FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

Besides Alma, Albion and Olivet, Kazoo and Hope now both have lights.  Strange, but I can't recall if Adrian has them at their stadium (without going to their website right now before I post this ).

BTW, Hope's players reported today and there were 140+ (I witnessed this first hand! ).  First practice occurred on the new stadium turf this afternoon (see posted photos on Hope's website).  It was a much cooler and slightly rainy day for the opening of pre-season practice - actually ideal conditions.  It is projected to be this way through Saturday, although most likely it will return next week to the usual humid, hot August weather that we see typical for pre-season.  The players will at least get to enjoy the cooler times for now.

[sac]

Hope's roster:  http://www.hope.edu/pr/athletics/fb/fbrost.html

a really quick count with my fuzzy eyesight came up with 8 out of state players.

[NCF]

Looks like some big numbers reporting to MIAA schools this season. Is it just me or does anyone else think there should be roster limits by the start of the first game? I know from talking to some players they are not fans of big numbers at practice. Just wondering what are some of your thoughts on this subject?

[Raider 68]

Looks like some big numbers reporting to MIAA schools this season. Is it just me or does anyone else think there should be roster limits by the start of the first game? I know from talking to some players they are not fans of big numbers at practice. Just wondering what are some of your thoughts on this subject?

newcardfan,

I wonder if those schools have the football budget to equip, house and handle those high numbers of players. Regarding a roster limit, it does usually drop off after the first game by attrition alone. If a team makes the playoffs, then it is drastically reduced, but that does not  happen until week 11.

[NCF]

Looks like some big numbers reporting to MIAA schools this season. Is it just me or does anyone else think there should be roster limits by the start of the first game? I know from talking to some players they are not fans of big numbers at practice. Just wondering what are some of your thoughts on this subject?

newcardfan,

I wonder if those schools have the football budget to equip, house and handle those high numbers of players. Regarding a roster limit, it does usually drop off after the first game by attrition alone. If a team makes the playoffs, then it is drastically reduced, but that does not  happen until week 11.

That's true, teams do lose some players during the season, especially newbiews, who discover D3 is no cakewalk and it is hard to get significant varsity playing time. I was thinking more along the lines of some limits early on. You are correct Raider in wondering if some schools have the budgets, equipment and facilities for big numbers.

[Mr. Ypsi]

The season is getting close!  I'm probably going to be unavailable for at least a couple of weeks during the season, so we need a new volunteer to run pick-ems  (Or at least a backup for the weeks I can't do it.)

While I enjoyed doing it, I think it would be best if someone else took it over completely; if no one steps up, I'll do it, but there may be some missing weeks unless someone chimes in.

Bueler?  Anyone?

[sflzman]

Wondering if there was any interest out there for an MIAA Themed fantasy football league.  Figured it could be another way to add on another layer of smack talk between us on the MIAA board.

Here's a link to the league:  http://games.espn.go.com/ffl/leagueoffice?leagueId=622773&seasonId=2012

Anyone interested can go ahead and PM me.

Go Scots!

[TUAngola]

Trine University 2012 football roster is up on their website.     http://www.trine.edu/athletics/mens_sports/football/roster/

Did a quick count: approximately 73 Freshman on the 151 man roster.  Pretty typical numbers at Trine year in and year out as far as roster size.  Defections, last years freshman who don't return to school or transfer or opt not to play, are about the norm too.  One thing I noticed in browsing the roster is the physical size of the incoming class, seems to be bigger/taller kids than in the past.  I like 6'1 linebackers over 5'8, although some of those smaller guys are tough as nails!

Does anyone else think the Trine athletics website is awful?  You have to click on a "bullet point" for your athletic team you want to browse and then scroll down to view the page.  It was much better last year.  What happened?

Good luck to all the MIAA schools this year.  Can't wait for the season to start. 

[NCF]

Trine University 2012 football roster is up on their website.     http://www.trine.edu/athletics/mens_sports/football/roster/

Did a quick count: approximately 73 Freshman on the 151 man roster.  Pretty typical numbers at Trine year in and year out as far as roster size.  Defections, last years freshman who don't return to school or transfer or opt not to play, are about the norm too.  One thing I noticed in browsing the roster is the physical size of the incoming class, seems to be bigger/taller kids than in the past.  I like 6'1 linebackers over 5'8, although some of those smaller guys are tough as nails!

Does anyone else think the Trine athletics website is awful?  You have to click on a "bullet point" for your athletic team you want to browse and then scroll down to view the page.  It was much better last year.  What happened?

Good luck to all the MIAA schools this year.  Can't wait for the season to start.

Does anyone know what happened to Thunderhead? I thought he'd have posted his thoughts on the 2012 Trine season by now.

[Bricklin1132]

The Trine Website is awful. No question about it. I would think between there great computer science department and the computer engineering guys that they could  come up with something professional.

[matblake]

I'll be heading to Albion on 9/8 to watch Wheaton and Albion play.  Looking forward to seeing the changes on Albion's field. Was there about 5 years ago and it was a nice facility then. 

[BOYA87]

I think we all know where Thunderhead is.  Probably bugging on boards where his "boy" is playing at now.

[TUAngola]

Didn't Thunderhead have a job transfer that took him to Arizona? Or did that fall through?

Hey Boya, what is the word on Trine for this year?  Have enough talent to challenge for a MIAA championship or are we a middle of the pack team?  Any impact freshmen or transfers? I sure hope Hargraves has a good Sr year, as it looks like all the backups at QB are either freshmen or soph Yoder, who came into camp as a QB last year but was switched to DB.  I see on this year's roster Yoder is back at QB.

[sflzman]

Now that u meantion it I think I recall that job transfer as well

[Flying Dutch Fan]

It's official:

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/08/hope_college_will_pay_952000_t.html?utm_source=Thursday%2C+August+16%2C+2012&utm_campaign=Hope+Sports+Report&utm_medium=email