FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Raider 68]

With 4 games left, it looks as though # 2 in the conference will be between Albion and Adrian. Given the remaining games for each, whoever is #2 will have only a 5-5 season overall. 

[Stinger]

With 4 games left, it looks as though # 2 in the conference will be between Albion and Adrian. Given the remaining games for each, whoever is #2 will have only a 5-5 season overall. 

That's a little premature no?

[Raider 68]

With 4 games left, it looks as though # 2 in the conference will be between Albion and Adrian. Given the remaining games for each, whoever is #2 will have only a 5-5 season overall. 

That's a little premature no?

Maybe Hope can move to #2, are there any other scenarios?

[Uncle Rico]

I know I sound like a broken record on this topic, but you shouldn't hear any Trine supporters talking about who is #2 since #1 is not even decided yet.  Trine does not have the conference wrapped up, and they best not believe they do until all other teams are mathematically eliminated.  I think the other MIAA teams aren't settling in for 2nd place with a bunch of games still remaining.   

I also think the MIAA competition is better than their win loss record shows since other MIAA teams played schools like Whitewater, Depauw, Wheaton, UWSP, Wittenburg, and North Central Ill.  Substitute those teams with some mid-level or lower competition and that MIAA non-conference win-loss number might be improved.  That is something hurting Trine's D3.com football rankings...lack of a "big time" win. 

[sflzman]

D3 Top 25 Fan Poll Released

Team       
1. UW-Whitewater (16)   400
2. Mount Union                381
3. Wesley                        361
4. St. Thomas                  346
5. North Central               332
6. Mary Hardin-Baylor      328
7. Delaware Valley           262
8. Wittenberg                  261
9. Hardin-Simmons           252
10. Ohio Northern            240
11. Linfield                       218
12. Thomas More             216
13. Wartburg                   213
14. Wheaton                   187
15. Montclair St.              183
16. Trine                          171
17. St. John Fisher           164
18. Bethel                        136
19. Coe                            123
20. Central                       99
21. Pacific Lutheran          88
22. Hampden-Sydney       85
23. Cal Lutheran              46
24. Ursinas                       36
25. Case Western            17


Also Receiving Votes:
Wabash (15), Franklin (12), Rowan (12), Willamette (12), Illinois Wesleyan (6), Cortland State (6), Augustana (5), Depauw (4)

www.uwwfootball.blogspot.com

[Raider 68]

Will the most interesting MIAA game on Saturday be Kalamazoo at Adrian or Trine at Hope?

[formerd3db]

Will the most interesting MIAA game on Saturday be Kalamazoo at Adrian or Trine at Hope?

That is an interesting question in and of itself, Raider68.  I sense that it could be a "tie" in that regard - I could see a tight game in either, yet, either could also easily turn into a blowout.  Kazoo is not as bad as some people tend to think - they can be explosive and if Adrian doesn't bring it's "A" game, then it could be a close contest.  I've already commented on Trine/Hope earlier this week.  However, of course, I have to admit my bias and go with that game as potentially being the most interesting.

BTW, which game in your OAC do you think will be the most interesting this week?  Does the "Flaming Pile" have a chance at the title if someone knocks your Mount off?

[matblake]

BTW, which game in your OAC do you think will be the most interesting this week?  Does the "Flaming Pile" have a chance at the title if someone knocks your Mount off?

former brings out the the big guns!    

[Raider 68]

Will the most interesting MIAA game on Saturday be Kalamazoo at Adrian or Trine at Hope?

That is an interesting question in and of itself, Raider68.  I sense that it could be a "tie" in that regard - I could see a tight game in either, yet, either could also easily turn into a blowout.  Kazoo is not as bad as some people tend to think - they can be explosive and if Adrian doesn't bring it's "A" game, then it could be a close contest.  I've already commented on Trine/Hope earlier this week.  However, of course, I have to admit my bias and go with that game as potentially being the most interesting.

BTW, which game in your OAC do you think will be the most interesting this week?  Does the "Flaming Pile" have a chance at the title if someone knocks your Mount off?

It will not be Mount/Cap or ONU/JCU, my guess Marietta/Heidelberg! No, it will not happen for the REGULAR season. Maybe UWW! if they both get to the Stagg Bowl.

[formerd3db]

BTW, which game in your OAC do you think will be the most interesting this week?  Does the "Flaming Pile" have a chance at the title if someone knocks your Mount off?

former brings out the the big guns!    

matblake:
Hilarious! (I guess for those who know the story behind that term! -and I'm not even an OAC'er!). Although, it was not my intent to stir up a storm!   Good to see you posting.

[formerd3db]

Raider68:

You just might be right about that one i.e. Marietta/Heidelberg.  Also, I meant that the "FP" i.e. BW having a chance at the OAC title.  But I see where they play Mount in about 3 weeks.  Had they not lost to ONU last week, it might have been a big-show down against Mount.  Would an 8-2 BW team have a chance at a playoff non-AQ spot?

[Uncle Rico]

Jake Vance (LB) and Eric Watt (QB) from Trine as well as Cory McCain (WR) from Kalamazoo have been selected to play in the Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars, formerly known as the Aztec Bowl) in Toluca, Mexico on December 18.  This is a game between D3 football all stars and Mexican all stars.  Of course, this is only if these players are not needed in the U.S. to play in the NCAA playoffs at that same time.   

Congratulations to all three players!!

[formerd3db]

Jake Vance (LB) and Eric Watt (QB) from Trine as well as Cory McCain (WR) from Kalamazoo have been selected to play in the Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars, formerly known as the Aztec Bowl) in Toluca, Mexico on December 18.  This is a game between D3 football all stars and Mexican all stars.  Of course, this is only if these players are not needed in the U.S. to play in the NCAA playoffs at that same time.   

Congratulations to all three players!!

Uncle Rico:

Indeed, congratulations to those players (especially the one you personally know! ) for their well-deserved selections!  That is great.  Although I'm sure the Trine guys will be trying for and hoping to be in the NCAA Div III playoffs as you mentioned.

[Raider 68]

Raider68:

You just might be right about that one i.e. Marietta/Heidelberg.  Also, I meant that the "FP" i.e. BW having a chance at the OAC title.  But I see where they play Mount in about 3 weeks.  Had they not lost to ONU last week, it might have been a big-show down against Mount.  Would an 8-2 BW team have a chance at a playoff non-AQ spot?

IMHO, it is unlikely that an 8-2 team makes the playoffs. It could happen, but there are too many good teams that could only have 1 loss.

[sflzman]

Will the most interesting MIAA game on Saturday be Kalamazoo at Adrian or Trine at Hope?

I think the most interesting team to watch will be Alma....we won't loose this week!