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Title: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 28, 2006, 12:58:40 AM
Welcome to the MIAA baseball message board.  :)
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on January 28, 2006, 05:02:58 AM
Welcome to the new home for MIAA Baseball Discussion!

MIAA Baseball links:


MIAA Baseball Page
http://www.miaa.org/bsb/

Adrian College
http://www.adrian.edu/athletics/mens_baseball.php

Albion College
http://www.albion.edu/sports/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=17&Itemid=103

Alma College
http://www.alma.edu/athletics/mens/baseball

Calvin College
http://www.calvin.edu/sports/baseball/

Hope College
http://www.hope.edu/pr/athletics/bsb/

Kalamazoo College
http://www.kzoo.edu/sports/bb/

Olivet College
http://www.olivetcollege.edu/sports/sports.php?sport=m_baseball

Tri-State University
http://www.tristate.edu/tsuathletics/baseball/mbas_about.cfm
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: section7 on January 30, 2006, 03:26:10 PM
Guys -

Thanks for posting the baseball room and the MIAA thread.  Hopefully, we'll get some good conversation and information here.

47 days until the Flying Dutchmen opener in FL!!!!!!

Interesting change in the MIAA schedule structure:  no more Friday/Saturday series, but have been replaced with 2 DH's several days apart (home/away).  This should eliminate any home-field advantage and with more games, more than likely the best team will rise to the top.

Pitching and depth become even more important with the new schedule.  As we all know, weather will squeeze some of the games and series together, which will limit pitching.  Those with depth and good 4 and 5 starters will have a big advantage.

Go HOPE!
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on February 01, 2006, 05:53:18 AM
Section 7:  No more friday/saturday series, are you 4 real.  Thats a shock.  I wonder why the MIAA would want to get rid of the weekend series.  Usually on the weekends a lot more people come to the games.  At least my schedule works out for the most part.  I have no classes on tuesdays and thursdays, so I should be able to watch a fair amount of games. 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Flea on February 02, 2006, 12:09:37 AM
I have always wondered why the MIAA teams have struggled in the NCAA tournament.

7 wins verses 24 loses . . . with no teams advancing out of the NCAA Regionals.  Only the 1981 Alma team won two NCAA games.

What's the problem with the MIAA?
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Flea on February 02, 2006, 12:19:16 AM
Who do you see as the top returning MIAA player?
Someone from the 2005 All-MIAA team or someone else?

position players . . .
Mike Aggen . . . Calvin
Mark Asma . . . Calvin
Nick Caudle . . . Calvin
Jon Edmondson . . . Hope
Geordie MacKenzie . . . Hope
Charlie Mackinnon . . . Kalamazoo
David Markey . . . Adrian
James Melvin . . . Olivet
Pete Ott . . . Alma
Bobby Rickstad . . . Adrian
Chris Shelhart . . . Olivet
Mark Tigchelaar . . . Calvin
Mike VanderVelde . . . Hope
Tony Vennekotter . . . Adrian

pitchers . . .
John Filecca . . . Albion
Jeff Nokovich . . . Adrian
Craig Reynolds . . . Adrian
Brandon Teenier . . . Alma
Jonathon VanSon . . . Olivet
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: websters on February 02, 2006, 09:30:27 AM
Who's going to be tough in the MIAA this year?? What key newcommers versus key loses? 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: section7 on February 03, 2006, 01:37:04 PM
Flea Shooter -

Couple of Hope names to watch this upcoming year:

P Mike Rodgers - was Hope's #3 starter last year and sometimes didn't get the attention Vlasek and Deming did.  This kid is an outstanding pitcher with great movement.  I look for a great year out of him as Hope's #1 this year.

OF Scott Sommavilla - transferred from MSU at semester last year.  Really got it going in the 2nd half last year.  Great swing and pretty decent power.  Was a great athlete in HS, helped West Ottawa win Class A state baseball title in 2004.

I am biased but I think Hope should be at or near the top this year.  Alma and Adrian have some nice pitching returning.  I think depth is a huge issue this year with the new 4-game league schedule structure.  You are going to need 4-5 effective pitchers and a bullpen to be successful for 28 games.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on February 19, 2006, 06:57:40 PM
Albion looks like it is going to be fielding the youngest team in the MIAA.  It is imperative they have a fast start while they are on their spring break trip in Florida.  While on their trip, they will be facing only one team that had a sub .500 record last year.  The most difficult test for Albion will be playing the #1 Wooster Scots.  I am excited for the season to get underway.  I think though Albion will be a younger team, they will be exciting watch, and they will definitely compete.   It will be interesting to see how MIAA's new format for league games plays out.  Having a doubleheader with two 7 inning games, should mean more pitchers will be able to get complete games.  However, it will be nice to have a fresh, and available bullpen to back up a pitcher. 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 19, 2006, 07:34:49 PM
Al, is the MIAA switching to a 2 double header in the weekend format?

The ASC goes with a Friday 9 inining game and then the Saturday DH, 7-innings each.  The effect is to put your #1 pitcher either Friday, if he can pitch deep into the game, or try to get the win in game one of the Doubleheader.

Pitching is really critical in the tourneys though.  You can never have enough pitching!
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: section7 on February 20, 2006, 11:10:22 AM
Ralph -

The MIAA DH's will be 7 inning games, but not necessarily on the weekends, appears more like Wed/Sat or Thur/Sat.  The format you described is what the MIAA has done in the past.

This new schedule structure should really put a premium on pitching.  True, that more pitchers will be able to complete games due to 7 innings, but what does a coach do with 2 or 3 days rest?

I really think you are going to need 4 pitchers to have success long-term in this format.

Another concern will be, is a coach willing to bring back his #1 or #2 on 2-3 days rest.  If he does this consistently are we going to see more injuries?  I remember a couple years back, where Jim Deters from Calvin pitched significant innings and pitch counts early in the year and by mid-season was on the shelf with a bad arm.  Thankfully, for him, he came back healthy and had a great year last year.

I hope we don't see something like that again with this new format.

Another interesting factor will be weather.  As we all know, rescheduling is just part of the game up here in the midwest.  This will also squeeze these DH's together and put a team with pitching depth at a premium.

Interesting fact, Hope plays on Friday AM, March 24, in Port Charlotte, FL.  Then returns home to play a DH against Alma on March 25 (of course weather permitting).  The team will get a taste of MLB travel.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on February 21, 2006, 05:25:42 PM
The change in MIAA format basically returns to what it was years ago.  While this might be an advantage as far as weather is concerned for some dates (which is always by luck anyway), it does perhaps put a damper on attendance as was mentioned previously.

As far as MIAA teams not advancing past the NCAA Regionals, one problem (like it is for most teams) is pitiching.  At least in the MIAA, there has simply not enough pitchers on most teams to help advance one's team.  Of course, eveyone usually has a #1 and #2 top, but you really need 3 and 4 top-notch people to get you by (plus a little luck like some of the other conference teams have on occasion!!!). 

The 1981 Alma team (which BTW was the best in the school's 100+ year history in baseball and which is in their Athletic Hall of Fame), came very close to getting into the Div III Final series that year.  All they needed to do was win one game of a double header with Marietta College, which they came within one out of doing in the second game.  It was a great series - I witnessed it.  The Alma team of the year before was very good also.  In addition, one of the reasons why those Alma teams were good was they played a number of upper level teams DII and DI (Eastern Mich, Univ of Detroit, Central Mich, Ferris State, Iowa State, Georgia Tech, etc.).  MIAA teams need to do more of that (some of them have been returning to that the past couple of years) as it can only help in post season experience as well.  Admittedly, though, for some of the past several years, some of the DI teams were reluctant to play DII or DIII teams due to the Power Rankings, but that appears to be changing.  And it should; no reason not too.

Final comment on this post:  watch for Mike Howes, Sr. pitcher for Hope to make a big contribution this year.
 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: BigPoppa on February 21, 2006, 05:57:25 PM
Quote from: formerd3db on February 21, 2006, 05:25:42 PM
In addition, one of the reasons why those Alma teams were good was they played a number of upper level teams DII and DI (Eastern Mich, Univ of Detroit, Central Mich, Ferris State, Iowa State, Georgia Tech, etc.).  MIAA teams need to do more of that (some of them have been returning to that the past couple of years) as it can only help in post season experience as well.  Admittedly, though, for some of the past several years, some of the DI teams were reluctant to play DII or DIII teams due to the Power Rankings, but that appears to be changing.  And it should; no reason not too.

