FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

Just returned home from Hope's traditional final intra-squad scrimmage at the stadium.  Good crowd as usual, yet also a nice surprise for a cool night with a nice breeze.  It had been very hot and humid all day (and yesterday), which could have been a hindrance tonight.  But it was a perfect weather night for football under the lights.

Luckily, no injuries.  In brief, still a long way to go in many areas. Regarding the QB situation, there are five vying for the position; 3 upperclassmen (each with little p.t. experience) and 2 freshman (including the young man from Michigan who decided not to go to Mount Union as you already have read about).  From what I was told (and also viewed this evening), there is still no front runner-no one has separated themselves as yet.  However, still time for someone to step up before the first game. Anyway, the coaching staff will be reviewing the film from the scrimmage tomorrow and making some assessments of course.

[sac]

football is back

[D3MAFAN]

football is back

Yes...exciting it is.

[DBQ1965]

Does Hope football have any kind of scrimmage against another team scheduled for this (Labor Day) weekend?

[sac]

Does Hope football have any kind of scrimmage against another team scheduled for this (Labor Day) weekend?

I do not believe they do.

[formerd3db]

Does Hope football have any kind of scrimmage against another team scheduled for this (Labor Day) weekend?

I do not believe they do.

You are correct, we do not.  Hope is one of the few small colleges that still holds the traditional final intra-squad scrimmage instead of a controlled scrimmage against another college.  Coach Kreps and his staff decided to move the scrimmage up by one week this year so as to not risk injury to key players before the season opener "away" game at Monmouth.  Luckily, no players were injured in last Saturday evening's scrimmage, which had beautiful weather.  Still no word on the QB competition as yet.

[waxx]

Anyone know of scrimmages going on today in the MIAA, most teams usually have them this week, correct?

[formerd3db]

Some disappointing news...the Detroit Lions waived former All-MIAA Albion College CB Chris Greenwood yesterday.  Unfortunately, he wasn't even signed to the 10-man practice squad today either.  I (as did many others) really thought that this would be his "break-out" year after two injured seasons (on IR his first and last year on-off the practice squad/regular roster while recovering). He played well in the pre-season games and it came down to the last cut.  I also thought he would at least be signed to the practice squad (where he was on-off last year while recovering, although was on the official roster part of the time.  Anyway, I hope he is able to land with another team. 

[Raider 68]

Mr. Ypsi,

Are you heading up the MIAA Pickems this year? I hope so, based upon your great previous efforts. The conference looks
to be very competitive this year!

[MIAA in Exile]

Chris Greenwood on the Vikings practice squad.  No idea if he choose Minnesota over Detroit or other offers.  Might be looking for best chance to play. 

[formerd3db]

Chris Greenwood on the Vikings practice squad.  No idea if he choose Minnesota over Detroit or other offers.  Might be looking for best chance to play.

Thanks for the update.  I would imagine that he would be looking for the best option for playing time-at least that is what I would do if I were in his situation.  Good luck to him-I hope he makes it.  I still think he can play in the NFL.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Mr. Ypsi,

Are you heading up the MIAA Pickems this year? I hope so, based upon your great previous efforts. The conference looks
to be very competitive this year!

I completely forgot!  Yeah, I'll have week one up later tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks for the reminder - +k.

[Mr. Ypsi]

The week one pickems slate is now up on the Pick-ems board.

[Mr. Ypsi]

The MIAA pickems page has somehow disappeared, so I'll just do it here:

WEEK ONE SLATE:

Trine @ Manchester (Friday)
Wilma @ Olivet
RHIT @ Kazoo
Adrian @ Defiance
Alma @ Heidi
Hope @ Monmouth
Albion @ UWSP
HSC @ Wabash
Franklin @ IWU
ONU @ WashU
Butler @ Witt
Ott @ SJF
Thomas More @ Wesley
Randy Mac @ JHU

Entries must be before kickoff of the first game - normally that means noon on Saturday, but note that Trine plays Friday at 7:30.  Those who already submitted entries will need to do it again.

Good luck to all!

[Pat Coleman]

So, I combined the TWO pick-em pages for the MIAA and I bumped them to the top so you can't miss them.