First allow me to congratulate Widener on their win. While it wasn't the game it could have been, it was still fun to watch two terrific defensive units make the opposing offense look weak. I disagree with those calling for "opening it up" or throwing more, at least in terms of the WU game. I felt the failures of the offense centered around the lack of protection for Isgro who had someone in the backfield nearly as soon as the ball was snapped. The tight end was not utilized enough for either blocking or pass catching. The spread offense was essentially useless due to WU's pass rush, so why not bring in a TE and FB and force the run issue. Passing in the rain was obviously not a good idea.

As for fumbles, the WU team actually did themselves a favor by fumbling the ball as it led to a first down and a score when their QB fumbled/recovered/advanced the ball. The Isgro fumble was critical, but the kid shouldn't have been in that position to begin with.

Now all DVC can do is take care of their own business by winning their remaining games and let the chips fall where they may.

One last note, perhaps not important to this board, but WOW to Wesley beating Salisbury. I really thought Salisbury was the better team.

Nice to see the Aggies have garnered some respect as per the rankings...as far as the rain affecting DVC's game I don't see it as a problem. Earlier in the year the passing game wasn't very sharp, but Isgro has really been outstanding over the past 4 games (earning MAC awards two of the last three weeks). He's had some young receivers really step up(Smith)and Joel has made some outstanding catches showing his athleticism. Mike's got a big arm and has made some really nice throws...if anything, I think DVC would be less affected by the rain...

GO AGGIES!!

PB you are correct, all three of the remaining games are going to be a challenge, and of course Wilkes is still a very good team. It will be interesting to see how they come together after the suspensions, which I think will be hard. How do you get over the fact that your captain ratted you out to the coach? But, as I stated previously, if the Aggies don't take care of business Friday night, it doesn't matter who's up next on the schedule. One more Wilkes note, it's certainly preferable to play them on home turf instead of at their place!

I think that it is so that both DVC and WU can and should beat Albright...however, DVC must take care of business Friday night. I'm confident they are a better team than Widener, whom I saw play Rowan a few weeks back. But, we all know that the "better" team doesn't always win (one word: Susquhanna) so the Aggies better bring it and limit some of those horrible penalties they have been taking the last two weeks. All in all it will be nice to play a competitive game for a change.

jb, I didn't realize that Lyco was that young, and it certainly does explain a lot. I still stick to my original observation that the defense is still your typical hard-hitting Lyco mentality. I think the talent isn't where it usually is, but being young would explain a lot. As for their other problems, while the offense isn't impressive, they are killing themselves with horrible special team play. Putting the defense in a short field situation over and over certainly wears them down mentally and physically and forces you to play catch-up offensively. They could make the games closer with better punting and snapping.

Dog, your wishful thinking is a bit off as I don't think the Aggies will lose this weekend, but since they are dangerous I can see why you would be hoping they lose before Albright has to play them.

I'm afraid I don't agree with dog's Lyco observations. This is a typical Lyco defensive unit. They are aggressive and hard hitting, as Lyco has always been. If they had anyone who could snap the ball for the kickers and a punter, they would certainly be more competitive.

Gordon, I agree that the true test lies ahead for DelVal. My purpose was to put the Aggies margin of victory in perspective and get a gauge for the outcome of the final 3 games. It looks like they have the ability to continue their dominence, "if" they bring their "A"(ggies) game.

Hit, I certainly hope that Albright "could score at will" they were playing second stringers.

WTG AGGIES!!! This Lyco team is much better than their record shows. In particular, their defense is tough! You would think that they must have someone who can snap the ball and perhaps a punter as well...however, that being said, the Aggies took care of business today. The O line wasn't quite as effective as they have been, but then again, this was no FDU defense they were playing either. Isgro was really impressive given he was under pressure all day long. Aggies "D" was awesome! Shutting out anybody is an accomplishment, but doing it to Lyco was impressive.