One of the reason D1s shy awat from D3s is that they will actually gain more power points by losing to a D1 team than by pounding a D3 team. Something seems wrong with that. I was a part of a team that had a few D1s bail out on us during the season due to the fact that we were natioanlly ranked and they did not want to take the chance of losing to us.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on February 24, 2006, 09:55:43 AM
In the last 5 years, Adrian has played Toledo a couple of times.  I know they've also played Saginaw Valley a couple of times.  They may have played a few other DI and DII teams, but I'm not sure.  It's definitely good experience to face the competition that a DI or DII team brings.  I'm all for scheduling up, so to speak.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on February 24, 2006, 03:07:50 PM
bulldogalum and BigPoppa:

I agree with you bulldog and BigPoppa you mention indeed one of the concerns the larger schools have.  However, IMO, it shouldn't really matter to them (I feel the same about DI football i.e. Big Ten playing MAC teams as Joe Tiller said 5-6 years ago or so when he lost to Toledo that they shouldn't be playing them) because, the DI teams still have to win their tournament and/or league to get their playoff bid, AND, if they are good enough, they'll do and/or have the same chance of doing it regardless of who they play in the regular season (albeit having some luck as well as one's team peaking at just the right time - like at tourney time!).
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on February 27, 2006, 07:12:25 AM
I was looking at the MIAA website, and it shows Adrian has already played a game, kind of shocked.  Are they on spring break already?  I know here at Albion, we don't go on Spring Break till March 10th. 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on February 27, 2006, 04:23:18 PM
Hope doesn't start Spring Break until March 17th.  However, some of the MIAA schools the past 2-3 years (including Hope) have scheduled early baseball games the first weekends in March or so.  Obviously, they have to go to Indiana, or southern Ohio or Illinois where there has not been snow.  Look at last weekend down in Indiana - DePauw and Butler got games in.  Of course, early games at this time of year are a "crap shoot" as to the weather - might get snowed out or they will get played.  Either way, I think it is great if you can get a couple of games under your belt before heading to Florida for the Spring Break series of games.  I would think Adrian might be the favorite again after winning it last year, although certainly Hope, Albion (maybe Calvin) might be in there for the running.  Any thoughts on this and/or about Kazoo or Olivet anyone??
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on March 03, 2006, 07:57:47 PM
Adrian is just finishing up their spring break, and from the looks of it, they've struggled a bit.  Of course, they're months behind those southern teams.  I'd say they're probably the favorite in the league at this stage, since they have their two big pitchers back this year.  We'll see if they can fill out the bottom end of the starting rotation and find some offense to help out that pitching staff, but they'll certainly be tough.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on March 07, 2006, 11:40:07 PM
Adrian comes out of the opening trip 2-4.  Not the best start in the world, but it's tough facing those southern teams when they've been practicing outside all season.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on March 12, 2006, 12:00:32 PM
Albion sits at 1-2 in Ft. Myers after yesterday.  Today, they face the #1 team in the country, should be interesting.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on March 20, 2006, 08:10:00 PM
Hope lost to Ohio Wesleyan twice this past weekend Sat down in Florida.  Not so good to start out 0-2.  Hopefully, ;), they can rebound - need to check on  today's score, if they were able to play the game re: the weather.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: sac on March 21, 2006, 10:39:21 PM
Worth mentioning the MIAA is playing its 100th season of baseball.

The first Champion was Michigan State back in 1888, oddly there was no baseball from 1930 to 1947.  The war years are obvious but does anyone know why no baseball from 1930 to 1940?

Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: BigPoppa on March 22, 2006, 04:27:32 PM
Quote from: sac on March 21, 2006, 10:39:21 PM
Worth mentioning the MIAA is playing its 100th season of baseball.

The first Champion was Michigan State back in 1888, oddly there was no baseball from 1930 to 1947.  The war years are obvious but does anyone know why no baseball from 1930 to 1940?



The Great Depression... money was spent on food, not baseballs. It's just my guess, but it sounds about right to me.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on March 22, 2006, 05:07:26 PM
That is probably the reason.  The MIAA Centennial history book published in 1988 does not mention the reason for the absentee period in the baseball section or its general history section. 

While I am well aware of the MIAA's football history, I am not as informed about that of baseball.  A couple of the Alma coaches have worked on that school's baseball history and might possibly know the answer, or at least some additonal details/contributory factors.  I will try to find out more.   
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on March 24, 2006, 01:37:02 PM
Heading into today's final game during their Florida spring break trip, Hope is 3-6.  Not the best start, but pretty much as most teams do as has been discussed.  It should be an interesting MIAA race this year.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: section7 on March 27, 2006, 09:49:29 AM
Well, here we go with the MIAA season.

First week and it already is huge and weather has already played a factor.

Hope plays Alma on Monday and Tuesday, then comes back on Thursday and Saturday with Adrian.

Eight games in 6 days and we will be off and running in the MIAA.

Adrian gets the upper hand early with a 4-game sweep of Tri-State.  Even if a team is clearly superior, a 4 game sweep is huge!

Looks like the weather will cooperate for this week.  Should be interesting to see how things shake out come Saturday night.

Just one correction for dback, the Flying Dutchmen were 3-5 (not 3-6) and ended their spring trip with a Friday DH sweep over Crown to end 5-5 for their FL trip.  They hit the ball extremely well (especially Freshman Matt VanderVelde), got pretty solid pitching and great defense (upwards of 10 double plays).

Let the really games begin!
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: section7 on March 27, 2006, 09:50:39 AM
Quote from: section7 on March 27, 2006, 09:49:29 AM
Well, here we go with the MIAA season.

First week and it already is huge and weather has already played a factor.

Hope plays Alma on Monday and Tuesday, then comes back on Thursday and Saturday with Adrian.

Eight games in 6 days and we will be off and running in the MIAA.

Adrian gets the upper hand early with a 4-game sweep of Tri-State.  Even if a team is clearly superior, a 4 game sweep is huge!

Looks like the weather will cooperate for this week.  Should be interesting to see how things shake out come Saturday night.

Just one correction for dback, the Flying Dutchmen were 3-5 (not 3-6) and ended their spring trip with a Friday DH sweep over Crown to end 5-5 for their FL trip.  They hit the ball extremely well (especially Freshman Matt VanderVelde), got pretty solid pitching and great defense (upwards of 10 double plays).

Let the real games begin!
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on March 27, 2006, 05:22:32 PM
section7
Thanks for the correction - you are right :-[  Ending the spring trip at .500 is not bad.  Hope must have cancelled the game with Alma early on Sat because a friend of mine who lives in the greater GR area said it was sunny and no snow AM Sat (but good 'ole Holland has the "lake effect" as you know).

Anyway, with today's great weather and same forcasted for tomorrow, they ought to get in some good games.  It indeed should be an interesting MIAA baseball race.  With the new format, I can see a lot of games being crammed in short periods of time, but that is not all that bad.  As we've discussed previously, kind of similar to like it was in "the old days". ;D
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on March 27, 2006, 06:04:18 PM
Albion took two from Calvin today, as they are just 1/2 game back of Adrian for 1st place.  During Albion's spring break they were faced with some tough competition, and they had a hard time.  They faced the Nation's #1 Team in Wooster College Scots, as they dropped two lopsided games.  The Albion College Britons field a young squad this year.  So far their record stands at 7-8-1, with a 3-1 mark in the league.  Albion hits the road @ Olivet, and then comes back on Saturday to face Olivet at home.  Adrian is the leader, having played 4 games already.  Kalamazoo has a nice record going for them this year.  In the past, Kalamazoo Hornets have had some misfortune, but this year is looking up for them, as they will try to compete with the other MIAA foes. 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on March 27, 2006, 06:37:46 PM
Albionmascot:
Thanks for the update.  Alma took the first game from Hope today 5-4 with the second game underway.  According to Hope's website, Tues game between the two has been postponed - no reason given.  Wonder why?  Academics ??? ;) ;D  We'll have to see.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on March 27, 2006, 06:50:07 PM
I am glad I have no class on Thursdays.  I am planning on catching up on some baseball, watching the Britons @ Comets. 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on March 31, 2006, 04:01:56 PM
As several of you have already said, I can indeed see that this MIAA baseball season is going to be very interesting and competitive race - if this week's results are any indication.  Hope splitting with Alma and Adrian and especially with such a wide range of score differences between the two games.  Wow! :o
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on April 01, 2006, 07:14:05 PM
Well, Adrian takes two from Hope today, and 3 out of 4 overall.  They're alone at the top for now, and it looks like they're going to stay near there.  I have yet to see them play, but I knew they had a strong group coming back.  In other news, Albion and Olivet split a pair of one run games.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on April 17, 2006, 11:12:46 AM
As most people expected, Adrian is "in the driver's seat" in the MIAA.  After this past weekend, they are 14-2 in the league and 18-9 overall.  Still, they have several games to go yet (Alma, Kazoo, Albion) and a game against DI Toledo this Wed.  Barring a late collapse, I would think they'll most likely be the MIAA representative to the NCAA regionals again this year.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on April 17, 2006, 03:52:44 PM
Albion remains 2 games behind Adrian with a 12-4 record in the conference, 16-11-1 overall.  Up next for the Britons is 4 games against K college Hornets this week, as they try to keep up with the league leader. 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on April 17, 2006, 07:17:50 PM
Am I barred from posting on this board if I haven't seen an MIAA baseball game this year? ;D  From the looks of things, it's going to be really hard for anyone to beat Nokovich or Reynolds when they're throwing for Adrian.  They've been giving up 0-1-2ish runs per game, and it's hard to keep the bulldog offense that quiet.  If those two win their games, it's going to be tough for Adrian to lose the league, since you have to assume they'll sneak out the odd win here or there in the other half of the series.  Albion seems to be getting some good wins of late.  On a side note, it was really nice to see Calvin lose 4 this weekend, regardless of who they lost them to. ;)
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: northb on April 18, 2006, 11:17:31 AM
Quote from: bulldogalum on April 17, 2006, 07:17:50 PM
  On a side note, it was really nice to see Calvin lose 4 this weekend, regardless of who they lost them to. ;)

