FB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[formerd3db]

Speaking of Trine, do any of you know much about Kentucky Christian?  I don't, other than "perusing" their website.  Just curious.  There are many small schools with pretty good programs down in KY and TN, although many are in the NAIA, I don't think some of those have been as "renegade" as some of the other schools that have been in that organization have been perceived to be that way by some people historically.

Still, I think Trine needs to be focused so they don't go down there thinking KY Christian is a "push-over".  An away trip to a state or two away is always a "dangerous, dangerous thing, and something to be watched". (disclaimer:  quote borrowed and paraphrased from Gorilla Monson and Jesse "The Body" Ventura from a WWF broadcast back in the '90's )

[Uncle Rico]

Congrats to both teams.  It was a defensive struggle, for sure.  Both teams d's played well enough to win.  Adrian's defense had huge red-zone stops, and Trine's defense did as well, and put two points on the board.  Trine's offense added 7, and got some big first downs towards the end to burn some time off the clock and dig themselves out of poor field position.  Both teams represent the MIAA well.

I hope Trine does NOT go to a reserved seating format when they finish their football complex and the new home side stands.  At Adrian, it made the attendance on the home side look worse than it actually was, seeing the unoccupied yellow seats.  At the very least, they should let anyone sit in them unless the actual seat owner / ticket holder is there to claim it.  With as much money as parents pay for tuition, why try to squeeze more money by charging extra for the nice seats? The facilites at Adrian were awesome, and maybe that is one way to fund it, I guess.

[LetItRain]

I believe I misunderstood your original comment.  I thought you meant no one would be undefeated going into league play - not coming out of league play.  I'll have to wait and post again after Trine defeats Adrian on 11/8.   

Hey D306 - do I get to post now?   

There is one MIAA team undefeated in league play this year! 

Congratulations to the Trine Thunder football program! 

[LetItRain]

formerd3db - I don't know a lot about the Trine (formerly Tri-State) program before we arrived on campus last fall (2007 season).  I do know they were part of the NAIA but I have no idea about whether they offered scholarships, etc...  Those of you that have been following the MIAA longer than I probably have a much better idea of how the program looked before NCAA/MIAA participation.  Sorry I don't have more to share.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

letitrain:

Tri State was formerly a scholarship NAIA program.  At one point I believe evena  national champion caliber NAIA program(?) but at the least they were competitive with what they did.  Its time in NAIA was short lived, having started playing football again in 1995 for the first time since the early 1900's.  They had some very good players left over towards the end of their transitional period but struggled under coach Frey and the transition from scholarship NAIA to non scholarship NCAA.

[formerd3db]

DAWG:

Thanks for the clarification re: Trine.  I was fairly sure they had been a NAIA scholarship program, however, didn't want to commit to posting that without checking the files (didn't have enough time or was lazy I guess - actually a little of both ).  They did have a 10-0 season before the transition, although lost in the NAIA playoffs as I recall.  As you mentioned, it was a tough road going through the transitional period for them and, of course, they had the NCAA moretorium/transitional period to have their scholarship players move either by transfer or graduation.  Frey did a credible job (he is now at Olivet as an assistant as most of us know), but it takes time to get a coordinated staff as I mentioned.  BTW, Dan Simmerel, former head coach at Findlay, longtime offensive coordinator at DI West Virginia (and former DI Toledo head man) is now an assistant at Trine.

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

formerd3db:

Frey was a good coach, at the time however Tri State(thats what it was then) wasnt making the commitment it is now.  More than likely because of said transitional period and looking more for a steward to carry the program through that time.

[ACRULZ]

Congrats to Trine on a big win and good luck in the playoffs!  Adrian, good job on a valiant effort, now go beat the Comets!

[Mr. Ypsi]

A posting on the MIAA bball board that Hope is now closed through at least Wednesday morning, with 400 confirmed norovirus cases reported.  The poster was very dubious that Hope would re-open even Wednesday.

While this would (rightfully) be far down the priority list, does anyone know if the football team has been isolated and/or allowed to practice elsewhere?  It would be a shame if the @Kzoo game also had to be cancelled.  (My same question would also apply to other teams who, I believe, would be gearing up for national tourneys this week.)

[riverrat6806]

So with Trine clinching a playoff berth, and Adrian losing two games to ranked opponents, could we possibly have two teams represent the MIAA this year in playoff contention?

[DBQ1965]

So with Trine clinching a playoff berth, and Adrian losing two games to ranked opponents, could we possibly have two teams represent the MIAA this year in playoff contention?

It would be very unusual for a team with 2  losses to make the playoffs ... unless they are a conference champion.  However ... the selection committee's decisions are sometimes very unusual ... so anything is possible

[ADAWGISADAWG4LIFE]

riverrat:

Much as I would like to believe that two teams from the MIAA could make it the reality will be that only Trine will go.  Several factors play into this, a main one being the down year for the entire MIAA, and the years the non conference teams Adrian played had.  As it stands right now Adrian has lost to the only two teams on its schedule that had winning seasons.  Further the MIAA's poor track record in the playoffs, not having won a game since Albion in the mid 90's will be a strong negative factor when considering to take two teams.

[D306]

LET IT RAIN

Yes you have my permission to post now. 
Enjoy while you can Albion gets back on top next year LOL 

As I said earlier congrats to Trine, finish strong and hoepfully pull a win in the Playoffs. I am hoping for someone beside MU as an opponent.

I think the seating should allow that, as Trine is ranked and hopefully finishes the season undefeated.

I do not believe Adrian will get an invite. 2 Losses and not a very strong schedule. Combine that with the MIAA lack of impact in the Playoffs and league only having 2 winning records. I see little chance of an invite.

I wish they would let Hope and Alma play their cancelled game. Possibly the league will allow it. I note that the Volleyball tourney was cancelled and Hope advanced by virtue of being in first place.

Trine should be tough next year, huge roster and returning alot of players.
Nice momentuem going on Campus growth and Campus grounds. Wish all the schools could get that type of Cash influx, would improve the league as a whole. Great job by the Dean/President securing the monies.

Lets hope the league gets a few more teams with a winning record, need some clout for the Playoff pairings or things will never change. AQ will be the only representative of the league.

[formerd3db]

riverrat:

I agree with DBQ1965, DAWG and D306 - there is no way Adrian is going to get an "at-large" Pool C bid, for all the reasons they mentioned.  Plus the fact that there are too many other teams with 1 loss that would be given consideration for a Pool C bid over any two loss team.

No new word yet on rescheduling of the Hope/Alma football game as yet (decision to be made in the next couple of days it is my understanding).  No athletic teams have been allowed to practice, but will be allowed to resume this on Wed, when the college is scheduled to re-open.  Barring a major increase in any outbreaks of the virus, which there has not been as of today, the campus should re-open.  Those teams which had less practice will just have to deal with it re: any post-season play (i.e. soccer, volleyball teams).  As far as I know to date, this Saturday's Hope @ Kazoo football game is still on.  This is a weird situation. 

[sac]

At least the Football team should be rested..........underweight probably, but rested.