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Raider 68

#6330
September 06, 2011, 10:07:55 PM
DBQ1065,

Congrats on hitting +500K, here is one for you even though you are one short. Come to Mount Union this fall. Mount Union Stadium is the oldest in Ohio and one of the best of the D3 schools! :)
13 time Division III National Champions

formerd3db

#6331
September 06, 2011, 10:10:15 PM
hopewatcher:

Obviously, you were at the game and thus have some insight into the current status.  Also, we all know that one game does not make the season.  However, in reality, it doesn't matter how close the first half was; when you get blown out like we did in the second half, that does not bode well for being able to win games no matter who you play, whether it is in non-conference or not.  You mention our defense giving up the big plays and, unfortunately, that has beenn the story for the past 3-4 years now; and that despite us being in the top among DIII last year in run-defense. At any rate, certainly, this Saturday's game will be yet another tell-tale sign and WLC will be a tough opponent.  I do hope we win and while I will obviously be rooting for us and cautiously optimistic, but concerned. We'll see what happens.  We despirately need this win and I am fearful that if we lose, it will be an even more tough challenge to avoid a repeat scenario of last year and the two prior (at least in the non-conference portion).  Hope has got to find a way to "get over that hurdle". 
"When the Great Scorer comes To mark against your name, He'll write not 'won' or 'lost', But how you played the game." - Grantland Rice

formerd3db

#6332
September 06, 2011, 10:12:10 PM
kazoodad:  Congrats on Kazoo's win; indeed that is great for you/them. 

Raider68: You are getting close there yourself, friend. ;)

"When the Great Scorer comes To mark against your name, He'll write not 'won' or 'lost', But how you played the game." - Grantland Rice

formerd3db

#6333
September 06, 2011, 10:17:22 PM
sac:

Indeed, the lacrosse news is fantastic and, as you mention, the result of the hard work efforts, dedication and perseverance of many people.  Hope's men's lacrosse team (like it's hockey team) has for all practical purposes been varsity already in recent years, a "virtual varisty" if you will and that was essentially a semantics game only.  IMO, Hope's program should have been designated the "full status" before this, yet as many of us have discussed, the College administration chose to hold off until the MIAA decided to sanction it as a league sport.  Hope certainly could be playing as an independent the past 3 years at least, like Alma is doing this year and the Title IX aspects could have easily been taken care of.  But...you and I don't make those decisions; nonetheless, welcome this "official" decision finally announced with open arms.
"When the Great Scorer comes To mark against your name, He'll write not 'won' or 'lost', But how you played the game." - Grantland Rice

DBQ1965

#6334
September 07, 2011, 10:48:27 AM
Quote from: Raider 68 on September 06, 2011, 10:07:55 PM
DBQ1065,

Congrats on hitting +500K, here is one for you even though you are one short. Come to Mount Union this fall. Mount Union Stadium is the oldest in Ohio and one of the best of the D3 schools! :)

Thanks for that ... didn't even know I was close.  I've been giving serious thought to a trip to see Mt. Union play ... but that will have to wait as I soon will be heading off for a trip to China.  We'll see what develops.
Reality is for those who lack imagination 😀

Raider 68

#6335
September 07, 2011, 02:42:16 PM
Quote from: DBQ1965 on September 07, 2011, 10:48:27 AM
Quote from: Raider 68 on September 06, 2011, 10:07:55 PM
DBQ1065,

Congrats on hitting +500K, here is one for you even though you are one short. Come to Mount Union this fall. Mount Union Stadium is the oldest in Ohio and one of the best of the D3 schools! :)

Thanks for that ... didn't even know I was close.  I've been giving serious thought to a trip to see Mt. Union play ... but that will have to wait as I soon will be heading off for a trip to China.  We'll see what develops.

DBQ1965,

You could fly into AKron- Canton, then fly to Detroit to China. I have done the Detroit to Far East s few times as well! :) :)
13 time Division III National Champions

hopewatcher

#6336
September 07, 2011, 06:27:17 PM
formerd3db,
I agree with you. My less than brutal approach in talking about the game was probably shaded by paternal opimism or grace. Although, I have not had to endure tough seasons as long as you have, you are right is characterizing the defensive issues in the second half as painfully similar to the ones I saw last year and the offense was unacceptably out of sync much of the game....I don't know if this is a make or break game per se (that's a pretty big cliff), however no player on this team has earned the right to expect any easy roads and should be reaching the point of desperation for wins...earning a starting spot or playing time is not enough....winning games, as a team, is what matters.....I don't believe that there are any players on the team that have ever won a non-confernece game, nor more than 3 MIAA games in a season while at Hope. Given that, there has to be a real sense of urgency on the part of the players for things to change (Last years seeming lack of emotion from players during and after losses was tough for me to understand). Having said that I remain optimistic that this team is capable of postive things, including winning in the non-conference schedule, and making a difference in the MIAA race (no predictions beyond that). I do think WLC will be a challenging opponent, but is game we can compete to win if we play well... ....and that we we can get that first win, good things will follow.   

