FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[OC_SID]

formerd3db, it was nice seeing you at the game today. I know it was for only a few minutes, but as usual, I got caught up doing many things.

[formerd3db]

formerd3db, it was nice seeing you at the game today. I know it was for only a few minutes, but as usual, I got caught up doing many things.

No problem, my friend.  I know you are very busy on game days, nonetheless, yes, it was good to see you and visit even if only for a few minutes.  Take care and good luck to your Olivet the rest of the season.  Talk to you again in the not too distant future.

[formerd3db]

Regarding the attendance topic:

What's going on at Adrian?  They are 5-1 and favored to win the MIAA title.  Yet their home attendance today was only just over 1400.  Previous home games were just over 1200 and 2990.  One would assume that more fans would be in the stadium. 

[waxx]

Regarding the attendance topic:

What's going on at Adrian?  They are 5-1 and favored to win the MIAA title.  Yet their home attendance today was only just over 1400.  Previous home games were just over 1200 and 2990.  One would assume that more fans would be in the stadium. 

I was wondering the same thing, I was watching the livestream today and it looked empty. There was even a team alumni day with three former AC head coaches and various event. Was it mid-semester break?

[formerd3db]

waxx:

Having 3 former head coaches back on an Alumni Day and low attendance is very disappointing (it sounds like there were not very many former players back for that either).  As you mentioned, perhaps it was the annual fall break for students, however, if it was, IMO, that is not the weekend game to schedule such a special occasion.  Maybe some of our other Adrian posters can provide us with further info.

BTW, welcome to the board!

[hope1]

good win for hope over olivet

[formerd3db]

good win for hope over olivet

Indeed, it was.  A great confidence booster attitude wise to get back to where they started at the beginning of the season.  However, as optimistic as we all are going to continue to be, at the same time, it is never a good situation when you lose to your co-champion if Hope ends up sharing the title with Adrian because you obviously would not get the AQ due to the "1st tie-breaker" which is the head-to-head result.

So clearly, the mission (and "must") for Hope is to win-out the remaining games and Hope (sorry for the pun ) that Adrian loses twice, thereby giving Hope the AQ over whoever they might share the title with-unless, of course, it somehow works out that Hope wins it outright.  Unfortunately, the chances of the latter are not likely.  IMO, there will be two teams with one-loss in league games at the end.  That said, we "push on" from here!

[Mr. Ypsi]

If you're not already following it, check out the Tigers/Red Sox broadcast.  A night after Detroit held Boston (the most productive offensive team in MLB this year) to ONE hit, Max Scherzer has NO hit them thru 5.

[formerd3db]

If you're not already following it, check out the Tigers/Red Sox broadcast.  A night after Detroit held Boston (the most productive offensive team in MLB this year) to ONE hit, Max Scherzer has NO hit them thru 5.

They blew it big time, losing 6-5.  I am really disgusted.     Right now, I think they will implode just like they did last year in the World Series.  Their hitting is doing good, but just when you think their pitching will be okay, results like this game occur.  Even though they have the 3 good starters, I think the pitching will be the downfall again.  Obviously, it is still early and this series now comes to Detroit where the home fan advantage is huge, just like in Boston, but I am skeptical at this point. 

[dc_has_been]

Leyland should have left Max in, regardless of pitch count.  He had good stuff and was not letting up in the seventh. 

[sac]

Scherzer doesn't have great stamina, has yet to record a complete game in his career.  He only threw over 120 pitches twice all season and only threw into the 8th 7 times, 6 of them in April and May.

Its MLB, your bullpen should be able to lockdown a 4 run lead with 6 outs to go.

[dc_has_been]

Scherzer doesn't have great stamina, has yet to record a complete game in his career.  He only threw over 120 pitches twice all season and only threw into the 8th 7 times, 6 of them in April and May.

Its MLB, your bullpen should be able to lockdown a 4 run lead with 6 outs to go.

I agree about the bullpen, but this is the playoffs and our bullpen has not been that good all year.  Ride the starters as long as possible. 

[formerd3db]

Interesting discussion friends i.e. about the Tigers.

Anyway, hey dc_has_been...how do you think the new status/rebuilding process is going (if I may call it that) at your Defiance has been for football so far?  Do you think the staff will remain in place for a while as opposed to some of those guys taking off for "elsewhere" and/or "climbing the coaching ladder"?  Hope you are doing well.

[dc_has_been]

Interesting discussion friends i.e. about the Tigers.

Anyway, hey dc_has_been...how do you think the new status/rebuilding process is going (if I may call it that) at your Defiance has been for football so far?  Do you think the staff will remain in place for a while as opposed to some of those guys taking off for "elsewhere" and/or "climbing the coaching ladder"?  Hope you are doing well.

Former-doing well and hope the same for you! 
For DC, with adding field turf, a field house, and a push for higher enrollment, I'm hoping this entices at least the HC/OC and DC to stay awhile.  IMO, things are looking up because the President really wants to give a facelift to DC.

[sac]

Adrian's moved up to #47 on massey's ratings.  Highest for an MIAA team in recent years?  Can't remember.

Massey likes
Adrian 24-14 over Trine, 79%
Albion 34-31 over Kzoo, 57%   
Hope 34-7 over Alma 98%