Monday, July 08, 2013

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

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2012 Final Standings 

Looking back: Adrian advanced to postseason play for the first time since 1988, as they finished Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) action undefeated at 6-0.  But the Bulldogs run in the 2012 NCAA Division III playoffs was cut short, as Franklin finished off their season with a 42-10 rout in round one.

Looking ahead: Can Adrian make it back-to-back MIAA championships in 2013? Or will some other team step up, and dethrone the Bulldogs?

Predicted order of finish (2012 overall record in parentheses)

1. Adrian (9-2):  The Bulldogs will try to build on the 17-4 combined record they've compiled over the last two years?

2. Trine (7-3):  Thunder will try to make it seven straight winning seasons in 2013.

3. Albion (6-4):  A tough schedule awaits the Britons in 2013, as they must face seven teams that won five or more games in 2012.

4. Hope (5-5):  The Flying Dutch look to move up in the MIAA standings after finishing 4-2 in conference play last year.  Head Coach Dean Kreps (94-82 overall) is just six wins away from becoming yet another member of the 100-win club.

5. Kalamazoo (5-5):  The Hornets must face seven teams that finished at .500 or better last season.

6. Alma (1-9):  2013 slate includes games against 2012 D-III playoff participants Heidelberg and Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

7. Olivet (0-10):  Comets have won just two games dating back to the 2008 season.  Their last winning season came in 2007, when they finished 6-5 (6-1 in the MIAA) and advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs.

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