Interesting that Albright didn't beat a depleted Wilkes team by a wider margin...and how will a team whose captain turned in 25 of his teammates for drinking against coach's instructions, recover and play together as a cohesive unit??? Seems to me the coach was essentially throwing away the season by taking such extreme action. You would think there would be a better punishment that didn't punish the entire team for the action of a smaller group.

Lastly, Widener didn't exactly romp against a dreadful FDU team...

Things in the MAC are sure getting interesting now!

PBR and Hangtime, the offense indeed, has been impressive the last three weeks. Most impressive has been the much maligned O-line. They have really been playing well of late. Entering the most difficult part of the schedule this is very encouraging. It will be interesting to see how DVC does as some of the final scores in the MAC over the weekend were a bit surprising as far as victory margin in light of the fact that DVC rolled on LVC and Kings...looking forward to seeing the Aggies bring it against Lyco on Saturday!

Congrats to Lyco, that's an awesome win. Looks like next week's game should be competitive...but then again, Gordon didn't think the Aggies would roll over FDU this week either...either way, playing at home is always preferable to going to Lyco for a game.

As for fresh blood, I'd say DVC is still relatively fresh as they were the periennial door mat of the conference for so many years, and they've only won 2 conference titles...

Might it not be too early to crown Albright the MAC champ? It's not as if they have played any of the tough teams in the conference yet...I think we'll have a better handle on their level of improvement after they play Wilkes, Widener and DVC

Whatever the reason for this never-ending "road" schedule-it's really stupid. Having to go back to Albright is bad enough, but "at" Widner again is just horrible. However, it looks as if the Aggies have learned a lot playing that rough early season OOC schedule. Some of the young guys on offense are really stepping up and Shef is recovered and playing well. The "O" line has been excellent and I think the running game success has helped greatly in that regard. The defense continues to be tough and really killed LVC's running game with an outstanding back(Parker). With the exception of the opening kick-off (would have liked to see us make an adjustment sooner) the Dutchmen had no success moving the ball(unless you count all the questionable penalties).

So, let's keep the ball rolling this week against FDU Aggies. This offense is fun to watch when it's clicking the way it has been the past two games.

Another disappointing show by MAC team...Widener is getting embarrassed by Rowan 38-0 early in the 4th quarter! They haven't been able to move the ball on offense and have turned the ball over 3 or 4 times...

Hey folks, Widner has a nice complex, but isn't particularly "visitor" friendly. The "V" stands are quite small so I recommend you get in the stadium early in order to have a place to sit with some kind of site-line. Also, if you arrive early it's not difficult to find a tailgating spot in either of two parking lots near (that's a stretch) the stadium. It is a long walk, but it's certainly not a problem unless you have health issues. In fact, there is more room at Widener than Wesley for tailgating IMHO.

Gordon, your assessment of the "D" is on the money. JP has been terrific so far teamed with the other inside backer. The outside backers have made a few costly mistakes, but they are going to be very good, by the start of MAC games. They are young there. But overall the "D" has been outstanding.

The lack of execution by the offense is just inexcusable. While #1 is quite athletic, he is way to "cowboy" and undisciplined so far. The "O" line is about the same as it's been in the past, but it doesn't help that they are pass blocking so often.

This is a tuff start for the Aggies, but they have played well enough defensively to win both games, once the offense starts to move the ball and give the defense a breather, the results will be much better for them.

Have to agree that while the out-of-conference games may be rough, in the long run, the MAC will be better for it. DVC doesn't have anything easy for the next 3 or 4 games, that's for certain, hopefully, they can bring the new guys on D up to speed and get some offensive line support for Isgro. It's absoulutely horrible that that line is such a sieve and the embarrassing run yardage they had against IC. The kicking game improved itself 10 fold after the half-time kicker change. They frosh looks like he'll do a great job. Filling so many holes and playing these tough games early is a lot to overcome, but hopefully by the time the MAC schedule starts DVC will have gotten it together and Shef will be healthy again (he should really sit for the next two weeks to let the injury heal).