FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[Grizzman]

I usually just read but what the heck ... I think someone called people who only read Post Patterns and don' t post - lurkers - it has kind of a negative connotations.. here goes..

Many posts about Wilkes / Del Val this past weekend, some even about the game. Wilkes has won 2 gut check games in as many weeks  this year, with more coming up ( I hope the players think every week is a "gut check" game).
I have heard the obligatory compliments about Wilkes having a good team, but one Widner poster blamed their loss on turnovers( 1st Wid score was a long fumble return) and how Del Val's play calling was so predictable , the Wilkes D knew what was coming. Wilkes won both these games with a superior D and an improving offense. They also outplayed both teams in the 4th Qt ,when both oponents looked tired.

About the Wilkes fans - I do not condone the obscene behavior of a small % of fans berating opposing players, but I would not describe the one group as an "inebriated mob". They were cetainly drinking , but I think they conducted themselves within the boundaries of acceptable conduct and were having fun showing their support for the team marching around with the "Iron Colonel" and beating a drum. I agree that Wilkes should step up security to stop the obscene taunts, but I am not sure if placing barriers is the way to go. As one poster stated - being close to the field is one of perks of attending D3 football. Ejecting the offenders is a good 1st step.

Anyway - I hope the team keeps winning and the fans continue to come out and support the team in a positive manner.

[john merrick]

I think its obvious to everyone that fans can step over the line when attending games.  But we also need to monitor the behavior of the players especially during pre-game warm ups.  It seems taunting the opposing team has become the trend and it has just carried over to the fans.  When players come out swearing and talking "smack" then why wouldn't the fans in the area do the same?  Most people would agree that monitoring the players would be the coaches job, but apparently no one told the coaches.

[PBR...]

good point jm i.e. when the "U" aka univ of miami stomping and jumping all over louisville's cardinal logo at mid field and a fight breaking out....how many times is miami going to do this before they should forfeit the game it seems at least once a year for the last 5 years they have done this or taunted opposing teams and gotten in fights before the game started....only good thing was louisville opened a giant size can of whoop arse on them

[HANGTIME]

uPBRmeASAP

Are you going to the game Saturday or is it going to be a Soccer Saturday or something in between...or maybe both as you are on home ice???

Stop by for a Dawg!  See you there.

GO AGGIES!!!!!!

[HANGTIME]

Simba

Are you planning on coming to Doylestown to see Lyco and DVC??? If so would like you to stop by for a Dawg also.....email if you can..See you there and bring a couple of spare "Acid Balls"

[Lyco80]

Simba,

We are in the throes of our overseas move here - would love to attend the DVC - Lyco game.  Last time I was in Doylestown the score was Lycoming 50 - DVC 0.

Shoot me an email or call me on my cell phone 757-289-6509 as I will be attending the ECU - WVU game in Greenville, NC with number one son - a sophomore at ECU.

My way of saying farewell to him before departing to Japan.

ATB

[FearTheRam]

JM: Two points. 1 there's being close and then there's the situation at Wilkes, which is not duplicated anywhere else. That is entirely to close and causes point 2. Which is what makes fans feel the need to be a part of the game? They aren't in the game and they seem to have a misimpression that they are.

If you ain't in uniform you ain't part of the game. Fans should cheer for their team and leave it at that.

[gordonmann]

It's as big a game as any tomorrow on the MAC schedule as the Lycoming Warriors bring their momentum to Doylestown to take on No. 20 Delaware Valley.

The Aggies need a win to have any real shot at the title -- or maybe even the NCAA playoffs -- while Lycoming has postseason aspirations of their own.

No. 20 Delaware Valley

vs.

Lycoming

If you can't get to Doylestown, you can listen to the game live on the internet at www.Allinbroadcasting.com starting with pregame at 12:40 PM.

[gordonmann]

Lycoming 6 Delaware Valley 0 - Half

Aggies lucky to be down by only one score with the Warriors outgaining them 150-38 totaly offense.  Smith and the Lyco offense look pretty good -- not big plays, but lots of productive plays for 6-7 yards a pop.

[gordonmann]

Delaware Valley comes back to score on three straight possessions to take a 17-16 lead.

A late fumble gives Lyco the ball at the 40 or so of Lyco.  Warriors get as close as the 27 before Justin Porter's sack brings up 4th and 18.  The next pass is interecepted by Kevin Bliss.

Delaware Valley 17 Lycoming 16 - Final

[jb]

DVC V. LYCO

LYCO Dominated, DVC Made Plays when it counted....what a good game!

[FearTheRam]

Congrats to DVC on their win today! It was an awesome game and the offense came up big when their backs were to the wall. Isgro has made some impressive plays, especially for a frosh! The defense was not as dominating this week but lost #11 on the opening kickoff. They showed what their made of by coming up big in the fourth quarter!

[Lyco80]

Delaware Valley comes back to score on three straight possessions to take a 17-16 lead.

A late fumble gives Lyco the ball at the 40 or so of Lyco.  Warriors get as close as the 27 before Justin Porter's sack brings up 4th and 18.  The next pass is interecepted by Kevin Bliss.

Delaware Valley 17 Lycoming 16 - Final

Gordon,

Did not see the game - was in Greenville for ECU - WVU game - but had text msg updates from Simba throughout.

A Lyco fan who attended said something about a DVC receiver who scored a touchdown stepping out of bounds right in front of an official.  Can you confirm this? 

Seems to me that DVC was lucky to get away with a win - could it be that they are overrated or is Lycoming just tougher this year than everyone gave them credit?

Also - Wilkes still looms ahead for Lycoming as does LVC and others.  Might the MAC be won this year by a team with one or more losses?

Thanks Simba for all the updates - pity the lads could not put them away when they were up 16-7.  The old adage about letting a team hang around once again proves its truth.

ATB

[gordonmann]

Lyco:

Thanks for the message.

Both DVC touchdowns were caught in the middle of the field, so I'm not sure if that's case. 

I think Lycoming is pretty good, though they need to establish a running game.  Their best running play was Smith running QB draws.  But they'll give Wilkes a fight in a couple weeks.

I did notice that the game had a far less tense tone this year.  Last year's game felt like it was boiling to the point of an explostion.  This year Lycoming's players showed a lot of class when they were guinely concerned for Kevin Bliss as he was writhing on the field in pain.  The kids seemed very collegial after the game with each other.

As for parity, King's (3-1, 3-0 MAC) seems like a bigger threat than Leb Val right now ifyou're looking for a sleeper.  Manello has done a great job with that team this year.

[jb]

hey lyco80,

Saw the mentioned play...along the visitors sideline the player was out of bounds, never re-established position on the field ...actually caught the ball OB!  Everyone was surprised when the REF marked it as a catch!  Next Play was the first TD pass on a "post Pattern".  Happened right in front of where I was sitting!