FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

thunderdad · August 09, 2007, 07:57:59 PM

Hello all. I am new to D3 and this is my first post. My son is a freshman at TSU this year. So far, this seems like a great forum. It got nasty on the gridiron over the last few years. Any how, anybody know anything about all the new freshman TSU got this year? I know this much, we have a bunch of top rated talent coming in and I expect TSU to have a winning season this year and go undefeated for the next three years after that. If it sounds far fetched, that's because I am now a TSU fan and have no choice but to support my son's team.

formerd3db · August 09, 2007, 08:18:19 PM

thunderdad:

Welcome to you as well to our MIAA board! Wow, this is great having all these new posters such as you joining us here. Good luck to your son also at TSU. Admittedly, I don't know much (if at all) about TSU's team other than what the previous TSU supporters have posted. So most likely they'll be able to fill you in on that more. Anyway, again welcome aboard and...we'll see you around the board.

Uncle Rico · August 09, 2007, 10:15:24 PM

Thunderdad, it looks like us Tri-State fans are taking over!

Hope to meet you all at the games this year. Were you there for the parents meeting Tuesday? I like what Coach Land said. It will be a fun season, for sure.

LetItRain · August 09, 2007, 10:35:09 PM

Thunderdad:

I like your enthusiasm, and I share it!

"I expect TSU to have a winning season this year and go undefeated for the next three years after that."

There's something special happening at Tri-State, and you can actually feel it when you're there. They are right on the edge of something big. I have no doubt about it.

My son is a freshman at Tri-State this year as well. Perhaps we'll have an opportunity to meet sometime at a game.

Gridironmom:

Your family sounds like ours. Our lives revolve around football season and I love every single minute of it. There is nothing better on earth than watching my boys play football. I woke up Tuesday morning thinking "Finally, it's football season!". Good luck to your son at Hope.

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · August 09, 2007, 11:05:42 PM

Thuderdad & Letitrain:

Welcome to the board, it is great to have some Tri State Posters around as they have been sorely missing since TSU joined the league! I share your feelings on Tri State being on the verge of something big, Coach Land seems to have the backing of administration and some good ideas and coaches as well. I actually know one of the coaches on staff and he is very excited with the program as are all around it. As an Adrian fan I wish the Thunder good luck in all but one game this season! Your sons have both made a great choice in becoming part of the rich history and tradition of the MIAA and could be a large part of it if and when TSU is able to turn it around and start making some noise!!! Nothing beats being part of a program and knowing that you put the program on the right track!

Mr. Ypsi · August 09, 2007, 11:51:44 PM

The CCIW was once the CCI (though the W was not added for Carthage, but for the since departed Carroll). You guys never became the MWIAA for the soon-to-be-departed WLC, but what if Tri-State starts being a real presence? You ever gonna be gracious and become the MIIAA?

[Though I feel that, to give proportionate representation to all schools, it should be the CCIIIIIIIW. So the MMMMMMIIAA would be acceptable!]

MId3Fan · August 10, 2007, 08:27:10 AM

Hi All, My son reports Sunday at Hope for the first time. Kreps and Ricketts won him over and he is geeked to get practice started. It has been a little wierd having his old high school start practice this week and not him involved. I am looking forward to watching a little football.

thunderdad · August 10, 2007, 09:46:47 AM

Uncle Rico and LetItRain:

What High school's did your boy's come from? My boy was a Pioneer Panther. I can't wait for the first game, I hope to get to go and meet you all. Any other TSU parents on this forum please let me know what school's your boys are from as well.

P.S. What are the Karma points on this forum all about?

Uncle Rico · August 10, 2007, 10:57:06 AM

Thunderdad...I will send you an email.

I wouldn't want to embarass my son any more than I already do.

LetItRain · August 10, 2007, 11:11:31 AM

Thunderdad:

I just sent you an email as well with data on my son.

I'm planning to attend the scrimmage on 8/23, and I'm also planning to go to the game at Manchester College on 8/30. Will you be at these events?

formerd3db · August 10, 2007, 05:31:58 PM

MId3fan:

Welcome to the board and, of course, the Hope family!

Good luck to your son at Hope - it is a great place and program.

Thunderdad:

Go to FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on this site and it will tell you about what the Karma program is. Webmaster Pat has set this FAQ section up which should provide you with further info about the overall D3fb.com site.

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · August 11, 2007, 03:44:12 AM

Whats the word on who all the MIAA teams are scrimmaging? I know Adrian will be going with ONU as they have for years, it will be up in Adrian this year rather than Ida. I forget the exact date however.

formerd3db · August 11, 2007, 09:15:45 AM

Quote from: ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE on August 11, 2007, 03:44:12 AM
Whats the word on who all the MIAA teams are scrimmaging? I know Adrian will be going with ONU as they have for years, it will be up in Adrian this year rather than Ida. I forget the exact date however.

DAWG:

Hope does not scrimmage other colleges as they have a final controlled intrasquad scrimmage, yet it is a big deal just like any of the other colleges. I do not believe that Kazoo has a scrimmage against other schools either, although admittedly, I am not sure.

I have not heard anything about any of the other MIAA school's tentative scrimmage plans for this year as yet. Alma traditionally has scrimmaged DII Northwood the past 10 years or so; last year Albion scrimmaged Grand Rapids Junior College; I don't recall who Olivet scrimmaged nor TSU or WLC. Probably our new board posters from TSU can inform us of this.

ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE · August 11, 2007, 10:23:03 AM

formerd3db:

I like that idea of an intersquad scrimmage in place of an actual scrimmage. It was my thought that even though teams dont "game plan" for scrimmages they do spend time preparing for the other team during camp. This time can be better spent doing install or even prepping for the first opponent. Playing your own team perhaps in a special teams and a half with your 1 offense and 2 defense vs. your 1 defense and 2 offense would be interesting. How exactly does Hope run their scrimmage, just a game type set up or your traditional scrimmage with special teams, situations and a half, something like that?

HOF · August 11, 2007, 11:39:33 AM

The Scrim talk:

These scrims against outside teams are sometimes, in my mind, a waste of time. So, I also like the Hope thought of intrasquading.

The problem I have with outside scrims is this:

1) Nobody wants to show off their good plays, sets, blitzes, etc., due to usually film exchange with their first opponent. Therefore, these hyped up outside scrims turn into basic plays, basic defenses, etc. The old I don't want to give anything away, eventhough we've been doing this for 10 years thing.

2) Outside scrims usually always have one key injury. I know this can happen in intrasquading, but at least the programs coaches can tell others.... "Hey don't do this to this person, etc., no blocking below the waist, no crack back blocks, etc." I do understand that injuries are part of the game and my happen at any time, but you do have the ability to control your own intrasquads.

3) Why waste time preparing for a team that isn't gonna get you a win. Spend more time on practice and gearing up your own D or O. Usually you don't have to prepare too much for a intrasquad because you see that same O or D everyday in practice.

I'm looking forward to the fall.....