ThunderHead

#6337
September 07, 2011, 07:04:23 PM Last Edit: September 07, 2011, 07:40:03 PM by ThunderHead
Ok fellas, it's already Wednesday.

Roll Call:

Saturday

Michigan State vs FAU 12:00 noon
then in the car to
Michigan vs Notre Dame prime-time 8pm

Sunday: NFL and some sleep.

Where is everyone else??? ;D
Education is what you get from reading the small print. Experience is what you get from not reading it.

Mr. Ypsi

#6338
September 07, 2011, 07:19:15 PM
Thunderhead,

I'll be in Alma to watch my alma mater do a number on Alma, then probably hope to have some Alma area fans join me in watching UM take down ND somewhere. ;D

On Sunday, I'll be on the road (though I may try to find a place to see if the Lions can take out the Bucs).

TUAngola

#6339
September 07, 2011, 10:01:01 PM
re: rollcall

Sat...DIII football.  1pm, Trine home opener vs. Bluffton.  Very anxious to see how the Thunder responds after last week's struggle with Manchester.  Sounds like Kalamazoo put a whipping on the Beavers so it will be interesting to see how we measure up.

Good luck to all MIAA teams this weekend. 

formerd3db

#6340
September 07, 2011, 10:31:45 PM
Mr. Ypsi:

Friday is still "a go" for me.  Check your PM section as I left you a personal message with my cell phone #.  PM me your cell phone #.  Looking forward to the camp cook out Friday (Do you want me to bring anything regarding food? I will be glad to do so)  Drive safe and see you then.

formerd3db
"When the Great Scorer comes To mark against your name, He'll write not 'won' or 'lost', But how you played the game." - Grantland Rice

formerd3db

#6341
September 07, 2011, 10:42:44 PM
hopewatcher:

I agree with you as well. I especially think you "hit the nail on the head" with regards to your assessment of the attitude i.e. enthusiasm aspect (or lack thereof) by all the players last year regardless of the situation.  I can understand that somewhat to a degree as that happened to Northwestern in the Big Ten for many years and also Olivet in our MIAA until their recent (now past) resurgence during the Sigler, Sigler/Livedotti, and 2nd Livedotti chapters.  Losing the "losing mindset" or perhaps better said the "apathy mindset" is very difficult to do despite even the best and upmost efforts/encouragement of any coaching staff and sometimes takes years to overcome.  I hope that is not the case again this year with our Hope team and, as you and I previously mentioned, we'll see what plays out this Saturday.  And BTW, there is nothing wrong with a reserved and diplomatic, optimistic approach as you (and I) have regarding opinions on and assessing Hope's status, projections, etc., etc. even if some of that contains a realization that "it just might not be the year again this year" ;D  Again, I hope the latter is not true and will not "give up hope". :)   
"When the Great Scorer comes To mark against your name, He'll write not 'won' or 'lost', But how you played the game." - Grantland Rice

Raider 68

#6342
September 08, 2011, 08:56:32 AM
sflzman,

What are thoughts regarding the Scots against IWU? :-\
13 time Division III National Champions

BoredatWork56

#6343
September 08, 2011, 09:24:04 AM
Roll Call:

Tonight: The NFL season begins!
 
Saturday: Listen to the Trine game on my way to a Wedding in the afternoon, then skipping the reception to head out to Ann Arbor for Michigan v ND under the lights!

Sunday: Planting myself in front of the TV to watch the Lions.  Restore the Roar!
Lessons learned in the classroom last for a semester, lessons learned on the field last forever

D306

#6344
September 08, 2011, 10:12:44 AM
Roll Call

Friday bounce between a couple Detroit Area HS FB games catch up with "My Boys"

Saturday watch history in Ann Arbor try not to wear my self out  ;) before we hit the Big House

Some interesting games in the MIAA, teams playing common foes we should get a feel for how the league looks. Need some wins in the "out of conference" part of schedule.

I thought Trine was a prohibitive favorite heading into the season, the comments on this board has opened some questions in my mind since I no longer see a lot of MIAA games.
These are young men so anything can happen to influence the games and effort or confidence a team has.

Starting to feel like FB weather no 100+ degree field temps this weekend.
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