater.  Having Hope, Olivet Alma  close by (I'm in GR) gives me some options and I love Saturday afternoons on a small campus somewhere with the D3 atmosphere that can't be beat.  Go D3!!!

And ... GO UD SPARTANS!

[matblake]

matblake ...

You got me thinking about D3 football and its appeal.  I have been a D3 fan ever since I discovered "small college" football back in 1961 ... I'm not sure when D3 came into existence in the NCAA but 1973 was the first Stagg Bowl.  I'm a 1965  grad of the University of Dubuque in Iowa ... and have followed my alma mater faithfully ever since.  There hasn't been much to cheer about in football except in the '79 and '80 season when the Spartans made the play-offs, but my loyalty to them and to D3 football has never wavered.  Where ever we have lived, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Minnesota and Michigan, I have always managed at least one D3 football game every season.  In addition to the IIAC and MIAA teams, I have seen Springfield College, American International, Amherst, Bates, Wesleyan, Ithaca, Carroll, Illinois College, Bethel, Coast Guard, Benedictine, Aurora, Rockford, UW Platteville and UW Whitewater.  Having Hope, Olivet Alma  close by (I'm in GR) gives me some options and I love Saturday afternoons on a small campus somewhere with the D3 atmosphere that can't be beat.  Go D3!!!

And ... GO UD SPARTANS!

DBQ, you definitely caught the bug.    I'm really glad this site exists because it gives those with a desire to follow their school, conference, etc. a chance to keep up with what's happening. 

[BOYA87]

I am about to head out to Trine's intrasquad scrimmage.  Stay tuned for a report on what I see. (not too in depth of course because we gotta keep some cards hidden  )

[TUAngola]

I am about to head out to Trine's intrasquad scrimmage.  Stay tuned for a report on what I see. (not too in depth of course because we gotta keep some cards hidden  )

Great BOYA87!  Hope to get some first hand information on the TU boys because by golly we are still in 2010 on the website!!  Next Thursday evening is the scrimmage against St Francis, plan on going to get my first glimpse of the 2011 TU Thunder!

[Uncle Rico]

I am about to head out to Trine's intrasquad scrimmage.  Stay tuned for a report on what I see. (not too in depth of course because we gotta keep some cards hidden  )

Great BOYA87!  Hope to get some first hand information on the TU boys because by golly we are still in 2010 on the website!!  Next Thursday evening is the scrimmage against St Francis, plan on going to get my first glimpse of the 2011 TU Thunder!

I wish I could make it down for the scrimmage.  Trine gets knocked for having a soft non-conference schedule, but I think they do learn a lot during this one event.  I understand that St. Francis is usually a very good team and Trine has done well against them in scrimmage.  Even though it is a "scrimmage," things have gotten pretty chippy at times.  It will be a good opportunity to see where they are at, what needs work, and how well people are doing.

[sflzman]

First day of pads for the Scots. By the way - I think I have the answer to the "not relevant" on my RB section of my season preview. Check out around the  0:30 mark. Looks like he may be the running back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pJGz9t1RSo

[BOYA87]

Wow!  Thats a big boy runnin with the ball!  Im glad hes beating up on his own defense for awhile...maybe he'll be worn out by the time he gets to Trine's!  haha

I didn't see much that I didn't expect to see at Trine's intersquad scrimmage.  At this point the defense looked stronger than the offense but that is always expected early in the season as defensive schemes are a lot easier to pick up for younger guys.

The QB position still looks to be Hargraves with his better understanding and comfortability with the offensive system.  Running game still looks very strong and passing game has been improving all week.

Other than that it was difficult to get a good feel but I'm hoping to get a much better idea in next weeks scrimmage vs St. Francis!

[sflzman]

First day of pads for the Scots. By the way - I think I have the answer to the "not relevant" on my RB section of my season preview. Check out around the  0:30 mark. Looks like he may be the running back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pJGz9t1RSo

Video was awarded footballscoop.com's video of the day

[Raider 68]

matblake ...

