FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[sac]

[ThunderHead]

umm...you bring up an interesting point, but I have to agree with SAC on this one. (I know I know...that's two and a row for us SAC - did we just become best friends?)

[Mr. Ypsi]

Perhaps I should take the offered 'cop-out' of intoxication, but I confess to being (mostly) sober when I posted about thunder!   Shelby was cowering under my computer.

[sac]

Hopefully Mr. Y realizes I'm just messing with him. 

[Mr. Ypsi]

Hopefully Mr. Y realizes I'm just messing with him. 

And likewise.

[Raider 68]

Happy Father's Day to all!

[Raider 68]

Boards are real quiet even for the summer vacation time!

Which MIAA team will make the most improvement from 2010?

[Flying Dutchman56]

I'm a homer but I got to say Hope will be a contender again this year.

Hope is used to being in the hunt for a league title every year and this 3 year drought going 3-7 each year (6 first and 6 2nd place finishes from 96 - 07) is about over in my mind.  The defense returns about everybody (either 8 or 9 guys that had significant playing time if I remember correctly) so they should be solid, but the question for Hope will be the offensive unit as they will almost all be completely different players than last years starters.   Even though Hope has struggled with wins the last few years, don't forget that Hope lost to Trine on a blocked extra point late in the 4th qtr in 08 and by 3 in 09.  On top of that they hung with some quality CCIW non conference opponents as well the last few years.  So they have been a tough oppenent overall, but they need to start pulling out more wins clearly.  I think it will happen this year as long as the offense gels and gets a good start and the defense steps it up as the leading vetern unit on the team. 

Just my thoughts.....

[Raider 68]

I'm a homer but I got to say Hope will be a contender again this year.

Hope is used to being in the hunt for a league title every year and this 3 year drought going 3-7 each year (6 first and 6 2nd place finishes from 96 - 07) is about over in my mind.  The defense returns about everybody (either 8 or 9 guys that had significant playing time if I remember correctly) so they should be solid, but the question for Hope will be the offensive unit as they will almost all be completely different players than last years starters.   Even though Hope has struggled with wins the last few years, don't forget that Hope lost to Trine on a blocked extra point late in the 4th qtr in 08 and by 3 in 09.  On top of that they hung with some quality CCIW non conference opponents as well the last few years.  So they have been a tough oppenent overall, but they need to start pulling out more wins clearly.  I think it will happen this year as long as the offense gels and gets a good start and the defense steps it up as the leading vetern unit on the team. 

Just my thoughts.....

Good post on Hope's outlook, thanks!

[wisd3fan2]

Hi All, I'm back and although I have not posted anything, I have been reading your board and have to say that your members are very smart, respectful, and friendly. Are you all coaches or what? Most boards have at least some idiots, not this one!

I joined the board because it was rumored that a player from the high school in this area was going to attend Trine University. Then after I joined I heard he was talking to Arizona State. However now I heard that he is for sure going to Trine.
This is good news because it is close enough to come see some games. My friends and I saw Trine play Whitewater last year and liked them. They played a great game.
For the last two years our area high school was rated #2 in the State of Wisconsin.
The player I speak of was our two year QB. I won't bore you with stats but in two years he led the team to 22 wins and 2 losses, playing the states best every week. Like most good QB's he throws well from the run, but what makes this guy stand out is that he is deadly from the pocket. (Very Poised)
I don't know much about Trine but read enough to see that there is some great coaching going on down there.
Now I'm not saying that our QB is coming there to start and be a big star. I have no facts on anything about why he chose to go there. I have no idea what QB's they already have. But I did read about Watt and my buddies and I think that if our boy chose Trine, then there must be some great things being done there.
So no matter if our guy starts or not there will be a bunch of Wisconsin cars in Trines parking lot.

[ThunderHead]

wisd3fan2,

welcome to the board, it is a great place, and although we squabble, I respect everyone who posts here on the MIAA section.

Guys like SAC, FormerD3er, and Mr. Ypsi I assume are the longest running posters, but again, I'm not sure. Regardless they're all a lot of fun.

I have no idea on how Trine's QB situation will play out, all I know they have a lot of talent coming in at the spot and it will be good to see how the competition brings out the best in everyone. Though it will be difficult to replace Watt, they have a few guys that seem up to the challenge, it will make fall ball very interesting to say the least.

