FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

cave2bens · December 30, 2008, 10:11:45 AM

Bail Out... perhaps spearheaded by the sidelined Honorable John Dingell?

Might Mitch alter his tone 180 degrees from his last book and pen a Lion's Litany?

At least this Michigan ex-pat still has the Wings to root for

formerd3db · January 02, 2009, 03:51:43 PM

It would be a good move to get the young McDaniels at Detroit. I think he would be a good choice - at least give this young coach a shot at his first hc job. He's done a tremendous job as OC in the pros. BTW, I saw it mentioned on ESPN that Stanford was finalizing a contract extension for Jim Harbaugh as he was listed as a potential candidate for the Oakland Raiders head job. I hope he stays at Stanford - while he was a good pro assistant (aside from being a good player in college and the NFL), he's a good college coach and has done a good job at the schools he's been at. Hopefully, he still has his desire and passion for the college game like his dad and also Pete Carroll at USC.

Any thoughts on some of the bowl games, anyone? I thought the attendance was very good for almost all the games, which is a good sign. Also, many were not blowouts and actually some good games to watch.

rome · January 02, 2009, 08:40:09 PM

Got a call the other day...

Is Dom done at Olivet or just another "internet" rumor? I have called the campus and have gotten no reponse--anything on this end?

formerd3db · January 03, 2009, 01:51:30 PM

Quote from: rome on January 02, 2009, 08:40:09 PM
Got a call the other day...

Is Dom done at Olivet or just another "internet" rumor? I have called the campus and have gotten no reponse--anything on this end?

rome:

I have not heard anything regarding that, although I must admit that I also have not taken the time nor had the opportunity to check out that other Olivet rumor about them possibly leaving the MIAA either. As was mentioned by some before, the rumor about leaving the conference IMO (without having yet checked with any sources that I personally know and who would have that info) is ridiculous and highly likely one of those stupid, irresponsible rumors that some jerks post on the M-Live chat site (I signed up for that site about 3 years ago or so, however, quite posting since it was such a collection of ridiculous and out-of-control posters).

Yet, as far as the "Dom rumor", I would be sad to see him step down right at this point, but on other other hand, could certainly understand it. He is possibly getting "tired" and has done a good job in continuing the upgraded and stable program that Irv Siegler established (along with Dom's help, too). They also would have a very capable candidate to step right in for the head job in Kubiak. Anyway, although I said this before (forgive me as the holidays got in the way and also, I still had some work days around those before and after of course

), I will try to check with some inside sources I know and hopefully find out more about this.

BTW, rome, where have you been? You've not participated in posting with us here for quite some time! Do you not like us anymore?!

We need and desire you insight, input and contributions regarding "The Big O" here!

formerd3db · January 03, 2009, 01:53:58 PM

Didn't intend my last sentence of my last post here to slight OC_sid! We need all the posters here we can get to support our MIAA board and the more "Big O" people we have, the better!

OC_SID · January 03, 2009, 08:38:54 PM

Quote from: rome on January 02, 2009, 08:40:09 PM
Got a call the other day...

Is Dom done at Olivet or just another "internet" rumor? I have called the campus and have gotten no reponse--anything on this end?

You have not gotten anyone when you called campus because it has been shut down for the Holiday break ... The last day for employees was Dec. 19 and we return to work Monday ... Now, some employees did work during the break

... We had a home women's basketball game on Dec. 22 and today ... men's basketball was away on Dec. 30 and wrestlers were away on Dec. 29-30.

Quote from: formerd3db on January 03, 2009, 01:53:58 PM
Didn't intend my last sentence of my last post here to slight OC_sid! We need all the posters here we can get to support our MIAA board and the more "Big O" people we have, the better!

Don't worry about slighting me!

formerd3db · January 04, 2009, 01:37:26 PM

Quote from: OC_SID on January 03, 2009, 08:38:54 PM

You have not gotten anyone when you called campus because it has been shut down for the Holiday break ... The last day for employees was Dec. 19 and we return to work Monday ... Now, some employees did work during the break ... We had a home women's basketball game on Dec. 22 and today ... men's basketball was away on Dec. 30 and wrestlers were away on Dec. 29-30.

Quote from: formerd3db on January 03, 2009, 01:53:58 PM
Didn't intend my last sentence of my last post here to slight OC_sid! We need all the posters here we can get to support our MIAA board and the more "Big O" people we have, the better!

Thanks OC_SID. We would never want to do that! You input is valued here. BTW, since we've brought up the topic, can you possibly address those two recent rumors regarding Olivet possibly leaving the MIAA and Dom stepping down/retiring as Head Coach - are you at liberty to discuss any of that? If not, we understand.

