FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[D306]

This week I think some of the teams in the MIAA are having spring ball.

I also noted a few teams have the 2008 spring Roster up.

Spring Ball. March madness, spring training all good signs that spring is coming.

If I get the time I am going to review the returning starters for a few teams and get a feel for what teams will be strong this fall. No promises sounds like a good idea time to do so is another story.

That is one thing about College FB you can get a big turnover in league with Graduations and some good recruits, or growth in the young players.

[hope1]

i think hope starts spring  pratice the first week in april

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

D306:

Adrian has another European trip this spring, Italy this time I believe.  They will be holding their alloted 10 padded practices this spring, not sure if they will be holding the other opportunities with that or if thats not allowed.  All I know is that in the past when Adrian has held the true spring ball practices they have responded with good seasons, so thats a thing to look out for.

[LetItRain]

Tri-State/Trine changed the school colors about two weeks ago.  We will no longer be royal blue/white.  The new colors are navy and gold (think Notre Dame).  We've been told that the mascot (Thunder) is not changing, but we were also told that the school colors would not be changing so I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I believe the change in the school colors affected the installation of the new football field.  New colors = new field.  I assume the field will be ready for the first home game this fall.

Tri-State/Trine starts spring ball next week (3/31).

[D306]

Wow Trine is making changes name, new field new colors.

I am thinking Trine will have a improved record next year, the momenteum is still spreading.

Like we discussed before on the board. I think the overseas trip ia a bonus all the way around. Good for the team chemistry, good for recruiting, along with the new campus improvements.

The MIAA Colleges seem to recognize the need to upgrade the Campus look and offerings, students have more mobility than in the past the competition for students is fierce now.

Thanks for the news.

[Uncle Rico]

Tri-State / Trine will be returning all but 2-3 starters.  I am sure Coach Land will have a good recruiting class, even though Pryor left him hanging until he slipped away to Ohio State.    

[D306]

Rico

Thanks for the info.

Almost all the starters returning for Trine, and the energy of the new field I think they will have a good. year.

RE: Pryor I am going to say your better off without him.
Sounds like a headcase and will be on the suspended list at OSU.
Just a guess, too much hype, too many incedents with arguements and fights during the BBall season.
I am sure Tressel was very pleased with the delays and the "University of Ohio State" comment at his press conference. Press conferences for a 18 year old kid to annouce were he is going to play football. Notice I did not say go to school no way he makes 4 years. Either in trouble or leaving early for draft if he is half of the hype.

Tell your son to keep working hard, and enjoy it the time goes by way to fast in college life.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

Uncle Rico:

Good TSU update, what starters are they losing?  They were a very tough squad last year and Im sure they will be again this year.  Best of luck to the thunder.

[LetItRain]

There were only a handful of seniors on Tri-State's team this year.  Here are a few notables:

Justin Hoover, kicker
Matt Eby, outside linebacker
Nick Johns, center
Luke Hickock, RB (out most of last season due to a broken leg)

I think most of these positions were filled before recruiting began this spring, but that doesn't mean we're not going to miss these guys.

[Uncle Rico]

Thanks LetItRain...I couldn't find my roster.     I remembered we didn't lose a big number of kids, but the ones that are gone were good.

[D306]

I like let it rains idea of listing significant graduations

Albion had roughly a dozen Seniors on the Roster and several playing significant time at the start of the season.
Due to a mireade of injuries underclasssmen recieved significant playing time.
The OL was Senior dominated at the start of the season, with several 2-3 year starters. Due to injuries Defense Lineman had to brought to the other side of the line, and underclassmen played significant time.

Leighton SR RG
Popovici SR C
Lemond SR RT
Walters SR LT
Benko SR TE
Arrasmith  SR FB
Silvernail SR FL
Lantco SR SE
Eggleston SR RG
Hearns SR Punter
Lefere SR CB
Jados SR FS
House SR FL

Have all moved on and most missed games last year due to injury.
I believe that played a significant role in Albions rough record last year, as the Brits lost several games by less than 1 score.
The upside is the underclassmen have game experience going into their Junior years and Injuried lineman Jones a Sophmore in playing terms, will be back from a injury that had him miss the complete season last year.

The question for the Brits will be how does the OL jell, with the majority of the SR's were on the offense side of the ball. Many of the skill positions return for Junior and Senior years.


The defense returns almost all of the starters and all recieved significant
time. The majority of the defense will be Juniors in 08 season. This will be a strength as this is a athletic group. Secondary will be replacing some 2 SR. starters though those slated did see significant time, due to injuries as well.
The DL and DE position are very deep, a few position changes would not surprise me to get more size in LB group.


Well thats my overview of Albion going into spring ball, things change as guys grow, others leave the team for what ever reason and maybe a transfer or a freshman great athlete comes in.

Finally looking like spring, weather has broke, and the Tigers are off and playing.

[D306]

I saw on another website that Jeff Rouhan QB formally at Wayne State and a potential MSU recruit prior to his injuries has been at spring practice with Alma, and that he has tested very well in off season weight training program.

Sounds like Alma has a good problem, a couple of quality QB's in the program.
Assuming this info is correct.

By the way what is up with the Tigers.
All these big name hitters and they have 1 win, and a .230 batting average.

[Uncle Rico]

There are some comments on a D2 forum....  http://www.d2messageboard.com/archive/index.php/t-9058.html .  Injuries are just too bad.   No one wants to see someone get hurt.  Hopefully he is able to play at his full potential (but has an off-game against Tri-State / Trine). 

[LetItRain]

Progress on the new Trine football field at last!! 

http://www.tristate.edu/tsustadium/

We also received confirmation this week that the mascot will remain "Thunder" at Trine.  Let's hope this is permanent.

Trine spring scrimmage is Saturday, 4/26.  Bring it on!

Only 3 1/2 more months until the start of the season.

[HOF]

Saw on another board Brehm is playing in Germany.  Good for him.  Any updates on that.

What about Taz Wallace.  Any updates on him.

How did spring ball go for everyone.

Watching the Big 10 Network and seeing spring games got me going. 

I can't wait til fall.

Any transfers or impact recruits coming in the MIAA??