MBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Jameswys · January 29, 2019, 06:41:26 PM

The MIAA has postponed all games for tomorrow night. They are now rescheduled to Thursday night instead. I see that Albion has also cancelled class for tomorrow. Olivet, on the other hand, will be open for class tomorrow.

Mr. Ypsi · January 29, 2019, 06:51:51 PM

U of Michigan prides themselves on almost never closing (and was one of VERY few Michigan schools not to close yesterday; they've only closed 2 or 3 times since 1978). Yet they have already announced closing both tomorrow AND Thursday (I haven't seen anyone else announce a closing on Thursday yet). U of M students initiated a petition for them to be more sensitive about severe weather after they stayed open yesterday - it got 6,500+ signatures in less than 24 hours. Maybe U of M administrators are educable after all!

HopeConvert · January 29, 2019, 07:18:04 PM

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on January 29, 2019, 06:51:51 PM
U of Michigan prides themselves on almost never closing (and was one of VERY few Michigan schools not to close yesterday; they've only closed 2 or 3 times since 1978). Yet they have already announced closing both tomorrow AND Thursday (I haven't seen anyone else announce a closing on Thursday yet). U of M students initiated a petition for them to be more sensitive about severe weather after they stayed open yesterday - it got 6,500+ signatures in less than 24 hours. Maybe U of M administrators are educable after all!

Nah.

Mr. Ypsi · January 29, 2019, 07:43:30 PM

Quote from: HopeConvert on January 29, 2019, 07:18:04 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on January 29, 2019, 06:51:51 PM
U of Michigan prides themselves on almost never closing (and was one of VERY few Michigan schools not to close yesterday; they've only closed 2 or 3 times since 1978). Yet they have already announced closing both tomorrow AND Thursday (I haven't seen anyone else announce a closing on Thursday yet). U of M students initiated a petition for them to be more sensitive about severe weather after they stayed open yesterday - it got 6,500+ signatures in less than 24 hours. Maybe U of M administrators are educable after all!

Nah.

Yeah, you're probably right. But if not educable, maybe at least trainable?

sac · January 29, 2019, 08:53:16 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHYEthYTMhM

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · January 30, 2019, 01:46:59 PM

The Hoopsville Marathon Show ... is tomorrow!

Tune in starting at 12:00 p.m. ET as we talk to guests from around the country about nothing but #d3hoops.

It is all about celebrating the season, student-athletes, coaches, and an exciting season.

For more information, click here: http://bit.ly/2HGx0N3

We will share more about the show a little later.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · January 30, 2019, 02:19:58 PM

MIAA has now moved all games now to Monday.

sac · January 31, 2019, 09:24:21 PM

Celebs in the house Saturday

Pat Coleman · February 01, 2019, 12:15:35 AM

Had to get Dave to one of these eventually. And my last game in the Rivalry was played in the Holland Civic Center ... so, yeah, it was time for me, too. Kudos to Alan Babbitt, the Hope SID, for putting the bug in our ears early and making it easier for us to come out.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 01, 2019, 12:46:56 AM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on February 01, 2019, 12:15:35 AM
Had to get Dave to one of these eventually. And my last game in the Rivalry was played in the Holland Civic Center ... so, yeah, it was time for me, too. Kudos to Alan Babbitt, the Hope SID, for putting the bug in our ears early and making it easier for us to come out.

Can. Not. Wait.

And Pat is right, Alan Babbitt put this in Pat and my ears early enough for both Pat and I to make arrangements. I am missing only my third game, I think, in 24 seasons of PA announcing at my alma mater to be at Hope/Calvin 200. I am just thankful those there understand (saves them some money as well LOL).

HOPEful · February 01, 2019, 08:51:31 AM

Awesome stuff! And will you be decked out in orange?

KnightSlappy · February 01, 2019, 08:52:46 AM

I never know how to address dignitaries in person. Is it your 'highness' or 'your grace'? And do we have to kneel or is a low bow sufficient?

HOPEful · February 01, 2019, 10:29:02 AM

Quote from: KnightSlappy on February 01, 2019, 08:52:46 AM
I never know how to address dignitaries in person. Is it your 'highness' or 'your grace'? And do we have to kneel or is a low bow sufficient?

His Eminence? His Excellency?

Is it still appropriate to kiss the ring?

Flying Dutch Fan · February 01, 2019, 10:42:20 AM

Quote from: HOPEful on February 01, 2019, 10:29:02 AM
Quote from: KnightSlappy on February 01, 2019, 08:52:46 AM
I never know how to address dignitaries in person. Is it your 'highness' or 'your grace'? And do we have to kneel or is a low bow sufficient?

His Eminence? His Excellency?

Is it still appropriate to kiss the ring?

If we use the wrong term in addressing them will the weasels come after us - or is that only reserved for infringements on The Belt^TM

Glad you are both coming - going to be a fabulous atmosphere for sure.

Gregory Sager · February 01, 2019, 10:45:22 AM

Quote from: HOPEful on February 01, 2019, 10:29:02 AM
Quote from: KnightSlappy on February 01, 2019, 08:52:46 AM
I never know how to address dignitaries in person. Is it your 'highness' or 'your grace'? And do we have to kneel or is a low bow sufficient?

His Eminence? His Excellency?

Is it still appropriate to kiss the ring?

A single brief lick of the dignitary's shoe is the proper d3hoops.com protocol. (Of course, sac is excepted by virtue of his yellow blazer.) My understanding is that Pat and Dave will flip a coin at the DeVos gate to determine which one gets his shoes shined first.