FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

sflzman · September 28, 2011, 09:08:01 PM

Roll Call:

Friday: Alma volleyball vs. Trine. Debut of the "Maroon Monsoon" the place should be rocking! The new arena with a low ceiling makes the atmosphere awesome!

Saturday: Alma and Hope for Football. (former, I PM'd you)

Sunday: High School Fall Baseball....(maybe try to catch a little bit of the Vikings game at a random sports bar in East Lansing, as well)

formerd3db · September 29, 2011, 12:10:25 AM

sflzman:

I "PM'd" you back, so check yours. Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to meeting you on Saturday. May the best team win!

formerd3db

Raider 68 · September 29, 2011, 12:26:10 PM

Mr. Ypsi,

About half of the MIAA pickers so far are going with Albion this Saturday against K-zoo with no points involved. Maybe I am missing something, but Albion has not won a game and they are playing away!

hopewatcher · September 29, 2011, 04:33:32 PM

sflzman, Your 17 point "on paper" spread in the Alma-Hope game is probably quite fair (maybe even generous looking at the IWU comon oppontent comparison)....However, much will depend on which Hope team shows up......If its the team that just plays the game, makes offensive mistakes, gives up too many big plays defensively, and finds the concept of smash mouth football evasive, it might be too low...But, if its the team that plays reletively mistake free, is much more emotionally charged and gets after people (particularly demonstrated in the second half this past Saturday) it could be a more competitive game.....Its a big game for Hope (they are all big right now), so we'll have to see how the boys come out and play.....

hopewatcher · September 29, 2011, 04:34:23 PM

and...I'll be in Alma Saturday afternoon......

sflzman · September 29, 2011, 08:44:48 PM

I'm not sure about formerd3db but maybe you'd like to join us near the victory bell at halftime? The more the merrier right?

ThunderHead · September 29, 2011, 09:56:42 PM

It's a big game Saturday between Adrian and Trine, and just out of curiosity, are there any Adrian posters with a take on the upcoming game?

I don't recall anyone with an Adrian handle, but after a 4-0 start, and with a recorded attendance of 4200 people at home coming, I'm surprised they don't have a few poster on the board.

Mr. Ypsi · September 29, 2011, 10:20:59 PM

Quote from: Raider 68 on September 29, 2011, 12:26:10 PM
Mr. Ypsi,

About half of the MIAA pickers so far are going with Albion this Saturday against K-zoo with no points involved. Maybe I am missing something, but Albion has not won a game and they are playing away!

Just got home for the weekend from my 'fall sojourn'. (I spend 4-5 days a week at Bruin Lake campground almost until the snow flies.)

It's going by tradition. Albion is nearly always a power; Kazoo is nearly always a doormat. By THIS year's performance, Kazoo is the obvious favorite, but I confess that I'm still undecided for the pickems.

How many thought Muskingum would stay within 20 points of ONU, much less beat them by 20?!

ForeverFootball · September 29, 2011, 10:31:19 PM

Oh, the Adrian posters are here. But this board <imho> tends to bash anyone that is proud of their DOGS!

ForeverFootball · September 29, 2011, 10:44:14 PM

But of COURSE, I am picking ADRIAN over t r i n e.

formerd3db · September 29, 2011, 11:13:47 PM

hopewatcher:

Excellent post, +k

. I agree with you in that it depends which version of our team decides to show up. Obviously, I'm hoping for last week's version. I'm sure you will agree with me that our secondary will have its work cut out for them because of Alma's famed "Scot Gun" offense. Alma's receiving corps will get their yards, however, Hope's secondary simply cannot give up the TD bombs that they usually tend to do. That will kill us without question. My take is that our offense obviously has to return/match scores with Alma for us to be within grasp of winning the game. As I previously posted, I do not doubt that Alma will be extremely energized to avenge last week's loss and...they always, always get pumped in playing us (Hope) - they sure do not need any encouragement for that. I just hope that our Hope guys have that same attitude tomorrow and/or do not get complacent like they sometimes do and/or do not get psyched out in playing up there at Bahlke Stadium (it has happened before, although there have been some tremendous games there also between the two teams).

Weather looks good so far for Saturday, albeit cooler temps, so we'll all have to dress warm.

Also, as sflzman mentioned, do join us for a visit at the Victory Bell at halftime (latter half of halftime as we've some official duties to take care of in the minutes prior). See you all on Saturday and safe travels.

formerd3db · September 29, 2011, 11:16:09 PM

ThunderHead:

Wow, 4200 at Homecoming for Adrian? That is good and it's about time. Their fans have been somewhat complacent in recent years for various reasons

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Raider 68 · September 30, 2011, 10:51:04 AM

Quote from: formerd3db on September 29, 2011, 11:13:47 PM
hopewatcher:

Excellent post, +k . I agree with you in that it depends which version of our team decides to show up. Obviously, I'm hoping for last week's version. I'm sure you will agree with me that our secondary will have its work cut out for them because of Alma's famed "Scot Gun" offense. Alma's receiving corp will get their yards, however, Hope's secondary simply cannot give up the TD bombs that they usually tend to do. That will kill us without question. My take is that our offense obviously has to return/match scores with Alma for us to be within grasp of winning the game. As I previously posted, I do not doubt that Alma will be extremely energized to avenge last week's loss and...they always, always get pumped in playing us (Hope) - they sure do not need any encouragement for that. I just hope that our Hope guys have that same attitude tomorrow and/or do not get complacent like they sometimes do and/or do not get psyched out in playing up there at Bahlke Stadium (it has happended before, although there have been some tremendous games there also between the two teams).

Weather looks good so far for Saturday, albeit cooler temps, so we'll all have to dress warm.

Also, as sflzman mentioned, do join us for a visit at the Victory Bell at halftime (latter half of halftime as we've some official duties to take care of in the minutes prior). See you all on Saturday and safe travels.

formerd3db,

Enjoy the game, Hope it will be a good one! Our grandson turns one, so that is my Saturday (Can't wait)!

hopewatcher · September 30, 2011, 11:32:19 AM

Thanks for the invitation.....I'll see you tomorrow...travel safe....Go Hope!

formerd3db · September 30, 2011, 06:27:38 PM

Quote from: hopewatcher on September 30, 2011, 11:32:19 AM
Thanks for the invitation.....I'll see you tomorrow...travel safe....Go Hope!

You are welcome. Also, dress warm; although it is supposed to be sunny, I fear/hear that the cooler fall weather is predicted. I am fine with that as long as this rain we've had the past 4 days goes away.

Yes, see you tomorrow.