FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

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%

Okay, so if Kazoo upsets Albion, do you think people are going to give them more attention i.e. be taken more seriously as an actual contender?

[sac]

It would make Kzoo's next two games more interesting if they won Saturday.


Oct 26  at Hope
Nov 2   Adrian

[formerd3db]

Indeed.  It would still be a tough task for them.  But, we can say that about Hope as well.

[formerd3db]

Hey Pat:

Are you kidding me?   I just saw your comments on the Daily Dose about the Swarthemore Debacle and that earlier travesty in the 1980's!  Yes, indeed, you, me and many others can still be upset over that debacle!  While I followed that sad chapter back in 2000 along with you and others (wow, I can't believe that was some 13 years ago and when you had just started i.e. the early days of your d3.football site here), it appears the seeds for that ridiculous happening were planted many years before then. Interesting bit of history, for sure.

[DBQ1965]

I drove down to Kzoo today for the Hornets-Britons game.  It was a good win for Albion, but unfortunately the officials had too much attention focused on themselves.  There were some questionable calls -- against both teams -- and some bad no-calls as well.  It was an  example of poor officiating in the MIAA.

Albion came prepared ... executed well, and their soph QB was much better than the Hornets' soph QB.  Kzoo seemed to play a somewhat lackluster game.  The Britons definitely will have a say in who wins the MIAA title, especially ending the season with back-to-back games on the road against Adrian and Hope.  As Arte Johnson was so well known for saying .... "very interesting."

On a happier note for me, Dubuque beat #21 ranked Coe 38-14.  The Spartans are tied for first place in the IIAC with Wartburg. 
They play each other next week at Dubuque.  I still hope someday for a playoff match-up between MIAA and IIAC teams.

[formerd3db]

This has to be the quietest year for posting here on the MIAA board that I can recall.  Where is everyone-at least some of our previous regulars?  I was just curious as to if this is because of some apathy regarding our conference or perhaps life is just little busier for for everyone regarding more important issues.

sflzman:

Haven't heard from you for a while.  I hope you are doing well.  Missed seeing you on Saturday, although I should have emailed you last week well in advance to set up at time to chat for at least a few minutes at halftime or after the game.  My apologies.  Any insight you have as to why Alma is struggling terribly this year?  I realize attendance was down due to being winless so far and also that it was Alma's fall break with many students being gone from campus.  However, it also seemed to me that there was just no enthusiasm among the team players and including the coaching staff.  Very puzzling and sad, IMO.

BTW, your Minnesota pulled a good one this past weekend - very surprising.  I think deep down that Coach Kill will make the decision to step down at the end of this season, unless they can really get his medication squared around and under control.  It is a shame, but health has to come first and that job (or any job at that level) is extremely stressful as we all know.

[Raider 68]

This has to be the quietest year for posting here on the MIAA board that I can recall.  Where is everyone-at least some of our previous regulars?  I was just curious as to if this is because of some apathy regarding our conference or perhaps life is just little busier for for everyone regarding more important issues.

sflzman:

Haven't heard from you for a while.  I hope you are doing well.  Missed seeing you on Saturday, although I should have emailed you last week well in advance to set up at time to chat for at least a few minutes at halftime or after the game.  My apologies.  Any insight you have as to why Alma is struggling terribly this year?  I realize attendance was down due to being winless so far and also that it was Alma's fall break with many students being gone from campus.  However, it also seemed to me that there was just no enthusiasm among the team players and including the coaching staff.  Very puzzling and sad, IMO.

BTW, your Minnesota pulled a good one this past weekend - very surprising.  I think deep down that Coach Kill will make the decision to step down at the end of this season, unless they can really get his medication squared around and under control.  It is a shame, but health has to come first and that job (or any job at that level) is extremely stressful as we all know.

formerd3db,

I agree, many of the boards are quiet. This one more than most, and I know I have not posted as
often as I once did, but I am back again!

For the MIAA conference race, it will boil down to two teams. IMHO, it will be either Hope (your alma mater)
or Adrian. I just do not think Olivet  will hold up in the last 4 conference games, but you never know.
It will be good to see another MIAA team in the playoffs this year.

Hope you are well! What are your thoughts?

[NCF]

This has to be the quietest year for posting here on the MIAA board that I can recall.  Where is everyone-at least some of our previous regulars?  I was just curious as to if this is because of some apathy regarding our conference or perhaps life is just little busier for for everyone regarding more important issues.

sflzman:

Haven't heard from you for a while.  I hope you are doing well.  Missed seeing you on Saturday, although I should have emailed you last week well in advance to set up at time to chat for at least a few minutes at halftime or after the game.  My apologies.  Any insight you have as to why Alma is struggling terribly this year?  I realize attendance was down due to being winless so far and also that it was Alma's fall break with many students being gone from campus.  However, it also seemed to me that there was just no enthusiasm among the team players and including the coaching staff.  Very puzzling and sad, IMO.

