FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

DVCFan11 · October 22, 2007, 02:39:21 PM

predictions for the DVC-Widener game? i think dvc pulls off a late win 24-21. also does the winner of the MAC get a automatic birth in the playoffs this year?

Pat Coleman · October 22, 2007, 02:39:56 PM

Yes, the MAC still has an automatic bid.

DVCFan11 · October 22, 2007, 02:43:28 PM

ohh well then that makes these last 3 games very interesting. when was the last time albright won the mac?

gordonmann · October 22, 2007, 02:59:19 PM

It shared a MAC title with Lycoming in 1997.

ramarama · October 22, 2007, 05:00:13 PM

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.

dog · October 22, 2007, 08:12:12 PM

Rama,
You may be right, but I had the chance to see them play, and I was not impressed. Usually a Lyco d is impressive. Wilkes and Lyco always play big D. When I think Lyco I think nasty D, pound it down your throat offense. I did only see them once this year, but I didnt think they were close to as impressive as they have been in the past.
They do have some talent, but I just didnt think they had that Lyco mentality to them.

As for DVC Widener, I think I like Widener this week. I like both QB's I think Isgro is really good, I think Campbell is much more confident, it will be exciting no matter what. Wideners biggest obstacle will be staying together, as it always is. They usually have a lot of problems around this time of the year, where DVC has been picking it up at this time of the year.

DVCFan11 · October 22, 2007, 08:47:48 PM

the Aggies have gotten hot finally and the match up this week should be a classic. is it a correct assumption that both the aggies and widener can beat albright? i havent seen them play at all, meaning albright, so im not sure what they have. anyone got info about them?

dog · October 22, 2007, 09:14:25 PM

DVCFAN
Its not safe to say that Albright will be a W. They are beatable, because they are young, but they have something Albright hasnt had since 2001 a defense. The D has been playing solid, and the O has a ton of weapons. Their run game is hurting, but they are getting better as a whole each week. Kelly has an arsenal to play with.
This new coach has them rolling, he will obviously be up for MAC COY, and I think they will be making it interesting down the stretch, dont be surprised if you see them floating at the top in a few weeks still.

PBR... · October 23, 2007, 07:42:49 AM

pbr checkin in from a short vaca up on nantucket to say ....GO DVC!!!! chester will be set on fire friday night by dvc!!! errr check that chester is on fire half the time anyway...

jb · October 23, 2007, 08:54:38 AM

Dog and Ram,
I think the major difference in Lyco is: on Defense there alot younger than normal, in fact they have played 4 different freshman at corner opposite Vreeland Wood so far, along with a freshman SS. Freshman playing means growing pains. D is still playing well.

The offense has been horrible! Simply horrible.

I don't know the overall number but more than 20 freshman have started this year at some point. That's unheard of at Lyco. The coaches knew this would at best a 5-5 team and I think gave away wins to gain some experience for the younger kids which doesn't always make fans happy.

PBR... · October 23, 2007, 09:03:21 AM

well also not having a winning year in what 5 years or there abouts also tends to not make fans happy...especially when lyco was as successful as they were for so long.

CJSJAGS · October 23, 2007, 11:43:46 AM

Quote from: dog on October 22, 2007, 09:14:25 PM
DVCFAN
Its not safe to say that Albright will be a W. They are beatable, because they are young, but they have something Albright hasnt had since 2001 a defense. The D has been playing solid, and the O has a ton of weapons. Their run game is hurting, but they are getting better as a whole each week. Kelly has an arsenal to play with.
This new coach has them rolling, he will obviously be up for MAC COY, and I think they will be making it interesting down the stretch, dont be surprised if you see them floating at the top in a few weeks still.

DVCFAN you are correct ..... They have an aggressive but small defense......Ball hawking ..... Noone is a star , they have 4 players all with 40 or more tackles.... They are definitely not a automatic W but are definitely beatable...
What a difference a good coach makes.... He runs that team very well unlike the previous coach who let the inmates run the asylum.

ramarama · October 23, 2007, 12:31:45 PM

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.

PBR... · October 23, 2007, 12:38:31 PM

dvc first off has to win at wu friday night which is no easy feat. before albright there is a team from up in north central, pa that beat dvc last year that dvc has to deal with then albright....wilkes is still not a pushover and people all seem to be focusing on wiedner and albright with no mention of wilkes.

ramarama · October 23, 2007, 12:49:57 PM

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!