FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Mr. Ypsi]

who is Maranatha playing?

Unless Calvin takes up football (which is a persistant rumor), the MIAA only has 7 football schools.

UWW is always looking for a d3 opponent - have Maranatha give them a call!

[d3fan1515]

Thats right, my mistake...

[WLCALUM83]

who is Maranatha playing?

who is Maranatha playing?

Unless Calvin takes up football (which is a persistant rumor), the MIAA only has 7 football schools.

UWW is always looking for a d3 opponent - have Maranatha give them a call!

This poster went through archives as far back as 2000 and found that Maranatha never played any MIAA squads in football. The last few seasons, the Crusaders' non-conference foes have come from the UMAC or the MIAC. It would appear to me (speculating again,) Maranatha's in more of a "take it or leave it" position, given that schools' success in the NCCAA in volleyball and womens' basketball. A Crusader long-time follower (libero) can correct me if I'm wrong here.

(Ypsi, one year the Warhawks did play Maranatha in men's hoops, and the Crusaders lost big).

[WLCALUM83]

and Adrian gets WLC (again) in '12  (adding even more to that unpredictable rivalry).

[OC_SID]

who is Maranatha playing?

Unless Calvin takes up football (which is a persistant rumor), the MIAA only has 7 football schools.

UWW is always looking for a d3 opponent - have Maranatha give them a call!

Maranatha opted out of the challenege.

[sflzman]

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.

I think just the mentality that's kind of been set is that there's no use applying for the job since they want to wipe clean the program and re-tool from scratch. Even if Lewis were to apply there's no way he'd get it

- IMO

[Mr. Ypsi]

who is Maranatha playing?

Unless Calvin takes up football (which is a persistant rumor), the MIAA only has 7 football schools.

UWW is always looking for a d3 opponent - have Maranatha give them a call!

Maranatha opted out of the challenege.

OK, I forgot who won the Maranatha/Rockford game, and just figured Maranatha was out because they were 8th.

And I was only kidding about calling UWW - talk about suicide!

[formerd3db]

who is Maranatha playing?

who is Maranatha playing?

Unless Calvin takes up football (which is a persistant rumor), the MIAA only has 7 football schools.

UWW is always looking for a d3 opponent - have Maranatha give them a call!

This poster went through archives as far back as 2000 and found that Maranatha never played any MIAA squads in football. The last few seasons, the Crusaders' non-conference foes have come from the UMAC or the MIAC. It would appear to me (speculating again,) Maranatha's in more of a "take it or leave it" position, given that schools' success in the NCCAA in volleyball and womens' basketball. A Crusader long-time follower (libero) can correct me if I'm wrong here.

(Ypsi, one year the Warhawks did play Maranatha in men's hoops, and the Crusaders lost big).

Actually, if you go way back , Maranatha did play Hope College in football in 1978 and 1979, losing 28-0 and 64-0 respectively.

[formerd3db]

sflzman:

Well, I can understand what you are saying.  Yet, at the same time, in one sense, it is sad for those guys.  While obviously assistant coaching jobs don't pay that much and it might be hard for the non-full time employed assistant coaches at the college to latch on to another college program as an assistant, I would think it would be even more difficult for someone like Lewis who is a full-time employed coach at the college to have to look for another college job during the present tough economic times.  Even moving around at the DIII level is tough and no fun.  Perhaps, though, there is a possibility he might be retained as an assistant by whoever the new head man is, although as we all know and has been mentioned here by others, the new head man usually wants to bring in his own guys (yet sometimes an current assistant or two is retained).  Again, we'll all just have to wait and see what happens at Alma.

[ACMIAAD3]

Well I think there are some very good assistant coaches on Alma's staff that have a real possibility of staying on when the new Head Coach is hired. I gotta believe that at least two or three will be retained if for no other purpose to help the new coach evaulate what he has coming back. Not only that, some of the coaches are very good recruiters. But that is just my opinion and would still not be surprised if Alma does not take a look at a few of their assistants as a possible head coach replacement. I have heard of at least a couple who expressed interest in the position. But that is just rumors.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Ndamukong Suh, alas, finally really earned his reputation as a 'dirty' player today.  Until today, I thought the rep was mostly sour grapes for a gifted physical 'freak'.  While his 'stomp' on the offensive lineman was somewhat half-hearted, and certainly not 'intent to injure' (it was more contempt than malicious), his claim after the game that it was not intentional is absolutely risible.  Giving Green Bay a first down after the Lions held on 3rd down (and costing the Lions their best defensive lineman for the rest of the day) was beyond stupid.   I have little doubt that the Lions will also be missing Suh for the Saints game, though I doubt the suspension (assuming there is one) will be more than one game.

Grow up, Suh!  Your out-of-control, selfish, infantilism risks making the best defensive line in the NFL a liability when it should be the Lions' biggest plus.  The trick is going to be for Suh to rein in his rage, while still retaining the mindset that has already made him one of the best defensive linemen ever.  As a Lions fan (and, most of the time, a Suh fan), I hope he can do it.

