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wlcalum

#855
October 23, 2006, 03:09:43 PM
Adrian really needs this win to even "Hope" to stay in the hunt. I do not think they will overlook WLC. True Adrian does struggle a bit in Milwaukee but I do not see this game as being a close one. Adrian is not giving up very many points and WLC is not scoring very many points.

Would like to see WLC's running game go into a higher gear and the passsing game get into a good groove. The oline is really hurting after graduating Evans and Schaefer. The dline only lost Seiler to graduation but I guess that was a lot.
I think the main reason WLC is so down this year is they changed their helmet design. I liked the old green and logo design over the new white and lettering. :)

Hope92

#856
October 23, 2006, 07:58:03 PM
Quote from: ACRULZ on October 21, 2006, 08:07:45 PM
I watched the Adrian - Hope game today.  I do not want to take anything away from Hope, however I believe Adrian had the better team.  Adrian had a terrible day on special teams (leading to 2 Hope scores).  Booko is an amazing back.  He runs tough!  The Bulldog defense is very tough.  They played on a 40 yard field pretty much the entire second half.  Adrian's offense struggled as usual but their defense is really something special.  Congratualtions to Hope!  Job well done...Tri-State better be on your Christmas Card list!

I must respectfully disagree with your opinion that "Adrian had the better team".  Adrian did make some mistakes that cost them. However Hope also made several mistakes (4 interseptions and costly penelties) that Adrian could have capitalized on.  Adrian did not, may be because the Hope defense is too good. 

Aslo Adrian was suppose to have the best run defense in the conference, yet the the Hope Oline and David Booko racked up 170 yards on the gound. 

bulldogalum

#857
October 23, 2006, 10:27:57 PM
Quote from: Hope92 on October 23, 2006, 07:58:03 PM
Aslo Adrian was suppose to have the best run defense in the conference, yet the the Hope Oline and David Booko racked up 170 yards on the gound. 

Booko's rushing yardage is not necessarily an indictment of the Adrian rush defense.  Having seen Booko play earlier this year, I'm convinced there is no better tailback in the league, and probably few better in the Midwest.  He runs hard, is elusive, finds holes and attacks them, and never quits.  Even a great defense could struggle against a back like that. 

That defense of the Adrian, well...Defense, is not to say I wholeheartedly agree with ACRULZ.  Having seen both teams play this year, but having missed the game on Saturday, I can't really say that either team is much better than the other.  That, by the way, is true of what I've seen from Albion and Alma as well.  I haven't seen Olivet, but they have two high quality wins and one very disappointing loss, so I don't know what to make of them.  At any rate, it looks like there are 5 very even teams in the league this year, and so far, Hope is winding up on the right end of the close games, and Albion and Adrian are not.  Some of that is luck, some of it is skill, and some of it is coaching, but it's clear that there are many dogfights remaining this football season.

WLCALUM83

#858
October 24, 2006, 03:17:41 PM
Heard one of Tri-State's better defensive players (Adam Garvin) won't be able to play against Hope due to injury.

DutchFan2004

#859
October 25, 2006, 09:22:45 AM
Congrats to the Dutchmen on righting the ship.  After a rocky start you guys have done a great job in conference.  Good Luck the rest of the way.
Play with Passion  Coach Ron Schipper

ACRULZ

#860
October 25, 2006, 02:16:03 PM
Yes, the Dutch are definitely on a role.  For that I give them credit.  If the Dutch do win the MIAA and reach the playoffs, hopefully Manning will not have the poor showing he had against Adrian.  Against a good, playoff football team four interceptions will be sealing their own fate.  During this off season I hope Adrian concentrates on recruiting a QB and some O-linemen which are the two most glaring weaknesses Adrian had this season.  Denryter is not very good under pressure and the Adrian O-Line is porous at best.

Speaking of quarterbacks, from what I hear Brehm may be the best QB in D III.  Any opinions on that?

ACRULZ

#861
October 25, 2006, 02:20:43 PM
Quote from: Hope92 on October 23, 2006, 07:58:03 PM
Quote from: ACRULZ on October 21, 2006, 08:07:45 PM
I watched the Adrian - Hope game today.  I do not want to take anything away from Hope, however I believe Adrian had the better team.  Adrian had a terrible day on special teams (leading to 2 Hope scores).  Booko is an amazing back.  He runs tough!  The Bulldog defense is very tough.  They played on a 40 yard field pretty much the entire second half.  Adrian's offense struggled as usual but their defense is really something special.  Congratualtions to Hope!  Job well done...Tri-State better be on your Christmas Card list!

I must respectfully disagree with your opinion that "Adrian had the better team".  Adrian did make some mistakes that cost them. However Hope also made several mistakes (4 interseptions and costly penelties) that Adrian could have capitalized on.  Adrian did not, may be because the Hope defense is too good. 

Aslo Adrian was suppose to have the best run defense in the conference, yet the the Hope Oline and David Booko racked up 170 yards on the gound. 

Hope defense is very good.  Rugenstein is a hell of a player.  Not only did he pressure the Adrian Offense all day last week.  He made several plays in coverage.  However, I think the most underrated player on Hope's defense is Zach Huizing, that kid can flat out play.  He has my vote for Defensive MVP of the MIAA.

bulldogalum

#862
October 25, 2006, 03:28:40 PM
Quote from: ACRULZ on October 25, 2006, 02:16:03 PM
Speaking of quarterbacks, from what I hear Brehm may be the best QB in D III.  Any opinions on that?

Well, if I had to name the best DIII QB I've seen, it's Brehm.  He has an excellent arm, knows their offensive scheme well, and is always a threat to run.  More than anything, he always appears to be firmly in control of the action on the field.  If you get a chance to see him this year, I'd do it.

wlcalum

#863
October 27, 2006, 04:04:42 PM
Cool, possible rain, and lots of wind in Milwaukee for Saturday. Forecasts of gusts up to 30mph expected. Don't expect a lot of passing yards. Gut it out on the ground boys.

Brehm is my pick for QB - very good arm and brain to match.
Booko is a great RB but I still like the kid from WLC.
Rugenstein is my DMVP with a name like that you gotta be tough! :)

miaafbfan

#864
October 27, 2006, 06:14:05 PM
Lots of wind in the forecast for Michigan as well tomorrow.  Earlier this week I picked Alma over Olivet.  Now I am beginning to wonder if Alma's air attack will suffer too much to overcome Olivet.  Even with the best QB around, the Scots are going to have their work cut out for them battling the weather and the Comets.  Good luck to all teams on a wet and windy day.

WLCALUM83

#865
October 27, 2006, 08:54:26 PM
Wonder if TSU head coach Matt Land got the Gatorade soaking last weekend? (Just couldn't pass that one up.) ;D :D ;) :) 8)

WLCALUM83

#866
October 28, 2006, 12:08:42 PM Last Edit: October 28, 2006, 01:12:01 PM by WLCALUM83
Could be lower-than-usual scoring today, depending on when the strong winds move in. Could depend on who gets the early breaks.

WLCALUM83

#867
October 28, 2006, 12:35:27 PM
Hope  vs.    Tri-State  on deck:

WLCALUM83

#868
October 28, 2006, 01:06:18 PM
Well, well, wouldn't ya know--Hope just got an INT and returned it for a TD. 7-0, Flying Dutchmen  13 minutes left in 1st.

WLCALUM83

#869
October 28, 2006, 01:28:15 PM
Hope scored on a 1-yd TD run-Flying Dutchmen 14, Thunder 0. End of 1st.
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