FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[bman]

Congrats to all Widener fans on the win over NCWC.....Excellent game plan by coaches...Congrats to all...

NCWC fan

Thanks Old Ref...I did listen to the webcast of the game...did sound like it would have been a different game minus some crucial turnovers from the Bishops...especially on special teams..

One question....Ginn replaced Townsend late in the game, and the announcers on teamline weren't sure if that was due to an injury or if Ginn was upset with Townsend's play...

I'd appreciate any info you have on that....

[HANGTIME]

PBR...Yes it was good to see G.A. up to his antics again....believe me I know how his kicker is feeling.....

What is up with the DVC "O" line play..is it experience, size or ;lack of execution? I havent been to a game yet but planning on the home opener on the 29th...hope to see you there or is it a soccer weekend for your tribe??
You know where we tailgate so be there!!

Gordon Mann you also know where we tailgate so you be there too!!
From what I am reading on D3 it seems that DVC has put all of its eggs in one basket with one running back? Hope I am wrong.  There should be a depth chart and the active recruiting is now over...so where do you think the problem lies??

I thought DVC would have put Wesley away with a substantial lead that they had....Oh Well off to Salisbury




ATB

GO AGGIES!!

[formerwu]

Congrats to WU on your win down in Dixie.  It doesn't get any easier with Wesley this weekend, and Rowan next weekend.  If we get through this with only one loss, look out MAC.

[PBR...]

dvc recap is up....tough loss to take...

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/110-09092007-1404705.html

[bman]

FormerWU

Wesley this Friday?

[PBR...]

PBR...Yes it was good to see G.A. up to his antics again....believe me I know how his kicker is feeling.....

What is up with the DVC "O" line play..is it experience, size or ;lack of execution? I havent been to a game yet but planning on the home opener on the 29th...hope to see you there or is it a soccer weekend for your tribe??
You know where we tailgate so be there!!

Gordon Mann you also know where we tailgate so you be there too!!
From what I am reading on D3 it seems that DVC has put all of its eggs in one basket with one running back? Hope I am wrong.  There should be a depth chart and the active recruiting is now over...so where do you think the problem lies??

I thought DVC would have put Wesley away with a substantial lead that they had....Oh Well off to Salisbury




ATB

GO AGGIES!!

hey hangtime good to see you...pbr isnt sure yet and has to check schedules...also might be sprinkling in a few more psu games this season yet (ohio st, wiscy come to town....)  the mac is wide open horse race this year

[@d3jason]

What is up with the DVC "O" line play..is it experience, size or ;lack of execution?

From what I am reading on D3 it seems that DVC has put all of its eggs in one basket with one running back? Hope I am wrong.  There should be a depth chart and the active recruiting is now over...so where do you think the problem lies??

I thought DVC would have put Wesley away with a substantial lead that they had....Oh Well off to Salisbury

As far as the o-line question, They lost the starting center early in the second half and Wesley's d-line is pretty good. Isgro was sacked about four times, but a lesser athlete probably would have been sacked about ten. He was running for his life all day.

I was impressed with Matt Cook at running back. He runs below his pads well and broke one long run. He was really tough to to stop on the goaline and short yardage.

I think that Sheffield will get more playing time as he gets healthy. He'll probably give them a little more of an outside threat and catches the ball well. They could be a nice combination.

The time that DVC really failed to put Wesley away was in the first half. They were in Wolverine territory a lot in the first half and came away with just 14 points. If you add up their three scoring "drives" they total 69 yards (46, 19, 4.)

Wesley had turned the ball over four times in the first three quarters, but they were moving the ball. You have to credit the Aggies defense, which I was very impressed with. Even though Wesley put up 17 points in the fourth quarter, they really had to work for it and convert at least two 4th and-long.

[PBR...]

What is up with the DVC "O" line play..is it experience, size or ;lack of execution?

From what I am reading on D3 it seems that DVC has put all of its eggs in one basket with one running back? Hope I am wrong.  There should be a depth chart and the active recruiting is now over...so where do you think the problem lies??

I thought DVC would have put Wesley away with a substantial lead that they had....Oh Well off to Salisbury

As far as the o-line question, They lost the starting center early in the second half and Wesley's d-line is pretty good. Isgro was sacked about four times, but a lesser athlete probably would have been sacked about ten. He was running for his life all day.

