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[snoghosts]

Raider has been posting on this board for awhile and is good company, so if he wants to prod here then he can prod.
Go Thunder!

[Raider 68]

Safe travels to all and may 2011 be a Happy and Healthy New Year for all!

[Pat Coleman]

Actually, prodding has been bothering me for a while and I decided to finally say something about it. Raiders already run one board, no need for a Raider fan to run another.

[formerd3db]

Actually, prodding has been bothering me for a while and I decided to finally say something about it. Raiders already run one board, no need for a Raider fan to run another.

Wow, did you have a bad day today or what?  Actually Pat, I am quite surprised you make such a comment.  While this site is obviously yours and you have the right to make the rules, why should it matter who posts on what boards, as long as they keep it professional and within the accepted limits of some levity (which BTW, you, I, and many others know that many posters on your site do not).  Personally, I have enjoyed and appreciated Raider68's comments/discussion and contributions to our board, nor do I care if he is from another board.  With all due respect to you, he is "not running" our board, and, in fact, because our board has obviously been so far behind most of the others, I'm glad he's encouraging others here, who are MIAA'ers to post.  Good grief, there are people here who could post and I'm sure our colleagues who regularly post would welcome their input. but for whatever reason they choose not to post (perhaps they read, but don't post).  Obviously, that is their choice.  So as far as I'm concerned, I don't care's who posts here to contribute to our board.  I, for one welcome it; and I respectfully disagree with you that Raider68 is "running this board".  He is not and yes, we know how to post here; those of us who do, do it quite well IMO, and enjoy it.  I only wish others would take Raider's (and my own encouragement) to join us in the fun.

So, again, with all due respect to you, while you are entitled to your opinion, I think you are a "little over the top" on this one.  If you think so strong on it, why don't you then make a comment to those other "Raiders" on that other board whom you think run that one.  There have been others on other boards who "have prodded" much more than anyone here and certainly on many other topics non-relevent to DIII football or any football in some cases (of course with some very crazy bantering as well, allthough I will admit I'm benn guilty of that at times as well as I think most everyone has at one time or another), and I don't recall you making a comment towards them about it, yet again, IMO, you shouldn't.  Heck, I've particpated on other boards, including the one I think you are referring to, and while many have replied back, shared their opinons wih me and others, some don't even answer back, which is obviously their perogative, but IMO, a little arrogent and disappointing.  But really then, who should care?; it's their perogative.  So I guess according to you, I should then not "encourage (prod to use your term) others on other boards to post?  It shouldn't matter if Raider68 is on this board a lot, a least he is encourageing others to participate and you should welcome that and ANY appropriate posting on any of the boards.  I've supported you on many issues in which others have either disagreed with you and/or perhaps attacked you, and while I know you certainly don't need me to defend your opinions, my apolgoies, but I felt compelled to respond to your post.  Sorry, but again I disagree with you on this one, friend.

So now that I've said that and purged myself by venting, in all sincerity, I wish you and your family and for that matter, everyone here a very Happy New Year's Eve and weekend and certainly all the best for 2011.  Anyway, for what it's worth, thanks for making this board even possible.

 

[formerd3db]

Raider,

I'll try to answer your questions. In regards to finishing in the top 10, I'm not sure. I believe they will reload and put another solid team on the field that can win the MIAA but I'm not sure if they will be as dominant as they were this year. If they get a favorable match up in the second round, I believe they can win a second round game. Trine has gotten two less than favorable matchups the last 2 years in Wittenberg in 09 and Whitewater in 10 but everyone is tough in the tourney. I don't think another MIAA team will knock them off and win the conference but it is only December and you never know with transfers, recruiting, and other various reasons who will be on the team next year

Thanks Diesel1,

Will Coach Rich Rod survive another year at U of M?

IMO, I think if Michigan loses tomorrow, and especially if the loss margin is big and/or just not a good game for them, I think Rich Rod is gone.  I've said here before that I am not a fan his and I personally wish U of M would make the change now.  But heck, what do I know?

