FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

matblake · August 30, 2007, 10:38:13 AM

Here is a story from the Detroit Free Press on Rugenstein from Hope.

Rugenstein story

matblake · August 30, 2007, 10:40:52 AM

Here is the Detroit Free Press "All-Small College Team" from their college football preview. All-Small College Team

matblake · August 30, 2007, 10:43:10 AM

Here is some MIAA info from Alma and Tri-State that was in the Detroit Free Press. I was pretty amazed that they got the DIII info correct. MIAA info

wlcalum · August 30, 2007, 10:59:59 AM

Have been a big fan of Rugenstein. One tough kid who stood out from the minute he hit the field. Best of luck as he moves forward...and yes, stay off the skateboard!!

Uncle Rico - I don't think it was cheesy at all. Sure did make me laugh. Good way for me to start the day!!!

Wow, welcome, a bit late, to all the Thunder fans. Good to see you all so fired up about the new season. Best of luck to your team.

Picks for this weekends game?

Flying Dutch Fan · August 30, 2007, 11:32:14 AM

I just have to say congrats to the Thunder. Tonight will be their first official contest (in any sport) as an official member of NCAA DIII!!!

Pat Coleman · August 30, 2007, 11:41:09 AM

Oooh, nice nugget. We may need to use that later.

sac · August 30, 2007, 01:13:30 PM

Quote from: Flying Dutch Fan on August 30, 2007, 11:32:14 AM
I just have to say congrats to the Thunder. Tonight will be their first official contest (in any sport) as an official member of NCAA DIII!!!

I'm going to technically challenge this.........the TSU women's golf team hosted an invitational this past weekend.

http://www.tristate.edu/tsuathletics/womensgolf/wgol_headlines.cfm

sac · August 30, 2007, 01:15:26 PM

.......and I'm going to technically challenge myself. TSU becomes an official D3 member on September 1, 2007

http://www.tristate.edu/tsuathletics/news/index.cfm

matblake · August 30, 2007, 01:36:26 PM

+k sac

wlcalum · August 30, 2007, 04:48:45 PM

Are we picking here?

Lets go with TSU over Manchester - now is the time for TSU to step up.
Adrian at Defiance - go with the home team.
Albion at Butler - stay with the home team.
UWRF at Hope - gotta stay with the home team and go against a WI team.
Aurora at WLC - Being a homer gotta go with the home team - is'nt this game in IL?

Stay healthy this weekend guys - enjoy the long weekend.

WLCALUM83 · August 30, 2007, 06:20:00 PM

Quote from: wlcalum on August 30, 2007, 04:48:45 PM
Are we picking here?

Lets go with TSU over Manchester - now is the time for TSU to step up.
Adrian at Defiance - go with the home team.
Albion at Butler - stay with the home team.
UWRF at Hope - gotta stay with the home team and go against a WI team.
Aurora at WLC - Being a homer gotta go with the home team - is'nt this game in IL?

Stay healthy this weekend guys - enjoy the long weekend.

WLCALUM83's picks:

TSU over Manchester in a tight one.
Defiance over Adrian
Albion over Butler
Hope over UW-River Falls
Aurora over WLC (hope the Warriors at least do better than they did in their opener last season).

formerd3db · August 30, 2007, 06:37:41 PM

sac:
Thanks for the link. Word was out but "mum" by college administrators and coaching staff on Saturday at the scrimmage for obvious reasons. I assume it wasn't officially made public (generally) until the college and players allowed the interview with the Sentinel. At any rate, while unfortunate for the players and Hope, those things happen in life and hopefully, the players will learn from it. I dare say we've all made some stupid mistakes and done some stupid things in our lives, so while sad to see, I'm sure most of us can relate to this situation in that sense. Although it does cause some disappointment for the players involved from an individual and personal standpoint (aside from the coaching staff, team, student population and community), it does provide an opportunity for the other players who will be in their place to "step up". I'm sure they would prefer the latter to occur through other circumstances, nonetheless, that is part of the game and life and when presented with a chance regardless, one must be ready for the challenge. Overall, I think Hope will be ready for opening day as far as the "right attitude". I wish everyone there, including Booko and Mostrom, all the best.

wlcalum:
Here are my picks for the weekend:

Tri-State over Manchester (TSU a stronger team on the rise with great expectations and enthusiasm, but while making strides also, Manchester not quite there yet)
Defiance over Adrian (sorry DAWG and bulldog and colleagues

)
Butler over Albion (DIAA Bulldogs should be improved)
Hope over UW-RF (RF is always tough, however, Hope good attitude and appearing stronger (assuming backups do well despite loss of Booko) and as you say, it's a home game with good community crowd).
WLC over Aurora (admittedly, don't know much about either team other than what you and others have posted. However, it's a home game for WLC and Aurora, while not being a team that is not "hungry", they apparently are in a rebuilding stage as well. Again, I would go with the home team advantage).

Good luck to all the teams though. Of course, may the best teams win and it also appears that the weather reports (at least so far) say it will be beautiful days for Saturday college football. I wish everyone a great time at the games and also a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. Everyone travel safe and smart. (BTW, Too bad Hope has classes on Labor Day Monday, though

)

formerd3db · August 30, 2007, 06:42:16 PM

Uncle Rico and Pat:
Have to give you guys a +k for the "cheesy" comments!

WLCALUM83 · August 30, 2007, 07:29:54 PM

Tri-State vs. Manchester on deck:

WLCALUM83 · August 30, 2007, 07:50:50 PM

Manchester 3, Tri-State 0--6:15 left in 1st Qrtr.