MIAA Columnist

MIAA Columnist

Devin Albertson has always had a passion for MIAA football while growing up near Northwest Missouri and graduating from the school with a degree in Sports Media and Sports Psychology.

Devin lives in Kansas City and founded/manages Missouri 8-Man Football on Facebook and Twitter. 

When Devin isn't covering the MIAA or high school football, he enjoys watching the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals and the NBA. Devin also enjoys spending time with family, friends and his dog Brulee.



MIAA Week 13-Second Round Playoff Column

What a great weekend for the MIAA. Pittsburg State forced six turnovers and pitched a shutout against the GLVC champion Indianapolis.

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MIAA Week 12-First Round Playoff Column

November 17th, 2022 9:00pm

Congratulations to Pittsburg State and Northwest Missouri on making the Division II Playoffs. I know Emporia State is disappointed in how their regular season ended but the Hornets got an invite to the Live United Bowl in Texarkana, Arkansas on December 3rd.

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MIAA Week 11 Column

November 9th, 2022 9:00pm

We have made it to the last week of the regular season. Let’s take a look at the teams fighting for a playoff spot in Super Region Three. 

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MIAA Week 10 Column

November 2nd, 2022 9:00pm

The playoffs are only two weeks away. Let’s take a look at the teams with two or fewer losses in Super Region Three. 

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MIAA Week Nine Column

October 27th, 2022 9:00pm

The playoffs are only three weeks away. Let’s take a look at the teams with two or fewer losses in Super Region Three. 

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MIAA Week Eight Column

October 20th, 2022 9:05pm

The two big games in Kearney and Maryville shook up the MIAA this week.  The playoff chase is heating up.

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MIAA Week Seven Column

October 12th, 2022 8:00pm

What a tremendous game down in Pittsburg, Over 10,000 fans were in attendance for the Pittsburg State 24-22 win over Northwest Missouri. A great atmosphere for a fun game that came down to a two-point conversion.

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MIAA Week Six Column

October 4th, 2022 4:00pm

As we reach the midpoint of the season I think we know one thing about the MIAA in 2022, the conference is deep with talented teams. But are there any true national championship contenders?

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MIAA Week Five Column

September 29th, 2022 6:00am

Week Four gave us a curveball we were not expecting with Central Oklahoma upsetting Northwest Missouri in Edmond. We will get into that upset as well as the close wins for Pittsburg State and Washburn.

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MIAA Week Four Column

September 22nd, 2022 6:00am

Just like that, we are 27% done with the regular season. What do we know about the MIAA so far?

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MIAA Week Three Column

September 15th, 2022 6:00am

Just when you think you know the MIAA, the conference throws you a couple nasty curveballs to humble you. Now before I get into the actual play on the field, let's take a look at the uniforms for Week Two.  

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2022 MIAA Week Two Column

September 7th, 2022 6:00am

Week One in the MIAA is in the books, let's look ahead to Week Two. But before we do, I am introduing something new in the column.

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2022 MIAA Week One Column

August 30th, 2022 7:00am

Football is back! To be specific, MIAA and Division II football are back this Thursday. 

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2021 MIAA Playoffs Regional Final Preview

Northwest Missouri State and Nebraska Kearney both went on the road in the second round of the playoffs. Northwest Missouri came away with a hard fought win while Nebraska Kearney’s season came to an end.

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2021 MIAA Playoffs Round Two Preview

November 24th, 2021 7:00am

Northwest Missouri State and Nebraska Kearney were able to survive and advance to the second round of the Division II playoffs. Washburn’s season ended at the hands of Harding.

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2021 MIAA Playoffs Round One Preview

November 17th, 2021 7:00pm

Congratulations to Northwest Missouri, Nebraska Kearney and Washburn on making the Division II Playoffs. Pittsburg State will probably get a bowl game against one of the GAC schools that missed the playoffs.

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2021 MIAA Week 11 Preview

November 10th, 2021 7:00pm

Northwest Missouri can clinch MIAA title number 31 and their 17th straight playoff appearance this week. Nebraska Kearney is a win and they are win scenario, Washburn needs a minor miracle to make the playoffs for the first time since 2012.

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2021 MIAA Week 10 Preview

November 3rd, 2021 7:00pm

The big bad boys of the MIAA flexed their muscles this past week. Northwest Missouri has all but clinched MIAA title number 31 and their 17th straight playoff appearance.

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2021 MIAA Week Nine Preview

October 27th, 2021 7:00pm

I finally did it. I went 6-0 in my picks last week.

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2021 MIAA Week Eight Preview

October 20th, 2021 7:00pm

Good luck figuring out the MIAA in 2021. Washburn, Missouri Southern and Central Oklahoma all pulled off upsets in week seven.

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