Ouch--now play nice BDA
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on April 19, 2006, 10:46:58 AM
Sorry if that came off wrong.  All I meant was that, with Calvin in 2nd place going into the weekend, 4 Calvin losses basically (though not certainly) removes one more team from contention for the league title.  Now I just need the Brits to lose.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Ralph Turner on April 19, 2006, 10:13:06 PM
Quote from: northb on April 18, 2006, 11:17:31 AM
Quote from: bulldogalum on April 17, 2006, 07:17:50 PM
  On a side note, it was really nice to see Calvin lose 4 this weekend, regardless of who they lost them to. ;)

Ouch--now play nice BDA

;) :D :D :D ;D ;D 8) I didn't think that was too "over-the-top".  After all, it was only Calvin, and they don't expose themselves to much abuse on the MIAA Football message boards!!! :D :D :D

And if it sets your team up for the championship, great!!!

Seriously, thanks for the participation on the board! ;)
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 01, 2006, 10:19:45 AM
And down the stretch they come...

Adrian's lead just got a lot less comfortable, but all will be well if they can take two or more from the Brits this week.  Congrats to Jeff Nokovich on a fine performance last week, earning MIAA pitcher of the week honors for the second time this year.  I'm hoping to make it to the games Wednesday, but there are other priorities at this point that might trump the desire to watch a baseball game.  Best of luck to all teams headed into the last week of the season!
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 03, 2006, 08:06:54 PM
Well, Adrian and Albion split today at scenic Riverside Park.  Adrian wins game 1 1-0 in 12 innings, and Albion takes the second 10-6.  Another split this weekend and they'll be set.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on May 04, 2006, 06:54:42 PM
Adrian has been amazing all year round.  They should represent the MIAA well in the NCAA's.  Their strong point is their consistent pitching and timely hitting.  They seem to be a complete team.  I hope they well for the playoffs.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on May 05, 2006, 10:09:41 AM
Quote from: albinomascot19 on May 04, 2006, 06:54:42 PM
Adrian has been amazing all year round. They should represent the MIAA well in the NCAA's. Their strong point is their consistent pitching and timely hitting. They seem to be a complete team. I hope they well for the playoffs.

I agree with you.  They are indeed a very good team.  However, you are assuming that they will sweep Albion in the final games this weekend, with Hope losing at least one to Olivet.  While probably less likely, if Albion pulls out a fantastic effort to win both games and Hope somehow manages to sweep Olivet, Hope will win the title.  Not impossible although a touch task and odds not good.  Yet, don't we have to have "faith in our teams i.e. Albion and Hope to the very end? ??? ;)

If Adrian does win it, I agree that they will represent our leauge well and hopefully would advance further this in the playoffs banking on the exerience of last year in the NCAA's.  The latter can't hurt.  On the other hand, I obviously HOPE it is HOPE that goes! ;D  Good luck to all teams this weekend.  May the best one win the title; yet whoever doesn't, I think the teams have had pretty good seasons and making it, once again, and exciting MIAA race.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 05, 2006, 10:23:02 AM
Adrian is ranked #7 in the current Regional Rankings for the Mid-East Region.

http://www.scac-online.org/baseball/50406regionpoll.pdf
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on May 05, 2006, 10:53:39 AM
Thanks for the info Ralph.  Hope all is well with you down there!
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 05, 2006, 11:58:55 AM
I never thought I'd see the day I'd root for Olivet, much less two days in a row.  Oh well, here's hoping Adrian wins one on sunday to make these Hope/Olivet games academic.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on May 05, 2006, 02:23:34 PM
Quote from: bulldogalum on May 05, 2006, 11:58:55 AM
I never thought I'd see the day I'd root for Olivet, much less two days in a row. Oh well, here's hoping Adrian wins one on sunday to make these Hope/Olivet games academic.

That's okay, bulldogalum, my friend.  I'll forgive you this time! ;)  It should be a good weekend of competition.  I HOPE the weather cooperates so that all the games can be completed.  Nothing like a great late spring weekend for baseball and lacrosse, like we've had the last two weekends for the various league games in both sports.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 05, 2006, 08:38:31 PM
Well it looks like "my" (groans) Comets pulled one out today.  Here's hoping that the Bulldogs represent the MIAA well, and get a few postseason wins.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on May 06, 2006, 03:51:10 AM
Now even if Adrian loses two games, and Hope were to win two, Adrian is the only team headed to the NCAA Tourney.  This is all based upon Adrian beat Hope in the season series 3 games to 1.

Congrats to the Bulldogs on a banner year! ;D
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: northb on May 07, 2006, 02:00:29 PM
Congratulations to the Bulldogs--represent the MIAA well
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on May 07, 2006, 05:28:08 PM
Albion beat Adrian today by the scores of 5-0, 2-1.  After the two wins by the Britons, it puts Adrian and Hope into a tie.  This year we have two co-champions.  Only one team goes to the NCAA Tourney.  If the first tie-breaker goes head to head, Adrian is in.  If they look at overall winning percentage, Hope is in.  However I believe the Bulldogs are locked in.   
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on May 11, 2006, 05:45:46 PM
I would like to know why (actually I know why, however, am interested in your opinions) a player who finishes the season with a batting avg. of .387 which is about third in the league, has like 36 RBI's (in some 46 hits) does not make 1st team ALL-MIAA but only honorable mention? ???  Certainly honorable mention is very worthy selection for anyone, however, the logic of the other defies me.  This player, it would appear on the surface, deserved the higher honor. :(  We've had this discussion on the football boards but it appears this occurs in baseball as well.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 11, 2006, 10:52:18 PM
It sure does, unfortunately.  Also, take a look at Feliccia's stats at Albion.  His Win-Loss wasn't great, but his ERA was pretty darn solid.   Awfully good stats for a mere honorable mention.  Unfortunately, the most deserving players don't always get the honors, though I will say I was thrilled to see Nokovich get Most Valuable Pitcher.  He was certainly the best in the league this year, and a great guy to boot.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on May 12, 2006, 08:23:23 AM
Nokovich ended up being the alltime MIAA strikeout leader.  Hes pretty darn good.  Any word who Adrian will play in the playoffs?
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 12, 2006, 02:24:55 PM
The first round pairings aren't announced until Sunday, so we'll find out then.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: albinomascot19 on May 15, 2006, 08:03:11 AM
The regional tournament was announced.  Adrian College will travel to Rose-Hulman to take on Manchester.

link to the regional tournament:
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/sports/baseball/06regional/

Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 15, 2006, 03:28:19 PM
Right you are.  A 9:30am start in Terre Haute could be kind of rough, but I suppose it's rough for both teams.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 19, 2006, 03:18:13 PM
Adrian drops the first game to Manchester, 10-5, then defeats Elizabethtown 3-2.  They're in the final four of the region, facing off against Otterbein momentarily.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on May 20, 2006, 10:21:18 PM
bulldogalum:

Sorry to see your alma mater bow out of the NCAA Regional.  Although they were overall the best team in the MIAA, they just seemed to run out of gas towards the end of the season, just didn't seem to have the guns to prevail.  They gave a valient effort without a doubt, though in the tourney, and it is disappointing to not see them be able to advance further this year in their second consectutive try in representing our MIAA, let alone themselves.

Yet, they can be proud of still a great season and my congrats to them for the same.  Even though I would have obviously liked to see my own alma mater make it to the regional instead of Adrian, I still think Adrian had the best chance of going further in the tourney than Hope or the other MIAA top contenders.  It just seems that the MIAA teams including Adrian started to run out of gas, or better said, peaked at the wrong time i.e. too earlier in the latter third of their seasons.

BTW, did you see where Ted Mahan, former Mich State baseball coach was recently named h.c. at Olivet College?  Allows him to be able to stay in the same home and not move.  It will be interesting to see how they fare next spring. 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 21, 2006, 05:39:48 PM
formerd3db:

Thanks for the kind words about Adrian's season.  They went down the right way:  against a good team in extra innings.  Ironically, I think at the end of the season, Albion was the best team in the league, and would have had a good shot at winning the regional.  They were finally getting some run support, and had very strong starting pitching.  I didn't get a chance to see Hope, so I can't make any specific comments other than to say they obviously had a very good year.

Olivet has had some dangerous baseball teams in recent years, it will indeed be interesting to see what an experienced D1 coach can do with them.

