FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

D306 · April 09, 2007, 09:12:12 AM

I remember Alma getting done so early, does help with the summer job opportunites. The mini - class is also a good way to get some of the mandatory classes out of the way.
Albion and many others also are done in early May.

I trust you all had a good Easter I certainly did.

Couple guys I spoke with tell me that, they are running alot, this spring ball.
The walk thrus for basic alignments are going well, getting a chance to see how some of the younger guys are learning the systems.

Weather has been bad, it builds character or at least thats the story they used to tell us back in the day. Of course it was colder and longer practices back in the day too!!!! LOL

I hear the big emphasis is on speed, on both sides of the ball this year. Guys are getting bigger by nature, there is numerous big lineman out there now, but speed on the edges and at LB is the big push from a couple locations I have heard from.
DB and safety are the areas that I think the MIAA needs to improve on, alot of passing for yardage and completing 3rd downs. Have to get of the field.

Well my travels should allow me to see a practice or two this week, so hopefully I will have something worth posting.

formerd3db · April 09, 2007, 11:17:40 PM

D306 and DAWG:
Thanks for the updates. Good commentary and some interesting aspects for sure. Hopefully, I too will have something to report on in the near future. Later friends.

ACRULZ · April 10, 2007, 04:13:04 PM

ANybody hear any news about recruiting classes? Any big name guys coming into the MIAA?

WLCALUM83 · April 12, 2007, 08:11:00 AM

The following one-time MIAA football players have found a new league to continue putting that athletic talent to use in:

The link is: http://www.continentalindoorfootball.com/ (click on team logo, then "roster")

Team Player Position School attended

Kzoo Xplosion D White RB Kzoo
Kzoo Xplosion K Lackscheide OL/DL Olivet
Kzoo Xplosion A Storey OL Olivet

Muskegon Thunder M Cumings LB/DB Hope
Muskegon Thunder D McKeown WR/DB Adrian
Muskegon Thunder A Pringle DL/FB Albion
Muskegon Thunder S Wasil QB Albion
Muskegon Thunder T J Williams RB/DB Adrian

Miami Valley Silverbacks J Oliver QB Tri-State

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · April 12, 2007, 09:24:08 AM

WLCALUM83:

Not that he is in the same league, but you missed out on Mike Lewis who is actually playing in the AFL2 right now in Albany New York, he actually posted 6 solo tackles in his first game. Heres the link to the team web page www.albanyconquest.com

d3dl · April 12, 2007, 09:48:57 AM

Quote from: WLCALUM83 on April 12, 2007, 08:11:00 AM
The following one-time MIAA football players have found a new league to continue putting that athletic talent to use in:

The link is: http://www.continentalindoorfootball.com/ (click on team logo, then "roster")

Team Player Position School attended

Kzoo Xplosion D White RB Kzoo
Kzoo Xplosion K Lackscheide OL/DL Olivet
Kzoo Xplosion A Storey OL Olivet

Muskegon Thunder M Cumings LB/DB Hope
Muskegon Thunder D McKeown WR/DB Adrian
Muskegon Thunder A Pringle DL/FB Albion
Muskegon Thunder S Wasil QB Albion
Muskegon Thunder T J Williams RB/DB Adrian

Miami Valley Silverbacks J Oliver QB Tri-State

What was the big kid's name from up in Kingsley that played for Olivet a couple of years ago. He ran the Wing-T in Kingsley and thrived under Sigler's Wing-T. Was that Storey? I saw that name above and coudn't remember.

D306 · April 17, 2007, 08:29:42 AM

I noticed in some of the other links in North Divison
That teams like MUC are having a scrimmage this weekend.
I believe offense vs. defense with itself

Does any of the MIAA teams have a scrimmage this weekend?

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · April 17, 2007, 09:58:02 PM

As far as I know no one does, because the MIAA does not wear pads(I dont believe OAC does either). On top of the fact that for the MIAA the rule states that the practices have to be completley "non contact" which would really prevent a scrimmage situation. It would be great to see some pads in these practices as the teams would be able to get alot more done that just skeleton and OL/DL drills with air (supposedly). There is only so much you can do with no contact and no pads, but by the same token the MIAA finally agreeing to allow spring practices where you can use a football is a step in the right direction.

D306 · April 18, 2007, 08:16:25 AM

Dawg

Thanks for the info.
I thought this yeart the teams could hold scheduled spring practice and that would include pads, for a week or so.

Until the commitment to football, equal to the other Conferences in D3 the MIAA will have trouble playing with these teams.
I doubt the players would have any problems with the contact or the extra time, Players play, and they would like the extra chances to get things done and impress a coach.

I do not want the whole D1 thing, as D3 schools are about education first and foremost. I believe a week or two of pads and a scrimmage would go a long way in improving the MIAA play.

d3dl · April 18, 2007, 01:38:59 PM

FYI: From the NCAA Div. III Manual

Quote17.11.6.1 Exception

An institution is permitted to conduct conditioning and strength training sessions and limited skill instruction during a consecutive five week period outside the playing season. During this five week period, the institution may conduct athletically related activity on a maximum of 16 days with no more than four days of athletically related activity in any one week. Any athletically related activity (per Bylaw 17.02.1.1) shall constitute the use of a day. Skill instruction during this period shall be limited to passing, catching and kicking related drills. Such instruction may include offensive and defensive alignments, but may not involve contact. Except for footballs, the use of helmets, pads, blocking sleds or any other form of sport-related equipment is prohibited. No missed class time is permitted for these sessions. (Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 1/9/06)

Pretty sure that no one in D3 is supposed to be wearing pads, having contact, or conducting scrimmages.

D306 · April 18, 2007, 09:11:39 PM

D3DL

MY Mistake

I must have assumed that others whom are having a scrimmage were in pads.

Thanks for clearing that up.

Not so sure 7 v 7 is good for much, maybe a little timing for QB and WR's
Good for raising the interest of the student body.

D306 · April 25, 2007, 07:29:10 PM

So with a couple of key players in the MIAA graduating, how does the following teams replace the lost talent.
Alma QB
Adrian LB, and DL major contributors
Albion DE Both, and CB all of which were highly rated in league.
Hope I can not recall any major grads could be wrong.
OC most of the team returns
Can not comment accurately re: Kazoo, Wis,
I thought Tri-State was pretty young.

WLCALUM83 · April 25, 2007, 07:34:17 PM

The biggest "name" WLC will have to replace is Matt Kehl.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard Tri-State had either 3 seniors who played a lot last season, or 3 seniors on their entire squad.

ACRULZ · April 30, 2007, 01:20:50 PM

Congrats to Taz Wallace!!! As he was invited to the Lions rookie camp! Good luck!!!

http://www.adrian.edu/sports/football_taz_lions.php

WLCALUM83 · April 30, 2007, 01:40:41 PM

Best of luck to Taz Wallace!