Quote from: Red Hawks 12 on November 07, 2018, 02:45:19 PM
Stevenson, strength of schedule weaker than MSU, common opponent Frostburg, they lost 34-7, we lost 24-17, starting qb out for year, Cortland 2 losses, weaker sos, not sure what other criteria is, can someone please explain?

"Keep Pounding"
Sam Mill

Stevenson 1st week loss against Frostburg on a Thursday night, who also lost their game and starting QB against Del Val (another top 25 team on this rankings).

Quote from: ITH radio on November 05, 2018, 03:25:14 PM
Thinking MIS and STE have the MAC-CC bowl bids locked in, Wilkes is a potential 3rd place team if they can beat Kings. If that happens, I see the Devils going to the ECACs.

They should be locked in but the difference is in the hosting 1 and 3 are at Centenial site and 2 is a MAC site; that's why I'm curious as to who gets seeded where. My kiddo is in Stevenson's marching band and they would probably likely play the game if Stevenson stays the 2 seed.

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Quote from: wone3 on November 05, 2018, 11:44:13 AM
I doubt Misercordia even makes it up the ladder enough. Stevenson would have had a better chance with its 2 losses to top 25 teams (Frostburg and the likely conference champ Del Val). I wouldn't even want Stevenson to get a C bid after the way they played this past weekend.

I do have a question on the seeding for MAC centennial bowl if Miser loses and Stevenson wins; both would be 7-1 conference and 8-2 overall. They don't face each other and miser didn't play del val. I'm guessing it goes down the line to common opponent best record? I'm only asking for potential road trip following weekend

True indeed. However, wasn't it Lycoming Senior Day and Lycoming has played admirably all season. I'm pretty sure you are speaking in terms of the 4th quarter, based upon the box.

Yes it was Senior day and Lyco has been playing pretty well all year, plus yes the 4th quarter meltdown between drives and 7 called penalties for 70 yrds. Stevenson should have lost that game by at least 2-3 touchdowns if the QB had a bit better touch on passes even in the wind. Plus the sloppy penalties on Stevenson certainly didn't help with at least 4 unsportsman penalties that were just plain stupid.

I doubt Misercordia even makes it up the ladder enough. Stevenson would have had a better chance with its 2 losses to top 25 teams (Frostburg and the likely conference champ Del Val). I wouldn't even want Stevenson to get a C bid after the way they played this past weekend.

I do have a question on the seeding for MAC centennial bowl if Miser loses and Stevenson wins; both would be 7-1 conference and 8-2 overall. They don't face each other and miser didn't play del val. I'm guessing it goes down the line to common opponent best record? I'm only asking for potential road trip following weekend

Well done but not sure how good the comparison is going to be. Stevenson came out EXTREMELY flat against Frostburg. Frostburg hit one really good bomb, but ran decently. Stevenson definitely had some nice running on them especially when it went a bit more outside than rather up the middle. If Frostburg hasn't fixed it up; then teams have a weakness to exploit there.

Quote from: tweisman5 on September 26, 2018, 01:15:03 PM

Quote from: kate on September 26, 2018, 08:29:23 AM
Big game on Saturday at 1 pm between the Aggies of Del Val and Stevenson at Owings Mills.   Homer that i am, GO AGGIES!   We'll be watching on the web.

I'm thrilled for this matchup as I expect it to be a good game and possible unofficial MAC championship game! I'm hopeful I can make it to the game and cheer on my Mustangs!

Yep it ought to be a good game and it's mass band day for the marching band which means 400+ high school kids in the stands as well playing with the band at the half. This will probably be the likely game to decide the championship but again it seems somewhat an open year where anyone will surprise and the teams need to play their game.

Quote from: tweisman5 on September 15, 2018, 12:53:59 AM
Friday Fact of the Week

Fact:

MAC Top Five Team's (2014-2017)

Team (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017): Point Total

1. Del Val (2, 2, 2, 1): 17
2. Stevenson (4, 3, 1, 4): 14
3. Albright (5, 1, 3, 2): 13 
4. Widener (1, 4, 4, 3): 12
5a. Lycoming (3, N/A, N/A, N/A): 3
5b. Leb Val (N/A, 5, N/A, 5): 2
5c. King's (N/A, N/A, 5, N/A): 1

Point Total= (1=5, 2=4, 3=3, 4=2, 5=1)
N/A= No Top Five Finish

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This was an interesting nugget of information I dug up as the conference has formed a "final four" teams that contend annually before a sharp drop-off for fifth place in the conference. Going forward, I'm curious who starts to claim the fifth spot and tighten the gap between the four contenders and the rest of the conference.