You got me thinking about D3 football and its appeal.  I have been a D3 fan ever since I discovered "small college" football back in 1961 ... I'm not sure when D3 came into existence in the NCAA but 1973 was the first Stagg Bowl.  I'm a 1965  grad of the University of Dubuque in Iowa ... and have followed my alma mater faithfully ever since.  There hasn't been much to cheer about in football except in the '79 and '80 season when the Spartans made the play-offs, but my loyalty to them and to D3 football has never wavered.  Where ever we have lived, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Minnesota and Michigan, I have always managed at least one D3 football game every season.  In addition to the IIAC and MIAA teams, I have seen Springfield College, American International, Amherst, Bates, Wesleyan, Ithaca, Carroll, Illinois College, Bethel, Coast Guard, Benedictine, Aurora, Rockford, UW Platteville and UW Whitewater.  Having Hope, Olivet Alma  close by (I'm in GR) gives me some options and I love Saturday afternoons on a small campus somewhere with the D3 atmosphere that can't be beat.  Go D3!!!

And ... GO UD SPARTANS!

DBQ1965,

With your love of D3 football, you need to come to Mount Union this fall. From GR you are about 4 hrs away!

[DBQ1965]

matblake ...

You got me thinking about D3 football and its appeal.  I have been a D3 fan ever since I discovered "small college" football back in 1961 ... I'm not sure when D3 came into existence in the NCAA but 1973 was the first Stagg Bowl.  I'm a 1965  grad of the University of Dubuque in Iowa ... and have followed my alma mater faithfully ever since.  There hasn't been much to cheer about in football except in the '79 and '80 season when the Spartans made the play-offs, but my loyalty to them and to D3 football has never wavered.  Where ever we have lived, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Minnesota and Michigan, I have always managed at least one D3 football game every season.  In addition to the IIAC and MIAA teams, I have seen Springfield College, American International, Amherst, Bates, Wesleyan, Ithaca, Carroll, Illinois College, Bethel, Coast Guard, Benedictine, Aurora, Rockford, UW Platteville and UW Whitewater.  Having Hope, Olivet Alma  close by (I'm in GR) gives me some options and I love Saturday afternoons on a small campus somewhere with the D3 atmosphere that can't be beat.  Go D3!!!

And ... GO UD SPARTANS!

DBQ1965,

With your love of D3 football, you need to come to Mount Union this fall. From GR you are about 4 hrs away!

Closer to 5-1/2 hours.  According to AAA, its 338 miles from my driveway to the campus ... and at my age, I always need a couple of "breaks" along the way.  Still, the tempation is there.  What would you posit as the best Mount Union home game this coming season?

[sflzman]

Speaking of traveling to games, Mr. Ypsi are you still planning on taking the treck up to Alma for the IWU game?

[Raider 68]

matblake ...

You got me thinking about D3 football and its appeal.  I have been a D3 fan ever since I discovered "small college" football back in 1961 ... I'm not sure when D3 came into existence in the NCAA but 1973 was the first Stagg Bowl.  I'm a 1965  grad of the University of Dubuque in Iowa ... and have followed my alma mater faithfully ever since.  There hasn't been much to cheer about in football except in the '79 and '80 season when the Spartans made the play-offs, but my loyalty to them and to D3 football has never wavered.  Where ever we have lived, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Minnesota and Michigan, I have always managed at least one D3 football game every season.  In addition to the IIAC and MIAA teams, I have seen Springfield College, American International, Amherst, Bates, Wesleyan, Ithaca, Carroll, Illinois College, Bethel, Coast Guard, Benedictine, Aurora, Rockford, UW Platteville and UW Whitewater.  Having Hope, Olivet Alma  close by (I'm in GR) gives me some options and I love Saturday afternoons on a small campus somewhere with the D3 atmosphere that can't be beat.  Go D3!!!

And ... GO UD SPARTANS!

DBQ1965,

With your love of D3 football, you need to come to Mount Union this fall. From GR you are about 4 hrs away!

Closer to 5-1/2 hours.  According to AAA, its 338 miles from my driveway to the campus ... and at my age, I always need a couple of "breaks" along the way.  Still, the tempation is there.  What would you posit as the best Mount Union home game this coming season?

I suggest:               1. Baldwin - Wallace Nov. 5th    1:30 PM
                              2. Otterbein             Oct. 29th   1:30 PM   
                              3. Wisc. -Osh           Sep. 10th  1:30 PM

All would be good, Nov. 5th would no doubt be colder!