BTW, did you guys see where Michigan State's OC Don Treadwell was named Miami (OH)'s head coach I believe today? Although he obviously wants/wanted a HC job and I think he'll be good at it, still I think it Kind of surprising he would leave Michigan State for the MAC.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Raider,

I'll try to answer your questions. In regards to finishing in the top 10, I'm not sure. I believe they will reload and put another solid team on the field that can win the MIAA but I'm not sure if they will be as dominant as they were this year. If they get a favorable match up in the second round, I believe they can win a second round game. Trine has gotten two less than favorable matchups the last 2 years in Wittenberg in 09 and Whitewater in 10 but everyone is tough in the tourney. I don't think another MIAA team will knock them off and win the conference but it is only December and you never know with transfers, recruiting, and other various reasons who will be on the team next year

Thanks Diesel1,

Will Coach Rich Rod survive another year at U of M?

IMO, I think if Michigan loses tomorrow, and especially if the loss margin is big and/or just not a good game for them, I think Rich Rod is gone.  I've said here before that I am not a fan his and I personally wish U of M would make the change now.  But heck, what do I know?

BTW, did you guys see where Michigan State's OC Don Treadwell was named Miami (OH)'s head coach I believe today? Although he obviously wants/wanted a HC job and I think he'll be good at it, still I think it Kind of surprising he would leave Michigan State for the MAC.

Perhaps he is a fan of the career path of Bo Schembechler?!

Going from OSU to Miami didn't work out too badly for him.

[Uncle Rico]

Well said formerd3db.  Very well said.  I much prefer Raiders prods than those from certain people that just occasionally pop in that are usually critical, sarcastic or patronizing.

[Uncle Rico]

What can we expect from Trine in 2011?

Honestly, I don't know if Trine will be able to finish higher than #10 next year.  They are losing a lot, but also returning some great players and their depth is better than most realize.  I stopped concerning myself with the polls since I don't always agree with them, the goal is to win it all (thank goodness for the playoff system), and there is too much to overcome in order to be ranked where they should in the D3football.com poll. 

I think they can win a second playoff game, it just all depends on the matchups as noted below.  It is unfortunate Trine did not play one of the highly ranked teams during the non conference schedule to be able to show how they could do against them.  No one from the MIAA will make the playoffs except the conference winner anyway, so perhaps they can take more of a risk than what played out this year.  As long as they can win the conference they should be ok.

I think they are losing a lot, but again, the depth is there.  A lot of different kids got playing time this year other than just the starters.  Having talked to a number of players, they all seem to agree that they have a lot of talent on the team underneath them. 

Trine will be my favorite to win the MIAA again next year, but I am biased.   

If Michigan can get Harbaugh then I have to say goodbye to Rich Rod, regardless of the results of todays game. 

[formerd3db]

Thanks Uncle Rico.  Looks like Raider's prodding worked - we're posting!   Anyway, thanks for sharing your insight on Trine for next year.  Obviously, they are the favorite and as you relate, it appears they have some great depth.  Actually, that sounds quite exciting as it is a good situation for many of the players who will get their chance at moving up the depth chart, starting, etc.  I think their season this year is an example of when teams start to reach that next level as Trine has, a lot of players get the opportunity at playing time i.e. not just the starters and thus why they can maintain being at that level for awhile because they have some many players with talent and experience that can step in and play.  When a team starts winning fairly handily, while a coach doesn't always want to pull the starters too quickly, on the other hand, being up in the score on some games as Trine did, provides that opportunity for some of the other players to get that p.t. and experience.  Thus, when they're called on in certain situations when those may arise, the confidence is there that..."the team won't miss a beat".  A true luxery IMO.

Anyway, hope you have a great New Year's Day today in watching the games.  It should be interesting.  I'd like to see Northwestern pull one out (since they lost their bowl game last year in a close one), however, I think that Texas Tech will quite possibly overwhelm them.  Both teams have those wide-open offenses that can score points "whirlwind like", yet I think Northwestern's defense has a tendency to cave in at times.  I sense that it will either be a shoot-out or a blow-out!   I think Michigan State and Michigan both lose today and Wisconsin, whle they may have a good chance if they play their "A" game, I think TCU is too strong.  I'm rooting, of course, for the Big Ten teams, but, I have reservations.

