FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Captain_Joe08]

MIAA wraps up the 2nd annual NACC/MIAA Challenge leading 4-2 with one game left.

[formerd3db]

Wow, Olivet is 3-0 and so is Hope, Alma the reverse.  Kazoo loses a tough one; Alma finds a way to implode.

Hope was sluggish during the first half.  The offense didn't seem to have the attitude to "be in the game".  I am not sure if some of this was the complacency that can sometimes be at risk when you play as well as we did in the first two games, regardless of how good (or bad) the opponents were.  Nonetheless, this is the first time since 1992 that Hope has opened the season 3-0.  Next week will be the first big test when we travel to Illinois Wesleyan.

Today's weather at Hope was again great.  Needed a light jacket, but the rain clouds did not threaten until the last 1-2 minutes of the game, yet it never rained a drop.  Also, I noticed the announced attendance in the box score at 1424.  Nothing intended against our new SID and staff that compiles those, however, IMO, there is no way that could be.  While we didn't have quite as many as last week, which was 4100+, the entire home stand were completely filled, which in an of itself would be way more than 1000 people.  There were fans sitting on the endzone hill as usual as well.  This "phenomena" happened last year when the second home game of the season was recorded with a similar lower attendance.  I personally counted that last year and there were more than recorded, which would have made our average attendance at home games about 3,300 had that low "score" not been there.  Again, I am confused as to this apparent/potential discrepancy.  Not pointing fingers at all, just curious.

Anyway, it is a great feeling to be 3-0 as compared to that experienced the last few years!  Again, next week's challenge will not be easy, but at the same time, an upset of the favorite (IWU) would be fantastic for us.  Thanks Capt_Joe and sac for the info on some of the games (thanks also to Pat and crew for another great job in getting the scores/box scores for all the teams posted so quickly by early evening).

 

[D306]

Catching up on MIAA action.Was Wheaton that good VS Albion or was it the combination of Albion College being without power and the daily schedule, practice etc... being changed practice time reduced.

Glad to see the MIAA win some non conference games.
Impressed that Olivet is 3-0 after a few rough years.

Looks like another competitive year in the MIAA for which team will win the league.

[Pat Coleman]

thanks also to Pat and crew for another great job in getting the scores/box scores for all the teams posted so quickly by early evening

I can't take any credit for this. With the MIAA using a PrestoSports website, whatever scores and stats schools report to the conference (or post to their own site, in the case of Adrian, Albion, Alma, Hope, Kalamazoo and Olivet) automatically posts on our site as well.

It's a nice improvement from the days in which getting scores from the MIAA was like pulling teeth.

[Captain_Joe08]

The MIAA-NACC Challenge has been extended through the 2017 season. Instead of having it one week it will be implemented during conference play when teams have a bye in conference play. Matchups will still be determined by final standings from the previous year.

http://www.naccsports.org/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20130923j0pmhl

[sac]

thanks also to Pat and crew for another great job in getting the scores/box scores for all the teams posted so quickly by early evening

I can't take any credit for this. With the MIAA using a PrestoSports website, whatever scores and stats schools report to the conference (or post to their own site, in the case of Adrian, Albion, Alma, Hope, Kalamazoo and Olivet) automatically posts on our site as well.

It's a nice improvement from the days in which getting scores from the MIAA was like pulling teeth.

I just typed miaa.org, didn't hurt my teeth at all.

[sac]

The MIAA-NACC Challenge has been extended through the 2017 season. Instead of having it one week it will be implemented during conference play when teams have a bye in conference play. Matchups will still be determined by final standings from the previous year.

http://www.naccsports.org/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20130923j0pmhl

I read that to mean that in addition to the crossover games based on standings they will also play an additional game during each teams bye week.  So everyone plays two games vs the the NACC


In addition to having the Challenge Series where opponents will be generally determined by the previous year's standings in both conferences, the MIAA and NACC have also reached an "interlock" agreement, in which the teams that have the bye in conference play each week will play each other.

[Pat Coleman]

thanks also to Pat and crew for another great job in getting the scores/box scores for all the teams posted so quickly by early evening

I can't take any credit for this. With the MIAA using a PrestoSports website, whatever scores and stats schools report to the conference (or post to their own site, in the case of Adrian, Albion, Alma, Hope, Kalamazoo and Olivet) automatically posts on our site as well.

It's a nice improvement from the days in which getting scores from the MIAA was like pulling teeth.

I just typed miaa.org, didn't hurt my teeth at all.

Yep. That's fine for those of you who need four scores on a Saturday rather than 100.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

thanks also to Pat and crew for another great job in getting the scores/box scores for all the teams posted so quickly by early evening

I can't take any credit for this. With the MIAA using a PrestoSports website, whatever scores and stats schools report to the conference (or post to their own site, in the case of Adrian, Albion, Alma, Hope, Kalamazoo and Olivet) automatically posts on our site as well.

It's a nice improvement from the days in which getting scores from the MIAA was like pulling teeth.

I just typed miaa.org, didn't hurt my teeth at all.

Yep. That's fine for those of you who need four scores on a Saturday rather than 100.

Only 100 - thought that's why you get paid the big bucks     

[Pat Coleman]

Already feeling dragged down by my day job one hour into the day today. Would love if there were truly big bucks.

[sac]

The Dallas Cowboys signed Albion grad Chris Greenwood off the Lions practice squad today.

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/BREAKING-Lions-lose-CB-Chris-Greenwood-to-Cowboys-/ed23272e-f5f7-401c-819a-420149972c42

[formerd3db]

Pat:

Totally understand where you are coming from; I and others have the same feeling in our "day jobs" more often than some people might realize or know!

sac:

Just another example of how the Detroit Lions bungle things.  You would have thought they would have known if Greenwood was healthy or not.  Obviously, he was more healthy, otherwise, Dallas would not have made that move and also the potential that he will get some significant playing time there.  Although I would never wish an injury on any player, I wouldn't be surprised if that would happen in Detroit to one of their DBs this season and then they really could have used Greenwood.  While I understand their "reasoning" that since he had missed a fair amount of his second pre-season due to the injury, IMO, there is no reason why they couldn't have worked and developed him including with playing time sometime this season.  At least have given him a chance. 

All that said, it will be ironically sad (or funny ) if this came back to haunt the Detroit.  I hope Greenwood does well and wish him the best.  It would be great not only for him but our MIAA!

[Raider 68]

So after two games, who looks to be the team to beat in the MIAA? Is it Hope, is Olivet for real or
not. What about Adrian or Trine?  This conference race for a playoff spot this fall is wide open!

[Joe Wally]

Dutch fans, what is Todd Blackledge's connection to Hope?  He was wearing Hope gear on during a segment he did for the Ole Miss Bama game tonight.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Dutch fans, what is Todd Blackledge's connection to Hope?  He was wearing Hope gear on during a segment he did for the Ole Miss Bama game tonight.

I checked the Hope football roster - nobody named Blackledge (I couldn't gain access to the student directory).  Perhaps a nephew on his wife's side of the family?  (On the other hand, I have a long-sleeve t from Hope thanks to formerd3db - but I wouldn't wear it on TV.  At least, not on the same day Hope is playing IWU!!   It's possible it was just a 'random' thing from a gift he'd received.)

Any Hope fans know the answer?