FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Pat Coleman · September 17, 2011, 11:51:44 PM

Quote from: ThunderHead on September 17, 2011, 10:35:18 PM
the simple answer is: yes.

but nice to get a link.

Well, when people come in asking questions that we have this entire website built for the last 12-plus years to answer, I figure they should learn about the resources we already provide them.

formerd3db · September 17, 2011, 11:56:03 PM

Another disappointing aspect from today: attendance. There were considerably less spectators in the home side seating (and even less on the endzone hill) today as compared to last week and that was surprising to me as I thought we'd have a similar crowd as last week because of winning that game (and that even despite the fact that it was the annual Community Day last Saturday). I (wrongly) estimated that there were about 2200 or so in attendance (as compared to the about 3200 from last week), however, was surprised to see in the posted game stats/box score this evening that attendance was a dismal (IMO) 1400.

Ouch. Also, there goes the chance of averaging about at least 3,000 per game this season as I had hoped might be possible. Oh well.

P.S. Good point, Pat!

ThunderHead · September 17, 2011, 11:57:07 PM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on September 17, 2011, 11:51:44 PM
Quote from: ThunderHead on September 17, 2011, 10:35:18 PM
the simple answer is: yes.

but nice to get a link.

Well, when people come in asking questions that we have this entire website built for the last 12-plus years to answer, I figure they should learn about the resources we already provide them.

Sorry Pat, my bad.

It's just I kinda thought a forum was good spot for a question. While I agree you have the info posted, I imagine it's on Albion's web site as well, or the miaa web site.

Most of the questions I ask can probably be answered through some research on my part, but alias sometimes I just get lazy and ask someone else, so with that said, I felt for the guy and figured I'd just answer it. (you know, paying it forward, just to show him some love.)

Pat Coleman · September 17, 2011, 11:58:28 PM

+1 there's no problem with both ways of welcoming the new guy. Welcome, ForeverFootball!

formerd3db · September 18, 2011, 12:00:32 AM

That's okay, ThunderHead. I probably would have done the same thing too since he is a new guy to the board, although, again, I also support Pat in promoting his site here. I admit that even I am still learning about maneuvering around on it here.

ThunderHead · September 18, 2011, 12:15:35 AM

ForeverFootball - welcome to the board. I'll K+ you as well.

As the resident trouble maker on the MIAA site, I'm most qualified to answer your question about people taking away karma.

People can "smite" you, or in other words, not like your post. As you can tell, people like to "smite" me and sometimes I deserve it.

I was at -7 or something not long ago so maybe with luck, I'll get back into the positive before Christmas.

Also - this board is full of knowledgeable people, and they're a good group and mostly very helpful. If you love football, you'll fit right in.

Again - welcome.

ForeverFootball · September 18, 2011, 12:42:21 AM

Thunderhead, I'll take karma away just for the "T" on your av.

JK

Uncle Rico · September 18, 2011, 08:03:43 AM

I have just recently achieved the power to smite or applaud and have yet to do so. I plan to begin using my new found powers for the benefit of all man kind. With great power comes great responsibility.

formerd3db · September 18, 2011, 08:41:21 AM

ForeverFootball:
I'll second ThunderHead's last post i.e. we have very good people on our board. Although we don't have the number of pages of posts that most of the other boards do in the past, I will say that in the recent months since last spring, our board has been the busiest it ever has been in past years and with some very good discussions. As is usual in life, we might not all agree all the time on the various topics in question, however, everyone here I dare say are very civil about expressing differences of opinions, unlike (unfortunately) some of the other boards. Anyway, I think you will enjoy posting here with "our people".

Also, just as an FYI, you won't be able to give karma or take it away until you have 200 posts. Uncle Rico just reached that plateau, so now he can reprimand or applaud at his discretion any of us who "get out of line"

.

hope1 · September 18, 2011, 10:02:52 AM

that was bad yesterday 5 turunovers for hope hope they win this week

ForeverFootball · September 18, 2011, 02:12:10 PM

I know you have to be a certain level in here to do things. I was just teasing Thunder because he is from "T". And I am from "A". Hmmm.... T and A.

Raider 68 · September 18, 2011, 04:32:37 PM

Quote from: formerd3db on September 18, 2011, 08:41:21 AM
ForeverFootball:
I'll second ThunderHead's last post i.e. we have very good people on our board. Although we don't have the number of pages of posts that most of the other boards do in the past, I will say that in the recent months since last spring, our board has been the busiest it ever has been in past years and with some very good discussions. As is usual in life, we might not all agree all the time on the various topics in question, however, everyone here I dare say are very civil about expressing differences of opinions, unlike (unfortunately) some of the other boards. Anyway, I think you will enjoy posting here with "our people".

Also, just as an FYI, you won't be able to give karma or take it away until you have 200 posts. Uncle Rico just reached that plateau, so now he can reprimand or applaud at his discretion any of us who "get out of line" .

formerd3db,

I was pulling for Hope, but "very few" teams can overcome 5 TO's. They just have to get by and focus on the coming week!

sflzman · September 18, 2011, 04:52:34 PM

Ed Mason set the Alma College single-game rushing record yesterday with 228 yards to go along with 2 TD's

jknezek · September 18, 2011, 05:12:21 PM

Hey folks. Chiming in from the ODAC boards. Any thoughts on how to handle the Alma at W&L pick 'em for this week? I had to go against my beloved Generals this week and was sadly proven right as Centre out played us in the second half, but I'm at a loss on how to evaluate this game. I'm also curious as to why Alma is making the trip. Seems like a very long ride unless these were the only 2 teams around with holes in the schedule on week 4. Any thoughts would be appreciated and looking forward to what certainly must amount to an usual game between these conferences. As for the Alma team, I'm jealous they will get to the W&L campus. I'm a little biased, but I can't think of a better place to be this time of year.

Uncle Rico · September 18, 2011, 05:28:33 PM

Thunderhead...I +k' ed ya and you are back to 0.

You've been a good boy lately and I trust you won't do anything to drop back to negative karma!

Your posts bring lots of good conversation even if we don't always agree. Plus I am in a good mood with a Lake Fenton high school, Trine, Michigan, and Lions win. Beautiful weekend of football all around!