As a sidenote, I was in Adrian last week, and the stadium is coming along nicely.  The home bleachers appear to be completely installed and they were working on the visiting bleachers.  It's exciting to see the progress being made. 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: formerd3db on May 22, 2006, 11:15:48 PM
You are welcome.  Also, thanks for the update on Adrian's stadium.  It will be exciting to see it (although it may be awhile for me as your alma mater plays at our place again this year.  Hope you are doing well and have a nice Memorial Day Weekend.  Talk to you later.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: BigPoppa on January 09, 2007, 01:41:27 PM
Predictions for the season??? Who is the team to beat this year? Who are the surprise teams and players going to be?
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: section7 on January 23, 2007, 03:51:54 PM
53 days till the Dutchmen hear "Play Ball" in FL.

I'm 100% biased, but I gotta believe that the Dutchmen are the odds-on-favorites to win the league this year.  After winning 17 of their last 18 last year and a stable full of solid returners, I like their chances.

Returners - Sattler, Goeb, Vandervelde's, Lutke, VanBeek, Sommavilla and watch for these names "Baker" and "Poll".

Pitching - Mike Rodgers (look for a huge year this year, battled sickness most of last year), Dustin Wuis (maybe the best freshman last year), Brian Guerriero (struggled early as a freshman, but came on at the end, and this lefty has the goods).
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Bob Maxwell on January 23, 2007, 04:45:39 PM
Even if you weren't biased, they are a good bet... just based on the past 6 seasons.  And having a lot back supports your bias...

Who will be the competition?
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: section7 on January 24, 2007, 02:15:22 PM
My guess for the rest of the MIAA would be as follows (not having seen latest rosters, freshman and transfers):

1.  Hope - see my previous post
2.  Albion - they were quite young at spots last year, finished the season strong (spoiled Adrian's outright title) and they have Tracy (enough said, the kid can hit)
3.  Olivet/Adrian/Alma -
     Olivet - with their new coach (Mahan from MSU) and they always seem to have the type of kids that scrap and play hard.
     Adrian - lost alot from last year (not having Noko once every 4 games will hurt), still have Reynolds, new ballpark and my guess is they probably hit the recruiting trail heavy.  They always seem to put the ball in play too, in the early weather season that can win a game or two for you.
     Alma - Leister always puts a competitive product on the field, should have at least two strong starters and Leister's teams tend to not make alot of mistakes, therefore, they can stay in games, questions are do they have the bats and depth to compete in 4 game series.
4.  Calvin - will have at least one solid pitcher (last year's Freshman, name escapes me), but defensively they were weak last year, not a dominant hitting team and they lost Dreyer
5.  Kzoo - showed signs of improvement last year and Charlie will give them a decent start every 4th game, but still probably near the bottom over 28 games.
6.  Tri-State - have yet to prove they can compete for an MIAA title, nothing from last year's roster says that will be different, needed a great recruiting year to move up the ladder.

Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: BigPoppa on January 24, 2007, 02:27:18 PM
Quote from: section7 on January 24, 2007, 02:15:22 PM
My guess for the rest of the MIAA would be as follows (not having seen latest rosters, freshman and transfers):

1.  Hope - see my previous post
2.  Albion - they were quite young at spots last year, finished the season strong (spoiled Adrian's outright title) and they have Tracy (enough said, the kid can hit)
3.  Olivet/Adrian/Alma -
     Olivet - with their new coach (Mahan from MSU) and they always seem to have the type of kids that scrap and play hard.
     Adrian - lost alot from last year (not having Noko once every 4 games will hurt), still have Reynolds, new ballpark and my guess is they probably hit the recruiting trail heavy.  They always seem to put the ball in play too, in the early weather season that can win a game or two for you.
     Alma - Leister always puts a competitive product on the field, should have at least two strong starters and Leister's teams tend to not make alot of mistakes, therefore, they can stay in games, questions are do they have the bats and depth to compete in 4 game series.
4.  Calvin - will have at least one solid pitcher (last year's Freshman, name escapes me), but defensively they were weak last year, not a dominant hitting team and they lost Dreyer
5.  Kzoo - showed signs of improvement last year and Charlie will give them a decent start every 4th game, but still probably near the bottom over 28 games.
6.  Tri-State - have yet to prove they can compete for an MIAA title, nothing from last year's roster says that will be different, needed a great recruiting year to move up the ladder.



Thanks for the season outlook. I think most would agree with your assessment of the conference.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: JK on March 02, 2007, 08:25:30 AM
Six Killed in Bluffton baseball bus crash... this is just awful.   Our thoughts and prayers to all in the Bluffton Family:

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/6522208
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on March 23, 2007, 10:23:59 AM
Tought couple days for the Dutchmen - finish up the Florida trip with a 9am game today against #1 Otterbein, and then a double header with Alma tomorrow at 1pm to open up league play.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on March 27, 2007, 09:25:37 AM
Great start to the season for Hope.  After loosing in extra innings to #1 Otterbein, they came back to Michigan and swept the Scots on Saturday and Monday to open the league at 4-0.  First game each day was a Hope blowout, followed by a closer second game, finished with a thrill as Brock Doud hits a walk-off homerun to deep center field leading off the bottom of the 7th.

Also, Brian Baker named MIAA player of the week after going 8-12 in the 4 game series with Alma with 10 RBI's.

Sure is nice to take a good bunch of returning players, and add a couple of former community college players (Baker & Doud) to the line-up.  I don't know much about Doud, but Baker has had quite the baseball career.  State Champ (West Ottawa) his senior year, National Champion (GRCC) his freshman year, National Runner-Up (GRCC) his sophomore year.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: section7 on March 27, 2007, 04:59:43 PM
FDF, nice opening season for the D-Man Saturday and yesterday.  Getting off to that 4-0 start is huge and a much different position than the last 2 years.

Brian Baker is the real deal and it didn't take him but one weekend to show it.  He is the type of player that can put a program on the national map, not just the MIAA.

Plus, Hope's pitching is really quite deep this year.  With 4 game series in short time frames, having a stable of 5-6 starters can really be the difference, especially if weather plays a factor, like it usually does.  I mean Matt Richardson (Hope's probably #5 or #6 starter) goes out and throws over 8 solid innings against the #1 team in the country last Friday.

The key is not letting a game slip through your fingers.  Yesterday's second game was a HUGE win for Hope.  Those type of games mean the difference between 1st and 2nd at the end of the year.  And if you want to go to the tourney, you have to win the MIAA title.  No Pool C's for the MIAA in baseball.  If you remember several years ago, Hope wins 25 in a row and still misses the tourney.

Well, on to Adrian for the weekend (Thursday there and Saturday at Hope).  A key series with the winner probably the front-runner to represent the MIAA!

Go Hope!
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: hope1 on March 29, 2007, 06:04:56 PM
adrian   beat hope twice today
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Gimme on March 29, 2007, 10:27:11 PM
Really, that is a suprise.  Hope played former #1 (and overrated) Otterbein to a great game I saw.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: hope1 on March 31, 2007, 08:35:47 PM
hope split with the bulldgos today 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on April 01, 2007, 12:39:39 AM
That's a big series win for Adrian.  I really liked what I saw from them on Thursday.  Nice pitching performances in both games, and timely hitting to get things done.  This puts them in a great position at this point in the league season, although plenty of times are nipping at their heels.  Should be exciting the rest of the way.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on April 02, 2007, 03:25:41 PM
No doubt a good week for the Bulldogs - taking 3 of 4 from the Dutchmen - which also gives them the tie-breaker advantage over Hope should the need arise
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: hope1 on April 10, 2007, 08:07:45 PM
what up today with kzoo  beating calvin today   big week this week with calvin and adrian playing each this week maybe rain and a make up  game 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on April 17, 2007, 09:59:50 AM
This weather has really created a mess in the league.  Lots of games every week, quick changes in the league standings.  I like Adrian's position right now, but with a lot of parity in the league this year, they have to continue to take care of business at home (not sure, but I don't think they've lost at Riverside yet this season), and steal a few on the road.  The good news for the Bulldogs:  they've got a pretty friendly schedule down the stretch.  The highest team they have yet to face is middle of the road Albion.  That being said, all of these teams can be dangerous, and will be trying hard to knock off the two time defending champs.  Should be an interesting home stretch.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: hope1 on April 20, 2007, 10:47:41 PM
it looks like the miaa race couid come down to the last week
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: hope1 on April 21, 2007, 06:47:44 PM
HOPE TOOK 2 GAMES FROM tri state today 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on April 22, 2007, 10:22:28 PM
Adrian got both from Alma today.  This is a really close race.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Jim Dixon on April 30, 2007, 10:05:50 AM
The MIAA is down to just two contenders.  Albion and Hope with Hope having the edge
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 01, 2007, 10:23:13 AM
Actually, it's Hope and Adrian.  Adrian plays Albion, and will probably have to sweep them to have a good shot at winning the league.  Hope has the one game advantage, but Adrian holds the tiebreaker with Hope, having taken all 4 league games from the Dutchmen this season.  Looks like I'll be rooting for Olivet.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: section7 on May 03, 2007, 09:30:47 AM
No one can seem to get their posts regarding the end of the season correct.

