FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Bricklin1132]

Olivet normally does not have a Freshman class size that exceeds 320 kids. If there are 160 boys it is hard to believe that 122 are football players. If so there are many that are not talented and had no where else to go. But the one thing i will say about Olivet is that they have Dan Musielewicz formally of Trine. He is great on the computer and a great recruiter. So i think they may have an edge in 2 or 3 years. Dan and company probably could not recruit many quality players since many there good connections were already commited to Trine when they left Trine. But if i were them i would recruit as many as possible and sort it out in camp.It seems that is what they did. If you look at Olivet's web site it looks great. I think Dan has alot to do with the new look Olivet has a tough road ahead. It will be interesting on what happens this year? Will they get the one win? I think yes.

[TUAngola]

Looks like Trine posted a season outlook:

http://www.trine.edu/athletics/mens_sports/football/

Not very good and not much to say.

Hey, I'm back again excited for the upcoming MIAA football season.  Bricklin, the season outlook on Trine's website is par for the course.  Not much to say, pretty generic, something you or I could have written.  Only thing different is that this year they posted this BEFORE camp opens instead of just before the season starts. 

Haven't heard anything as far as incoming freshman or transfers who may push for playing time at Trine this year.  Any Trine guys on here have an inside scoop to share?  Please post here or mail me.

Read on a prior post that Albion has former Angola HS wideout Robby Boots on their roster.  How the heck did Trine miss out?  Watched him play a few times, was an All-State class 4A player.  Great hands, physical receiver, good route runner.  Only downside is he doesn't have break away speed so will be more of a possession type receiver in college.  Great pick up by Albion.   

[formerd3db]

Bricklin1132:

Just as an FYI, OC_SID is the overseer of the Olivet website and I agree with you that it is an excellent website and he does a great job.  Also, it would not be surprising that Olivet could very well have a huge number of recruits.  That is not uncommon with new coaching staffs coming in, yet certainly as you say, with a guy like Musielewicz, that is a plus.  Also, former Hope standout football player/former Olivet College coach Mike Sparks is back for his second stint on the Olivet staff and that is a plus also.

I do not know where the 122 # came from.  Perhaps that is the entire # of all players that are expected to report; perhaps that was how many potential new players i.e. recruits were contacted.  More likely it is the former.  Remember also that all the schools have attrition the very first week so the # that report will drop a fair amount by the end of the second week usually. 

All that said, it will be exciting to see what will transprie in the MIAA this year with all the new changes ranging from coaching staffs and new fields/stadiums, etc.

[formerd3db]

....also word is the Olivet has 122 incoming freshmen!!!! Are you kidding me? That's insane!

Yeah, that won't slow down fall camp at all....

I recall a few years ago Adrian had over 70 come in.  They had a total of about 177 for both varsity and the J.V. team combined.

[Bricklin1132]

Bricklin1132:

Just as an FYI, OC_SID is the overseer of the Olivet website and I agree with you that it is an excellent website and he does a great job.  Also, it would not be surprising that Olivet could very well have a huge number of recruits.  That is not uncommon with new coaching staffs coming in, yet certainly as you say, with a guy like Musielewicz, that is a plus.  Also, former Hope standout football player/former Olivet College coach Mike Sparks is back for his second stint on the Olivet staff and that is a plus also.

I do not know where the 122 # came from.  Perhaps that is the entire # of all players that are expected to report; perhaps that was how many potential new players i.e. recruits were contacted.  More likely it is the former.  Remember also that all the schools have attrition the very first week so the # that report will drop a fair amount by the end of the second week usually. 

All that said, it will be exciting to see what will transprie in the MIAA this year with all the new changes ranging from coaching staffs and new fields/stadiums, etc.

I agree 122 sounds like a solid football number for OC. YEP! it will be exciting. I am looking forward to week 1. August 8th the football players move in and we will learn alot over the next couple of weeks.

[wisd3fan2]

Hi MIAA, Our new ratings are out. I'll give them to you and give you guys more to talk about.
First D3
1 Mount Union
2 UWW
3 Wesley
4 Delaware Valley
5 Mary Hardin- Baylor
6 North Central
7 St. John Fisher
8 Lindfield
9 Redlands
10 Salisbury

MIAA
1 Trine
2 Adrian
3 Albion
4 Hope
5 Kalamazoo
6 Alma
7 Olivet

Well there they are, this should fuel the fire. The WIAC was even more of a surprise only Whitewater #2 and Oshkosh#24 making the top 25. We felt that Platteville would make it, however they are back at 29th.
Take Care All.