Don't worry about slighting me!

formerd3db · January 04, 2009, 01:39:40 PM

Oops! Sorry, I accidentally included my post in the "reply quote" section instead of typing it in separate - typed and

:Phit the wrong button. But you can read it anyway.

formerd3db · January 04, 2009, 01:41:56 PM

(Will try this again

)

Thanks OC_SID. We would never want to do that! You input is valued here. BTW, since we've brought up the topic, can you possibly address those two recent rumors regarding Olivet possibly leaving the MIAA and Dom stepping down/retiring as Head Coach - are you at liberty to discuss any of that? If not, we understand.

OC_SID · January 04, 2009, 01:57:49 PM

As I posted a few weeks ago on the basketball board, there is no truth to the rumor about Olivet leaving the MIAA ... Reading the rumor about Dominic on this board is the first time that I heard it ... Unless things have happened over break that I am not aware of, I would so that is also a rumor.

formerd3db · January 04, 2009, 02:24:44 PM

Quote from: OC_SID on January 04, 2009, 01:57:49 PM
As I posted a few weeks ago on the basketball board, there is no truth to the rumor about Olivet leaving the MIAA ... Reading the rumor about Dominic on this board is the first time that I heard it ... Unless things have happened over break that I am not aware of, I would so that is also a rumor.

Thanks again OC_SID. I/we must have missed your posting over on the basketball boards (I read only occasionally over there on that board). Anyway, regarding both of those rumors, it is what I expected. Anyway, thanks again and we'll talk to you again "down the road". BTW, Hope plays at Olivet this Wed as you know. I am going to try and see if I can attend the game although it depends on my work schedule/load. I would like to see the new "basketball digs". Also, for what it's worth, my dad was one of the architects who designed Olivet's student center (the modern white building at center campus on the west side of Main Steet - can't recall the current name right now without pulling up your website

) many years ago when he was with that firm (before starting a very successful firm of his own). Anyway, hope the new athletic center is working out nicely for you guys.

OC_SID · January 04, 2009, 04:57:55 PM

Quote from: formerd3db on January 04, 2009, 02:24:44 PM
Quote from: OC_SID on January 04, 2009, 01:57:49 PM
As I posted a few weeks ago on the basketball board, there is no truth to the rumor about Olivet leaving the MIAA ... Reading the rumor about Dominic on this board is the first time that I heard it ... Unless things have happened over break that I am not aware of, I would so that is also a rumor.

Thanks again OC_SID. I/we must have missed your posting over on the basketball boards (I read only occasionally over there on that board). Anyway, regarding both of those rumors, it is what I expected. Anyway, thanks again and we'll talk to you again "down the road". BTW, Hope plays at Olivet this Wed as you know. I am going to try and see if I can attend the game although it depends on my work schedule/load. I would like to see the new "basketball digs". Also, for what it's worth, my dad was one of the architects who designed Olivet's student center (the modern white building at center campus on the west side of Main Steet - can't recall the current name right now without pulling up your website ) many years ago when he was with that firm (before starting a very successful firm of his own). Anyway, hope the new athletic center is working out nicely for you guys.

Yes, the new athletic facility is working out great ... It is just the right for a school the size that Olivet is ... not too big and not too small ... We have had many compliments from parents, alumni, opposing coaches, players, etc. ... I am sure that now the men's team is getting into conference play, we will get many positive compliments from those head coaches (VanWieren, VandeStreek, Riley) since they are the ones who were around for the old and out-of-date facility ... If you do come to the game on Wednesday night, please come up and introduce yourself ... I will be the one behind the computer doing stats ... It should be a good game ...

I am glad to get the football board closer to 202 pages!

formerd3db · January 04, 2009, 08:20:13 PM

OC_SID:

Appreciate the update on the new facility. I do like the old buildings on Olivet's campus (and any college campus as well) as it gives that great tradition feeling. While the old basketball facilities, including "The -original- Pit", were outdated, still, hope that Olivet will keep McKay Gynasium for extra intramural or perhaps some other department in the future. Structurally, the building appears to be sound - at least from outside observation.

If I am able to make the game Wednesday, indeed I will come over to meet you. BTW, your help in getting us to continue to "up the page count here" is always appreciated! We'll never catch the other boards, but...we'll keep trying and we do have a good quality group of posters here on our MIAA board. Talk to you later.

sac · January 04, 2009, 10:11:54 PM

How about Boston College telling their coach if he goes through with interviewing for the NY Jets job he's fired.

Good for BC.

formerd3db · January 05, 2009, 12:44:50 PM

Quote from: sac on January 04, 2009, 10:11:54 PM

How about Boston College telling their coach if he goes through with interviewing for the NY Jets job he's fired.

Good for BC.

sac:

I couldn't agree with you more. Yes, BC is to be commended. It is good to see that some schools will now try to (key word is try) to return some respectability, integrety, and loyalty in the messed up system of coaching contracts and $.