It is in fact down to Hope vs Adrian.  (not Albion).

However, Adrian owns the tiebreaker due to a 3 out of 4 series win versus a sweep.

After yesterday's loss by Adrian to Albion (2-0) in game one of their four game set.  The Dutchmen now hold a 2 game lead in the loss column and a technical 1 1/2 game lead for the auto bid.

Hope plays at Olivet (DH) on Friday
Hope play @ home versus Olivet (DH) on Saturday

Albion travels to Adrian for DH on Sunday.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: sac on May 03, 2007, 05:53:29 PM
Basically Hope has to win 3 of the 4 with Olivet to win the MIAA outright and gain the auto-bid.  Any Adrian losses would decrease the win total needed by one.  Adrian needs to sweep Albion and hope Olivet wins 2 of the 4........or split with Albion and hope Olivet wins at least 3.  Any tie in the standings goes to Adrian.


Its been an interesting race.........since the the 3 of 4 series win by Adrian over Hope.  Hope has rolled of a 15-2 MIAA record including 11 straight MIAA games.  This included an impressive 37-13 cummulative 4 game sweep of Calvin.  Usually that series is pretty tight.

I'm not sure where Adrian stands as far as getting an at large bid to the NCAA's but I have to imagine the MIAA only gets 1 in.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: hope1 on May 03, 2007, 09:20:39 PM
yes what a good race  the weather schould be good to good luck to hope this week and maybe adrian schould get a in large bid 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: ScotsFan on May 03, 2007, 10:27:33 PM
Quote from: sac on May 03, 2007, 05:53:29 PM
I'm not sure where Adrian stands as far as getting an at large bid to the NCAA's but I have to imagine the MIAA only gets 1 in.
If I were a betting man, I wouldn't bet on whomever finishes 2nd in the MIAA getting an at large bid.  I'm just basing my opinion on recent tournament history from the MIAA. 

As for the rest of the Mideast region conferences, the OAC probably gets at least one at large bid.  I'm not really sold on the HCAC getting an at large bid.  And the NCAC only gets an at large bid if someone other than Wooster wins the NCAC tournament.  That's just how I see things in the region.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 03, 2007, 11:56:09 PM
I wouldn't place much stock in an at large bid, although I admittedly know nothing about the baseball tournament selection procedures.  Nevertheless, all the Bulldogs can do is go out there and take two from Albion.  The rest depends on Olivet.  At any rate, it's been a great season, and it would be nice to see the MIAA representative do well in the NCAAs.  Of course, I'll be hoping for an Olivet sweep, I can't help it! ;)
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on May 04, 2007, 01:44:38 PM
No doubt there is much support for the Comets right now from the Bulldogs and their fans.  At the same time, the Dutchmen and their fans are Briton backers.  Here's HOPEing the games on Sunday are meanigless (at least to Hope).
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: sac on May 04, 2007, 04:50:14 PM
Hope took game 1 today 4-1, Olivet got the tying run to the plate in the 7th with 2 out.

2nd game is 1-1 in the 2nd

http://www.olivetcollege.edu/sports/livestats/xlive.htm

live scoreboard if anyone out in cyberland is interested.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 05, 2007, 09:48:43 AM
Things are looking good for the Dutchmen after the sweep yesterday.  Looks like they're going to represent the MIAA in the NCAA tournament.  I saw their two games at Adrian this year, they looked like a good team with some guys that could really hit the ball, but I left unimpressed with their pitching.  It wasn't bad, but not overwhelming by any means.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 05, 2007, 05:44:07 PM
Hope splits with the Comets and wins the MIAA title.  Congrats to the Dutchmen!
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: hope1 on May 06, 2007, 10:02:24 AM
nice jon hope baseball 
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on May 08, 2007, 11:53:59 AM
So I'm guessing we will see Brian Baker (Hope shortstop) as the league MVP. 

In league play he ranked:

Batting Average - 2nd (.433)
Slugging Percentage - 1st (.689)
Runs Scored - 2nd (29)
Hits - 2nd (39)
RBI - 2nd (30)
Home Runs - 2nd (5)
Total Bases - 1st (62)


Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on May 15, 2007, 08:18:41 AM
Hope announced late yesterday that they will be updating their baseball (and softball) stadiums.

http://www.hope.edu/athletics/bsb/bsbstadium.html

Good luck to the Dutchmen in Ohio
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: bulldogalum on May 15, 2007, 08:25:15 PM
Always a good sign, although I must admit that I've not been to the Hope baseball and softball facilities as they currently stand.  Adrian has plans for updating the softball field and making a new baseball field, and I'm really torn about that.  I'm sure the new facility would be nice, but I really love watching the games at Riverside Park.  There's nothing quite like a sunny spring afternoon doubleheader with a throng of students on couches on the hillside along the right field line.  I guess everything has to come to an end sometime, and if it's in the name of overall improvement of facilities, like they're doing at Hope, it's a worthy cause.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: mideastfan on May 17, 2007, 06:10:22 PM
Hope gets a HUGE win for their program, staying alive with a win over Wooster; the #1 ranked team in the country.
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: hope1 on May 18, 2007, 06:14:45 AM
nice win for the hope baseballl team
Title: Re: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation
Post by: ACRULZ on July 01, 2007, 03:39:35 PM
What is the word on baseball recruits?  ANy schools getting some really good classes coming in?  Any surprising transfers? 
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: knightfan37 on February 24, 2008, 05:11:02 PM
Does anyone have an outlook on the 2008 season? Who is the favorite? and who are top players coming into the year?
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2008, 05:52:26 PM
Adrian 12, Emory 11 (http://www.d3baseball.com/pressreleases/Adrian/2008/02/27/Adrian-College-Upsets-6-Emory-in-Atlanta-12-11/2239).

Great win! It's an in-region game and against an opponent that is likely to be ranked.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: Spence on February 28, 2008, 09:47:11 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2008, 05:52:26 PM
Adrian 12, Emory 11 (http://www.d3baseball.com/pressreleases/Adrian/2008/02/27/Adrian-College-Upsets-6-Emory-in-Atlanta-12-11/2239).

Great win! It's an in-region game and against an opponent that is likely to be ranked.

Only in the NCAA are Georgia and Michigan considered the same region :)
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: Spence on February 28, 2008, 09:55:30 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2008, 05:52:26 PM
Adrian 12, Emory 11 (http://www.d3baseball.com/pressreleases/Adrian/2008/02/27/Adrian-College-Upsets-6-Emory-in-Atlanta-12-11/2239).

Great win! It's an in-region game and against an opponent that is likely to be ranked.

Adrian doubles up on the one-run wins with a 4-3 decision over Piedmont.

Gotta say I had this one called. Their site doesn't have a box score up yet but I would guess Piedmont threw at least their #3 with the 2 games against Marietta this weekend coming up. Adrian's good enough to take advantage of that.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2008, 10:22:56 PM
Quote from: Spence on February 28, 2008, 09:55:30 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2008, 05:52:26 PM
Adrian 12, Emory 11 (http://www.d3baseball.com/pressreleases/Adrian/2008/02/27/Adrian-College-Upsets-6-Emory-in-Atlanta-12-11/2239).

Great win! It's an in-region game and against an opponent that is likely to be ranked.

Adrian doubles up on the one-run wins with a 4-3 decision over Piedmont.

Gotta say I had this one called. Their site doesn't have a box score up yet but I would guess Piedmont threw at least their #3 with the 2 games against Marietta this weekend coming up. Adrian's good enough to take advantage of that.
And it came back to bite them!  :)
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: Spence on February 29, 2008, 05:20:10 AM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2008, 10:22:56 PM
Quote from: Spence on February 28, 2008, 09:55:30 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on February 28, 2008, 05:52:26 PM
Adrian 12, Emory 11 (http://www.d3baseball.com/pressreleases/Adrian/2008/02/27/Adrian-College-Upsets-6-Emory-in-Atlanta-12-11/2239).

Great win! It's an in-region game and against an opponent that is likely to be ranked.

Adrian doubles up on the one-run wins with a 4-3 decision over Piedmont.

