FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Uncle Rico]

UR, Mr. Ypsi, and my other wonderful non-Spartan friends. I was thinking of you guys often tonight, especially at the end. 

ThunderHead...The only time I thought of you was when I was talking to to FormerD3DB after the game and I mentioned that I was disappointed that we did not get to meet you and a couple of the other posters from the MIAA forum. 

It is cute how spartan fans obsess with how they hope Michigan fans react and view their program.   

[Uncle Rico]

Credit Coach Dantonio and Company (26-6 at Home; 12-game home winning streak, second only to the '50-'53 teams, with 19). The right man for the right job at the right time. 

0-4 in bowl games.

During that same time frame, Michigan is 1-1 with a win over Florida.

To paraphrase a famous poster on our own boards...."If a coach gets credit for all the success of a program, he should also get credit for some of the failures."

[ThunderHead]

UR,

I was disappointed I didn't get to meet you guys as well.  I'm sure you all had a blast.

Regarding the 0-4, well this is true and the MSU staff was the FIRST to say they were out coached by Bama last year, so they would indeed back up "this famous poster on this board." However, from what I recall Michigan isn't spectacular in bowl games either...

I wasn't all that interested in your view point as a Michigan fan, rather as a fellow MIAA poster. Most Michigan fans are people that make me laugh quite often, and of course, can always be found at the local Walmart, stocking up on gear...

Other then that, something you may enjoy, seeing how you guys love the past so much, as far as National Championships, from 1901-1947 you have 10 of your 11 National Titles. Your 11th came of course as a co-national champion in 1997.

Michigan State claims a total of six national championships from 1951 until present, three of which are consensus national championships after being declared the national champion by the AP and Coaches' Poll in 1952, the Coaches' Poll in 1965, and the National Football Foundation in 1966.

Although old by all accounts, it's interesting to me that they are all quite a bit more recent then all but one of Michigan's NC.  I don't think most of the Spartans I know care a great deal about what most Michigan fans think, given the fact many of them are simply bandwagon. 

GO Green!

[Uncle Rico]

UR,

I was disappointed I didn't get to meet you guys as well.  I'm sure you all had a blast.

Regarding the 0-4, well this is true and the MSU staff was the FIRST to say they were out coached by Bama last year. However, from what I recall Michigan isn't spectacular in bowl games either...

Other then that, I wasn't all that interested in your view point as Michigan fan, rather as a fellow MIAA poster. Most Michigan fans are people that make me laugh quite often, and of course, can always be found at the local Walmart, stocking up on gear...


GO Green!

You will never hear of WalMart spartans because there is not much demand for spartan stuff.  It's interesting to note you can find Michigan gear anywhere, but you have to look hard to find spartan stuff.   

Michigan is 19-21 in bowl games.  Not stellar.  Almost 48%
msu is 7-14.  Little bit more than 33%.
msu without dantonio  7-10.  About 41%.  Almost equal to Michigan

Of course we all know that nothing but the last 4 years matters anyway.    

[ForeverFootball]

For any of you MSU fans...if you were at gameday, find yourself
http://espn.go.com/college-football/gigapixelfancam/111022/

[Uncle Rico]

UR,

Other then that, something you may enjoy, seeing how you guys love the past so much, as far as National Championships, from 1901-1947 you have 10 of your 11 National Titles. Your 11th came of course as a co-national champion in 1997.

Michigan State claims a total of six national championships from 1951 until present, three of which are consensus national championships after being declared the national champion by the AP and Coaches' Poll in 1952, the Coaches' Poll in 1965, and the National Football Foundation in 1966.

Although old by all accounts, it's interesting to me that they are all quite a bit more recent then all but one of Michigan's NC.  I don't think most of the Spartans I know care a great deal about what most Michigan fans think, given the fact many of them are simply bandwagon. 

GO Green!

So "Most Recent" does not count for National Championships, but it does count for individual games?   

"Past History" does not count unless it ranges from 1951 to 1966.   

[ThunderHead]

UR - Think you missed the point buddy. My thought was, that seeing how you guys love history, it's interesting we don't have to go back quite as far to reach past success.

And to your point, as far as recruits go, you're correct, most don't care much beyond what they view as "the here and now". That is all. 

[formerd3db]

ThunderHead:

Well, I'm not a typical Michigan fan.  I'll disagree with Mr. Wilson re: Michigan State's secondary.  Anyway, while they are a good team, as I mentioned, I will be much more convinced if they beat the upcoming teams they'll be playing i.e. the good ones, that is. .

