FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

Thanks sflzman.  We'll try these out and see if they work.

As to today's games:

Wow, Adrian squeeks by Huntingdon 17-16 to complete a 9-1 season. Alma played Trine much closer than I thought they would - good attendance down there as usual.

As to the Hope/Albion game, it was a good tough game, yet for once, we came out on top down there.  Although Albion almost made it a reply of last week as far as nearly scoring in the last 3 minutes of the game, Hope's defense came up with some big stops at the right time (QB sacks, some INTs by our dbs (one for a long TD) and huge, huge punting by our punter) and our offense came through when they needed to (great running and blocking).  Albion is a good team (their sr. players WR, RB and their QB and others); some huge young lineman (one at 6'7"/315 and is very agile and a good blocker).  For once, the weather was fantastic for the final season November game ( '61 degrees with the sun coming out periodically, although much of the time it was overcast); also a real nice attendance of 3256, much more than I thought as I underestimated it at being about 2200-2500, so that was nice.  A great day (except for the losing team, of course) for college football at one of the MIAA's oldest schools and neat tradition.  I know our players and coaching staff were pleased at the effort today - a true team win - and finishing the season at 5-5, although we obviously had higher hopes and expectations from the start.

I will be interested to hear the recap/summaries of the other two MIAA games today from any of you who may have gone to those games (I suspect it was only the parents of Adrian players who made the trip to Alabama ).

Anyway, now we'll all have to root for Adrian as our MIAA representative in the playoffs.  Again, I hope the weather stays good for a while, however, we all know the cold is coming.

BTW, Michigan pulls out a close one with Northwestern today.  Northwestern is a good team - they'll probably lose to Nebraska, however, they should beat Illinois.

[formerd3db]

Well, sflzman, I tried the new helmet url you listed, however, it didn't work.   So I went back to the old one; again, mine still will come up if I click on my profile name and then click back to the regular post page.  Any suggestions?

[sac]

BTW, Michigan pulls out a close one with Northwestern today. 

A close one?     

Northwestern is a good team - they'll probably lose to Nebraska, however, they should beat Illinois.

Already lost to Nebraska, they got Taylor Martinez'ed late.  They play at Michigan State next week, then Illinois

You could put Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Penn State and Wisconsin in a blender and get a different set of results every time.  There just really isn't much difference in those teams.



Congratulations to Hope for winning at Albion, only the second win there in 30 years.  2007 the other.

[sflzman]

Well a few things from today.

1) This whole helmet thing is driving me crazy. Sometimes working. Sometimes not. The new website that I found was working this morning but stopped. I am not really sure where to go at this moment. Maybe I can figure something out by tomorrow.

2) My (well my dad's) Minnesota Goohsrs are bowl eligible. They quite possibly may be the worst team ever to ever play in a bowl game. But hey. They got there.

3) Now tithe Alma/Trine game. I believe, IMO, Alma should have, and easily could have, won that game. Trine didn't appear ready for the faucet, let alone the whole kitchen sink that Coach P threw at them today. Multiple guys contributing here and there. It was a good effort by the Scots and definitely something to build on for next year.

The reason I say should have. That wide receiver pass that got itercepted was a killer. If you punch that one in it's a whole different ball game. Then you're up 21-14 (or at least 17-14) going into the break. Who knows how that changes the second quarter. Not to mention if they did score there that's A TON of momentum towards the Scots. Tochdown. Onside kick. Touchdown. At this point you've got Trine flustered and then who knows, maybe you get a FOURTH score mixed into the second quarter at some point.

Overall, the Scots outgained the Thunder, ran more plays than the Thunder. And definitely ended the year on a positive note. I feel like this is another example of why Coach P is going to turn this thing around. They've been right there all year long - they even had a lead again Oshkosh! (before giving up 63 unanswered). Give coach P a few years, and a chance to get his guys in there. Then look out.

Go Scots.

Also. One last note. Shannon Geren. We saw a little bit from him early. He impressed me but then he didn't really get any playing time through early conference play. I even said at one point to the person I was sitting next to at the game last week that I wished we would have gotten to see a little bit more of him. And what do you know, he scores two TDs today.

[Deveto]

I was shock to the amount of fans that was at the Adrian v Huntingdon game they travel very well.

[formerd3db]

sac:
Oops!  I goofed; yes Northwestern already played Nebraska.  They play Michigan State next Saturday and although Michigan State has not been playing well of late, and even thought Northwestern is good, they could have a tough time at East Lansing.  I see that one going either way, just like the Michigan/Northwestern game yesterday.

sflzman:

Hilarious! (i.e. the "helmet thing"! ).  I know it is not really that important, however, I am like you as that type thing drives me crazy also.  And...perhaps even more so because I am a "computer/internet illiterate" - I do not have the skills (nor understand the workings) of those aspects like you and all the others on here.  So, the bottom line is that I do appreciate your work in trying to get this thing resolved/fixed!

