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[Uncle Rico]

The Replacements..

[Stinger]

Great idea for a topic since MIAA is out and we all know it comes down to Whitewater and Mt. Union again. By the way I am picking Whitewater by 14 in the Championship, with Coppage as the MVP.

But, how about greatest football movie of time? Mine is Rememberthe Titans. True story (for the most part), life lessons, history, football, tolerance, and uch more.

North Dallas Forty.

[formerd3db]

sac, stinger, addidas, Cousin Eddie, Uncle Rico - great to hear from you guys.  As far as the Kazoo stadium seating, the spiral staircase and Caulder Fieldhouse, in re-reviewing the construction photos, it does appear that they are probably going to replace the main home permanent seating as it seems that the low concrete walls on either end in front have been moved or started to be dismantled (I could be wrong).  Razing Caulder makes sense because they will have plenty of room in the new locker room and other areas as well as the fact that it be more aesthetic over by the new permanent visitors stands, which BTW, has very nice wrought iron fencing around it as you can see in the photos and which will compliment the same type of fencing that will be around the field and new entry to the Angell Field and Athletic Complex.  Uncle Rico, regarding the spiral staircase, they, unfortunately, demolished that (you can see it in the video that was posted here by one of the others when construction started this summer - it was either stinger or sac that posted it).  I wish they would have saved it and used it in a monument or statue by the new press box or new entrance to Angell -that would have been neat - I think someone at Kazoo "fumbled the ball" there in regards to that.

As to the most popular and greatest football movie(s), the ones you mention are indeed great and all recently appeared on the one of the lists of the greatest football movies ever made.  Aside from the important moral and ethical issues that are supported and promoted by Remember the Titans and some of the other movies you mention, my personal favorite is Rudy. I've always been for the underdog and walk-ons and Rudy R and his "counterpart" at U of Michigan Donnie Warner are my all-time favorites (yes I know that the movie Rudy took some "liberties" with the script in regards to the real story, however, the main aspect in the end was essentially true) because of the individual perseverence message and "dream come true" stories.  Warner was more successful as far as his playing career than Rudy R (I've discussed that here on this board a couple of times in the past), and all-though he doesn't have a movie made about him, the "real" Warner is my most favorite, with Rudy R being a close second.  So while those other movies are great (hey, even Marshall is a good movie), Rudy is my favorite football movie.   

Now that you guys have brought this up, I'm "pumped" to watch some of those football movies over this Thanksgiving days weekend in the evenings in addition to the college football games that will be on TV!  

[formerd3db]

Since it is quiet around here, I'll throw this in.  What do you all think about Arizona hiring Rich Rodriguez?  Wow, he is getting farther away from his "roots" in WVa (although he did coach at LSU as I recall before going to Clemson and then back to WVa).  I hope he is more humble/less arrogant down there than he was @ his alma mater WVa and Michigan.  I suspect he might be, although we'll see what happens. 

[Uncle Rico]

Since it is quiet around here, I'll throw this in.  What do you all think about Arizona hiring Rich Rodriguez?  Wow, he is getting farther away from his "roots" in WVa (although he did coach at LSU as I recall before going to Clemson and then back to WVa).  I hope he is more humble/less arrogant down there than he was @ his alma mater WVa and Michigan.  I suspect he might be, although we'll see what happens.

Hopefully for his sake he does not neglect the defensive side of the ball in order to implement his offense....

[sac]

Since it is quiet around here, I'll throw this in.  What do you all think about Arizona hiring Rich Rodriguez?  Wow, he is getting farther away from his "roots" in WVa (although he did coach at LSU as I recall before going to Clemson and then back to WVa).  I hope he is more humble/less arrogant down there than he was @ his alma mater WVa and Michigan.  I suspect he might be, although we'll see what happens.

Hopefully for his sake he does not neglect the defensive side of the ball in order to implement his offense....

It will be interesting since UA has almost zero relevant football history for a major conference program, one shared Pac 12 title, no Rose Bowls.  He will most certainly not have the weight of a snooty alumni and decades of history hanging over him.  He can go in tomorrow and burn everything down and no one will care.   Although it probably should be pointed out to him that UA paints 'Bear Down' on its field in reference to a time when Arizona actually played good defense with regularity.

If there is a league where he can get away with neglecting defense its the Pac 12 (.. and more so the Big 12). 


I would suggest he have something more available at QB than a redshirt Fr. transfer who's not built for his offense, or a walk-on who's not built to play D1 football.  But that's just me. 


His first game in charge of Arizona will be Sept 1, 2012 against Toledo.  Perhaps his most embarrassing loss while at Michigan.

I sincerely hope he does well there, his offense is something to watch when its going well.

[sac]

Arizona is #112 in total defense right now.  You can't crater what has already been cratered.  He could go in there with the same ideas he had at UM and Arizona fans would probably be happy.

[ThunderHead]

I think in a matter of time he will have Arizona in good shape.  Best of luck to him, and it's good to see him back in the game.

[ACMIAAD3]

Anyone got any idea who may be the new Alma Coach? I wonder if it will really be a national search or if one of the assistants is going to get it. Just looking for opinions 

[sflzman]

Anyone got any idea who may be the new Alma Coach? I wonder if it will really be a national search or if one of the assistants is going to get it. Just looking for opinions 

No assistant coaches are even applying for the job. A handful have applications in to other schools already for assistant jobs, and whatnot...

[formerd3db]

Thanks for your opinions on the Rich Rod/AZ subject, guys.

sflzman and ACMIAAD3:
That is surprising.  I would have thought for sure that Lewis would apply.  He has been a coordinator at both Alma and Defiance and an assistant coach at Alma for two different stints and obviously familiar with the program and school.  He would be ready for a shot at a head coaching position.  So, again, I'm surprised.  However, on the other hand, perhaps they've been told a total "house cleaning" is what is desired and perhaps that just might be the best for Alma at this point.  It will be somewhat disappointing for some of those younger coaches who have been on the staff the past couple of years or so, especially those who are Alma alumni.  But, that is the nature of the "business" even at the DIII level.  Keep us posted you guys, although, of course, we'll be be watching the website for announcements. 

[Mr. Ypsi]

I, too, wish RichRod well.  I was enthusiastic when he first arrived, though I soured on him pretty quickly.  I was never a rabid hater, but surely no one would contest that Brady Hoke and Greg Mattison are a HUGE step up.  (I was an avid supporter of Hoke even when Harbaugh still seemed available - though with what he has done with the Niners I may have to reconsider that one! )

[Raider 68]

To all the MIAA posters, Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

[sac]

miaa.org has an announcement about the MIAA and NathCon starting a challenge series next year.

Matchups next fall.

• Albion at Benedictine, Ill.
• Hope at Concordia-Chicago
• Adrian at Wisconsin Lutheran
• Trine at Concordia-Wisconsin
• Kalamazoo at Lakeland, Wis.
• Alma at Aurora, Ill.
• Olivet at Rockford, Ill.

[d3fan1515]

who is Maranatha playing?