FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

Raider68:

Despite my just posted comments in reply to sac's, I think that what you say in the end of your last post, could very well happen.  Of course, we're all speculating here with personal opinion on all of these various topics/matters.  However, that being said, I will admit that in this current era, I'm not really sure what to think anymore sometimes when it comes to this "stuff".  People (read admistrations, coaches, etc.) seem to do the opposite of what sometimes either makes sense or what someone would usually do in the same situation i.e. as sometimes usually expected, or just to do something different and/or even the fact that no one can figure out why a specific decision was made despite what those who made it claim, state, defend or otherwise give as their reasoning.  Good grief, does that even make any sense

[OC_SID]

Just had on the news -- GVSU's new head coach is Matt Mitchell.

[DBQ1965]

From Grand Valley about their new hire.

http://www.gvsulakers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010510aae.html

[Raider 68]

From Grand Valley about their new hire.

http://www.gvsulakers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010510aae.html

How much of this decision was influenced by the family relationship vs.
being an internal candidate? I guess we will see over the next few years
how GVSU stays on top!

[Raider 68]

former3db,

My other alma mater Central Michigan wins 44-41 over Troy. Like to see QB LeFevour get a good shot in the NFL. Congats to the Chips!!!!!

[sac]

former3db,

My other alma mater Central Michigan wins 44-41 over Troy. Like to see QB LeFevour get a good shot in the NFL. Congats to the Chips!!!!!

A group of us caught the last few minutes of regulation and OT at a restaurant last night..........definitely a pro-Chippewa crowd.  Fun.

[formerd3db]

former3db,

My other alma mater Central Michigan wins 44-41 over Troy. Like to see QB LeFevour get a good shot in the NFL. Congats to the Chips!!!!!

former3db,

My other alma mater Central Michigan wins 44-41 over Troy. Like to see QB LeFevour get a good shot in the NFL. Congats to the Chips!!!!!

A group of us caught the last few minutes of regulation and OT at a restaurant last night..........definitely a pro-Chippewa crowd.  Fun.

I watched the game also.  It was a great game and also good to see Central finish one off for once.  Troy has a good team and although too bad they have lost two bowl games in a row now, but then...someone has to lose.   Troy, however, has come a long way from when they were a DIII then DII program in recent years.  Anyway, congrats to Central Michigan.  It will be interesting to see who they select as their new head coach.  BTW, in watching the game, the interim HC Stripling didn't seem to be all that emotional of a coach.  On the other hand, perhaps that is just his style of coaching.

[formerd3db]

Regarding the Grand Valley State selection, that really comes as no surprise (although we all essentially had discussed that as being the probable outcome).  Anyway, I would tend to think that there will be no great letdown or slump in their calibur of team play, although I will be surprised if there is i.e. at least a big one if that were to occur.

[Raider 68]

former3db,

My other alma mater Central Michigan wins 44-41 over Troy. Like to see QB LeFevour get a good shot in the NFL. Congats to the Chips!!!!!

former3db,

My other alma mater Central Michigan wins 44-41 over Troy. Like to see QB LeFevour get a good shot in the NFL. Congats to the Chips!!!!!

A group of us caught the last few minutes of regulation and OT at a restaurant last night..........definitely a pro-Chippewa crowd.  Fun.

I watched the game also.  It was a great game and also good to see Central finish one off for once.  Troy has a good team and although too bad they have lost two bowl games in a row now, but then...someone has to lose.   Troy, however, has come a long way from when they were a DIII then DII program in recent years.  Anyway, congrats to Central Michigan.  It will be interesting to see who they select as their new head coach.  BTW, in watching the game, the interim HC Stripling didn't seem to be all that emotional of a coach.  On the other hand, perhaps that is just his style of coaching.

We should know in the coming weeks where Qb LeFevour stands with the other QB's in the draft. The CMU HC assignment should be wide open IMHO
just like Texas Tech. but we will see!

[adidas28]

Post on Mlive, yes I know that doesn't mean much, says:

Former Adrian Football Coaches Jim Lyall and Jeff Hancock were hired by cross-town rival Siena Heights to develop a football program.

Has anyone else heard this?