[BoBo]

Ndamukong Suh, alas, finally really earned his reputation as a 'dirty' player today.  Until today, I thought the rep was mostly sour grapes for a gifted physical 'freak'.  While his 'stomp' on the offensive lineman was somewhat half-hearted, and certainly not 'intent to injure' (it was more contempt than malicious), his claim after the game that it was not intentional is absolutely risible.  Giving Green Bay a first down after the Lions held on 3rd down (and costing the Lions their best defensive lineman for the rest of the day) was beyond stupid.   I have little doubt that the Lions will also be missing Suh for the Saints game, though I doubt the suspension (assuming there is one) will be more than one game.
Grow up, Suh!  Your out-of-control, selfish, infantilism risks making the best defensive line in the NFL a liability when it should be the Lions' biggest plus.  The trick is going to be for Suh to rein in his rage, while still retaining the mindset that has already made him one of the best defensive linemen ever.  As a Lions fan (and, most of the time, a Suh fan), I hope he can do it.

Spoken like a true Lions fan.  Read the national writers - they're talking 3-5 games.  His "explanation" was such B.S. Considering it occurred on national TV in one of the NFL's marquee games and only a couple weeks removed from his summit with the Commish, I'm sure they will take a hard look at a multiple game suspension with hefty fine (IMO).

As a Packer fan, I'm glad our guys kept their cool. 

[ThunderHead]

I hesitate to respond but it's beyond comprehension to me how the Lions PR person didn't make him memorize: "I'm sorry for what happened. In the heat of the moment I allowed my frustration to get the best of me and what I did was totally unacceptable. I apologize to my team, the fans, and their team. It will never happen again."

That's all he should have said. He looked/sounded incompetent at the podium. Totally delusional and completely mis-stated the facts. Apparently he assumes we're all idiots. "oh yeah, he was just trying to get his balance, that makes sense..."

Ndamukong Suh, alas, finally really earned his reputation as a 'dirty' player today.  Until today, I thought the rep was mostly sour grapes for a gifted physical 'freak'. While his 'stomp' on the offensive lineman was somewhat half-hearted, and certainly not 'intent to injure' (it was more contempt than malicious), his claim after the game that it was not intentional is absolutely risible.  Giving Green Bay a first down after the Lions held on 3rd down (and costing the Lions their best defensive lineman for the rest of the day) was beyond stupid.   I have little doubt that the Lions will also be missing Suh for the Saints game, though I doubt the suspension (assuming there is one) will be more than one game.

Grow up, Suh!  Your out-of-control, selfish, infantilism risks making the best defensive line in the NFL a liability when it should be the Lions' biggest plus.  The trick is going to be for Suh to rein in his rage, while still retaining the mindset that has already made him one of the best defensive linemen ever.  As a Lions fan (and, most of the time, a Suh fan), I hope he can do it.

As for that "non-attempt to injure" well - I suppose that if I took a cleat your arm, (and I'm not near the size of Suh) you may think differently....

[formerd3db]

Well said Mr. Ypsi, Bobo and ThunderHead.  Indeed, those who were defending him earlier this season and giving him - actually stretching that if we are all truthful about it - the benefit of the doubt, should now be well aware that he has left no doubt as Mr. Ypsi has said. Suh deserves whatever he gets in regards to a suspension and I hope they come down on him hard, even though I am a Lions fan also.  There is no excuse whatsoever for his actions today and his pitiful excuse is ludicrous.  Good grief; he needs to grow up, admit he is wrong and quit attempting to hide behind that facade of being like a 5 year old kid who doesn't know any better.  Not intentional? Pishaw!  Anyway, besides Suh's antics, it was a pitiful performance by the Lions today, unfortunately for us Detroit fans.  Green Bay is simply the best team in the league right now I would say.

Texas AM and Texas having a "brawl" game right now in that heated rivalry, which apprently will end tonight- at least for a year or so at the minimum (unless some of those arrogant administrators at both schools admit their antics and come to an agreement to continue the historic rivalry).  That will be sad if it is allowed to be discontinued. 

I'm gearing up for the Michigan/Ohio State game this weekend.  Should be a good one, unless either team implodes early.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day today.   

[Mr. Ypsi]

I'm done defending Suh, but he didn't STOMP on the arm (intending to injure), he gave more of a contemptuous 'stamp' on the arm.  Physical freak that he is, if he 'meant to injure', the player's arm would have been carried off the field separately from the player.

BoBo, I fear you may be right about the length of suspension.  The out-of-control, infantile action just might have sabotaged the Lions' season.  UM's Charles Woodson had some interesting comments on the situation.  While I remain mostly a Suh fan, yet another reason for a Michigan man to 'hate' the Cornhuskers!