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A Birthday, a Side Bet, and Dutchmen vs. Dutchmen
Good day loyal followers, I'm back from celebrating turning the big 28 yesterday, hence why I'm blogging on Friday this week. A special thanks to those wishing me a happy birthday this week, and special thanks to Michelle for my chocolate mega-cake, it is PHENOMENAL.
The Manchester varsity football team's 21-14 victory over Addison last week was its biggest win of the season. For being in the middle of the season, the game had a playoff-like atmosphere. And why not...the teams have combined to win or share the last six Cascades Conference titles. It was a hard-hitting game between two class programs.
The Dutchmen had dropped their previous three games against Addison, and the senior class had yet to beat the Panthers. So you can see why winning that game was so important to Manchester. With a major hurdle cleared, the Dutchmen should be in the driver's seat in the Cascades race. But don't expect the Dutchmen to take anything for granted. There are still three league games and an interesting regular season closer on deck. Manchester must guard against a letdown tonight at winless Hanover-Horton. Then on Oct. 9, the Dutchmen play their homecoming game against Grass Lake, a team looking to avenge last year's wild 44-38 Manchester win last year. On Oct. 16, Manchester faces the Cinderella East Jackson Trojans on the road, then end the regular season Oct. 23 with a non-conference home game against Hillsdale.
Well, it looks like I'm in a steady third in the weekly staff football picks. While I trail Mike and Jana, I am currently ahead of our sports editor Don Richter, which I'll admit is a surprise. I only lead Don by a game, so nothing is set yet. Here is an idea...Don, if you're up to the challenge, I'll make a side bet with you. Between us, the loser byes lunch. And not just any lunch...Bray Burgers. Those who don't know what Brays are, it's a Westland thing. Bottom line...5 regular Bray Burgers, with fries and a cup of chili. You up to it?
Finally, everyone is talking about the Michigan vs. Michigan State game this week. It's been interesting around the office, with the exchanges between proud MSU alum Don and U-M grad Jana (ok, it hasn't gotten nasty...yet). But the REAL game of the week around here is...Adrian College vs. Kalamazoo College in the MIAA conference opener. Manchester fans should take a look at this one, as a pair of MHS grads will meet. Nick Ross, Class of 2008, is starting on the offensive line for Adrian, while Brian Flahie (Class of 2007) is starting on defense for Kalamazoo. Both former Dutchmen have been great additions for their respective teams, and this should be one of the best games on the college football schedule.
The Manchester varsity football team's 21-14 victory over Addison last week was its biggest win of the season. For being in the middle of the season, the game had a playoff-like atmosphere. And why not...the teams have combined to win or share the last six Cascades Conference titles. It was a hard-hitting game between two class programs.
The Dutchmen had dropped their previous three games against Addison, and the senior class had yet to beat the Panthers. So you can see why winning that game was so important to Manchester. With a major hurdle cleared, the Dutchmen should be in the driver's seat in the Cascades race. But don't expect the Dutchmen to take anything for granted. There are still three league games and an interesting regular season closer on deck. Manchester must guard against a letdown tonight at winless Hanover-Horton. Then on Oct. 9, the Dutchmen play their homecoming game against Grass Lake, a team looking to avenge last year's wild 44-38 Manchester win last year. On Oct. 16, Manchester faces the Cinderella East Jackson Trojans on the road, then end the regular season Oct. 23 with a non-conference home game against Hillsdale.
Well, it looks like I'm in a steady third in the weekly staff football picks. While I trail Mike and Jana, I am currently ahead of our sports editor Don Richter, which I'll admit is a surprise. I only lead Don by a game, so nothing is set yet. Here is an idea...Don, if you're up to the challenge, I'll make a side bet with you. Between us, the loser byes lunch. And not just any lunch...Bray Burgers. Those who don't know what Brays are, it's a Westland thing. Bottom line...5 regular Bray Burgers, with fries and a cup of chili. You up to it?
Finally, everyone is talking about the Michigan vs. Michigan State game this week. It's been interesting around the office, with the exchanges between proud MSU alum Don and U-M grad Jana (ok, it hasn't gotten nasty...yet). But the REAL game of the week around here is...Adrian College vs. Kalamazoo College in the MIAA conference opener. Manchester fans should take a look at this one, as a pair of MHS grads will meet. Nick Ross, Class of 2008, is starting on the offensive line for Adrian, while Brian Flahie (Class of 2007) is starting on defense for Kalamazoo. Both former Dutchmen have been great additions for their respective teams, and this should be one of the best games on the college football schedule.
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