Gotta say I had this one called. Their site doesn't have a box score up yet but I would guess Piedmont threw at least their #3 with the 2 games against Marietta this weekend coming up. Adrian's good enough to take advantage of that.
And it came back to bite them!  :)

Well, I wish I knew for sure that was the case. Still no box...not sure there's ever gonna be. Adrian still has last season up unless the link from d3base is old.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: HOF on February 29, 2008, 09:48:40 AM
http://adrianbulldogs.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/adri-m-basebl-body.html

Thought I'd help you all out.  New website for Adrian.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: knightfan37 on March 18, 2008, 12:15:06 AM
What does everybody think about the hot starts by Calvin and Adrian? And who do you think are the leading candidates for MVP of the MIAA?
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: hope1 on March 24, 2008, 05:38:33 PM
maybe no baseballs games this week cold and wet all week 
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: hope1 on March 27, 2008, 08:29:50 PM
i see the hope vs calvin game got delayed till friday i think at 2.00  pm i hope it is nice to play
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on March 29, 2008, 01:00:57 PM
Sure wish the weather would cooperate so we could see a game at Hope's new Boeve Baseball Stadium.  Anyone interested in seeing the place, can click here:

http://www.hope.edu/athletics/bsb/bsbstadpictures2.html
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 29, 2008, 03:35:01 PM
Quote from: Flying Dutch Fan on March 29, 2008, 01:00:57 PM
Sure wish the weather would cooperate so we could see a game at Hope's new Boeve Baseball Stadium.  Anyone interested in seeing the place, can click here:

http://www.hope.edu/athletics/bsb/bsbstadpictures2.html

I love those  dimensions (http://www.hope.edu/img/basesoftcomplex/baseball/07dBsBAerial1400.JPG) to the fences.

I think that all the stadium needs is an exploding scoreboard in right center field.

Are there any old seats from Briggs Stadium around to put somewhere in the stands?   ;)
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: hope1 on March 30, 2008, 07:29:58 PM
it would be nice if the weathear was good for monday dh so they can open the new baseball stadium  monday
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: sac on April 02, 2008, 01:59:28 PM
I don't follow baseball much but I found on the MIAA site that Hope and Kzoo have livestats for their home games.  Probably others as well.

http://www.kzoo.edu/sports/live/xlive.htm

http://www.hope.edu/pr/athletics/livestats/baseball/

softball for Hope...... http://www.hope.edu/pr/athletics/livestats/softball/


Thought someone out there might like it.


Nice to see after 5 previous attempts Hope will finally be able to play a home game at the new stadium today.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: OC_SID on April 02, 2008, 07:25:43 PM
Quote from: sac on April 02, 2008, 01:59:28 PM
I don't follow baseball much but I found on the MIAA site that Hope and Kzoo have livestats for their home games.  Probably others as well.

http://www.kzoo.edu/sports/live/xlive.htm

http://www.hope.edu/pr/athletics/livestats/baseball/

softball for Hope...... http://www.hope.edu/pr/athletics/livestats/softball/


Thought someone out there might like it.


Nice to see after 5 previous attempts Hope will finally be able to play a home game at the new stadium today.

I will also have livestats for our baseball and softball doubleheaders. The exception is on days where both teams are at home ... I will most likely be at the softball doubleheader, while a student worker does baseball for me. Our livestats link is: http://www.olivetcollege.edu/athletics/livestats/xlive.htm (http://www.olivetcollege.edu/athletics/livestats/xlive.htm).
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: knightfan37 on April 09, 2008, 01:02:26 PM
How about the Calvin Knights. 16-2 and ranked 23rd in the country.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: hope1 on April 12, 2008, 11:41:31 AM
calvin is a very good team  i think  when they play adrian it schould be a good match up
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on May 16, 2008, 02:19:38 PM
Adrian is just 1 win away from the DIII world series.  They are 3-0 in the Terre Haute regional, and will be the only undefeated team left going into tomorrow - which means if they can win 1 out of 2, they're in.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: hope1 on May 16, 2008, 09:11:15 PM
yes good job adrian today and win saturday then the world serries   go  bulldogs
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Post by: ACRULZ on May 21, 2008, 04:12:05 PM
Good luck to the Bulldogs!!!!!  Go get them!!!!!!!
Title: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 24, 2008, 10:43:45 PM
Great series by Adrian!  They have been very competitive.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: bulldogalum on May 25, 2008, 12:15:08 AM
Yeah, it would be great to see them continue the run tomorrow.  All the games are tough from here on out.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 25, 2008, 12:51:15 AM
Could hardly be tougher - they get #1 ranked Chapman!

Go Bulldogs!
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 25, 2008, 08:43:27 PM
Sorry for the misinformation - they eliminated Linfield today (UWW eliminated #1 Chapman), 3-2. :)

It is well-nigh impossible to come back from a first game defeat, but I'm sure the Bulldogs will give it a go!  Tomorrow they face UWW at 1 (EDT); if they make it over that hurdle, they would face the loser of JHU (revenge, anyone?) or (so far) undefeated Trinity.  And if they are still alive, they would then have to beat the well-rested winner of JHU/Trinity TWICE on Tuesday.  NOT an easy prospect, but GO BULLDOGS!
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on May 26, 2008, 10:53:16 AM
Adrian making it to the "Final Four" is aboslutely awesome.  Keep going Bulldogs!!
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on May 26, 2008, 04:40:29 PM
Oh, so close!  Adrian had the winning run on in the bottom of the 9th, but an amazing outfield catch left them with a 13-11 loss.

Great season, Bulldogs - 4th in the nation is better than several hundred other teams did! ;D
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Flying Dutch Fan on May 26, 2008, 04:45:57 PM
I agree - way to go Bulldogs, 4th in the nation is AWESOME!!!  Thanks for helping the MIAA get some recognition!
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: mr_b on May 26, 2008, 09:30:09 PM
Congrats to Adrian on a fine season and a great performance in the D3 championships!
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: bulldogalum on May 26, 2008, 10:07:56 PM
Lots to be proud of from the Bulldogs this postseason.  That was truly a great run into the tournament, and a great finish to the season.  Hopefully this will be a springboard for the whole league on a national scale.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: hope1 on May 28, 2008, 04:14:53 PM
hey good job bulldogs   nice to have a great seasson way to go
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 04, 2008, 11:40:25 PM
Hello, all!  Since no one else is using this board, I thought I'd see if anyone wanted to discuss the Tigers.  (I prefer civilized discussions with people whose IQ is higher than my dog's, so I avoid other Tiger chatrooms!)

The discussion questions (for starters):

With a third of the season now in the books, is it too late for the Tigers?  (My answer: with their record, they COULD be 13-14 games out, but no one is running away.  I'm still cautiously optimistic, but they'd better make a move soon.)

Were the Tigers overrated (SI, among others, had them winning the World Series)?  (My answer: seemingly so, but they STILL look - on paper - like one of the best, if not the best, teams.  I have no explanation for why everytime one part of the team finally seems headed north, another part goes south. >:()

And an observation: the bullpen is pathetic (wow! that was original! :-[).  Miner is finally coming around, but Crucetta is already gone and Fossum has an ERA of 135.00 (OBA of .833)! :o  Rodney and Zumaya, please be ready soon, and PLEASE be as good as (or better than) before!!

Oh, and welcome home, Stanley Cup!! ;D
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Ralph Turner on June 07, 2008, 12:18:28 AM
I thought baseball was the sport that occupied the time between the Stanley Cup Finals and the pre-season for the Wings.  ???
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 07, 2008, 12:37:51 AM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on June 07, 2008, 12:18:28 AM
I thought baseball was the sport that occupied the time between the Stanley Cup Finals and the pre-season for the Wings.  ???

Since the Lions will probably always suck, that was true when the Tigers were the Pussycats (ala 2003).  But we really thought we had a contender! :(

I'm not throwing in the towel quite yet, but in 5 days we've gone from 6 out to 10 out. :P
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sac on June 07, 2008, 01:16:11 AM
Chuck I'm not a huge baseball fan, but follow it enough to worm my way into some conversation.

I think the Tigers true troubles begin and end with the injuries to Rodney and Zumaya.  They have a shakey bullpen and everyone knows it, from the starting pitchers who press hard to get strong outings, to the hitters who try and hit everything out of the park.  They have no bullpen and the most dramatic closer in baseball history. (seriously)  I don't think the Tigers ship will ever straighten out untill they figure out the bullpen.

For this season, losing Granderson early just set a terrible tone for the year and its been followed up by injury after injury.  I honestly don't know if Detroits played a single game with the starting 9, Leyland envisioned in March.  To go with all of that, the great free-agent signings of years past (Kenny Rogers, Ivan Rodriguez, Gary Sheffield) are finally showing their age.     Everyone expected alot from Dontrele Willis, but I think even the most pesimistic Tiger fan expected something from him........there is no wondering now why the Marlins were so anxious to part with his company.  He was supposed to bolster an already good starting 5.  Clearly his acquisition was overrated.

I've viewed 2006 as an aberration, they weren't supposed to be that good so soon.  The Tigers set out on a 4 or 5 year plan when Leyland was hired, which would be a target of 2009 or 2010.  So they might still be a year away, but every Tiger fan will tell you they expected more this season.  There's still hope this year can turn into something, they have some serious weapons. 


  Don't forget it took Illitch forever to finally get it right with the Wings (15 years).........the Tigers are on the right path and seemingly almost mirroring the early 90's versions of the Wings.  The early 90's Wings were good, but not ready to win the cup...........and so it is with these Tigers.