As far as the MIAA, as you know, we've all discussed on this board here why the MIAA has been down in talent the past decade and why they have had difficulty in getting past the first round of the playoffs until Trine's success in that regard last year (at least what we all think are the reasons).  Although I think the majority of us again agree that the MIAA teams still have a long way to go in that regard, I am thinking that possibly, just possibly, that this year might be the year for potentially going on further - that is if Adrian continues to play as it has i.e. to that higher level.  I say that because it appears that this year there is slightly more parity among the various teams in the various conferences around the nation -at least that is what I sense from the general comments around the boards and what we've seen in records.  No one is really smashing anyone routinely like they have in past years and even some of those teams that have been and/or are the strongest and in the top tier this year have taken a loss or very close to it.  Of course, this could be my own wishful thinking and I could be wrong, however, perhaps this might be the year in which there is a slightly better chance for MIAA teams to advance even further in that regard.  It will be interesting to see what happens. 

P.S.  Thanks for the historical summary of the national championships.  Indeed, always enjoy that type of history.

[formerd3db]

kzoodad:

Sorry that Kalamazoo has taken it "on the chin" the last 3 weeks after such a promising start.  Without question, I think Kazoo is a much better team than it has been in recent years and Coach Zorbo has them going in the right direction.  I'm thinking that perhaps had it not been for a few injuries you guys have had, they might have done better in these recent games or am I off base?  Anyway, I was just curious as to your assessment of the team at this current point in the season.  We appreciate your postings here and just because Kazoo has hit a "bump in the road" of recent for this season, please don't stop posting with us here.

[sac]

Special shout out to Holland High, West Ottawa, Zeeland East and Zeeland West for all making the MHSAA playoffs.  May you all get financial aide to Hope!!!  I'll even give a shout to Grand Haven.

By the way this is easily my favorite bracket in the MHSAA playoffs

Division 6
R1-D1: Tawas Area (7-2) 51.222 at Iron Mountain (8-0) 81.667
R1-D1: Calumet (7-2) 69.083 at McBain (8-1) 76.333

The combined travel time is outstanding, probably around 16 hours by bus and nearly 900 miles.  Go Copper Kings!

full brackets  http://www.mhsaa.com/FootballPairings.html

[DBQ1965]

Special shout out to Holland High, West Ottawa, Zeeland East and Zeeland West for all making the MHSAA playoffs.  May you all get financial aide to Hope!!!  I'll even give a shout to Grand Haven.

By the way this is easily my favorite bracket in the MHSAA playoffs

Division 6
R1-D1: Tawas Area (7-2) 51.222 at Iron Mountain (8-0) 81.667
R1-D1: Calumet (7-2) 69.083 at McBain (8-1) 76.333

The combined travel time is outstanding, probably around 16 hours by bus and nearly 900 miles.  Go Copper Kings!

full brackets  http://www.mhsaa.com/FootballPairings.html

I noticed in the 8-man match-ups several 2-5 teams qualified.  Must be a very small pool.

[sac]

Special shout out to Holland High, West Ottawa, Zeeland East and Zeeland West for all making the MHSAA playoffs.  May you all get financial aide to Hope!!!  I'll even give a shout to Grand Haven.

By the way this is easily my favorite bracket in the MHSAA playoffs

Division 6
R1-D1: Tawas Area (7-2) 51.222 at Iron Mountain (8-0) 81.667
R1-D1: Calumet (7-2) 69.083 at McBain (8-1) 76.333

The combined travel time is outstanding, probably around 16 hours by bus and nearly 900 miles.  Go Copper Kings!

full brackets  http://www.mhsaa.com/FootballPairings.html

I noticed in the 8-man match-ups several 2-5 teams qualified.  Must be a very small pool.

This is the first year of an 8 man football championship in Michigan.

There are 22 schools playoffs, 21 eligible for the playoffs, 16 qualify so you have a 76% chance of qualifying.

[D306]

Great Time of the year.

Baseball Playoffs-World Series
HS Football Playoffs win or go home.
Fall sports in HS all in the Championship runs
College Football rounding into who is good who is talking about next year.
Hockey getting started.

MSU congrats BIG win.
PSU playing for Joe to set another record this weekend. PSU is under the radar and having a good season.

Tebow the guy is a winner and gets fellow players to believe. I am a fan and hope he can make it as a long term QB. He has a lot to learn about playing QB in the pro game.

Albion VS Adrian looking like a key game this weekend.

[sflzman]

Speakingnof high school football....

I was all excited to go see some college guys relive there Friday night lights experiences this week, but with alma hosting a high school playoff game (and probably a second rounder too, chip hills should be an easy win) I won't be attending anymore...I can't wait to see the film - and btw there's rumors of something funky with the unis being unveiled but I have no idea what. Well have to see

[Raider 68]

sflzman,

How do you feel about your alma mater's chances against K-zoo Saturday?