Blog of the Month 3/31/2023

 

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     Blogging the Bracket has a pretty cool blog for fans of college basketball.  Blogging the Bracket includes information, statistics, and picks for the NCAA Tournament.  All of the articles on Blogging the Bracket are written by Chris Dobbertean.  Blogging the Bracket is one of several blogs featured on SB Nation.

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Concordia 12-5 Siena Heights

 

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     On Sunday, March 26th, the Concordia University Cardinals defeated the Siena Heights University Saints in both games of a doubleheader.  The Cardinals won the first game 8-1, and the second game by a score of 12-5.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of the second game of the doubleheader played on Sunday.

     The Concordia University Cardinals are currently in 1st place in the WHAC (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference) with a conference record of 8-0, and an overall record of 23-1.  The Siena Heights University Saints are currently in 11th place in the WHAC standings with a conference record of 1-9, and an overall record of 4-18.

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On Sunday, March 26th, the Cardinals defeated the Saints in both games of a doubleheader.

The Concordia University Cardinals currently have an overall record of 23-1.

The Siena Heights University Saints currently have an overall record of 4-18.

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-  Cardinals Pitcher #30 Evan Jasiak earned the win in the second game on Sunday.  Jasiak's record this season is 6-0.

-  Saints Pitcher #13 Aiden Nighswander was charged with the loss in the second game on Sunday.  Nighswander's record this season is 1-2.

-  Zach Johnston is the Head Coach of the Concordia University baseball team.

-  John Kolasinski is the Head Coach of the Siena Heights University baseball team.

For more info about Concordia University athletics click on  https://www.concordiacardinals.com 

For more information about the Siena Heights athletic program click on  https://shusaints.com  

For WHAC stats, and standings click on  https://www.whac.net  

For NAIA stats, and standings click on  https://www.naia.org 

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Ball State 2-1 EMU

 

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     On Friday, March 24th, the Ball State University Cardinals defeated the Eastern Michigan University Eagles 2-1 in Ypsilanti.  Cardinals Shortstop #8 Adam Tellier singled in the top of the 9th inning to drive in the eventual game winning run.  The Cardinals also earned a 16-5 victory over the Eagles on Saturday, and a 7-3 win against the Eagles on Sunday.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from Friday's game.

     The Ball State University Cardinals are currently in 1st place in the MAC (Mid-American Conference) standings with a conference record of 8-2, and an overall record of 18-7.  The Eastern Michigan University Eagles are currently in 8th place in the MAC standings with a conference record of 4-5, and an overall record of 11-10.  

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On Friday, March 24th, the Ball State University Cardinals defeated the EMU Eagles 2-1.

Ball State University currently has an overall record of 18-7.  The Cardinals are 8-2 in the MAC.

Eastern Michigan University currently has an overall record of 11-10.  The Eagles are 4-5 in the MAC.

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-  Cardinals Pitcher #19 Ryan Brown earned the win on Friday.  Brown's record this season is 4-1.

-  Eagles Pitcher #22 Luke Russo was charged with the loss on Friday.  Russo's record this season is 3-1.

-  Eric Roof is the Head Coach of the Eastern Michigan University baseball team.

-  Rich Maloney is the Head Coach of the Ball State University baseball team.

For more information about the EMU athletic program click on  https://emueagles.com 

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Best of February 2023

 

     The month of February featured 16 posts that were viewed by people throughout the Mitten State.  Posts about college hockey games, and a post about the 41st Annual Plymouth Ice Festival received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on. 

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1.  "Indiana Tech 4-0 UofM-D"  posted 2/13/2023 

2.  "Adrian 5-0 UofM-D"  posted 2/17/2023

3.  "2023 Plymouth Ice Festival"  posted 2/7/2023 

 

                                                                                     Best of the Rest

-  "Chiefs College Connections"  posted 2/12/2023

                                                                                                                                                   No Photos!

-  "V8's Fall To 1-4"  posted 2/16/2023

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-  "UofM-D 3-2 LTU"  posted 2/28/2023 

      

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The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at the 41st Annual Plymouth Ice Festival.

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                                              "MyJBN1 On YouTube"  posted 2/2/2023

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MASL On Twitch

 

     2023 MASL (Major Arena Soccer League) games can be seen live on Twitch.  The next MASL livestream on Twitch features the St. Louis Ambush at the Milwaukee Wave beginning today at 2:05 p.m.  The 2022-2023 MASL season features 14 teams.  The San Diego Sockers won the 2022 Ron Newman Cup (MASL Championship). 