[formerd3db]

Mr. Ypsi:

Yes, that path has proven good for many.  We'll see what happens. If he wins there fairly quickly, most likely we'll see him bolting for the first really "big time" job that opens.

BTW, what do you think about the report that Weis is going to leave the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL to go to Miami as OC?  IMO, I think his talents and philosophy belong more in the NFL rather than the college game.  Not sure why he would want to leave since he actually did a great job with their offense this year.  One ESPN report said that it could be the $, however, I question that as I can't imagine he doesn't have enough $ from his past coaching jobs (even if he didn't win his frivilous lawsuit against his cardiac surgeons, which he should not have anyway ).  Maybe he just wants to go south for the warmth!

[Pat Coleman]

Wow, did you have a bad day today or what?  Actually Pat, I am quite surprised you make such a comment.

Actually, I have said the same elsewhere as well. It's not much different than someone popping in and saying "why aren't we talking about suchandsuch" rather than just talking about suchandsuch to start the conversation.

Sorry if this upsets you guys, but it is how I feel. This has been bothering me for some time, as I said, and I finally was able to put it into words.

If you think so strong on it, why don't you then make a comment to those other "Raiders" on that other board whom you think run that one.

Seriously? Because it's the OAC board and the Purple Raiders are certainly on-topic there.

[sflzman]

All of this "prodding" about Trine and I kinda have to stay quiet, because I don't really know much past the fact that Watt is a good QB or maybe really good, but not a big a difference to solely make a team go from 10-0 to 2-8 or 3-5.

But besides Watt and Jeremy Howard, I don't see any other seniors whos names a recognize so I can only assume they aren't great players...

I'd say based on that as long as Trine has a solid year from their QB (whoever it will be) they will make another undefeated run for the MIAA championship. I don't however think Trine will win 2 games unless they are a 1 seed or can get a team coming off an upset...

But, there's no reason for you to listen to a Scot - who while we're on the topic will be ready to bounce back from that horrible season with the return of RS sophomore, Jarrett Leister, along with our whole "back 7" on defense...

But anyways, hope you all had great holidays, and remember, always, Go Scots!

[Mr. Ypsi]

OUCH!  The Big Ten goes 0-5 today.  I can't decide which is more painful:

1.  In Big Ten vs. SEC matchups, the SEC went 3-0 by a combined score of 138-45.  Their supporters were already insufferable; this should turn it up another notch.

2.  Having watched much of the games (I don't get ESPN-U for the Northwestern game, and often switched away from both UM and MSU in utter disgust), I am STILL convinced that Penn St. was better than Florida (driving for a late TD that would give them a 31-30 lead, they threw an interception, returned EIGHTY yards for a Gator TD) and that Wisconsin was better than TCU.  Alas, the scoreboard says otherwise.

The one bit of good news is that I can't imagine that Dave Brandon won't totally clean house.  Both defense and special teams absolutely stink, and even the offense (RR's only hope for redemption) could only score 14 first quarter points against a team that just wasn't THAT good.

[I just wish that TCU had joined the Big East earlier to keep out UConn (surely the worst team to ever play in a BCS bowl).  Any team that can only score TEN points against the Michigan defense should not be within sniffing distance of a BCS bowl!]

[sac]

The one bit of good news is that I can't imagine that Dave Brandon won't totally clean house.  Both defense and special teams absolutely stink, and even the offense (RR's only hope for redemption) could only score 14 first quarter points against a team that just wasn't THAT good.

Mississippi State's 4 losses were to #1 Auburn, #8 Arkansas in OT, #10 LSU and #15 Alabama.  Their record belies their abilities.  This was a mismatch from the day it was announced.  Michigan should have been in either the Texas Bowl or Insight.com bowl giving up 50 points to Missouri or Baylor.

[sac]

Come on guys, let's keep this board warm!

Thank you Raider68 for trying to keep people interested in the board, I enjoy the insight that everyone brings to this board whether its from the MIAA, OAC, Maine or Bahamas.  Football talk is football talk.