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[HOF]

Ahhh vacation is good!  Just got back and ready to start up this short work week and get ready for some college football.

I was watching Wisc. River Falls on TV today.  They looked very beatable last year, but they were also playing Whitewater....wow!

Scrimmages I assume went well...

Alright game week preperations are taking place before us now...film is being broken down, scouting reports cut and practice is now meaningful....not that the others weren't meaningful, but you know....game week!

Time to watch the return of Donavon McNabish!

[formerd3db]

Thank you section7.  I have a friend with the name spelled the other way and after talking about him today just prior to posting here today, I typed the wrong spelling for this.  Stupid mistake, my bad That's what happens when one gets old -er, like me

[formerd3db]

Guess we'll have to wait until tomorrow, oops, I mean later today for others to post and fill us in on the various other MIAA scrimmages.  It appears the rest of you were busy enjoying the weekend and remaining vacation instead of sitting in front of the computer today  (actually, good choice).

[Uncle Rico]

I do not have much to offer, I was unable to attend the scrimmage.  I heard the Tri-State defense played aggresively and swarmed the ball well.   They must have been eager to hit someone else other than themselves for once.  I will be at the game Thursday.

[D306]

Albion Scrimmage started a little late as changing field locations due to weather the night before. After late start weather turned out great.

Offense over all looked to be able to run, with several RB's coming back from last year and a returning injured upper classman who missed most of last year. He can fly, and hits the hole quick. Passing game has a lot of returnig starters in WR's and TE. The QB has a Gun, he is young and got a little playing time last year so the growth curve will be the key to success.
Recognition of defense will be his issue not talent, can not force passes.
The Oline will be a strength of the team, most of the line is returning and was solid last year. There is depth behind this line so I expect no real issues.

Kicking game was very good, 1st and 2nd team was accurate and good punt coverage with distance on the kicks.

Defense is the key to the season, replacing several key players, saw talent.
The Dline looks to have the most competition for playing time. Depth at DE while young this group is fast. Key will be "staying at home" and not trying to make the big play every time. Returning NG is solid and DT's need to build from there. LB play was fast, learning their assignments is key to success. DB's seemed to be quick to the ball and have some size.   Tackling was solid early sloppy later, not sure how deep these guys were in the rotation though.


Over all I thought GRCC which is ranked #3 in NJCC Division 1, "won" the scrimmage, scored late, so take that for what it is. GRCC is very big, on both lines, very fast in skill positions. Sloppy to poor on special teams, Saw a lot of CMU pants on these guys. Must be a lot of players working to get grades up for CMU or something.
Solid practice and the type you like to see. 2 deep recieved significant playing time. Everybody got in, no serious injuries.
Players got to hit somebody with intent, and you see plays, players that you do not know already. Got to see how the younger players react to challenges.

Great day, ready for the season to start.

Albion will be solid, the preseason is tough so I think Albion will be ready for league play and getting better every week with so many new starters on Defense.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

I also have little to offer, had to go in to work early on Friday which nixed my plans on going to watch Adrian.  From what I hear ONU looked to have the upper hand in the scrimmage.  I had a friend who was there and he said Adrians defense looked to be ahead of the offense at this point, with the offense faltering a bit at times.  There were several players out for the scrimmage as well from what I was told which probably didnt help but was probably smart to get them healthy for the DC game.

[HOF]

Who is attending games this weekend?

I actually have a wedding in Fort Wayne to attend...how far is Defiance from there??

I know what Mapquest will tell me, but I have three hours in between the wedding and the reception...instead of doing the regular bar thing....maybe it is a sixer and go watch some football in between.  Interesting thought???

Of course I have to have someone drive me....

[sac]

Booko and Mostrom for Hope, both suspended for 2 games........

http://hollandsentinel.com/stories/082907/localsports_20070829039.shtml

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  Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
« Reply #1641 on: August 27, 2007, 06:43:48 pm »  

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I actually have a wedding in Fort Wayne to attend...how far is Defiance from there??

It depends on location of the wedding.  If you're on the east side, near New Haven, Defiance is a quick forty minutes further east, depending on traffic lights (both of them, going up US 24, and three more, after exiting on SR 66, south, once in Defiance on Clinton Street  .  Field is only about a mile from the exit.

[lakeshore]

Over all I thought GRCC which is ranked #3 in NJCC Division 1, "won" the scrimmage, scored late, so take that for what it is. GRCC is very big, on both lines, very fast in skill positions. Sloppy to poor on special teams, Saw a lot of CMU pants on these guys. Must be a lot of players working to get grades up for CMU or something.
Solid practice and the type you like to see. 2 deep recieved significant playing time. Everybody got in, no serious injuries.

GRCC head coach is Jim Schulte who was at CMU for over 35 years as an assistant so Im sure the pants thing has something to do with that.  Hand me downs are always welcome at the JUCO level!

[D306]

Lakeshore

Quality info.
You are probably right.

Finally the season starts for College football best time of the year, Baseball races, Pro Football.

[Uncle Rico]

The weather forecast for Manchester calls for nothing but THUNDER all night long!     Go Tri-State!   

[Pat Coleman]

The weather forecast for Manchester calls for nothing but THUNDER all night long!     Go Tri-State!   

Wow, kinda cheesy but it definitely got a chuckle out of me.

Enjoy the game. Good luck tonight to all involved.

[Uncle Rico]

The weather forecast for Manchester calls for nothing but THUNDER all night long!     Go Tri-State!   

Wow, kinda cheesy but it definitely got a chuckle out of me.

Enjoy the game. Good luck tonight to all involved.

VERY CHEESY, but I just got a little fired up for the start of the season! 

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

I had planned on attending 5 Adrian games this season but now that isnt in the plans.  I have 4 open saturdays and would love to check out some other MIAA games.  If anyone could recommend games for the dates of Sept. 22nd, Oct. 20th, Nov.3 and Nov. 10th I would be interested to check something different out.