FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Ralph Turner]

Congratulations, Trine.

Great game.

[usee]

Trine played a game I expected them to play. Having seen them play in 2008 I was very aware of their capabilities. I think they made a great showing in Whitewater going toe to toe with the big dogs well into the 4th quarter. A great season and Trine will stay in my top 10 at the end of the year.

[BoBo]

Really good game by Trine. They spread the field nicely and had the Warhawks defense on their heels much of the 1st half. The second half was a different story and Trine could only get on the board with 1 TD. They played hard and played to win. It was an exciting game to watch - don't see too many of those at the Perk. Congrats on a fine season. Your QB is very good and deserving the attention he is getting.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Final: UWW 45 Trine 31.

Congrats to UWW, but also congrats to Trine coaching staff and players for a great, great season. Very few people (except your own followers and some of your MIAA brethren, of course:) thought you would give UWW a close game like you did.  Thanks for representing our MIAA well. Maybe our league is not quite as bad as some people think.

Trine proved THEY are very, very good.  But only Adrian (who was a victim of Trine by less than anyone else they beat) can perhaps claim 'credit' based on Trine going toe-to-toe with the defending national champs.  Hope lost by 'only' 3 TDs; everyone else was totally blown out.

Alas, the MIAA gains no credit for Trine's great performance until they can give Trine a game.

[formerd3db]

Yeah, I know that Mr. Ypsi!  Although, Hope hung "close" with Trine for the first half.  BTW, in bringing up an old subject, I did see where Eastern Michigan had close to 21,000 in attendance for the Central Michigan game this year (however, were the majority of those fans Central Michigan supporters? ).  Probably the largest crowd EMU played against this year.  Speaking of that as well, Temple did pretty well in the MAC this year and drew fairly well at home I saw.

[badgerwarhawk]

Trine was very good and frankly could have beaten any other team in the WIAC.  Watt is a very talented qb.  He gave our defense all they could handle and then some.  It easy to see why he was the top rated qb in DIII.  Congrats on a great season and best of luck in the future. 

[emma17]

A great game today Trine, your offense is especially impressive.  You played as your coach said "there are no moral victories".  Having seen both the Franklin and Trine games at UWW, I was most impressed with Eric Watt for the best QB.

[Raider 68]

Hope the MIAA faithful keep posting through the off-season and look forward to 2011. Trine raised the bar this year not only for them but the MIAA in general!

[formerd3db]

Thanks Raider68.  I'm sure I speak for our other MIAA posters here that we've also appreciated your participation on ou r board.  So don't be a stranger here either during the "off-season".  However, it is obviously not "off-season for you yet because your Mount Union is still going.  So good luck to your alma mater.  We'll be following that.

[Raider 68]

Thanks Raider68.  I'm sure I speak for our other MIAA posters here that we've also appreciated your participation on ou r board.  So don't be a stranger here either during the "off-season".  However, it is obviously not "off-season for you yet because your Mount Union is still going.   So good luck to your alma mater.  We'll be following that.

Formerd3db,

Thanks for that! The Buckeyes handled Michigan again, but maybe you will get your wish!

Here is a question: In your opinion which 4 teams will win the quarter finals:

UWW
Mount Union
Wesley
Mary Hardin Baylor
St. Thomas
North Central
Bethel
Alfred

The North and South Brackets have the overall strongest teams, so something has to give, IMHO!

[formerd3db]

Raider68:

I'm probably wrong, but I'm going with Mount Union, North Central, Wesley and St. Thomas!  Who are your picks?

P.S. Yes, after that shellshacking yesterday, it will be interesting to see if Rodriquez gets the axe.  I think he will be allowed to coach in whatever bowl game Michigan gets to, but if they lose in that one, especially if it is a bad loss, I would be disappointed if they didn't let him go.  BTW, Brian Kelly lucked out last night when ND beat USC.  While I am not a fan of the former, I don't like USC's new coach either.  Also, ND's freshman QB's dad is a full-time assistant coach at Northwestern (my 2nd most favorite Big Ten team ).

[footballfan413]

Congrats on a great game and season, Tine! Your team was impressive but formerd3db, your picks are not...............

[formerd3db]

footballfan413:

I know...I figured you (and your colleagues) wouldn't like a certain one especially!   Most likely, your UWW will play a strong game.  As defending champs, and being such a great team as they are, they'll have the edge.  So NCC will have to bring their "A" game and maintain it all the way if they want the chance at an upset.   Nonetheless, good luck to your team and for this weekend, may the best teams win, but I hope the players have fun doing and savor the eventual lifetime memories of just being in the playoffs regardless of the outcome.

[Raider 68]

Raider68:

I'm probably wrong, but I'm going with Mount Union, North Central, Wesley and St. Thomas!   Who are your picks?

P.S. Yes, after that shellshacking yesterday, it will be interesting to see if Rodriquez gets the axe.  I think he will be allowed to coach in whatever bowl game Michigan gets to, but if they lose in that one, especially if it is a bad loss, I would be disappointed if they didn't let him go.  BTW, Brian Kelly lucked out last night when ND beat USC.  While I am not a fan of the former, I don't like USC's new coach either.  Also, ND's freshman QB's dad is a full-time assistant coach at Northwestern (my 2nd most favorite Big Ten team ).

So Northwestern is your second favorite team, what about MSU or even OSU . If Michigan plays a good team and loses, then the party is over for Rich Rod. The question is, can U of M get Jim Harbaugh? or would he leave Stanford , Yes! Michigan's administration has to suck it up and say they made a mistake and bring in a Michigan alum, IMHO!


My top four in the quarterfinals are:

Mount Union
UWW ( in a close one)
MHB (in a close one)
Bethel (in an even closer one)

The Raider game will not be that close!

[formerd3db]

Raider68:

Yeah, I've always liked Northwestern for a variety of reasons, especially since they showed everyone they can be competitive and belong in the Big Ten after all those years of some people trying to (or at least wanting to) kick them out.  They did things the right way and their current coach is a good one (sorry about that you OSU fans, although you know I'm a U of Michigan guy because of my father being an alum.  However, in all honesty, I did like Wayne Woody Hayes!   i.e. all the great Bo & Woody stories).

Not sure if Michigan can get Harbaugh, but, I hope they do eventually.  I agree with you and I think the U of M administration is crazy if they don't.

Anyway, I think your picks are decent - obviously a little different than mine, but we'll see what goes Saturday!