Who ever wins the job will join an experienced back and some talented receivers. The defense should be solid and if they can find a kicker, I think Trine will have an outstanding 2011 season.

Typically Trine has a lot of out-of-state athletes, so it's not surprising to see a lot of Michigan and Ohio plates on game day, but it will be good add a few Wisconsin plates as well.

Again - welcome to the board, I'm sure others will welcome you as well.

Go Trine!!!

[sac]

Ever wonder how Eastern Michigan keeps its D1 football status?  Wonder no more....

http://www.annarbor.com/sports/budget-shortfalls-put-more-pressure-on-eastern-michigan-athletic-department/

The more interesting bits about football and athletics is toward the end of the article.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Ever wonder how Eastern Michigan keeps its D1 football status?  Wonder no more....

http://www.annarbor.com/sports/budget-shortfalls-put-more-pressure-on-eastern-michigan-athletic-department/

The more interesting bits about football and athletics is toward the end of the article.

Yeah, I almost posted that a few days ago, but didn't want to wear out my welcome!

Pepsi buys more tickets than fans do, tries to give them away, and the stadium is STILL 75% empty!  People won't even show up for FREE!  Pathetic.

And the administration still thinks football is the key to attracting students?  Even more pathetic!  Sure am glad I'm retired from there.   EMU would greatly benefit if the administration offices were as empty as Rynearson.

(Lest people misunderstand - I love EMU.  It is a great school.  Despite the constant mismanagement for the last 35+ years.  You just won't find finer faculty or students [with some exceptions, of course ] anywhere.)

[TrineDad]

Hi All, I'm back and although I have not posted anything, I have been reading your board and have to say that your members are very smart, respectful, and friendly. Are you all coaches or what? Most boards have at least some idiots, not this one!

I joined the board because it was rumored that a player from the high school in this area was going to attend Trine University. Then after I joined I heard he was talking to Arizona State. However now I heard that he is for sure going to Trine.
This is good news because it is close enough to come see some games. My friends and I saw Trine play Whitewater last year and liked them. They played a great game.
For the last two years our area high school was rated #2 in the State of Wisconsin.
The player I speak of was our two year QB. I won't bore you with stats but in two years he led the team to 22 wins and 2 losses, playing the states best every week. Like most good QB's he throws well from the run, but what makes this guy stand out is that he is deadly from the pocket. (Very Poised)
I don't know much about Trine but read enough to see that there is some great coaching going on down there.
Now I'm not saying that our QB is coming there to start and be a big star. I have no facts on anything about why he chose to go there. I have no idea what QB's they already have. But I did read about Watt and my buddies and I think that if our boy chose Trine, then there must be some great things being done there.
So no matter if our guy starts or not there will be a bunch of Wisconsin cars in Trines parking lot.



This is Orientation week at Trine and the excitement for football is building already!  The coaching staff spoke of concentrating on quality rather than numbers with this freshman class and yet the expectation now is that close to 100 new freshmen will report to camp in August!
You are right about Trine having some great coaches and this is nowhere more true than at the QB position.  Coach Simrell brings a wealth of experience you won't find very often at the D3 level. I'm sure the QB you are talking about was heavily influenced by that.  Replacing Eric as well as a really talented group of seniors at a lot of positions will obviously be a huge challenge for the Thunder but the cupboard certainly isn't bare! 

[ThunderHead]

Mr. Ypsi,

Regarding EMU, I was pretty good friends with Coach Genyk, and for whatever reason, EMU can just not get it's football program reved up. I normally wouldn't have attended any EMU games for any reason other then my friendship with Jeff, but when I would go, though they did have some loyal fans, it was like a graveyard there. It was maybe the worst football atmosphere I have seen consistently at the D1 level.

It's no secret that the business donors allow them to keep that D1 status, because honestly their turn-gate attendance is an abomination. Though they have finally upgraded their facilities with an indoor facility, it's still a tough sell to recruits and I suspect it will stay that way for a while.

The next, and possibly first full game I see in Ypsi will be when Michigan State visits in 2018. (I think it's 2018)

They shoulda stuck with the Hurons...

Go Trine!!!