Looks like 3 and 4 are taking a minor step back this week in conference play. I do think this will be a wake up call for #4 and this was basically a fluke and major kudos to Misercordia for stepping up this week on a nice nailbiter game

Just got home after watching the game and meeting up with my gal (Senior year...where did time go). Here are my thoughts on the game:

Does Frostburg live up to the 8th ranking? I'd say yes but they definitely are beatable. They did at times have issues stopping Stevenson's run, if the runners had made some better choices (cutting a bit more outside instead of going toward center, there were spots to gain some significant additional yardage.
That being said if Stevenson has to rely on its defense, and that is supposed to be the better of the 2 sides given the mass graduation of the offense; it could turn into a long year. Frostburg ran over top of them with multiple runners. I give the Frostburg play calling an A especially in the 1st half with the mix of pass and run. The long bomb certainly hurt Stevenson 3-6 times but otherwise they did well at least in that respect. Special teams for Stevenson was a nightmare and they better figure it out quickly. Too many drives for Frostburg started in shorter fields due to massive returns from lack of tackling or not maintain lanes; or the bomb would get Frostburg out of the hole.

That being said, this was a nice test and Frostburg looked everything like they were ready for next year move to D2. Hopefully, they find a fire cause the Mustangs looked like they were flat and played like no chance and no spark. Frostburg had everything to lose with the ranking and being upset while the 'stangs had nothing to lose if they played hard and left it out there like there was nothing to lose.

Quote from: bman on September 01, 2017, 05:57:19 PM
What I'd find concerning, is that Stevenson was causing those things(turnovers/mistakes) to occur on the other teams the last 2 years...hopefully it was first game jitters against a reallly good team.

They graduated a LOT on defense that started last year. The offense seemed to look like it was catching up; but it was a VERY ugly game and hopefully a get it out of system/ bad game/ opening game jitters game that won't show again the rest of the season. Frostburg's defense looked very legit and tough; but yep when you have as many mistakes and penalties that kill drives and give short fields then you deserve to be beat. I was hoping and looking forward to it being closer and I think it would have been with less of those mistakes.

Very cool and based on that Homecoming will be either Albright or Widener ( I'd lay odds on Albright based on previous dates).

I also know cause of Girlie and the band page that they are planning massed band day on 9/30; which is smart cause if history prevails that game will get ugly early probably. They'll need something to hold the crowd.

Quote from: tweisman5 on December 09, 2016, 01:12:14 AM
Recently watch the end of season Week 12 coaches corner video with Stevenson University head coach Ed Hottle. He discussed the season accomplishments, experience of program first NCAA playoff, and the legacy of this year's senior class. The interesting tidbit I picked up in the video was around the 7:25 minute mark in the video. Hottle mentioned that the season opener for the 2017 season will be against a team that finished this season 10-1 and likely a top 25 team in the final poll. After searching through the NCAA D3 program standings, I only found one team that has a 10-1 record, Frostburg St. This isn't what I was told by anyone, but from the clues I found, it suggest that we could see a 2017 Week 1 matchup of Stevenson vs. Frostburg St. I'm really excited because Hottle referenced the next step for the program is to challenge themselves with a stronger quality opponent! Frostburg St. would definitely be a great matchup to open the season. Curious to see if the matchup will be at home for Stevenson. Already looking forward to the 2017 season, Go Mustangs!

If this is the case I LOVE this move on a couple of levels. Better out of conference game against a good conference based on last year. Also gets even more fun in my family household as my girlie's grandparents ( my folks) are Frostburg alum. Certainly would get them over for the home game in week 1.

Quote from: tweisman5 on November 22, 2016, 03:26:06 PM
I'm curious to see who Stevenson and other MAC members pick up for OOC games. I believe Albright still has Salisbury and Del Val still has Wesley. I'm hopeful Stevenson can find a better quality opponent in 2017. Previous opponent, N.C. Wesleyan, was an improving team that provided a good tuneup for a building program like Stevenson, but now that Stevenson has taken the next step with a conference win and NCAA playoff appearance I would like to see a better opponent. Maybe John Hopkins if they have an opening.

