FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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Could this be the first Hope team to go undefeated in the regular season since 1984?

Possibly...

Hope's performance on Saturday was pretty great - aside from the 14 penalties for 128yds including at least 3 or 4 personal fouls.  Over 600 yards of offense and over 40 minutes of possesion are pretty darn dominant.  No disrespect to Alma, but I question whether they have simply been over-rated thus far this season

I was a little surprised to see Hope only enter the Top 25 poll at number 23 after that win over Alma. It seems voters have responded to that game more for an updated view of Alma, especially after falling to UW-River Falls in week one, than Hope. Flying Dutchmen fans shouldn't sweat that, though. They are clearly in the driver's seat for a conference championship.

[Pat Coleman]

Coach Stuursma is our Fast Five guest on this week's podcast:
https://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/2024/09/30/atn-podcast-361-big-wins-new-faces/

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Hope RB Chance Strickland named to D3FB team of the week:

https://www.d3football.com/awards/tow/2024/week4

[DBQ1965]

Doesn't anyone post here?
Basketball rules the MIAA!?

Basically. Sac, FormerD3db, TUAngola, Stinger... that's basically the regulars that I can think of on this board in recent times...

Congrats to Calvin on their second win. Having the foresight to schedule both Oberlin and Anderson was just really savvy for the inaugural season. No matter what happens in MIAA play, you have to already see 2024 as a glowing success.

I posted earlier after I snagged a ticket for Calvin's opener, but have been quiet since.  TUAngola and FormerD3db and I have exchanged occasionally in the past, but not so much lately.  I've only been to two games in person ... Calvin's opener and Hope vs Franklin, plus I've streamed other games.  Last Saturday I saw the last quarter of K'zoo vs Calvin ... Calvin went ahead late in the games only to have the Hornets pull it out in the final seconds.  I thought Calvin's players looked like "what just happened?"

I expect to be in Holland this coming Saturday for the Trine-Hope clash.  Even though Trine took it on the chin against Albion, I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be a close contest.

[Dark Knight]

I'm thinking maybe it would be fun if I sang the national anthem at Saturday's football game when Calvin hosts Alma. What do you think--should I do it?

[Flying Dutch Fan]

I'm thinking maybe it would be fun if I sang the national anthem at Saturday's football game when Calvin hosts Alma. What do you think--should I do it?

Depends - will the rest of the fans be singing with you, or are we talking a full blown acapella solo?

[Dark Knight]

I'm thinking maybe it would be fun if I sang the national anthem at Saturday's football game when Calvin hosts Alma. What do you think--should I do it?

Depends - will the rest of the fans be singing with you, or are we talking a full blown acapella solo?

All of the fans would be singing with me, of course, but I would be out on the field, at the 50 yard line, mic'ed, so everyone could hear. Sounds kind of exciting and fun -- for me at least, if not for all who have to hear me!

[Flying Dutch Fan]

I'm thinking maybe it would be fun if I sang the national anthem at Saturday's football game when Calvin hosts Alma. What do you think--should I do it?

Depends - will the rest of the fans be singing with you, or are we talking a full blown acapella solo?

All of the fans would be singing with me, of course, but I would be out on the field, at the 50 yard line, mic'ed, so everyone could hear. Sounds kind of exciting and fun -- for me at least, if not for all who have to hear me!

I say go for it!!!  I got to experience doing something similar at my alma mater (NWC - Northwestern College in IA)  I wasn't solo, but with a bunch of my choirmates at a reunion during homecoming weekend and we got to sing the anthem.  It was quite the thrill even in a group.  The NWC team went on to win that game, and the national championship (NAIA) that year - I'm sure in no small part due to our outstanding singing!!

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

Gotta be honest, outside looking in, the Hope offense is terrifying at present.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Getting anxious for the FIRST FB rivalry game on Saturday.  Nice front page article by Brian Lester: https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2024/rivals-stand-between-hope-playoff-spot

[calvin_grad]

Getting anxious for the FIRST FB rivalry game on Saturday.  Nice front page article by Brian Lester: https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2024/rivals-stand-between-hope-playoff-spot

Not sure what you are anxious about.  Hope will win something like 63-3.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Getting anxious for the FIRST FB rivalry game on Saturday.  Nice front page article by Brian Lester: https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2024/rivals-stand-between-hope-playoff-spot

Not sure what you are anxious about.  Hope will win something like 63-3.

I'm certainly not anxious about the outcome, I'm anxious for the game to finally happen!!!

[Dutchfan]

Why is the Hope/Calvin game not being played at Grand Valley?

Lubbers stadium seats 36,000, is conveniently located, and is not being used tomorrow.

[DBQ1965]

My guess is the rent at Lubbers was to high.

[monsoon]

Why is the Hope/Calvin game not being played at Grand Valley?

Lubbers stadium seats 36,000, is conveniently located, and is not being used tomorrow.

It was a Calvin home game; I assume they wanted to play it in their home stadium.