BTW, your Minnesota pulled a good one this past weekend - very surprising.  I think deep down that Coach Kill will make the decision to step down at the end of this season, unless they can really get his medication squared around and under control.  It is a shame, but health has to come first and that job (or any job at that level) is extremely stressful as we all know.

formerd3db,

I agree, many of the boards are quiet. This one more than most, and I know I have not posted as
often as I once did, but I am back again!

For the MIAA conference race, it will boil down to two teams. IMHO, it will be either Hope (your alma mater)
or Adrian. I just do not think Olivet  will hold up in the last 4 conference games, but you never know.
It will be good to see another MIAA team in the playoffs this year.

Hope you are well! What are your thoughts?

Completely agree on the quiet boards. The CCIW board is very quiet this season.

[formerd3db]

Raider68 and NCF:

Good to hear from you both.  Thanks for posting here!

As far as the MIAA race, right now it is obviously Adrian's to lose or, uh...I mean win!   I think we (Hope) have a very good chance at a co-championship, however, as I mentioned before in some recent posts, I think it will be tough for Adrian to lose to two teams in order for us to gain the AQ.  However,...such happenings have, at times, happened in our league races over the years.

Of course, Mount Union will win the OAC, Raider68.  Yet, what is your prediction NCF as to who will win the CCIW among those top 3 teams?

[Mr. Ypsi]

It's a pretty good guess that NCF will say NCC!   Alas, I fear that is probably correct.   I think the Titans will beat Wheaton this week, but even with home field advantage, NCC is gonna be an uphill battle the following week.  Of course, Wheaton handily beat NCC last year, but I just can't see it happening again this time.  (I will pick the Titans over Wheaton in both the CCIW and MIAA pick-ems; not sure I've got the guts to pick 'em over NCC, but we'll see!)

[Raider 68]

Raider68 and NCF:

Good to hear from you both.  Thanks for posting here!

As far as the MIAA race, right now it is obviously Adrian's to lose or, uh...I mean win!   I think we (Hope) have a very good chance at a co-championship, however, as I mentioned before in some recent posts, I think it will be tough for Adrian to lose to two teams in order for us to gain the AQ.  However,...such happenings have, at times, happened in our league races over the years.

Of course, Mount Union will win the OAC, Raider68.  Yet, what is your prediction NCF as to who will win the CCIW among those top 3 teams?

formerd3db,

The Raiders this year are not a lock to win the OAC, the final 3 games will be like the playoffs this
year just to see who wins the conference. I have just posted on the OAC board who has the toughest tests to overcome.

In the event that the Raiders win the OAC, there is a good chance they will see NC at some point
depending on the brackets. NCF is coming to Alliance on 11-16-13 to see Mount Union and the
John Carroll game and I am looking forward to meeting her and sitting with us!

[Mr. Ypsi]

Saturday needs to come quickly - I've got a serious case of 'Tigers withdrawal'!

[NCF]

It's a pretty good guess that NCF will say NCC!   Alas, I fear that is probably correct.   I think the Titans will beat Wheaton this week, but even with home field advantage, NCC is gonna be an uphill battle the following week.  Of course, Wheaton handily beat NCC last year, but I just can't see it happening again this time.  (I will pick the Titans over Wheaton in both the CCIW and MIAA pick-ems; not sure I've got the guts to pick 'em over NCC, but we'll see!)

I might pick NC over both, but the confidence pick for each of the "big three" will only be a 1. I don't think Wheaton wants to stay home again this post season-so anything's possible. Raider68, looking forward to meeting you and visiting the campus as well.

[wally_wabash]

Raider68 and NCF:

Good to hear from you both.  Thanks for posting here!

As far as the MIAA race, right now it is obviously Adrian's to lose or, uh...I mean win!   I think we (Hope) have a very good chance at a co-championship, however, as I mentioned before in some recent posts, I think it will be tough for Adrian to lose to two teams in order for us to gain the AQ.  However,...such happenings have, at times, happened in our league races over the years.

Of course, Mount Union will win the OAC, Raider68.  Yet, what is your prediction NCF as to who will win the CCIW among those top 3 teams?

formerd3db,

The Raiders this year are not a lock to win the OAC, the final 3 games will be like the playoffs this
year just to see who wins the conference. I have just posted on the OAC board who has the toughest tests to overcome.

In the event that the Raiders win the OAC, there is a good chance they will see NC at some point
depending on the brackets. NCF is coming to Alliance on 11-16-13 to see Mount Union and the
John Carroll game and I am looking forward to meeting her and sitting with us!

Uh oh!  I've read this story before.  Spoiler: it turns out really, really well.   

[formerd3db]

Well, we're getting ready for tomorrow night's home game against Kalamazoo College.  Night games are always a different fun experience, however, tomorrow will be cold so for anyone going, make sure you dress accordingly for the occasion.  I just hope it doesn't rain as that will make it worse.

While I expect Kazoo to give a better game than in previous years as they are certainly improved, I also expect us (Hope) to win.  Being 6-2 at that point will not be bad, although I will admit that I, along with all our other "Hopeites" are hoping/rooting for two Adrian losses between now and at the end of the day Nov 16th (provided we "win out", course!