FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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Two of Calvin's traditional feeder schools, Holland Christian and Unity Christian have done quite well since adding football.

Would it be wrong for Calvin fans to expect a similar trajectory?

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And don't forget, none of those Calvin alums were college football players.  I'm not saying only a football player can have a son with football talent, but it is genetically more likely.

Athletes often produce athletes. In this case more specifically, tall, athletic, Dutch athletes often produce tall, athletic offspring. 6'6" and 225 lb. doesn't just work on the basketball court. Those stats translate just fine on the football field too (or baseball, or soccer, or pool...)

On a very related note, in the last decade or so Hope has missed out on getting the offspring of some of their more notable alumni... not due to a lack of interest in Hope, but due to those offspring being "too good" and getting scholarship offers from D1 programs. First to come to mind, Tyler Bosma chose to go to Miami (OH) to pitch and transferred to and pitched at Kentucky this past season. Tyler could also dunk and drain 3s and would have been very fun to watch in a Hope basketball uniform. His brother Blake went to WMU to play football. Their father was one of the best players in Hope basketball history, but both boys went on to play in college in other sports.

The CRC has been steadily shrinking over the last 30 years. The number of multi-generational Calvin families with children attending schools other than Calvin or Dordt has been steadily increasing over that time. I don't think the question is whether or not Calvin alum produce football players, but whether or not just having a football team is enough to get those young men to choose Calvin.

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It appears Albion will be looking for a new head coach.

https://twitter.com/FootballScoop/status/1603746984447426562

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

It appears Albion will be looking for a new head coach.

https://twitter.com/FootballScoop/status/1603746984447426562

While thats not great news for Albion, Im absolutely thrilled to see Coach Beurer (or Dusty as I know him!) get a crack higher up the chain. I think hell do great things there, just like he did at Albion and wish he and his family the best with the move and the new challenge!

Whoever Albion finds is going to be hard pressed to match the success of Coach Beurer and Coach Rundle, big shoes to step into.

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Northwood is quite a challenge, save for a few good years in the early 2000's to 2010 they've had mostly losing seasons through most of their history.  Its pretty much a build from the ground up.  They've only won 8 games the last 4 full seasons.  3-8 this year with one being an NAIA school

It was pointed out to me earlier that Albion doesn't currently have an athletic director.   Have to think Steve Wasil might get a chance at interim and that might go into next season until they get an AD.

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Northwood is quite a challenge, save for a few good years in the early 2000's to 2010 they've had mostly losing seasons through most of their history.  Its pretty much a build from the ground up.  They've only won 8 games the last 4 full seasons.  3-8 this year with one being an NAIA school

It was pointed out to me earlier that Albion doesn't currently have an athletic director.   Have to think Steve Wasil might get a chance at interim and that might go into next season until they get an AD.

Not likely to happen.   So who knows what the Brits will do.

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formerd3db,

Check your PM's

[formerd3db]

I wish those of you on the MIAA board and all the DIII posters on the other boards here on d3football.com, especially Pat and all his staff a blessed Christmas holiday with your families this weekend.

Another great year by Pat and his staff at d3fb and I am just amazed it has been 22+ years he has been doing this site for all of us. While the culture of college fb, including at the d3 level, has dramatically changed over that time, it is still a good thing. So thank you and l/we look forward to many more years of d3fb.com.
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Calvin has their first head football coach: https://calvinknights.com/news/2023/1/6/calvin-names-trent-figg-as-head-football-coach.aspx

[Ralph Turner]

Calvin has their first head football coach: https://calvinknights.com/news/2023/1/6/calvin-names-trent-figg-as-head-football-coach.aspx

Looks like a winner.

[formerd3db]

Calvin has their first head football coach: https://calvinknights.com/news/2023/1/6/calvin-names-trent-figg-as-head-football-coach.aspx

Looks like a winner.

Yes, does appear to be a good choice for Calvin, considering he played at a small college. As he has had that experience at the  D I level (and DII), it will be interesting to see how long he stays at Calvin, especially if he has some succes in a relatively short time. However, that likely was a topic of discussion during his interview process. I also wonder who the other finalists were for consideration as well as who some of the other applicants were.

Of course, as many posters have said in similar discussions in the past, regarding length of new coach staying, every coach needs to consider what is best for them and their families, when bigger $ opportunities potentially become potential options. Obviously, that all depends on their personal coachimg career asperations. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how Calvin's fb program progresses. The first ever Hope /Calvin fb game will be highly anticipated, I have no doubt.

[KnightSlappy]

Calvin has their first head football coach: https://calvinknights.com/news/2023/1/6/calvin-names-trent-figg-as-head-football-coach.aspx

Looks like a winner.

Yes, does appear to be a good choice for Calvin, considering he played at a small college. As he has had that experience at the  D I level (and DII), it will be interesting to see how long he stays at Calvin, especially if he has some succes in a relatively short time. However, that likely was a topic of discussion during his interview process. I also wonder who the other finalists were for consideration as well as who some of the other applicants were.

Of course, as many posters have said in similar discussions in the past, regarding length of new coach staying, every coach needs to consider what is best for them and their families, when bigger $ opportunities potentially become potential options. Obviously, that all depends on their personal coachimg career asperations. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how Calvin's fb program progresses. The first ever Hope /Calvin fb game will be highly anticipated, I have no doubt.

I thought about this too. Will a guy with D1 and D2 experience be looking to climb the head coaching ladder. I suppose if he leaves for a bigger job after turning Calvin into a contender on the national stage, I will take that  .

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Although this pertains to DII, it is breaking news. Grand Valley State head coach Matt Mitchell just announced this afternoon he is stepping down. He is going to the Big Ten as he is being hired by Luke Fickle as full time assistant. He will be the special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach. Mitchell was one win shy of GVSU's al-time record of 118 wins by current LSU HC Brian Kelly.

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Albion has hired Travis Rundle, son of former head coach Craig Rundle.

https://gobrits.com/news/2023/1/17/football-travis-rundle-tabbed-head-football-coach.aspx


I envision Sprinkle-Sprandel-Rundle Stadium in the future.

[jknezek]

Albion has hired Travis Rundle, son of former head coach Craig Rundle.

https://gobrits.com/news/2023/1/17/football-travis-rundle-tabbed-head-football-coach.aspx


I envision Sprinkle-Sprandel-Rundle Stadium in the future.

I saw this on the SAA board and scratched my head until I saw the Albion release that explained he's a coaching legacy and alum. That Albion release dug deep to find something nice to say about his Sewanee tenure.