FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[sflzman]

R.I.P. Jim Northrup - forever a Scot in our hearts.

Here's the link to the story about him, and the tributive video:

http://www.alma.edu/athletics/archives/2011/06/09/northrup

[Raider 68]

Just checked the Alma site, and they have a game scheduled on that open date:

Sep. 24 - Washington and Lee - Lexington, VA - 1 pm

They were 8-3 last year, defeating #19 Hampden Sydney and #20 Randolph Macon during the season...

Their season came to an end at #9 Thomas More in the playoffs first round.....

Sflzman,

Good compettion for Alma!

[sflzman]

Cant remember if I've posted this, but here is the turf design:

http://almacollegefootball.com/_Media/alma_college-layout_field_med.jpeg

[formerd3db]

R.I.P. Jim Northrup - forever a Scot in our hearts.

Here's the link to the story about him, and the tributive video:

http://www.alma.edu/athletics/archives/2011/06/09/northrup

sflzman:

I saw that in Thursday's paper also.  Thanks for posting it here.  Alma lost of one of its greatest past athletes.  Some people don't know that while Northrup became famous for his many star years with the Detroit Tigers after a great baseball career at Alma College, that he was also a great QB for Alma College.  In addition, it was Northrup who donated the electronic scoreboard and home run "Green Monster" fence for Alma's new baseball stadium (that was about 1/2 million $'s as I recall).

I was disappointed, however, that the newpaper articles (Detroit newspapers and others in Michigan) did not mention his athletic career at Alma - they only focused on his Detroit Tiger years and accomplishements.  That was disappointing and should have been noted by them.  Anyway, it is sad that another Alma athlete has passed on.  But life marches on.  BTW, some people didn't know that Vern Ruhle, former Olivet College and Detroit Tiger pitcher had passed away about 3-4 years ago also.

[Raider 68]

Cant remember if I've posted this, but here is the turf design:

http://almacollegefootball.com/_Media/alma_college-layout_field_med.jpeg

Looks good!

[sflzman]

Cant remember if I've posted this, but here is the turf design:

http://almacollegefootball.com/_Media/alma_college-layout_field_med.jpeg

Looks good!

I still want to think "what if" about the maroon turf though 

[ThunderHead]

Not to beat a dead horse, but to those open minded out there: http://detnews.com/article/20110611/OPINION03/106110391

If I didn't know better - I'd have thought I wrote the article myself...

Go Trine!!!

[BOYA87]

Interesting article and although im and ND fan I will respect its content.

Great for Alma and its great to see the upgrades.  Looks  very nice!  and I like the track all around it.

Anyone been getting some good golf playing in this summer?!  Any of you Trine people playing in the football golf outing this year?!  June 24th!!

[sac]

Not to beat a dead horse, but to those open minded out there: http://detnews.com/article/20110611/OPINION03/106110391

If I didn't know better - I'd have thought I wrote the article myself...

Go Trine!!!

There are more holes in that article than Michigan's defense.

[formerd3db]

BOYA87:

Yes, the newest edition of synthetic turf replacing Alma's new style synthetic turf that was put in several years ago does look great.  Glad you like the track around it, although I would just add that the synthetic track has been there since the new stadium was built back in 1985.  At that time, the football stadium/field and baseball fields switched positions.  Unfortunately (at least IMO), the new baseball stadium was built about 1/2 mile (several blocks) away from the campus and the football stadium as was the new soccer field (Scotland Yard) and as our friend sflzman has already pointed out, while those two new facilities are nice, it is a detriment in some aspects as far as the students getting out there to see the games.  Yes, I know that some will say that any of the student body can take the time and make the effort to go a measly 1/2 mile to see the baseball or soccer game.  However, I'm just saying that it is so much easier and would have been better if those facilities would have been kept on the main campus.  The College had the land and room to do it.  Regardless, I guess I shouldn't be so critical because...at least they have these nice facilities and some of the smaller DIII schools would give anything to have such.  BTW, the Alma softball complex is right behind the football stadium and is very cozy.  That is the next in line for major upgrades and it will be nice for the softball team and its long-time coach (Coach Griffin, who is a Hope grad ) and well-deserved.

[Uncle Rico]

Not to beat a dead horse, but to those open minded out there: http://detnews.com/article/20110611/OPINION03/106110391

If I didn't know better - I'd have thought I wrote the article myself...

Go Trine!!!

Have to agree with the premise of that article.  I think msu's bball team consistantly out-recruits Michigan's, and we saw how much that meant this past season.  What they do on the field is more important than what the recruits are ranked.  All things being equal, I would rather have a higher ranked recruiting class and can't deny that; but you still have to play the game. The W's are based on what happens on the field and not on Rivals.

[BOYA87]

ya I remember that track being there.  But I think its nice to combine those two facilities.  Trine does not have a full outdoor track and I think something like that looks great and is great for the track program as well (and good for the football teams conditioning goals

[sflzman]

BOYA87:

Yes, the newest edition of synthetic turf replacing Alma's new style synthetic turf that was put in several years ago does look great.  Glad you like the track around it, although I would just add that the synthetic track has been there since the new stadium was built back in 1985.  At that time, the football stadium/field and baseball fields switched positions.  Unfortunately (at least IMO), the new baseball stadium was built about 1/2 mile (several blocks) away from the campus and the football stadium as was the new soccer field (Scotland Yard) and as our friend sflzman has already pointed out, while those two new facilities are nice, it is a detriment in some aspects as far as the students getting out there to see the games.  Yes, I know that some will say that any of the student body can take the time and make the effort to go a measly 1/2 mile to see the baseball or soccer game.  However, I'm just saying that it is so much easier and would have been better if those facilities would have been kept on the main campus.  The College had the land and room to do it.  Regardless, I guess I shouldn't be so critical because...at least they have these nice facilities and some of the smaller DIII schools would give anything to have such.  BTW, the Alma softball complex is right behind the football stadium and is very cozy.  That is the next in line for major upgrades and it will be nice for the softball team and its long-time coach (Coach Griffin, who is a Hope grad ) and well-deserved.

I personally like Adrian's setup WITHOUT the track. It leads to quite the home team atmosphere and I know for a fact coaches hate playing there because the students are literally on your sideline, our Men's Soccer coach is the one who emphasized that to me.

[sac]

University of Central Arkansas

[sflzman]

That is truly the most legit field ever