FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

dc_has_been · August 28, 2008, 12:57:25 PM

I'm not predicting miracles but Michigan will fare well this season, at least better than what is expected of them.

It was nice to read the preview for the HCAC this upcoming season. I also liked that they predicted DC to go 7-3 this season. I would like that too & can see it happening if they start off strong in their nonconf. games.

frank uible · August 28, 2008, 01:00:12 PM

What is expected of them in terms of W/L?

SaintsFAN · August 28, 2008, 02:13:10 PM

a loss in South Bend..

before you scoff at that... Michigan is in the same exact position as ND from a year ago personel-wise...plus a new coaching staff.

dc_has_been · August 28, 2008, 03:05:12 PM

Quote from: frank uible on August 28, 2008, 01:00:12 PM
What is expected of them in terms of W/L?

http://www.collegefootballpoll.com/analysis_big_ten.html has them going 7-5, 4-4. In regards to rankings here are a few; http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/ncaa/specials/preview/2008/08/05/rankings0811/index.html has them at 54 out of the 119 (ND at 52 SaintsFan). http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/rankingsindex has them 24 in the coaches, 36 in their own power rankings, & 32 in the AP poll.

dc_has_been · August 28, 2008, 03:43:51 PM

Defiance's new athletics site is up & running at www.defianceathletics.com & it does work Kev

Adam Sayer · August 28, 2008, 09:39:08 PM

I read the first post on this page and almost choked on my budlight. Because the Big Ten isn't very competitive outside Ohio State, Wisconsin, and maybe...just maybe, Illinois, Michigan will probably be 5-3 in-conference. I still think they are better than Notre Dame. That puts them at 6 wins and the Bowl streak continues for Big Blue. Overall, I see them being 7-5ish. Considering all that has transpired, that would be a huge success for RichRod. I hate the state up north, but for this rivalry to be anything, both teams need to be winners. In some odd way, I do wish RichRod luck at Michigan.

I would much rather kick Michigan's ass as a 11-1/10-2 team than a 8-4/worse team.

Mr. Ypsi · August 28, 2008, 10:17:36 PM

Adam,

Noted. I feel the same way about the 'hairy nuts' - it is much more satisfying to steal 'their' title than to just beat some lame team!

SI predicts 5-7 for the Wolverines, which would be their first losing season in 46 years. I just can't see it - I'll go a minimum of 8-4, maybe 9-3.

Aw heck, let's re-enact 1969: OSU is 'the greatest team ever', until Michigan beats them 24-12 and RR morphs into Bo!

(Though we could do without the heart attack just before the Rose Bowl!)

SaintsFAN · August 29, 2008, 08:00:10 AM

Quote from: dc_has_been on August 28, 2008, 03:43:51 PM
Defiance's new athletics site is up & running at www.defianceathletics.com & it does work Kev

any clue as to who is going to be throwing the INT's this year for the Yellow Jackets?

SaintsFAN · August 29, 2008, 08:07:41 AM

If you guys really think Michigan gets by ND this year IN South Bend, then put your money where your mouth is... name the wager.

As far as Michigan getting 9 wins this year....I've heard of doctors telling people to stop drinking when the hallucinating begins.

Meanwhile, bigger fish to fry. . .

I was listening to 101.1 on the way in (because I want to see how people are reacting to Osama Obama's speech)... my god...our country is in trouble. Esp if all you idiots out there are drinking the koolaid on this guy. My cuz is DA up in Chicago... Obama is a product of Chicago politics...he's dirty. He (and the media) have some people fooled...thinking that he's new and fresh and going to be doing some new things because he's not like anyone else. Well, they're right...he's NOT like anyone else...outside of Chicago. I am moving to the British Virgin Islands if America elects this idiot.

They are already saying that if he doesn't get elected, that its racism? Really? Or how about just wanting the best candidate to lead our country?

SaintsFAN · August 29, 2008, 08:10:43 AM

And on the hilarious news front....

http://www.temple-telegram.com/story/2008/08/29/51843

wow!

KYGrizzly · August 29, 2008, 08:23:01 AM

Good find SaintsFan

Athletic senior Rashon Lewis, who had transferred from McMurry and was playing for his fourth school, no longer is with the program after a falling out on Wednesday.

"Rashon Lewis is not a part of this team and did not want to be a part of this team," Fredenburg said.

Now why does that not surprise me.

SaintsFAN · August 29, 2008, 09:21:06 AM

I can't take credit for the find, KYGrizz. It was on the ASC page in the South Region. There's been kind of an ongoing discussion on him since Tuesday.

Can anyone see him behaving this way? Shocker, I know

Also, a little article on Thomas More in today's Cincinnati Enquirer

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080829/SPT01/808290424/1062/SPT

cave2bens · August 29, 2008, 12:19:43 PM

Quote from: SaintsFAN on August 29, 2008, 08:00:10 AM
Quote from: dc_has_been on August 28, 2008, 03:43:51 PM
Defiance's new athletics site is up & running at www.defianceathletics.com & it does work Kev

any clue as to who is going to be throwing the INT's this year for the Yellow Jackets?

I guess we'll have an idea after the scrimmage with Olivet, eh? A brief perusal of the DC roster indicates that Taylor invested in "beef futures" with the incoming, frosh o-liners.

dc_has_been · August 29, 2008, 12:30:27 PM

Quote from: SaintsFAN on August 29, 2008, 08:07:41 AM
Meanwhile, bigger fish to fry. . .

I was listening to 101.1 on the way in (because I want to see how people are reacting to Osama Obama's speech)... my god...our country is in trouble. Esp if all you idiots out there are drinking the koolaid on this guy. My cuz is DA up in Chicago... Obama is a product of Chicago politics...he's dirty. He (and the media) have some people fooled...thinking that he's new and fresh and going to be doing some new things because he's not like anyone else. Well, they're right...he's NOT like anyone else...outside of Chicago. I am moving to the British Virgin Islands if America elects this idiot.

They are already saying that if he doesn't get elected, that its racism? Really? Or how about just wanting the best candidate to lead our country?

First, all politicians are dirty one way or another in my opinion. Second, I think we are in trouble regardless of who gets voted in as President.
I feel Obama talks way too much B.S. while McCain is too conservative especially w/ Palin being announced as his VP. Why can't we just bring back Bill Clinton for another term?

SaintsFAN · August 29, 2008, 01:14:03 PM

I think you're right...about us having to choose the "lesser of two evils" for the 3rd straight election. Its terrible.

Whats really bad is this guy was nominated and has such a broad platform that he couldn't possibly get anything done in 8 years.. let alone the 6 months he'll have in office...sad but true.

The media has protected him... hopefully the gloves come off in the next two months. He's nothing more than a good public speaker... I could care less how our president sounds as long as he gets things done to improve our country.

I told my manager that I'm moving to the British Virgin Islands if he gets elected...and I'm serious about that. I've begun looking around down there.