FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

BVHawk · November 11, 2006, 10:20:08 PM

Congrats to Hope on making the playoffs!

DutchFan2004 · November 11, 2006, 11:06:16 PM

Congrats to the Dutch on the great conference season this year and making the playoffs. It's great to see a team we played from another conference make the playoffs. Good luck on the seating and make some noise now.

BVHawk · November 12, 2006, 09:59:02 AM

Quote from: WLCALUM83 on November 11, 2006, 10:43:46 PM
Who would you vote for for MIAA football coach of the year?

Wouldn't the Hope coach be the front-runner?

WLCALUM83 · November 12, 2006, 11:18:08 AM

If that's based on regular season alone, that would probably make the most sense, if a fan was to go by strictly what was on paper. (Are pro-Hope posters waiting untill the Flying Dutchmen's playoff resuts before they respond?). Hope was projected to finish 3rd, Olivet 5th and Tri-State last in pre-season. If one goes by most-unexpected performance from a used-to-be perpetual underdog, that's where Tri-State enters the picture. Though the on-paper numbers still may not stack up in comparison, the Thunder team is in consideration because of the unexpected level of heart shown, particularly in their "near-miss" losses and both conference wins. Since this poster likes it when a long-time underdog makes strides, he's going with the Angola squad on the poll.

WLCALUM83 · November 12, 2006, 11:25:58 AM

Hey, ACRULZ, this poster's got a suggestion for a Christmas gift Hope could send Tri-State for beating Olivet--how about a 6-month supply of Gatorade?

(Why not? TSU could either keep it in storage or use it for more soakings after future victories!!) Ba dumm bumm.

miaafbfan · November 12, 2006, 02:35:14 PM

Congratulations to Hope, and good luck in the playoffs. Unfortunately, the MIAA doesn't appear on track to get a playoff win this year, with Hope heading to Mount Union in the first round. Let's hope they make a decent showing at least, which I think they will.

I was also glad to see Tri-State make significant improvements this year. They almost took out Albion yesterday, by the sound of it. I know Albion is having a down year, but coming so close to defeating the Brits at home does show some promise. I think TSU will contribute to the competitiveness of the MIAA down the road.

WLCALUM83 · November 12, 2006, 02:52:44 PM

This poster wouldn't be surprised if Hope's secondary gets a real test next week. If Hope's D is on like it's been the last few weeks--(how about getting early points off turnovers?)

section13raiderfan · November 12, 2006, 05:48:38 PM

Heres a tip-o-da-hat to Hope College for making the playoffs and drawing Mount Union first round. It will be nice to see a game against someone we have never met in the playoffs before. You might be encouraged to learn that the Raiders are somewhat banged up, including several key starters. On the downside...the Raiders are pretty deep since many backups play a quarter or more regularly. LK wont have 200+ kids to choose from in the playoffs though. I hope you bring many fans for this since the drive is not untolerable. See ya Saturday. Good Luck.

bulldogalum · November 12, 2006, 06:27:54 PM

I voted for Coach Land at Tri State because, having seen that team play the last few seasons, I don't think any team improved more this season. They went from being an automatic win to a team that was much tougher to get past, and that is a big step in a program like that.

ACRULZ · November 12, 2006, 07:03:06 PM

Quote from: WLCALUM83 on November 12, 2006, 11:25:58 AM
Hey, ACRULZ, this poster's got a suggestion for a Christmas gift Hope could send Tri-State for beating Olivet--how about a 6-month supply of Gatorade? (Why not? TSU could either keep it in storage or use it for more soakings after future victories!!) Ba dumm bumm.

Lol! I agree! Congrats to Hope and good luck in the playoffs!

ACRULZ · November 12, 2006, 07:04:50 PM

Also, the Scots just beat the crap out of my Bulldogs Saturday. The Bulldogs didn't mail it in for the season, they came out and played hard. Alma was just a better team athletically. Congrats on the win Scots! By the way, Braveheart's Pub in Alma has great burgers!

79jaybird · November 12, 2006, 07:41:22 PM

Congratulations to Hope College as MIAA Champs and (HOPEfully- no pun intended) an upset of Mt. Union. Hey David vs. Goliath has happened before and if the Dutch play to their capabilities, anything can happen. Also I want to extend Congratulations to Olivet and HC Dom Livedoti's Team as the Comets had a very good year. I think they will be fairly strong next year also.
Formerd3db-- How about that. I remember emailing you telling you that Hope was my "favorite" to make the playoffs back in October... How come I can't be right on other "life" predictions like I was on this one?

How long of a drive/travel is it from Holland to Alliance?

formerd3db · November 12, 2006, 08:58:05 PM

jaybird:
Yes, only if it were so easy like that!

Anyway, thanks for the congrats - you were right. As far as the distance, it is about 6 1/2 hours drive - not too bad. Also, congrats to your Elmhurst on a fine season. Talk to you later.

79jaybird · November 13, 2006, 04:01:55 PM

Formerd3db-Thank you for the EC praise. We had an o.k. year, but like most confs. the competitiveness from top to bottom is extreme and we fell short in a couple of heartbreakers.
I think the Dutch should and will go into Alliance with the thought of playing well enough to win. We all know Mt. Union is a fb giant, but they are human, flesh, and blood like all of us, so go and fight hard for the MIAA.
I am surprised that only 1 person (now 2 as I voted) think Dom Livedoti deserves COA Honors. He really helped build the Olivet program and gave the Comets a shot at post season.

theaprof · November 13, 2006, 06:30:30 PM

Mount Union is human flesh and blood??? Where have you been? They are a machine--just wait and see!!