Sorry for the late arrival, folks. You deserve better.

Too bad. You're stuck with me for at least another year. :tongue:

I'm going to ask you to bear with me this year. I don't know what my availability is going to be, but I will do my best to continue providing the best coverage I can for the MIAA.

Here's a look at my predictions for this week's games. All games are Thursday night.


Missouri Western at No. 20 Central MissouriPrediction: Spencer gets his MIAA OPOY campaign off to a positive start and the Griffons continue their recent dominance in this series (Western has won 4 in a row and 11 of 12). Missouri Western 28 Central Missouri 24

Mules' QB Fugate takes reigns
http://www.dailystarjournal.com/spor...2ed2532d8.html

Missouri Western Scouting Report
http://www.newspressnow.com/sports/c...88a7677e8.html

Western's Spencer doesn't see numbers, just wins
http://www.newspressnow.com/sports/c...2f767e0ec.html

No. 8 Northwest Missouri at Nebraska-KearneyPrediction: An anticipated record crowd makes their way back out to the carnival setting of Loper Land outside the stadium by mid-second-quarter. Northwest Missouri 40 Kearney 13

Scouting report: No. 5 Northwest Missouri State vs. Nebraska-Kearney http://www.newspressnow.com/sports/c...84502a681.html

Northwest coaching tree on full display in season opener
http://www.newspressnow.com/sports/c...af69a9df1.html

Players, not coaching matchup, will decide UNK, Northwest game
http://www.kearneyhub.com/sports/loc...3fab02525.html


No. 6 Pittsburg State at Northeastern StatePredictionhttp://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/lo...cb52e671d.html

Washburn at LindenwoodPrediction: Washburn in a squeaker. Washburn 28 Lindenwood 24

Washburn QB Derek McGinnis confident for starting debut
http://cjonline.com/sports/2015-09-0...starting-debut

Bods looking to avenge last season's loss to Lions
http://cjonline.com/sports/2015-09-0...nwood-thursday



Fort Hays at Central OklahomaPrediction: Central Oklahoma 27 Fort Hays 14

New-look offense ready to showcase skills in opener
http://www.hdnews.net/mcclatchy/spor...5e516017b.html

Experience, youth mesh for Tigers' defense
http://www.hdnews.net/sports/experie...5b7ebd284.html

Statement season begins with chance to avenge loss to Bronchos
http://www.hdnews.net/sports/stateme...5f82f5231.html


Emporia State at Missouri SouthernPredictionhttp://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/lo...9e0e08d19.html

ESU football opens season against remodeled Missouri Southern
http://www.emporiagazette.com/sports...bb116fa54.html

Emporia State football faces unknown against Missouri Southern
http://cjonline.com/sports/2015-09-0...rrownavigation