FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[miaafbfan]

Olivet 14, Alma 0 early 2nd quarter

[miaafbfan]

Olivet 14, Alma 7  8:58 2nd

[miaafbfan]

Olivet 21, Alma 7  5:18 2nd quarter

[miaafbfan]

Olivet 21, Alma 14  3:02 2nd

[WLCALUM83]

Hope 14, TSU 0. Half (Hope's D is making a big-time statement thus far.)

[miaafbfan]

Olivet 21, Alma 17 at the half

[WLCALUM83]

Per Hope announcers:

Adrian 20, WLC 12. Half. (C'mon, Warriors, keep this close.)

[WLCALUM83]

Hope 21, TSU 0. (Dutchmen recover a TSU muffed pitch in the end zone). End of 3rd.

[miaafbfan]

Alma 24, Olivet 21  1:58 3rd

[miaafbfan]

Olivet 28, Alma 24  early in the 4th

[WLCALUM83]

Hope 21, TSU 7, midway through the 4th quarter.

[miaafbfan]

Olivet 28, Alma 24  8 minutes to go (Olivet missed FG)

[WLCALUM83]

Hope 21, TSU 7, Final. (2 Dutchmen defensive TD's the difference.)

[miaafbfan]

Olivet 28, Alma 24  Final  (Alma "Hail Mary" fails)

[formerd3db]

Indeed, the wind primarily (also cold weather and in some cases, wet turf) had a hand in some of the games today.  Just back while from the game down in Angola today.  A good win for Hope, although thanks to the defense.  Hope's offense will need to step up a notch for next weekend at Olivet.  Tri-State is not as bad of a team as some may think.  They did a good job in staying the course and making the game close.  Strong winds played havoc with the passing and kick games for both teams; TSU receivers made some outstanding catches in the wind.  Their lineman overall size is smaller in past years, but as a team, they look promising in regards to improvement for next year and beyond.  As far as Hope, they are playing well, have great determination and great coaching all of which won the game today, defense stepping up.  Yet if we make the playoffs, offense will need to continue to improve and score when the opportunities present.

TSU facilities are probably the worst in the league right now, however, we heard there today that a new domed stadium and synthetic turf will be in place for next season.  That would be a welcome improvement.

The Olivet/Alma game was a surprise.  Olivet despite losing last week, appears to be a "jeckle and hyde" team, but still good.  Appears Alma succumbs to its usual passing demise with bad weather.  Hope still will need to be sharp next weekend and especially since it is at Olivet.

Anyone for details of the other games today?  Hope all of you stayed warm today.  I fear the good weather is gone for the season.