FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[dog]

Gordon, you are right on that one.  I have heard things as well, but its not right to talk unless you know.  And, they are both good guys, it wouldnt be right to violate their privacy..  They are both great players, and great kids (mistakes made or not)  Widener will not be the same without them though. 
What do you think Wilkes chances are in the nationals.  I know they may not be favorites, but their D is solid, and in my eyes they still havent peaked.

[gordonmann]

The East region playoffs should really be a lot of fun this year because I could see anyone winning the region.  Well, alright, anyone but the NEFC Champ, though I will say last year's Curry team was very well coached and not a pushover.

I think Wilkes at home with that defense will be a tough out for anyone.  I still worry a little whether they can score enough to win a shootout with Union, SJF or Springfield.  The Colonels need to win this week to make sure that, if they play a team like Springfield, it can be on their natural grass field and not the carpet where the Pride (Springfield, not Widener) run wild.

As you probably know, the NCAA could shift a totally new team into the region like Capital or Baldwin-Wallace from the OAC.  That would be interesting. 

I think it's more likely that Dickinson gets moved in from the Centennial since it's geographically close.  Wesley isn't far away either but the NCAA isn't moving a top seed out of its region.

[PBR...]

a ? for lyco fans and anyone else for that matter....lyco seems to be really struggling the last couple of years....how much longer does coach G hang around before pressure mounts to oust him? penn st. in my thinking is in a similiar position w/ joe pa as these coaches have had incredible careers and almost earned the right to leave on their own terms....but i am not sure how many more down years lyco can have before alumni and administration start to look for a change....i think coach G is a great guy and coach.....anyone hear anything? plus i cant imagine it helps recruiting and going into a new league struggling like they are anymore....

[TheGrove]

Warren:

Coach Briggs and other athletic staff both told me that the school is hoping to expand its recruiting base -- for athletes and otherwise -- into Upstate NY and New England.  Playing in the Liberty League may give them a window into some of those areas since those teams draw on players from CT, MA and NY.  I noticed this year that SU has a few players Massachusetts on the roster.

You're right, plus the Landmark Conference (the other sports) gives SU access to the DC/Baltimore market, more NJ/NY, etc. Between the two leagues, SU will be getting exposure in a far wider area.

[PBR...]

awful quiet from the widener folk(pa military academy....) w/ the keystone cup on the line this weekend.... since it will be parked in dtown for another 365 days   

[bman]

We're a subdued bunch these days.....

[bman]

Plus
FormerWu is on vacation and not around to stir things up...

[PBR...]

bman will you and formerwu both be at the game saturday?

[TheGrove]

Yeah

My thoughts.  I hope Lyco stomps them in their last MAC game.....

don't let the door hit you on the *** on the way out boys.....

Well gee, tell me how you really feel...    I take it you're a Lyco fan? or you're just irked at SU for leaving?

Do the Crusaders have a shot? They haven't beaten Lyco in five years, but last year was close, and Lyco has only one more win than them this year...

[PBR...]

'grove you need to read the posts every now and then.....bman is a widener fan...

[TheGrove]

I was confused!!   I'm new here, take it easy... I tried to read through all 172 pages, but a few things may have slipped my glance. 

[PBR...]

no worries grove.....but the 3 posts right in front of yours show you where bmans allegiance lies....

[TheGrove]

this is what I get for reading too fast. 

[bman]

The Grove

No real animosity...the comment was really tounge in cheek....

Although I am confused by the mixed messages they sent all year related to the reasons they are leaving....


...but I won't miss driving  on 11 and 15 in the dark and rain...

[PBR...]

i agree bman i still havent seen or heard a reason for leaving......everytime everyone seems to be talking around whatever the reason is so it ends up sounding like a different reason every time...