FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Diezel1]

I won't say I'm happy having to go on the road to play DePauw, but knowing the coaches at Trine and the players on the team, this type of situation fits them well. The coaches and players have always prepared with a "chip" on their shoulders when it comes to these situations and have been pretty succesful. The talk about Trine playing a weak schedule and what not just gives them extra motivation.  The coaches and players work too hard to feel slighted. And I'm excited to see what happens on Saturday

[formerd3db]

As per what voice posted, Adrian has brocken its agreement with UWW and fled from playing them again next year.

EDIT: Voice is a link if you can't see it that well.

If they don't have the class to honor a coach who put in 36 years of hard work for them, why would anyone think they would honor a contract?

+k for you bleedpurple.  You couldn't have said it better and "we'll leave it where it lay" as we don't want to open that bad can of worms again.

[bleedpurple]

Trine will handle DePauw, not by the same Wabash score. Their reward will be the opportunity to play UWW at the Perk! Wow!

Did Whitewater already beat Franklin?       Whitewater fans may believe they can look past Franklin until Mt Union, but Trine should take it one at a time.  It will be a great game in Greencastle.    

I'm overlooking Franklin because I think they suck!

[bleedpurple]

I was actually just kidding in my above post, but I always wanted to read someone say that. 

[formerd3db]

Congratulations to those who were chosen for the 2010 ALL-MIAA football teams.  Thanks to Uncle Rico for mentioning this.  In recent years, the coaches have chosen the teams in the early part of the week right after the last regular season game (many years ago, it used to be until the end of this week).  I was also surprised at some of the selections; not quite sure I agree with all of them.  One aspect that has always seemed to me somewhat overboard(and others have commented similarly on this same topic here and on some of the other boards) is the selection of more than 11 honorees for offense and 11 for defense.

I'm sure that some will disagree with me regarding the above by noting that in a few situations occasionally each year, the candidates are very close and, thus, should share in the honor.  However, I am of the "old school" tradition that there are only 11 spots on each side of the ball that are allowed to play the game and there should be only 11 chosen.  Also, as we all know and again have discussed in past years, someone always gets the "short end of the straw" sometimes and doesn't get selected despite probably should have been.  Yet, I don't want to detract from the honor that these players have been afforded as that is the way the current rules are and the honor is well-deserved.  So again, congratulations to this year's honorees.

[sflzman]

I hate that Andrew Schaar got screwed-over with the QB situation at Alma. Had he had Leister, he easily could have been a 1000 yard receiver this season...not to mention the fact that we couldn't run the ball so the opposite of the "8 in the box" teams could simply drop 8 and shut down our receivers (although I personally would bring 6 or 7 if I were DC)...

but either way, at least Schaar was featured on the 2nd team...

[Mr. Ypsi]

Don Banks (SI.com "NFL Power Rankings") didn't seem to be impressed by the Lions/Bills game.  By losing, Detroit fell from 25th to 28th; by winning Buffalo fell from 30th to 31st!

[BoredatWork56]

Like my other Trine constituents, I am very happy and proud of the players and coaching staff and wish them the best of luck this Saturday. I think they have the mental stand point, as a team, to not get discouraged about going on the road.  They can keep playing with a chip on their shoulder.  Look to see a focused and determined team in Greencastle this weekend.

Looking forward to the game, here is how they match up (at least stat wise)

                          Trine (national rank, actual) DePauw (national rank, actual)
Rushing Offense  11, 268.1                             200, 99.7
Passing Offense   39, 247.3                             18, 286.5
Total Offense       2, 515.4                               60, 386.2
Scoring Offense   2, 47.8                                 72, 29.3
Rushing Defense  32, 103.1                             77, 129.1
Passing Defense   42, 164.0                             106, 186.3
Total Defense       31, 267.1                             72, 315.4
Scoring Defense   6, 10.7                                 89, 21.8

Trine is also ranked in the top 25 in 4 additional statistical categories (of the ones here http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?year=2010&org=30037)  including 1st in turnover margin and 2nd in passing efficiency.

DePauw is ranked 17th in sacks allowed, and not ranked an higher than 44th in any other category.

Just looking at the numbers, the key to this game may be:  Can DePauw stop the Trine rushing attack and get their offense on the field long enough to put up enough points to out score Trine?  I would look for Trine to try to grind it out and play keep away.  They can be very effective, and are at their best when the offense uses the run to set up their passing game.