I was impressed with Matt Cook at running back. He runs below his pads well and broke one long run. He was really tough to to stop on the goaline and short yardage.

I think that Sheffield will get more playing time as he gets healthy. He'll probably give them a little more of an outside threat and catches the ball well. They could be a nice combination.

The time that DVC really failed to put Wesley away was in the first half. They were in Wolverine territory a lot in the first half and came away with just 14 points. If you add up their three scoring "drives" they total 69 yards (46, 19, 4.)

Wesley had turned the ball over four times in the first three quarters, but they were moving the ball. You have to credit the Aggies defense, which I was very impressed with. Even though Wesley put up 17 points in the fourth quarter, they really had to work for it and convert at least two 4th and-long.

very good analysis....you need to post more conrad

[wesleydad]

formerwu, is there anyplace to tailgate at widener.  my son plays for wesley and he is from delco and plenty of family and friends are coming to the game.  we are hoping to be able to tailgate, but i am told that there is not really anyplace to do it near the field.  are there other places that people tailgate for the widener home games?

[bman]

Wesleydad

Being that it is in Chester, you may want to limit the activities to the immediate stadium area.

During day games there are several lots that one can tailgate, although they are quite a far walk from the stadium.  There used to be preferred parking that was on the baseball field (near the stadium) however, since they have redone that complex, not sure if they still have that.  Your best bet is to contact the Widener AD to see if they have spots for those.

Having spent 4 plus years there, my recommendation is to limit your activities/travels to the campus areas, where lighted and there are crowds...

Perhaps I'll see you there...If I go, I will be wearing a Nebraska hat (and toting small children )

Good Luck

[PBR...]

gordon looking at the stats and reading the recaps it looks like john pursell is just having a monster year....15 tackles against iona and 16 against wesley...a number of them for losses...how has he looked to you as well as the defense as a  whole this season?

[formerwu]

Wesleydad,

Chester is bad when you cross over 95 (east side).  The campus area is fine.  Best place to tailgate is on the campus near the Library and Kirkbride engineering building.  A couple of parking lots to choose from.  The stadium is about a half a mile walk from there.

I wish I could make it, but I will most likely be out of town for this one.

[@d3jason]

What is up with the DVC "O" line play..is it experience, size or ;lack of execution?

From what I am reading on D3 it seems that DVC has put all of its eggs in one basket with one running back? Hope I am wrong.  There should be a depth chart and the active recruiting is now over...so where do you think the problem lies??

I thought DVC would have put Wesley away with a substantial lead that they had....Oh Well off to Salisbury

As far as the o-line question, They lost the starting center early in the second half and Wesley's d-line is pretty good. Isgro was sacked about four times, but a lesser athlete probably would have been sacked about ten. He was running for his life all day.

I was impressed with Matt Cook at running back. He runs below his pads well and broke one long run. He was really tough to to stop on the goaline and short yardage.

I think that Sheffield will get more playing time as he gets healthy. He'll probably give them a little more of an outside threat and catches the ball well. They could be a nice combination.

The time that DVC really failed to put Wesley away was in the first half. They were in Wolverine territory a lot in the first half and came away with just 14 points. If you add up their three scoring "drives" they total 69 yards (46, 19, 4.)

Wesley had turned the ball over four times in the first three quarters, but they were moving the ball. You have to credit the Aggies defense, which I was very impressed with. Even though Wesley put up 17 points in the fourth quarter, they really had to work for it and convert at least two 4th and-long.

very good analysis....you need to post more conrad

Thanks, I enjoy your too, especially the pictures!

[dedragon]

WesleyDad,

I have a group of fans going up for the Wesley-Widener game on Friday.  Lets see if we can find a place to tailgate together!  Seems like there are mixed feelings on the area.  We might want to group together to "circle the wagons"!

[gordonmann]

uPBRmeASAP:

John has played great so far.  He's got a great sense for where the ball is going and good closing speed.  This past weekend he was matched up with Wesley's speedy receivers (Clarke and/or Beavers) and did a great job shadowing them on short patterns.  Del Val used him the same way last year with Khalee Prothro.  Those are tough assignments for a ILB.

The rest of the defense -- particularly Albanasius, Rissinger, Reuter, Squiterhas -- has also played well.  I've been very impressed.