Tuesday, June 24, 2014

RFC Summer Semester: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Preview (NCAA Division III)

Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA)--NCAA Division III

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2013 Final Standings 

Looking back: The Albion College Britons (8-3 overall in 2013) cruised through Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) action undefeated, finishing league play at 6-0 to claim yet another conference championship: their 35th overall. Their run in the NCAA Division III playoffs was cut short in the first round, however, as North Central cruised to an easy 63-7 win, ending the Britons season.


Looking ahead: Albion looks to be the favorite to win their 36th MIAA title of all time going into 2014.


Predicted order of finish (2013 overall record in parentheses):

1. Albion (8-3):  Barring any serious injuries or other issues, don't be surprised if the Britons win their 36th MIAA title.

2. Hope (7-3):  With so many returning players, the Flying Dutch might have a say in who comes out on top in 2014.

3. Adrian (6-4):  After advancing to the NCAA Division III playoffs in 2012, the Bulldogs struggled in 2013, finishing at 3-3 in MIAA play.  They hope to win their second conference crown in three years by the end of 2014.

4. Kalamazoo (6-4):  After finishing in a second-place tie with Hope at 4-2 in conference games last season, the Hornets hope to take the big step towards their first outright MIAA championship since 1961, when they finished unbeaten at 8-0.

5. Olivet (6-4):  Despite finishing 2-4 in MIAA play--after starting 5-0 overall--the Comets responded with their best overall finish since 2007, when they finished 6-5 overall. 

6. Trine (4-6):  The Thunder hope to bounce back after a disappointing 1-5 finish in MIAA games last season.  That fall from grace came after they compiled six straight winning seasons from 2007-2012.

7. Alma (1-9):  A season-ending win over Trine will give the Scot faithful some cautious optimism heading into 2014.

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