[Raider 68]

Like my other Trine constituents, I am very happy and proud of the players and coaching staff and wish them the best of luck this Saturday. I think they have the mental stand point, as a team, to not get discouraged about going on the road.  They can keep playing with a chip on their shoulder.  Look to see a focused and determined team in Greencastle this weekend.

Looking forward to the game, here is how they match up (at least stat wise)

                          Trine (national rank, actual) DePauw (national rank, actual)
Rushing Offense  11, 268.1                             200, 99.7
Passing Offense   39, 247.3                             18, 286.5
Total Offense       2, 515.4                               60, 386.2
Scoring Offense   2, 47.8                                 72, 29.3
Rushing Defense  32, 103.1                             77, 129.1
Passing Defense   42, 164.0                             106, 186.3
Total Defense       31, 267.1                             72, 315.4
Scoring Defense   6, 10.7                                 89, 21.8

Trine is also ranked in the top 25 in 4 additional statistical categories (of the ones here http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/rankingSummary?year=2010&org=30037)  including 1st in turnover margin and 2nd in passing efficiency.

DePauw is ranked 17th in sacks allowed, and not ranked an higher than 44th in any other category.

Just looking at the numbers, the key to this game may be:  Can DePauw stop the Trine rushing attack and get their offense on the field long enough to put up enough points to out score Trine?  I would look for Trine to try to grind it out and play keep away.  They can be very effective, and are at their best when the offense uses the run to set up their passing game.

BoredatWork56,

Thanks for the info! +k

[bleedpurple]

I won't say I'm happy having to go on the road to play DePauw, but knowing the coaches at Trine and the players on the team, this type of situation fits them well. The coaches and players have always prepared with a "chip" on their shoulders when it comes to these situations and have been pretty succesful. The talk about Trine playing a weak schedule and what not just gives them extra motivation.  The coaches and players work too hard to feel slighted. And I'm excited to see what happens on Saturday

Trine should take care of Depauw.  Then it will be chip against chip! 

[Diezel1]

Lol bleed. Well in that case I hope Coach Land still has the "big f'in chip" laying around from a couple years ago because they are going to need it if they make it to play UW-W.  It's bad enough Trine would have to play them in the second round, but playing the #1 team in the nation while they are in a bad mood is not good news for anyone

[BOYA87]

If you guys remember the Trine vs Case Western playoff game last year it was a shoot out!  After Trine's defense made them punt for the first time I knew the game was over because from there on out they pretty much kept trading scores.  Could this game be the same way?!  Depauw's offense is not nearly the calliber that Case Westers was hyped to be but I feel like if Trine's defense can come out and make one or two big stops early, then that prolific offense can put Depauw in a very deep hole very early in the game. 

Thats just my little key to victory

[Uncle Rico]

Congratulations to those who were chosen for the 2010 ALL-MIAA football teams.  Thanks to Uncle Rico for mentioning this. 

formerd3db...I think you mistook LetItRain for myself.  It was LetItRain that mentioned the ALL-MIAA teams.  LetItRain is much better looking than I am.   

[LetItRain]

Congratulations to those who were chosen for the 2010 ALL-MIAA football teams.  Thanks to Uncle Rico for mentioning this. 

formerd3db...I think you mistook LetItRain for myself.  It was LetItRain that mentioned the ALL-MIAA teams.  LetItRain is much better looking than I am.   

Aw, shucks!   

Safe travels to everyone that is on their way to games this weekend.  No injuries to any players and no injuries to any fans, either.

GO THUNDER!!

[formerd3db]

Congratulations to those who were chosen for the 2010 ALL-MIAA football teams.  Thanks to Uncle Rico for mentioning this.  

formerd3db...I think you mistook LetItRain for myself.  It was LetItRain that mentioned the ALL-MIAA teams.  LetItRain is much better looking than I am.  

Congratulations to those who were chosen for the 2010 ALL-MIAA football teams.  Thanks to Uncle Rico for mentioning this.  

formerd3db...I think you mistook LetItRain for myself.  It was LetItRain that mentioned the ALL-MIAA teams.  LetItRain is much better looking than I am.  

Aw, shucks!    

Safe travels to everyone that is on their way to games this weekend.  No injuries to any players and no injuries to any fans, either.

GO THUNDER!!

Oops!  Sorry about that.  +k for you too LIR!  Good luck to you guys tomorrow.  Initially, I was hoping to make it down to the game, however, something came up now that I can't - my loss.  Regardless, I'll be rooting for your Trine.  If they win tomorrow, I am going to look at trying to make the next game.  We'll see.  Take care and, indeed, safe travel to the game tomorrow.  BTW, dress warm also.