The reason we have the Lions is so we can appreciate the Red Wings.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 11, 2008, 09:32:29 PM
It's a very long season, so I try not to get too excited over short-term results, but with the Tigers snapping CWS's win streak yesterday, then Verlander twirling a complete-game 4-hitter today (giving the pen a well-needed break after the Dontrelle Willis fiasco), could this finally be the Bengals we hoped for?  Or just another teaser? :-\
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: old scot on June 11, 2008, 10:26:20 PM
I'm waiting for Jim Leyland to quit on the Tigers like he did on the Pirates, Marlins, and Rockies.
He said those teams were not committed to winning. He can't use that excuse with the Tigers.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 11, 2008, 10:52:33 PM
Quote from: old scot on June 11, 2008, 10:26:20 PM
I'm waiting for Jim Leyland to quit on the Tigers like he did on the Pirates, Marlins, and Rockies.
He said those teams were not committed to winning. He can't use that excuse with the Tigers.

After 2006, Leyland hasn't used up his sainthood just yet! ;D
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: ScotsFan on June 12, 2008, 10:12:37 AM
Quote from: sac (in exile) on June 07, 2008, 01:16:11 AM
I've viewed 2006 as an aberration, they weren't supposed to be that good so soon.  The Tigers set out on a 4 or 5 year plan when Leyland was hired, which would be a target of 2009 or 2010.  So they might still be a year away, but every Tiger fan will tell you they expected more this season.  There's still hope this year can turn into something, they have some serious weapons. 


  Don't forget it took Illitch forever to finally get it right with the Wings (15 years).........the Tigers are on the right path and seemingly almost mirroring the early 90's versions of the Wings.  The early 90's Wings were good, but not ready to win the cup...........and so it is with these Tigers.

There may have been a 4 or 5 year plan, but that was when the Tigers still had somewhat of a farm system.  I may be wrong, but haven't the Tigers pretty much dried up their farm system bringing in all of these players via trades?  And the other players you touched on that were broght in via free agency are already showing their age.  Where will they be in a year or two down the road?

Personally, I see the window of opportunity only getting smaller for the Tigres.  Of course, I'm only an outside observer, but this is just how I see it.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sac on June 12, 2008, 05:50:38 PM
At last check the Tigers farm system was ranked smack in the middle of the majors.

This was before they traded Cameron Maybin and Jair Jurrjens, 2 of their top 4 prospects.  But yes, the farm has been depleted with some of the moves they've made the last couple years.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 14, 2008, 08:24:02 PM
Well, five in a row, and 7 of 8 - while still very cautious, I'm getting more optimistic! :)

I'm sure Eddie Bonine's debut didn't set any records, but winning the first MLB game one ever pitches in, with an ERA in double digits(!), has got to be unusual! :o
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sac on June 15, 2008, 10:01:06 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on June 14, 2008, 08:24:02 PM
Well, five in a row, and 7 of 8 - while still very cautious, I'm getting more optimistic! :)


Nice time to be getting Zumaya and Rodney back. 8)
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 17, 2008, 12:57:55 AM
I'm not sure that an 81.00 ERA was the way we wanted to see Rodney return! :(

Here's hoping that was a never-to-be-repeated fluke! :-\
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 21, 2008, 01:13:20 AM
Oops!  It got worse: Rodney faced two batters tonite, threw 8 straight balls, both scored; his ERA is now 135.00. :o

The (hopefully) good news: Zoom Zoom is back! :)  Zumaya faced 4 batters, 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 K, no one scored on him.

The Tigers lost, but the Cubs did their duty and downed the White Sox.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 26, 2008, 10:53:59 PM
Rodney down to 15.00 - not good yet, but beats the hell outa 135.00! ;)

Tigers are winning a lot; unfortunately it is only against Triple A competition (oops! I meant National League!).  While they've gained against the Sox (who got swept by the Cubs), they've actually lost ground against the Twinkies (12-3 against NL) and even the Royals (KC :o is also 12-3 against the AAA teams).

I haven't counted up the number of games between the AL and NL, but the AL is currently +40! :o
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 28, 2008, 12:59:13 AM
Tigers win again - and gain ground on nobody.  Maybe the AL SHOULD play against AAA - they'd be bound to give more competition than the NL! ;D

AL now +46.

Twinkies have now won 10 in a row - but does it count if it's against the NL? ;)
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sac on June 29, 2008, 02:04:24 AM
So Curtis Granderson has been smoking lately, tonight I was watching the post game interview when it occured to me..........

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Put a ballcap on Dule Hill and they could be twins.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 30, 2008, 01:09:06 AM
The Twins might have a spot for Curtis Granderson. While Cuddyer is out, anyway.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 30, 2008, 02:12:35 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on June 30, 2008, 01:09:06 AM
The Twins might have a spot for Curtis Granderson. While Cuddyer is out, anyway.

Sorry, but I suspect you would have to kill Leyland, Dombrowski, and the entire Illitch family before you got to Granderson! :D
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 30, 2008, 12:36:28 PM
Just ran the inter-league numbers - no wonder the Tigers can't gain any ground!

Overall, the AL is 149-102 (.594) against the NL.  Only two AL teams have losing records against them: Blue Jays at 8-10 and fast-fading Cleveland at 6-12.  The record of the AL Central is even better: .644 (and if Cleveland is omitted, they are an amazing 52-20 - .722). :o
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on June 30, 2008, 11:57:27 PM
I guess the only way to gain ground is play 'em head-to-head when you're hot: Tigers 5, Twins 4.

Tigers (or 'kittens' on the MIAC board ;)) now 18-4 since they bottomed out.  The claws on these kittens are growing! ;D
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on July 10, 2008, 12:30:10 AM
A game to build hope on - Tigers down 6-0 in the middle of the 6th storm back to win 8-6!  As the Twins got monkey-stomped by Boston, 18-5, they are only 3.5 out of 2nd.  Alas, the Pale Hose pulled a game much like the Tigers: down 5-0 after 3, still down 6-2 after 5, they came back to win 7-6, so Detroit still 7 out.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on July 11, 2008, 03:58:12 AM
Tonite has to be pretty close to a record: of 13 games, 5 went extra innings, and ALL 5 ended in the 11th.  Alas, the Tigers were the losers in one of the 5.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on August 28, 2008, 12:55:14 AM
Well, I held out hope longer than just about anyone, but I'm now officially throwing in the towel on what looked to be a great season.  If the Tigers suddenly started winning at a .800 clip, they would still fall short.

I'm NOT throwing in the towel on Justin Verlander, but he has now achieved the dubious honor of having the second highest number of losses in MLB this season, trailing only the once seeming great Barry Zito (47-17 and a Cy Young in his first three seasons), who has fallen to a grossly overpaid journeyman (74-74 his last six seasons).  PLEASE, Justin, don't become a Barry! ::)
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Mr. Ypsi on September 01, 2008, 07:50:56 PM
There HAS to be something wrong with Verlander.  Today he had his worst outing ever at 8 runs (5 earned) in 1.2 innings.  Yet, even after today, his ERA is a not awful 4.74 - he still teases with the talent that made him the ONLY pitcher in MLB history to have a no-hitter, WS start, ROY, and all-star appearance in his first two years.  Justin, you can level with us (Tiger management doesn't read this board ;D): what is ailing you? :(
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: miaafan55 on February 12, 2009, 11:28:20 PM
Any thoughts on MVP for this coming year? or what teams to watch?
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: bulldogalum on February 12, 2009, 11:43:41 PM
Quote from: miaafan55 on February 12, 2009, 11:28:20 PM
Any thoughts on MVP for this coming year? or what teams to watch?

Well, I won't pretend to have looked into MIAA baseball that much this year, and I tend to distrust preseason rankings, but according to the Adrian website, their baseball team is ranked #3 in the country right now.  Couple that with their results in the MIAA recently and they've got to be a team to watch.  Calvin won last year, so without looking I'd presume they'll be OK.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: GoKnights68 on February 20, 2009, 03:10:05 PM
Quote from: bulldogalum on February 12, 2009, 11:43:41 PM
Quote from: miaafan55 on February 12, 2009, 11:28:20 PM
Any thoughts on MVP for this coming year? or what teams to watch?

Well, I won't pretend to have looked into MIAA baseball that much this year, and I tend to distrust preseason rankings, but according to the Adrian website, their baseball team is ranked #3 in the country right now.  Couple that with their results in the MIAA recently and they've got to be a team to watch.  Calvin won last year, so without looking I'd presume they'll be OK.

Calvin returns a lot of players this season from last years' team. 

Anyone that follows MIAA baseball will be their pre-season rankings for the top 2 as

1.  Adrian
2.  Calvin
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: RSSmith on February 21, 2009, 10:20:38 AM
I live in a family of Hope College alums.  What prospects for Hope baseball this year?
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: hope1 on March 17, 2009, 12:21:23 PM
i dont know but hope is having a tough time in florida  like 2 wins so far this seasson
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: ecfaninri on March 24, 2009, 08:28:50 AM
Calvin fans ...... You have a good team there despite the early 0-4 season. You gave Eastern Ct. (10-0) and ranked #5 previously to the 9th inning in a 17-15 slugfest.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sac on April 10, 2010, 09:00:12 PM
Hope scored 20 runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning today in their game with Alma

20 runs, 15 hits, 3 errors, 2 LOB........batted around twice and almost a third

http://www.miaa.org/bsb/stats/10/0410am1.htm

I don't know if thats a Hope team record, but surely its up there.

Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: hope1 on April 11, 2010, 03:15:52 PM
yes ac it was a hope record  vs alma sat  a nice crowd to
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: GoKnights68 on May 04, 2010, 01:30:18 AM
Looks like Adrian is going to win their second straight outright MIAA title.  Congrats to them.  I hope they can do some damage in the tourney like they did in 2008.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sflzman on February 21, 2011, 10:09:58 AM
Pre-Season MIAA Baseball prediction anyone???

?????
Adrian
Hope
Calvin
Trine
Albion
Olvet
Kalamazoo
Alma
?????
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: GoKnights68 on March 07, 2011, 07:56:48 PM
Calvin's pitching staff should be pretty good, but they may struggle in the other aspects of the game.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: HOF on March 07, 2011, 09:13:27 PM
Well gotta say Adrian and Hope right now.  Adrian knocked off Marietta on Saturday.  I'd say Adrian is the odds on favorite. 

I think Calvin, Trine and Albion are all potential maybe's.   Also next year we will finally see the MIAA conference tournament to see who goes to the NCAA...wow! 
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sflzman on March 18, 2011, 07:21:48 PM
Alma dropped a heart-breaker today to Michigan, 4-3 in 12 innings....
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sflzman on March 19, 2011, 07:27:06 PM
Alma dropped a 7-6 10 innings decision to Eastern Michigan today.....

Thats two one-run extra-inning loses to D1 opponents.

Next game is against probably the worst team in the tournament, Oakland. Hopefully the Scots could pick up a D1 win, it'd be great for the resume.....
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: LTBB1971 on January 27, 2012, 09:50:42 AM
Any scoop for 2012 yet on Alma?  Not sure how they are going to replace the production of Rezmer and Smith at the plate and Brohl, Shipman and Sacket on the mound...Pitching looks to be thin.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: GoKnights68 on March 20, 2012, 03:25:00 PM
Expect Calvin to struggle again this season.  A lot of good young players left because they don't like Sparks
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sflzman on March 26, 2012, 06:22:44 PM
Quote from: LTHSdad on January 27, 2012, 09:50:42 AM
Any scoop for 2012 yet on Alma?  Not sure how they are going to replace the production of Rezmer and Smith at the plate and Brohl, Shipman and Sacket on the mound...Pitching looks to be thin.

Well through 4 conference games pitching does not seem to be the issue! Donny Lee has been the offense. Expect Blake Leddy to get into a groove later into his freshman season. Hopefully the Scots can string together some wins and get into conference tournament....
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sflzman on January 15, 2013, 04:33:06 PM
Alma has brought in 5-7 transfer kids from the Northeast, California... really all over.  The expectations around campus are that they should be ready to contend for a conference title this year with the kids that they have brought in.  It looks like only 2-3 of Folske's guys are going to see valuable time.

Update of Folske too.  He's accepted a pitching coach job at Northwood University.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Bishopleftiesdad on January 16, 2013, 12:29:37 PM
But will they be able to compete with Adrian. Glad to see that the MIAA has a tournament now.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sflzman on January 16, 2013, 08:27:10 PM
Quote from: Bishopleftiesdad on January 16, 2013, 12:29:37 PM
But will they be able to compete with Adrian. Glad to see that the MIAA has a tournament now.

The big question I think will be is if they have enough pitching in Kingston's first year.  I know they have reportadly brought in a righty and a lefty (the lefty supposedly can touch 90 but I have yet to see him), but I'm not sure if one of them gets in trouble if they will have enough pitching to string together tournament wins..
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Bishopleftiesdad on January 17, 2013, 10:53:51 AM
Do you you know what schools these kids transferred from?
besides the tournament and regionals etc, how are they lined up as far as the conference goes. Does the Miaa play weekend double headers or is it more spread out. In the NCAC you need At least three good pitchers and another 2 Decent pitchers, because the conference games are played as DH's on Saturdays and Sundays. Otherwise you will not win enough to get to the NCAC tourney.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sflzman on January 17, 2013, 11:25:51 PM
Quote from: Bishopleftiesdad on January 17, 2013, 10:53:51 AM
Do you you know what schools these kids transferred from?
besides the tournament and regionals etc, how are they lined up as far as the conference goes. Does the Miaa play weekend double headers or is it more spread out. In the NCAC you need At least three good pitchers and another 2 Decent pitchers, because the conference games are played as DH's on Saturdays and Sundays. Otherwise you will not win enough to get to the NCAC tourney.

I'm hearing that it's all various juco transfers.

The miaa is structured similarly. But with what alma does have coming back I think they should have some decent back end of the rotation pitchers. And one of the kids that is coming back could develop into a pretty solid d3 pitcher as well (only a sophomore this year)
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sflzman on March 29, 2013, 11:32:41 PM
Alma opens up the MIAA being swept at Adrian. Game 1 shoukd have been a win. Outhit Adrian 10-3 and the bulldogs couldn't really seem to hit Jose Velez. This kid is averaging 2.2 k/ip right now. I don't think I'd be lying if i said he's the best pitcher in the conference if not best player overall (batting .387 as well). I think the Scots are probably the 3rd best team in the league behind Adrian and Hope. I'm excited with the pieces they have and can't wait to see what comes the next few years as Velez, Rosado, Acton, Ghonim and Leddy continue to develop and mux with new recruits.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: GoKnights68 on March 31, 2013, 08:22:16 PM
I think the biggest flaw with Coach Sparks is he pretty much does ZERO recruiting efforts.  Grand Rapids Christian has made the state championship back to back years, but he didn't make any efforts to try to get any of the players to come to Calvin.  Two of them did end of going to Calvin because they were planning to go there their whole lives. That's right in your back yard, Mr Sparks.  It's part of your job to go and recruit kids as a college coach.    Calvin will end up with an okay record in-conference record because of a weak MIAA.  You have to wonder what his job security as at this moment.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sac on March 28, 2014, 01:45:58 PM
Hope vs Calvin today in a double-header played at Cornerstone University due to field conditions at Hope and Calvin.

Game time temperature approximately 38 degree with a stiff NW wind at 15 mph.  Windchill 28.



Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Bishopleftiesdad on May 02, 2014, 12:56:24 PM
Calvin walk off steal of home...
http://mlb.mlb.com/fancave/blog/article.jsp?content=article&content_id=71991384&partnerId=th_facebook
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: DBQ1965 on May 05, 2014, 12:19:31 PM
Kudos to the Kalamazoo College Hornets making the MIAA baseball tourney for the first time in history.  From last place in the conference last year ... how about Coach Mike Ott for MIAA
Coach of the Year?
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: sac on March 25, 2016, 11:27:57 PM
Adrian's Tommy Parsons threw a 9 inning no-hitter today against Olivet on just 88 pitches, one walk, one error.
http://adrianbulldogs.com/sports/m-basebl/2015-16/boxscores/20160325_it8y.xml

Parsons is from New Albany, Ohio.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Pops33 on March 26, 2016, 09:04:20 AM
Congratulations to Tommy Parsons!  That is something that he will remember for the rest of his life.  Adrian (now 6-5) always has high expectations for the year and they have played a tough schedule so far.  Looking forward to see if this will provide some momentum for the rest of the season.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Jim Dixon on April 01, 2016, 02:32:03 PM
I would not be surprised if Adrian does not start piling up some wins now that the conference seson is underway.  Parsons was edged out of the weekly NCBWA pither of the week by St. John Fisher Iseneker's no-no
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: shknowsbest on May 03, 2017, 04:29:57 PM
What a career Ryan Dorow has had at Adrian,  Plays at Hope on Friday, planning to see him play.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: shknowsbest on June 14, 2017, 07:31:58 PM
Congrats to Ryan Dorow of south haven Michigan who attended Adrian College for being selected in the 30th round by the Texas Rangers!
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Jameswys on February 18, 2018, 06:30:59 PM
OC men's baseball says when they beat Adrian this year, it won't be considered an upset.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Bishopleftiesdad on February 18, 2018, 07:29:30 PM
@James, wasn't OC 5-23 in 2017? And 1-3 against Adrian?
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Jameswys on February 18, 2018, 08:28:34 PM
I was just simply reporting what members of the team stated after being recognized for the upset of Adrian last year.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: Bishopleftiesdad on February 18, 2018, 09:25:37 PM
Good luck to OC.
Title: Re: BB: MIAA: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Post by: cubs on February 23, 2024, 08:57:31 AM
Trine University with a recent commit for their 2024 recruiting class, as Waupaca High School (Wisconsin) LHP Henry Williams plans on continuing his baseball career with the Thunder.

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