Good to hear from you also (I will PM you back later today).  Also, I watched the last quarter of the Minnesota/Illinois game last evening after returning home from the Hope/Albion game.  It is good to see your dad's alma mater improving.  Obviously, they are not a power yet, but are becoming more competitive, similar to how Northwestern started out to go "on that road" in past years (even though they lost to Michigan last weekend).  Kill is a good coach and has done well every level and school he has been at (Saginaw Valley, Emporia, Western Illinois, Northern Illinois and now Minnesota).  If he can stay healthy, I think they will continue to improve (he has several of his long-time staff with him, so they have that cohesiveness and know their system).

I do like Minnesota's new uniforms and helmets they wore yesterday (you had discussed that at the beginning of the season) - they have the "new" look, yet kept the tradion of the maroon with their style block "M" (IMO, just like Michigan, Minnesota needs to keep that old traditional look).  Anyway, they did get bowl eligable, unlike Michigan State so far.

P.S. Pishaw!   Now the old helmet url isn't even partly working like it was yesterday!

Deveto:
That is interesting and very neat, especially since that is quite a longer trip than most of our MIAA teams usually travel for their away non-conference games.  They might not have that far to go next weekend if Adrian gets Concordia-Chicago or Elmhurst.   

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Adrian will host Franklin

[sflzman]

I'VE FOUND THE SOLUTION!!!!

Everyone hang tight.  Alma college internet servers crashed at approximitely 3 am Friday night/Saturday morning and have not returned yet.  Once they come back the problem should be solved.

[sflzman]

I also like the new uniforms!  Nike did a great job with them and kudos to Minnesota to sticking with tradition and not getting sucked into the flashy new Nike stuff that everyone else is going to.

[formerd3db]

I'VE FOUND THE SOLUTION!!!!

Everyone hang tight.  Alma college internet servers crashed at approximitely 3 am Friday night/Saturday morning and have not returned yet.  Once they come back the problem should be solved.

I also like the new uniforms!  Nike did a great job with them and kudos to Minnesota to sticking with tradition and not getting sucked into the flashy new Nike stuff that everyone else is going to.

Great sflzman and thanks! We'll await hearing from you when it is up and running again and then try it.  Also, again, agree with you on the Minnesota uniforms -ditto.

[propower64]

Any Adrian fans that could give me a little information on the tailgating environment at Adrian College.  I am in charge of our Tailgates for Franklin College and we are looking at making the road trip for this weekend.  Thanks!

[Uncle Rico]

Any Adrian fans that could give me a little information on the tailgating environment at Adrian College.  I am in charge of our Tailgates for Franklin College and we are looking at making the road trip for this weekend.  Thanks!

I am far from an Adrian fan  , but I recall the last time I attended a game there, the parking lot directly connected to the stadium was for Adrian people only.  I think it was reserved parking.  We were turned away, and advised to park near a ball field that was a fair distance away.  After realizing the distance, we parked in one of the neighborhood side streets instead. That was a couple of years ago, and perhaps that has changed or the NCAA will modify that policy.  If no one from this forum responds you may want to contact the school directly.

[Deveto]

Any Adrian fans that could give me a little information on the tailgating environment at Adrian College.  I am in charge of our Tailgates for Franklin College and we are looking at making the road trip for this weekend.  Thanks!

Adrian is very big on tailgating , the main parking lot next to the stadium is for Adrian reserved tailgaters but right across the street very close to the stadium is a big area for the visiting team. The game day environment is awesome. Last time I was there they had a live concert going on with a petting zoo for kids basically set up like a carnival with camel and elephant rides.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

Any Adrian fans that could give me a little information on the tailgating environment at Adrian College.  I am in charge of our Tailgates for Franklin College and we are looking at making the road trip for this weekend.  Thanks!

The lot connected to the stadium is for reserved parking and season ticket holders, so that fills up. Not sure if this will apply for a playoff game, Id imagine it wont, as the parking passes are valid for the 5 game home schedule, as are the season tickets. Tickets for this game are extra cost, of course. Id imagine, but am not sure that the main lot might simply be first come first serve, with the parking fee they are sure to charge. The lot across the street is an open lot, which also carries a charge but is a first come first serve, things tend to fill up fairly quick on game day and I believe there is a hockey day scheduled for the same day (yikes). As for the  environment, its pretty hands off, people are allowed to have fun as long as they arent creating issues. I dont know if t he NCAA presence will change this or if it will remain the same, but the College itself is very open and accepting of tailgating.

Outisde those two main lots, there is another lot slightly down the street (the college bought the lot of an old apartment complex that burned down) and I know in the past they have offered parking across from the Library (about a block away). The lot by the ball fields is a bit of a hike, its on t he back 40 as we refer to it, but they do offer shuttle service from that lot to the field for those that park there.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

For further reference, consult this map.



You can clearly see the parking lot next to the stadium and across the street, those are the main two. There is also a parking lot located at the intersection of Charles and Williams (this is where the old apartments were) and in the past there is parking located in the quad area about half way down Williams street. You can see where the ball fields are in relation to the stadium and there is parking out there. All residential streets are two way parking and open as well, with the exception of Michigan ave which only has parking on one side, but  that is often lifted on big game days etc.

Edit: That image is far smaller than it should be just click on it and it should enlarge.