That would be cool!!

Quote from: wesleydad on November 21, 2016, 10:40:32 AM

Quote from: tweisman5 on November 21, 2016, 10:08:01 AM
Congratulations to Stevenson University on a successful season of football! Throughout the season, a bunch of program first time achievements were accomplished. Stevenson finally has a win against every opponent in the MAC after beating Del Val! They have a new program record 17 All-Conference players; including the MAC offensive, defensive, and coach of the year! Also, first time winning the MAC championship and making the NCAA playoffs! It was a tough matchup for the first time in the playoffs, but the experience will pay dividends moving forward as a program. They played a very competitive game against Wesley, plus showed how close of the gap they have closed against the D3 powers. I believe Stevenson is close to soon breaking that ceiling to be considered one of the D3 powers every season! Overall, this season was a huge point in the program that will be a key moment to look back at for what it meant to pushing the program to new heights! As a student of Stevenson University and soon to be alum, I'm proud of what they have accomplished! Furthermore, I'm beyond words for how excited I am for the future of the program! Go Mustangs!

tweisman5, many good things from Stevenson this year.  The game was competitive, but that next step is a big one to move into the upper echelon of D3.  Wesley got it started in 2005 and have been chasing the top since.  They have gotten close on several occasions.  Start by winning the MAC year after year and moving on in the playoffs.  The first round will be tough as the East has some good teams and the MAC rep winning games will help.  Good luck in the future and you should be excited to follow Stevenson, my son stopped playing in 08 and I am still traveling all over to watch good football.  Will have to add Stevenson to my list of places to get to to see a game.

Pretty much you can walk up for most games, at least that has been the rule thru this year, with the exception of the homecoming game. Next year will be the "good cycle" for games as both Albright and Widener come into the stadium along with Lyco.

Quote from: Teamski on November 20, 2016, 02:00:06 PM

Quote from: wone3 on November 20, 2016, 12:32:12 PM
I'm sure the team and the kids across the board would love and do love to hear this. My kiddo is in the band as a member of the guard that was part of the front rifle line ( I think I remember that they were going to do bang bang over there). The band and team have only been around 6 years so it is pretty impressive to say the least on the improvement. I think some of it also happened ( the band travel) because it was the first for them so we will see if the tradition continues. Good Luck to your team against John Carroll next week.

I passed my sentiments to the band director while on top of the press box immediately after the show.  He was beaming as the Wesley fans were equally impressed. 

-Ski

Very cool...thanks for the compliments and again good luck next week and safe game.

Quote from: thewaterboy on November 14, 2016, 10:17:54 PM
Really kind of uncertain as to how capable this year's version of Wesley will be considering they finally established a starting QB in week 8. Falkenberg has some confidence now, which IMO he was lacking in the start of the season vs. Del Val. The defense also ended the season on an upswing with a great 3 1/2 quarter showing vs. Salisbury and overcoming early hiccups early vs. WP.

Looking at Stevenson's loss to Wilkes, it seemed like Wilkes was able to throw at will, and Stevenson never really established the run. I will feel comfortable if Wesley can get the ball to their receivers in space.

The Wilkes game was a "perefct storm" for Stevenson as anything bad could happen. They did rest 2 starting RBs and then had a secondary leader get hurt and get held out the rest of the game so that game was somewhat a fluke. However, I do think the team also suffered letdown and the D lost a bit of swagger after such a great game during homecoming against Del Val that they never really got 100% back. The D is still tough as this is the second year in a row they have been among the tops in INTs and are carrying a nice long streak of games with an INT. They lost a bunch on D to graduation last year and this year will lose basically the other 1/2 that carried it and it now becomes the next guys up to carry on. It certainly was a learning experience for the Stevenson team and I'm sure they will be back soon. Congrats on a nice win and based on the stats sounds like you have a dynamite RB. Good Luck next week!

As far as the band goes.. they are also only in their 6th year of existence; and I think, based on the sneak peak I took in the kiddo's email ( she's a member of the colorguard on the rifle line especially) that you saw 2 of the 4 songs they do in this years show (bang bang and lady marm) It is pretty amazing what they get done. They usually have the show done by homecoming so it's fun to watch week to week to see what they add.