FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[wlcalum]

I don't think you have to worry too much about Alma getting it together.
What is up with Adrian? Two wins - two OTs? I think the only "A" really ruling the roost is Alma.

If I hear the names Rochek or Rugenstein one more time I'm going to hurl!!! Those two really tore up the turf! And our young QB. Schwander did a good job eluding Seiler then completing the play. Not as close a game as I thought it would be. Too many sacks and no scoring after the long drives. If we only had a kicker.
Point of clarity - in my weekly pick I had (Hope) to win the game. Some interesting games again on the 22nd. Will have to look into things proir to making my picks.

[formerd3db]

Wlcalum:
It was a beautiful day for the game.  Sorry your team wasn't able to provide more punch, although obviously I'm glad we won!   WLC didn't quite play up to the potential I think they have.    Also, I hope your two players who were hurt are okay.  Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet at the game - things are always busy on game day like that as you well know.

Alma is in control at present, but since you've not been in the league as long, I'm sure you are finding out that that doesn't really mean anything.  This more commonly than not comes down to the wire and it will only take Alma to have "a bad day" and someone else then is better "in the mix".  We'll see what happens.  Anyway, good luck to your WLC for the remainder of the season.

[wlcalum]

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Yes it was a beutiful day and a real nice drive with all the fall colors. The wind was pretty brisk up on top of our side. The sunshine was warm and your alum are a great bunch. Had a blast talking with them again this year. Bunch of old farts getting together to talk bull with each other it was great.

Talked to one of our olinemen on Monday and he did not mention the status of our injured - Well we talked about a couple guys who are hurting, but then again what team doesn't have a few guys playing sore?!

I agree with your "one game" commentary. So very true. One error can turn a victory into a defeat. That's why they play the game. You guys play hard this weekend and stay healthy.

[wlcalum]

Alma goes to Kalamazoo - and comes home with the "W"

Tri State travels to Olivet - and goes home with a "L"

Adrian plays at Hope -  Adrain has OT wins vs Albion and Olivet - Olivet has beaten Hope. Do the "A's" rule the roost? Hope is at home - I'll pick the hommies Hope.

Albion crosses the border to Wisconsin Lutheran - Against by better judgement I will stay with WLC for one more week.

Wisedom tells me to pick Adrian and Albion - sometimes i listen to the little red guy on my left shoulder. 

[miaafbfan]

Alma (3-0) @ Kalamazoo (1-2):  Alma recovers from the bumps and bruises, wins on the road, and maintains its one game cushion.

Adrian (2-1) @ Hope (2-1):  Adrian stays right on the heels of Alma with another road win for the "A's."

Albion (2-1) @ WLC (1-2):  The "A's" stay perfect for the week with Albion's win, also on the road.

Tri-State (0-3) @ Olivet (1-2):  The road wins stop in Olivet, as the home team takes this one.

[formerd3db]

wlcalum:
Thanks friend, and best to you and your team as well.

My picks for this week;
Agree with you guys on Alma over Kazoo, Olivet over Tri-State; I'll go out on a limb and say we pull the home upset over Adrian; Albion over WLC (sorry )  Have a great remainder of the week and weekend friends.  Me thinks the wonderful fall weather is about to leave us, unfortunately (of course, if the weather guys are right )

[BashDad]

formerd3db:

Thanks much for your well-wishes--Witt is always a handful, whether home or away.  The L'il Giants will need to be sharp, Witt is hungry and backed into a corner. 

Good luck to your Dutchmen as they take on my former favorite, the Bulldogs from Adrian.  You understand that I can't say that I hope that Hope posts this Saturday's game in the win column, but I will say that I hope it's a great college football game where both teams play their best and the best team on the field Saturday wins in the end--And, that it be injury-free on both sides.  Is that weaselling?  Probably.

May it be a crisp, sunny day (beautiful football day!) in Holland!  Enjoy, and eat a hotdog for me!

[BigJ70]

Don't worry Bulldog fans, the Dawgs will play well in Holland and stay on the heels of the Scots. 

[miaafbfan]

Crazy day in the MIAA as Alma falls at Kalamazoo 38-37 and Adrian probably does the same at Hope (down 35-0 at half last I knew).  Predictions just don't work in this conference.

[NW Hope Fan]

Hmmm BigJ guess I should have bet you on that confidence.

[miaafbfan]

The race for the MIAA championship is far from over, as now there is a 3-way tie for first place.  Alma, Albion, and Hope all have one loss, and none of these teams have played each other yet.  I give the advantage to Albion, as they will play both Alma and Hope at home.  Alma is on the road for both Albion and Hope.  The Scots need to remember that defense wins championships (and penalties lose them). 

[BigJ70]

Yeah Hopefan you should have bet me.  I went with my heart and not my head.  You know shame on those Dawgs.  As I watched the Bulldogs two weeks ago against  Alma, I started to question.  They were up 10 at half, got on the ropes in the 2nd half and just really laid down.  No enthusiasm, no fire, those Dawgs need to talk to the guy in the mirror and find some heart.  Schedule favors the dawgs in the 2nd half of the season with all the top teams playing each other but after what sounds like a terrible effort in Holland I don't know what will happen.  The Dutchmen are tough in Holland but 35-0 at half, come on.  Coach Lyall better start kickin some can and see if we can start rising up.

[wlcalum]

Way to go Kazoo - played tough and brought down Alma. Surprised at the score of Hope/Adrian did not think it would be that big of a win - course you only need one more point than the opponet. Tri State is scoring some point they could get a W yet this year. WLC looked like a grade school team against Albion. Tough game to watch in the rain.

Props to Shaw - my "O" player of the game - first play, one catch, 42 yards, TD, game over!
"D" player of the game #68 for Albion - had Seiler's jersey all but torn off numerous times, good tackling.... Wait a minute... isn't Seiler on WLC's Dline? Yes he is.... So my "D" player of the game would go to the refs? Sorry about that - just reporting what we, on our side of the stands, thought was not too pretty. Congrats to Albion's line they did a good job.

Question to all out there. We all hear of the smack being bantered about by the players and that is normal - I guess. Since when did the refs start talking smack? Heard of numerous barbs being tossed about by the crew this past weekend. What do you guys hear from your players?
Now, before you blast me - I am not blaming the refs for our loss(es). I know they have a hard job and never catch everything we in the stands see.  Just had never heard of them mouthing off to the players before. It wasn't just at our guys either.  What have you heard?

[wlcalum]

Albion at home vs Hope - Both teams 3-1, Hope coming off a huge win vs Adrian, Albion tromped WLC. This is the game of the week. - Albion.

Alma at home vs WLC - long drive there even longer drive home - Alma.

Olivet at home vs Kalamazoo - Kazoo huge win over Alma - Tri State scored 26 on Olivet - Both teams 2-2 - Kazoo to be 3-2.

Tri State at home vs Adrian - TS is scoring points and may get a win but not this weekend - Adrian.

[BashDad]

formerd3db:

Congrats on the Hope win!   K-zoo beats Alma!
Things are poppin' in the MIAA!

I am glad for you and the other Dutchmen fans to see Hope put it together so well--that hotdog had to taste really good!  Had one myself in great football weather in C-ville.  Wittenberg really challenged us, as I knew they would, but the "good guys," as a team, got it done!

Again, enjoy the big win and prepare for the weekend against the Brits--we head for the mud at Gheney!

Later.