[Bricklin1132]

I am shocked. I did not expect Trine to be on top with the team Albion is fielding this year.

[Raider 68]

Hi MIAA, Our new ratings are out. I'll give them to you and give you guys more to talk about.
First D3
1 Mount Union
2 UWW
3 Wesley
4 Delaware Valley
5 Mary Hardin- Baylor
6 North Central
7 St. John Fisher
8 Lindfield
9 Redlands
10 Salisbury

MIAA
1 Trine
2 Adrian
3 Albion
4 Hope
5 Kalamazoo
6 Alma
7 Olivet

Well there they are, this should fuel the fire. The WIAC was even more of a surprise only Whitewater #2 and Oshkosh#24 making the top 25. We felt that Platteville would make it, however they are back at 29th.
Take Care All.

wisd3fan2,

I like your ratings, we'll see how close they match up as the season progresses. Also, I think Hope could be higher than 4th!

[02 Warhawk]

Hi MIAA, Our new ratings are out. I'll give them to you and give you guys more to talk about.
First D3
1 Mount Union
2 UWW
3 Wesley
4 Delaware Valley
5 Mary Hardin- Baylor
6 North Central
7 St. John Fisher
8 Lindfield
9 Redlands
10 Salisbury

MIAA
1 Trine
2 Adrian
3 Albion
4 Hope
5 Kalamazoo
6 Alma
7 Olivet

Well there they are, this should fuel the fire. The WIAC was even more of a surprise only Whitewater #2 and Oshkosh#24 making the top 25. We felt that Platteville would make it, however they are back at 29th.
Take Care All.

Out of curiosity, who is "our"? As in "Our new ratings..."

[NCF]

Hi MIAA, Our new ratings are out. I'll give them to you and give you guys more to talk about.
First D3
1 Mount Union
2 UWW
3 Wesley
4 Delaware Valley
5 Mary Hardin- Baylor
6 North Central
7 St. John Fisher
8 Lindfield
9 Redlands
10 Salisbury

MIAA
1 Trine
2 Adrian
3 Albion
4 Hope
5 Kalamazoo
6 Alma
7 Olivet

Well there they are, this should fuel the fire. The WIAC was even more of a surprise only Whitewater #2 and Oshkosh#24 making the top 25. We felt that Platteville would make it, however they are back at 29th.
Take Care All.

Out of curiosity, who is "our"? As in "Our new ratings..."

I was wondering the same thing. They will definitely will stir the fire.

[NCF]

Former-just saw a story on the use of the body tape for injuries. Of course the developer swears by it, but some doctors say it is most likely a placebo effect. What are your thoughts?

[sac]

Former-just saw a story on the use of the body tape for injuries. Of course the developer swears by it, but some doctors say it is most likely a placebo effect. What are your thoughts?

I've used it for my back, I like it and feel like it protects from further injury.  The biggest difference I felt was my muscles were less likely to tighten up from doing simple every day tasks.

[NCF]

Former-just saw a story on the use of the body tape for injuries. Of course the developer swears by it, but some doctors say it is most likely a placebo effect. What are your thoughts?

I've used it for my back, I like it and feel like it protects from further injury.  The biggest difference I felt was my muscles were less likely to tighten up from doing simple every day tasks.

That's good. I saw them use it on knees and shins and wondered how it works. I've had mixed reviews from those who used it for shins.Thanks.

[sflzman]

Wow. Adrian expecting 240?? From an artical:

"Adrian will field a team from a pool of about 240 players, including a freshman class of about 130. Of those freshmen, about 50 are from talent-rich Florida."

WOW

[formerd3db]

sflzman:

Wow, indeed.  If that turns out to be the number for Adrian when players report at the end of this week, it must be a record.  That would even top Mount Unions usual 200+ annual turnout.  Also, perhaps Olivet does have some 122 freshman potentially ready to show up.  We'll all have to check in sometime this weekend when everyone will have at least a preliminary count/info regarding the actual #s of who showed up at our MIAA schools for the beginning of practices.

BTW, I hope your summer went well.