FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[sac]

So football game or no?

Holland Municipal Stadium isn't considered on campus.

[dc_has_been]

Inregards to the talk of DC in the MIAA, it was nice b/c my family lives in Michigan & it made it very easy for them to go to the games.  But as mentioned before, the HCAC is a much better fit for DC, but I still hope they continue their rivalry w/ Adrain.  Hopefully DC improves & makes it more competative.
All the best to Trine & Adrian, I will be listening to that one for sure.
Also, go Detroit Lions, strive for the #1 draft pick & find a way to sckrew that up!

[sac]

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Also, go Detroit Lions, strive for the #1 draft pick & find a way to sckrew that up!

Oh they're serious about winning now, did you hear they signed Dante Culpepper. 





Alma at Hope is cancelled I guess, no word yet on a reschedule, if at all.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Ilove the headline I saw in one paper about Culpepper, saying something like "The Lions are a perfect fit for me".  Like your a loser just like they are?   

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Just found this on the Hope website

WEEKEND ACTION

All weekend activities home and away have been cancelled. No decision has been made regarding the rescheduling of these events. (see announcement above)

[sac]

Ilove the headline I saw in one paper about Culpepper, saying something like "The Lions are a perfect fit for me".  Like your a loser just like they are?   

or........they're willing to pay me lots of money when no one else would and good performance is not a requirement, and they have no other qb's of any consequence who can beat out a washed up formerly retired, overweight minimally successfull former NFL QB.  The sad part is, this really is an improvement for them.


The best part about being away for two weeks is I didn't have to see the Lions, not even highlites.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Ilove the headline I saw in one paper about Culpepper, saying something like "The Lions are a perfect fit for me".  Like your a loser just like they are?   

or........they're willing to pay me lots of money when no one else would and good performance is not a requirement, and they have no other qb's of any consequence who can beat out a washed up formerly retired, overweight minimally successfull former NFL QB.  The sad part is, this really is an improvement for them.


The best part about being away for two weeks is I didn't have to see the Lions, not even highlites.

The Lions have highlights??  Who knew.

Since their string of sell-outs at Ford Field has finally been broken, NONE of us have to see the Lions anymore!

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Actually the Lions have lowlights - and lots of them. 

MR Y, you may enjoy the beauty of the Lions being blacked out, but those of us on this side of the state will still be stuck with them.  It's been so bad I nearly switched to watching Figure Skating a couple weeks back.   

[formerd3db]

70_dc_alum and dc_has_been:
Thanks for your postings.  I also hope that the MIAA schools continue to play Defiance from time to time for non-conference games.  I do like Defiance's football stadium and field - very neat and the campus has kept some old character along with its new buildings and development.  Talk to you guys again soon.

DBQ1965:
Thanks for your contributions and help!   Always good to have some "outside" input and especially from another DIII fb fanatic like me/us!

sac, Flying Dutch Fan (and other Hopite's):
It is my understanding from a reliable source (my daughter, a Hope student) that indeed all athletic contests have been cancelled.  While it is true that Holland Stadium is not "technically" on-campus, nonetheless, because Hope students would obviously be involved in all aspects of the game as players, fans, etc., etc., this activity by state law/mandates regarding health and safety issues has to be cancelled.  I also understand that Hope's hockey team's away trip/game up at Midland vs. Northwood University has been cancelled i.e. the college is not permittig the team to travel.

I hope all the affected students recover quickly and wish them well; also hope that no others become ill.  This is a short lived, but nasty virus syndrome.  It is unfortunate that this occured and cancellation of Parent's Day Weekend events, the traditional ones, special ones and, of course, the athletic events, but safety comes first obviously (I was looking forward to a the planned Father/Daughter lunch gathering with my daughter at her sorority before the game tomorrow).  No word on if/when the Hope/Alma football game will be rescheduled - I am wondering if it will be able to be rescheduled at all (since neither Hope nor Alma will be in any post-season play, perhaps they might consider playing it on Nov 22nd; but I have no idea what the philosophy of "the powers that be" might be regarding this.  I wouldn't be surprised if they just decided to not play the game and add an *asterisk next to the slot on the college's schedules in the record books.