     The San Diego Sockers are currently in 1st place in the MASL Western Division standings with 54 points, and an overall record of 19-2.  The Milwaukee Wave are currently in 1st place in the MASL Eastern Division standings with 39 points, and an overall record of 13-7-1.  

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-  The San Diego Sockers also won the 2021 Ron Newman Cup (MASL Championship).

-  The Chihuahua Savage are currently in 2nd place in the MASL Western Division standings with 47 points, and an overall record of 16-6-1.

-  The Baltimore Blast are currently in 2nd place in the MASL Eastern Division standings with 38 points, and an overall record of 12-7-3.

-  There is also a MASL 2, and a MASL 3.

-  The Muskegon Risers compete in MASL 2.  The Risers currently have an overall record of 2-10.

For more information about the Major Arena Soccer League click on  https://www.maslsoccer.com 

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V8's Fall To 2-7

 

     On Sunday, March 12th, the Mexico City Aztecs defeated the Motor City V8's 31-14.  Both teams compete in the SFL (Simulation Football League).  The game was played at Bank Michigan Stadium located in a simulated downtown Detroit.  Live, and archived SFL games can be seen on the simulationfl YouTube channel.  The Simulation Football League is currently in its 20th season.

     Mexico City Aztecs Quarterback #1 Jordan Sipe was named Player of the Game.  Sipe completed 27-31 passing attempts for 269 yards, and 2 touchdowns.  Motor City V8's Quarterback #15 Ibrahim Krieta threw for 275 yards, and 2 touchdowns, but he also threw 3 interceptions.  The V8's were held to just 27 yards on the ground, and the offensive line allowed Ibrahim Krieta to be sacked 9 times.  

     On Saturday, March 18th, the London Knights defeated the Motor City V8's 30-17.  Last Saturday's game was also played at Bank Michigan Stadium.  London Knights Running Back #20 Robert Merrill was named Player of the Game.  Merrill carried the ball 18 times for 82 yards, and 2 touchdowns.  Merrill also had 36 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown.  Motor City V8's Quarterback #15 Ibrahim Krieta threw for 286 yards, and 1 touchdown, but he also threw 3 interceptions.  The V8's were held to just 12 rushing yards, and the offensive line allowed Krieta to be sacked 7 times.  

     The London Knights are currently in 1st place in the SFL North Division standings with an overall record of 6-3.  The Canton Classics are currently in 2nd place in the SFL North Division standings with an overall record of 3-6.  The Motor City V8's are currently in 3rd place in the SFL North Division standings with an overall record of 2-7.  The Queen City Corsairs are currently in 4th place in the SFL North Division standings with an overall record of 0-8.  

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-  The SFL was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2022, 2021, 2020, and in 2019.

-  The Motor City V8's are scheduled to play the Houston Headhunters on the road tonight beginning at 6:45 p.m.

-  The Houston Headhunters play their home games at Jules Simien Stadium located in a simulated Houston, Texas.  

-  The Houston Headhunters currently have an overall record of 4-5.  The Headhunters compete in the SFL South Division.

-  The Mexico City Aztecs also compete in the SFL South Division.  The Aztecs currently have an overall record of 6-3.

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NISL On YouTube

 

     The National Indoor Soccer League YouTube channel currently has eighty videos for fans of professional arena soccer.  The channel includes live, and archived NISL games from this season, and last season.  The National Indoor Soccer League YouTube channel currently has over 1,500 subscribers.  The National Indoor Soccer League joined YouTube in 2021.

     The National Indoor Soccer League played their inaugural season in 2021-2022 with four teams.  The Fayetteville Fury defeated the Memphis Americans 5-3 to win the 2022 NISL Men's Championship.  The Memphis Americans defeated the Rome Gladiators 5-3 to win the 2022 NISL Women's Championship.  The Rome Gladiators are currently dormant.  

     The 2023 National Indoor Soccer League season features five teams.  The Central Florida Crusaders are currently in 1st place in the 2023 NISL Men's Division standings with an overall record of 7-0.  The Memphis Americans are currently in 2nd place with an overall record of 3-2.  The Columbus Rapids (Georgia) are currently in 3rd place with an overall record of 3-4.  The Fayetteville Fury are currently in 4th place with an overall record of 2-4.  The Tampa Bay Strikers are currently in 5th place with an overall record of 0-5.

