2007 Olivet College Football News
Ninety-two Olivet College student-athletes named to the 2007-08 MIAA Academic Honor Roll
Ninety-two Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the 2007-08 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academic (MIAA) Honor Roll.
June 27, 2008
Olivet College’s Terranova and Patten earn 2007 D3football.com All-American honors
Olivet College junior defensive back Michael Terranova (Lansing/Lansing Catholic) and sophomore punter Ryan Patten (Charlotte) have earned 2007 D3football.com All-American honors. Terranova is a third-team selection, while Patten is an honorable mention selection.
December 17, 2007
Four Olivet College football players named to D3football.com All-North Region teams
The Olivet College football team continues to earn postseason honors, as four players have been named to the 2007 D3football.com All-North Region Teams and are now eligible for D3football.com All-American honors.
December 11, 2007
Olivet College’s Miller named to Academic All-America® Football second-team
Olivet College senior defensive end Marc Miller (Sunfield/Lake Odessa) has been named to the 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® College Division Football second-team, as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America.
November 29, 2007
Football team ends season with 38-17 loss to Central in the NCAA Playoffs
The Olivet College football team saw its season come to an end with a 38-17 loss to Central (Iowa) College today in the first round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs.
November 17, 2007
Thirteen Olivet College football players earn 2007 All-MIAA honors
Thirteen Olivet College football players have earned 2007 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) honors.
November 13, 2007
Olivet College’s Patten selected as MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week
Olivet College sophomore punter Ryan Patten (Charlotte) has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Special Teams Player of the Week.
November 12, 2007
Olivet College football team to play Central (Iowa) in first round of NCAA Playoffs
The Olivet College football team will travel to play Central (Iowa) College Saturday, Nov. 17, in the first round of the 2007 NCAA Division III Playoffs. Kickoff from Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium in Pella will be noon CT.
November 11, 2007
Football team beats Kalamazoo, 51-0
The Olivet College football team scored 38 points in the second quarter en route to a 51-0 shutout victory over Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Kalamazoo College this afternoon in Olivet.
November 10, 2007
Olivet College’s Miller earns 2007 Academic All-District IV first-team honors
Olivet College senior defensive lineman Marc Miller (Sunfield/Lake Odessa) has earned 2007 ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District IV first-team honors in football.
November 08, 2007
Olivet College’s Thomas named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week
Olivet College senior linebacker DeRan Thomas (Detroit/H.W. Notre Dame) has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Defensive Player of the Week for football.
November 05, 2007
Football team comes from behind to beat Hope, 28-25
The Olivet College football team scored two touchdowns in the final 2:59 to beat Hope College, 28-25, this afternoon at the Holland Municipal Stadium. With the win, the Comets force a three-way tie for first-place in the MIAA standings, as Alma, Hope and Olivet all have a 5-1 league record.
November 03, 2007
Football team falls to Alma, 38-25
The Olivet College football team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Alma College, 38-25, this afternoon at Bahlke Field in Alma. With the loss, the Comets slip into a tie for second-place in the league standings with Alma.
October 27, 2007
Olivet College?s Terranova named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week
Olivet College junior defensive back Michael Terranova (Lansing/Lansing Catholic Central) has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Defensive Player of the Week for football.
October 22, 2007
Terranova's three inteceptions help Olivet College football team beat Tri-State, 21-14
Junior Michael Terranova (Lansing/Catholic Central) returned two interceptions for touchdowns, sophomore Pat Clasgens (Livonia/Stevenson) ran for 179 yards, as the Olivet College football team defeated Tri-State (Ind.) University, 21-14, this afternoon before 3,555 Homecoming fans at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet.
October 20, 2007
Football team beats Albion, 24-6
The Olivet College football team built a 24-0 lead en route to a 24-6 win against Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Albion College today at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet. With the win, the Comets have beaten the Britons on their home field for the first time since 1975.
October 13, 2007