For further info, as has been posted by FDF, go to the hope college website for the official announcement and further details regarding outbreak and notovirus itself.

Obviously, if any of us hear anything different regarding the football game, we'll try to let everyone know on the board.  A disappointment for this weekend, but..."that's the way it goes in life sometimes".

[Uncle Rico]

Adrian is favored by most, at home, and at the start of the season ranked higher by the MIAA coaches and most posters here.  Adrian did better against Hope and Kzoo.  Adrian has every reason to feel confident.

BUT, I like Trines chances for a number of reasons...

Offense...Trine has more weapons.  Talent is spread out among a number of players.  Different players have stepped up each game.  Well balanced.  They can pass and run.

Special Teams...Great kicking...Field Goal kicker and Punter are excellent, as well as coverage

Coaching...Coach Land and assistants have turned the program around.  Land has won wherever he has coached...High School, College, and Arena.  He knows how to get his team motivated.  They are excellent at making half-time adjustments.  Their 3rd and 4th down conversion ratios speak volumes about the play calling they make.

Defense...If you look strictly at the numbers, Adrian's look better.  But their schedule was not as tough.  Trine has an All-American at LB, and a veteran defense.  Both teams have great run defenses, but Adrian did not fair well against Capitals run defense (ranked worse than Trines).

Intangibles...

Trine has had the 11th hardest schedule in D3, according to this web site.  Adrian's was 39th. 

Trine was 3-0 in their non-conference games against teams that were 13-11.  Adrian was 2-1 against teams that were 8-16.  Adrian lost their only game against a team with a winning record.  Trine won a big game against #22 Franklin. 

The Hope score was close. Hope's passing attack was tough, and I believe Hope's reputation against Trine was a factor.  Trine had never beaten Hope. They played Hope on the road at Hope's homecoming, and got the "unable to beat Hope" monkey off their back.  Although Trine has tons of respect for Adrian, they will not have fear against Adrian, having beaten Adrian last year.

This was not a shining moment, but Trine's game against Kzoo at Kzoo's homecoming also showed character.  It may have been the best thing that could have happened to Trine. When down by 14, less than 8 minutes left, the Kzoo fans screaming, and the pressure intense, Trine did not quit and pulled out the win.  It was a slap back in to reality, from the press and attention they had been getting.  Got their heads on straight again.  They bounced back nicely against Albion even though Albion had two weeks to prep for Trine. 

The pressure is on Adrian.  It is at their house, and they must win in order to live up to the expectations many have placed upon them.  Trine has already surpassed most everyones expectations, and a victory at Adrian will further validate the improvements that Trine has made.

Go Thunder!

[sac]

Forcast for Adrian

Saturday: A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers and sleet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind between 9 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.


keep it on the ground.

[Pat Coleman]

Trine has had the 11th hardest schedule in D3, according to this web site.  Adrian's was 39th. 

Trine has the 165th hardest schedule in D-III, according to this Web site. Adrian's was 217th.

[HOF]

Crazy stuff in Hope!!  Wow!  Get better!

This just in:  Don't compare schedules, games, stats....when the title is on the line everything changes.  Believe me!  Should be a good game down at Adrian Saturday!  Five plays decide this game....

Adrian 24
Tri-State 7

Adrian advances to play Mount Union....ouch....congrats on the title....here...see how good you are....

Best of luck!

[Mr. Ypsi]

Crazy stuff in Hope!!  Wow!  Get better!

This just in:  Don't compare schedules, games, stats....when the title is on the line everything changes.  Believe me!  Should be a good game down at Adrian Saturday!  Five plays decide this game....

Adrian 24
Tri-State 7

Adrian advances to play Mount Union....ouch....congrats on the title....here...see how good you are....

Best of luck!

I don't see the MIAA rep having to go to Alliance, but going to North Central, Wabash, or CRWU may be only marginally better.

[sac]

Why not?  Hope went to Alliance in 2006.