[formerd3db]

Post on Mlive, yes I know that doesn't mean much, says:

Former Adrian Football Coaches Jim Lyall and Jeff Hancock were hired by cross-town rival Siena Heights to develop a football program.

Has anyone else heard this?

adidas28:

Yes, you are right about MLive.  So much misinformation and just blantantly wrong info posted on that "rumor mill".  When it first came out, I signed on, however, left and refuse to even read on there.  The majority of posters don't know what they're talking about (have no clue) and I'm not sure if that is just natural for them or if by design due to their being miscreants to cause confusion and rumors among serious people who want to post. 

That being said, I heard from reliable sources shortly after Lyall was fired that he was interested in and a possible candidate for the new football program at Concordia University in Ann Arbor.  Admittedly, I have not heard anymore about that nor have I been aware of any announcements or updates from the school regarding if they have hired a coach already or if the search process is still on-going - of which former U of Mich head coach Lloyd Carr was serving as a consultant to the search committee it was reported.  If there was an update on Concordia's situation, perhaps I missed some of this while being preoccupied during the recent holidays.

Anyway, that is a long way to get to answer your question, at least from my standpoint  - and that is I haven't heard anything from anyone or anywhere that Lyall and Hancock were being considered for Siena Height's exploration for a potential football program.  I was also unaware that they were considering that, although it might make sense in that they fit in with Concordia's region/concept for a football program at the NAIA scholarship level.  Question is - does Siena Heights really have the $ to start and support a football program and would there be a following?  IMO, Concordia has a better chance at that - despite the fact that they'll have to play schools of similar designation in OH and Indiana, although perhaps they'll schedule some of our MIAA and other DIII schools and/or occasional GLIAC DII schools for non-conference games - if they join a conference.

Regardless, it will be interesting to hear about any further updates/clarification about Lyall/Hancock and Siena Heights, although, again, I wouldn't trust MLive for any info on anything whatsoever.  There are more reliable sources of info - but...MLive does make for good irrelevant speculative discussion if one is into that.    

[BoredatWork56]

The word from the Siena Heights campus (my younger sister is a 2 sport athlete there) is that the football program is still in a very preliminary stage.  They are trying to decide if it would be a good monatary decision for the school or not. 

At this stage in the game, I can't imagine that they would have a coach picked out yet.  But you would think Lyall would be on the top of the list of possible candidates. He can already recruit the area, and still has strong support from the community. 

[OC_SID]

Found this article on the home page for Siena Heights:

http://www.sienaheights.edu/PreviewNewsMore.aspx?NewsArticleID=4482

[formerd3db]

Found this article on the home page for Siena Heights:

http://www.sienaheights.edu/PreviewNewsMore.aspx?NewsArticleID=4482

The word from the Siena Heights campus (my younger sister is a 2 sport athlete there) is that the football program is still in a very preliminary stage.  They are trying to decide if it would be a good monatary decision for the school or not.  

At this stage in the game, I can't imagine that they would have a coach picked out yet.  But you would think Lyall would be on the top of the list of possible candidates. He can already recruit the area, and still has strong support from the community.  

Thanks for the further info BAW56 and OC_SID.  According to the Siena Heights official school website regarding this, SH's President stated recently that the school is not adding football at this point, but rather the process is exploratory only at present.  It also noted that Lyall and Hancock were hired as consultants only for this process.  

Also, according to Concordia University's website, particularly athletics, the two articles/announcements currently posted, one from July announcing they will definitely be adding scholarship football at the NAIA level and more recent late Sept that applications are being/have been accepted for the head coaching positon which is to be decided on sometime this winter.  From my reliable source today, it is my understanding that Lyall has applied.  That is all I know at this point.  Everyone stay tuned.

BTW, OC_SID - any knowledge you can share with us as to when Olivet's new head football coach will be naming his staff and/or if any of the current assistants from this past recent season of 2009 will be retained?  Please keep us posted.

[Raider 68]

Former3db,

What is your early assessment in the MIAA for 2010? Will Trine be strong again and who will challenge them? Will Adrian, Hope or Kalamazoo have stronger years and what top recruits come to mind?

(Any other input from MIAA posters is welcome. I followed MIAA schools when we lived in Portage and am a CMU alum as well as a Mount alum and player.)