FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Mr. Ypsi · September 03, 2014, 11:41:54 AM

As Pat said, the MIAA pickems page has been restored - no re-entries needed.

Mr. Ypsi · September 03, 2014, 11:55:30 AM

There has been periodic talk about Calvin starting a football program. Given their record in other sports, it would probably be competing for the league title within only 2-3 years. Anyone have anything new to report?

Pat Coleman · September 03, 2014, 01:23:45 PM

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on September 03, 2014, 11:41:54 AM
As Pat said, the MIAA pickems page has been restored - no re-entries needed.

Restored?

Mr. Ypsi · September 03, 2014, 01:50:20 PM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on September 03, 2014, 01:23:45 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on September 03, 2014, 11:41:54 AM
As Pat said, the MIAA pickems page has been restored - no re-entries needed.

Restored?

It was definitely missing when I posted - I checked very carefully several times. I may be stupid, but I ain't blind!

Mr. Ypsi · September 03, 2014, 04:49:45 PM

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on September 03, 2014, 01:50:20 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on September 03, 2014, 01:23:45 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on September 03, 2014, 11:41:54 AM
As Pat said, the MIAA pickems page has been restored - no re-entries needed.

Restored?

It was definitely missing when I posted - I checked very carefully several times. I may be stupid, but I ain't blind!

I just realized the problem - my screen only shows the unread pages, and I forgot to cue it up again to see ALL the pages. Like I said, I'm not blind, but I AM stupid!

realist · September 04, 2014, 09:53:28 AM

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on September 03, 2014, 11:55:30 AM
There has been periodic talk about Calvin starting a football program. Given their record in other sports, it would probably be competing for the league title within only 2-3 years. Anyone have anything new to report?

Davenport U (NAIA) is in the process of adding a football program in the GR area. Calvin will probably be monitoring how this process fares for them. Like you say tihs topic has been discussed a few times before, and doubt there is much new information that can be brought to the discussion. I haven't heard that football is dead completely at Calvin, but haven't been invited to any tailgate parties either.

Stinger · September 04, 2014, 10:11:52 AM

Kzoo Gazette preview of the Hornets. Impressive 90 man squad this year for Coach Zorbo.

http://www.mlive.com/sports/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/09/kalamazoo_college_football_loo.html#incart_2box

DBQ1965 · September 05, 2014, 02:19:32 PM

Since Hope is on the road tomorrow ... and I need a D3 fix ... I'm trying to decide between Kzoo and Rose-Hulman or Olivet and Wilmington. Any recommendations, preferences, etc.?

OC_SID · September 06, 2014, 12:30:29 AM

It is going to be a nice day, so either will be a good choice. I have heard that we (Olivet) might have a large crowd. If you do come to Olivet, I am not afraid of meeting posters on here. Before the game would be better since we have a home volleyball match in the gym at 5 p.m. and I have to get in there for that.

DBQ1965 · September 06, 2014, 08:20:13 AM

Quote from: OC_SID on September 06, 2014, 12:30:29 AM
It is going to be a nice day, so either will be a good choice. I have heard that we (Olivet) might have a large crowd. If you do come to Olivet, I am not afraid of meeting posters on here. Before the game would be better since we have a home volleyball match in the gym at 5 p.m. and I have to get in there for that.

Sounds like a deal. Nice weather ... big crowd ... home opener ... and a team building on momentum and success from last season. I'll see if I can track you down before the game.

Dr. Acula · September 06, 2014, 08:41:12 AM

Wilmington was 0-10 last year, but they had a new coach (former Cleveland Browns DB Stacey Hairston) and they seem to be very young, but building momentum. One kid that will jump out at you is Jeremy Duncan at WR. He's huge (6'6" 230), fast (All-OAC sprinter in track for WC) and pretty darn good (named Ed Sherman Award winner as OAC's top WR last yr).

Safe travels and enjoy that sunshine.

sac · September 06, 2014, 05:10:42 PM

Olivet 41 Wilmington 24
Rose-Hulman 40 Kzoo 13
Adrian 35 Defiance 13
Heidelberg 72 Alma 7
Monmouth 30 Hope 20

Albion @ Stevens Point 7pm (Central time I presume)

Hope/Monmouth was even in every way except turnovers. Hope had 3, Monmouth 0 and Monmouth scored 10 points off those turnovers.

scottie · September 06, 2014, 08:48:03 PM

Actually, Monmouth had 1 turnover (int) and Hope had 7.....1 fumble lost and 6 interceptions.

sac · September 06, 2014, 11:26:12 PM

Quote from: scottie on September 06, 2014, 08:48:03 PM
Actually, Monmouth had 1 turnover (int) and Hope had 7.....1 fumble lost and 6 interceptions.

Well that boxscore was way wrong (updated now).......so not close

Stevens Point 42 Albion 31

Mr. Ypsi · September 06, 2014, 11:40:39 PM

Michigan suffered their first ever shutout loss to ND, 31-0. Would have been 37-0, but ND's pick-six was called back on a blatant roughing the passer penalty. Michigan's only bright spots were total domination for the first ten minutes (even when down 7-0, they were still CLEARLY the better team; after that it was all ND) and Devin Funchess, who had 9? receptions and well over 100 yards (he was injured late in the game, but came back for one play - he was limping badly and immediately left again, but presumably he will be back soon).

The series ends with Michigan up 24-16, but ND gets the last laugh.

Brady Hoke is 20-2 at home, but has still never beaten a ranked team on the road, where they are now 6-9. With both MSU and OSU on the road, it is shaping up as another long season. (MSU and OSU both lost today.) Not a good day for Michigan teams - I haven't checked D2 scores, but Olivet and Adrian may have been the only winners. Though EMU played a helluva game - only lost to Florida by 65-0!