     The Memphis Americans are currently in 1st place in the 2023 NISL Women's Division standings with an overall record of 4-1.  The Central Florida Crusaders are currently in 2nd place with an overall record of 4-3.  The Columbus Rapids (Georgia) are currently in 3rd place with an overall record of 4-3.  The Tampa Bay Strikers are currently in 4th place with an overall record of 2-3.  The Fayetteville Fury are currently in 5th place with an overall record of 1-5.  

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "Soccer: NISL News" on 2/17/2022.

-  The National Indoor Soccer League YouTube channel currently has received over 124,000 views.

-  The National Indoor Soccer League is also on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter.

-  The Fayetteville Fury vs. Tampa Bay Strikers game is scheduled to be livestreamed tonight on the National Indoor Soccer League YouTube channel beginning at 7:00 p.m.

For more information about the National Indoor Soccer League click on  https://www.nislpro.com  

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V8's Fall To 2-5

 

     On Saturday, March 4th, the Alamo City Artillery defeated the Motor City V8's 34-17.  Both teams compete in the SFL (Simulation Football League).  Sunday's game was played at NordVPN Stadium located in a simulated San Antonio, Texas.  Live, and archived SFL games can be seen on the simulationfl YouTube channel.  The Simulation Football League is currently in its 20th season.

     Alamo City Artillery Running Back #23 Brad Jones was named Player of the Game.  Jones carried the ball 29 times for 135 yards, and 4 touchdowns.  Motor City V8's Quarterback #15 Ibrahim Krieta threw for 281 yards, and 1 touchdown, but he also threw 2 interceptions.  V8's Running Back #47 Christopher Dean was held to just 17 yards on the ground.  The V8's offensive line also allowed Ibrahim Krieta to be sacked twice. 

     The London Knights are currently in 1st place in the SFL North Division standings with an overall record of 3-3.  The Canton Classics are currently in 2nd place in the SFL North Division standings with an overall record of 3-4.  The Motor City V8's are currently in 3rd place in the SFL North Division standings with an overall record of 2-5.  The Queen City Corsairs are currently in 4th place in the SFL North Division standings with an overall record of 0-7.  

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-  The Alamo City Artillery improved their overall record to 4-3.  The Artillery compete in the SFL South Division.

-  The Motor City V8's are scheduled to host the Mexico City Aztecs tonight at 6:45 p.m.

-  The Motor City V8's play their home games at Bank Michigan Stadium located in a simulated downtown Detroit.

-  The Mexico City Aztecs are currently in 1st place in the SFL South Division standings with an overall record of 5-2.  

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Newsy Lalonde

 

     Derek Lalonde is currently in his first year as Head Coach of the Detroit Red Wings.  His nickname "Newsy" comes from former NHL (National Hockey League) star Newsy Lalonde.  Newsy played for the Montreal Canadians from 1917-1922, and then for the New York Americans from 1926-1927.  Newsy Lalonde was also a professional lacrosse player.  Newsy Lalonde's real name is Edouard Cyrille Lalonde.  He got the nickname "Newsy" after working for various newspapers as a youngster.  Newsy Lalonde was born in Cornwall, Ontario.

     Derek Lalonde got his first head coaching job in the USHL (United States Hockey League) for the Green Bay Gamblers from 2011-2014.  Lalonde was also a Head Coach in the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) for the Toledo Walleye from 2014-2016.  Derek Lalonde then went on to be a Head Coach in the AHL (American Hockey League) for the Iowa Wild from 2016-2018.  Lalonde served as an Assistant Coach in the NHL for the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2018-2022 before coming to Detroit.  Derek Lalonde is from Brasher Falls, New York. 

     The Detroit Red Wings are currently in 12th place in the NHL Eastern Conference standings with 64 points, and an overall record of 28-24-8 (8 overtime or shootout losses).  Detroit is scheduled to play their next game tomorrow night (at 7:00 p.m.) at home against the Seattle Kraken.  The Red Wings are currently riding a three-game losing streak.

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-  Newsy Lalonde was a Forward.

-  Newsy Lalonde was listed at 5'9, 168 lbs.

-  Derek Lalonde was a Goaltender at SUNY (The State University of New York) Cortland.

-  The Pittsburgh Penquins are currently in 8th place in the NHL Eastern Conference standings with 69 points, and an overall record of 30-21-9 (9 overtime or shootout losses).

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