FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[KingSting999]

Was there and yes it was interference. Tough play, it was close but the defender went through the receiver to knock the ball away. Just a split second from making a big play! I have no problem with the play, it was do or die. The Aggies compounded the error by picking up an unsportsmanlike penalty also on the call which wound up moving the ball from the 5 to the 35. Aggies held after that but the offense could not do anything with it, would the 30 yards have made a difference..... I guess we'll never know!

[G-manWU]

Grizzman,

As always, my family and I send our best to you and the crew in Easton! Indeed the families you mentioned did a great deal to contribute to many great times after the games- I still believe the post-Mayor's Cup tailgate in 2006 was the best of the bunch  I will indeed make it to a few home matches on the season- hopefully it will be a good year for the crew on the mats. If you aren't at one of the last two games then I will give you a call and will catch up with Matt soon- we are all thrilled to hear of his progress in the USMC.

KingSting,

Glad to hear you will be in the house next weekend for what will hopefully be another good Wilkes-DVC showdown. Your seats work out well for me, as I have an uncle who has gone to all our home games since I started working for the team in '04, and he sits in the section you are describing with a few other fans from Wilkes- now that I am no longer perched atop the film tower, I often join them for at least part of the game. Another perk to sitting in the visitors stands is that you'll get the full sunshine, and that comes in handy during the cold weather! Indeed that 2006 game was tremendous- if you look back at 2005 and 2006, the Wilkes-DVC games were among the best in the MAC and wound up being the deciding factor in each team winning a title.

Also, great to hear your perspective from a parent on how much they have enjoyed the D3 football experience. In my case being involved with the team resulted in my parents coming to almost all of our games in my four years, and in many ways it was just as rewarding for them as it was for me. We had a great group of parents at all of our games who were always positve and supportive, and my family made good friends and had many good times as part of a tremendous buch that included Grizzman, the other parents he mentioned in his post, as well as many others. I imagine it is much the same at DVC, so keep up the good work for the remainder of the season

PBR,

Sorry to hear that you won't be around at Ralston this weekend- best wishes with you family activities, and hopefully we will all catch up at a Wilkes-DVC matchup in the near future!

[gordonmann]

It's Keystone Cup time in Doylestown!

Delaware Valley (4-3, 2-2 MAC)
vs.

Widener (4-3, 2-2 MAC)

Please click here to listen to pregame coverage at 12:40 pm and kickoff at 1 pm.

Broadcasts require Windows Media Player 9.0 or later.

[bman]

I have been on a work imposed exile for 1 month, and really only looked at scores, not  the entire MAC picture....holy moly!

That's the last time I take a 1 month leave.....

Congrats Simba and Lyco80...it's sweeter when it's been awhile....

Wasn't Albright supposed to be the sleeper here?  Whats happening with them?  Underperforming?

[KingSting999]

Word out of Doylestown, eight defensive starters will not begin the game for the Aggies due to a team rule violation. How long they sit is anyone's guess. Hope the backups hold their own until the calvary arrives. Would be ashame for such a rivalry to be decided by this. AS  always....... GO AGGIES!!!!

[Lyco80]

As usual, the MAC continues to be a soup sandwich, with teams losing and winning without much predictability.

Way to go Warriors with a big victory today against FDU- on to King's but watch out for them and LVC - take nothing for granted but keep driving.

Not that it really matters, but fair is fair, it is annoying to see Albright listed before Lycoming on the top of the MAC football standings when the Warriors beat them on the field.

Technically, if they end up with the same record, Lycoming wins the conference based on the head-to-head tie-breaker.  Therefore, since that is true, the Warriors deserve to be on the top of the standings.

I doubt this posting will receive much sympathy since it is a technicality and there seem to be so few Lyco posters left anymore.

But like I said, fair is fair, and I am mostly a by-the-book kind of guy.

Congrats to all the other MAC team winners today.

ATB

[gordonmann]

Lyco80:

Yeah, the system doesn't account for tiebreakers.  Albright is listed first merely because A comes before L.

Can Lyco change its name to Aalycoming?

[WU_Joker]

Can anyone fill me on on the Widener/DV game today? I was at another of my son's games (2 playing college football). Seems the fairly reliable Widener D didn't show up, while the O put on one of its better performances. I know they have some key guys out in the secondary and with the DV pass attack, the points were plentiful.

[Lyco80]

Lyco80:

Yeah, the system doesn't account for tiebreakers.  Albright is listed first merely because A comes before L.

Can Lyco change its name to Aalycoming?

G-mann,

I don't know but will suggest this to President Douthat meanwhile I will also query to see if the other school will consider changing their name to Lyy-coal-bright.

You are way too funny . . .

ATB

[Knightstalker]

+K to Lyco80, only a squid would reference a soup sandwich.

[WU_Joker]

Can anyone fill me on on the Widener/DV game today? I was at another of my son's games (2 playing college football). Seems the fairly reliable Widener D didn't show up, while the O put on one of its better performances. I know they have some key guys out in the secondary and with the DV pass attack, the points were plentiful.

Guess I can answer my own question after looking at the recap and box score. Seems like it was an exciting game, but there was a questionable call on a DV punt that wound up giving them the ball back and eventually leading to a score. Widener closed it to 6 and then recovered an onsides kick and reached the DV 40 only to get picked off with 32 secs left to the end the game. Tough losses this year that were wins last year.

[gordonmann]

WU Joker:

As it was described to me, the referees ruled the punt was partially blocked (or at least touched) by Widener which allowed the Aggies to pick it up behind their line of scrimmage and advance it.  One person told me the Aggies could've advanced it even without Widener touching the ball, provided they pick it up behind their own line of scrimmage.  I have to confess I'm not strong enough on this rule to add much insight beyond that.

The Pride have two offensive players who were very impressive.  Quarterback Al Humes doesn't throw the most beautiful sprials but he has great touch and good poise.  Wide receiver Marcus Payton is big, has great hands and good feet.  As freshmen, they should be a force for years to come.

For what's it's worth, I think Lycoming can clinch the title next week under the following scenario:

* Lycoming beats King's, improving to 5-1
* Delaware Valley beats Wilkes.  Wilkes would be 3-3 with one game left.  Del Val would be a 4-2 but Lyco has the tiebreaker.
* Widener beats Albright.  Albright would be 4-2 but Lyco has the tiebreaker.  Widener would be 3-3.
* FDU-Florham beats Lebanon Valley.  Lebanon Valley would be 3-3 and FDU-Florham 2-4.

Yeah, it's a bit of a stretch.  But it could happen.

[redswarm81]

For what's it's worth, I think Lycoming can clinch the title next week under the following scenario:

* Lycoming beats King's, improving to 5-1
* Delaware Valley beats Wilkes.  Wilkes would be 3-3 with one game left.  Del Val would be a 4-2 but Lyco has the tiebreaker.
* Widener beats Albright.  Albright would be 4-2 but Lyco has the tiebreaker.  Widener would be 3-3.
* FDU-Florham beats Lebanon Valley.  Lebanon Valley would be 3-3 and FDU-Florham 2-4.

Yeah, it's a bit of a stretch.  But it could happen.

Okay Gordon, now can you run us through the possibilities in the MIAC?   

[Lyco80]

[For what's it's worth, I think Lycoming can clinch the title next week under the following scenario:

* Lycoming beats King's, improving to 5-1
* Delaware Valley beats Wilkes.  Wilkes would be 3-3 with one game left.  Del Val would be a 4-2 but Lyco has the tiebreaker.
* Widener beats Albright.  Albright would be 4-2 but Lyco has the tiebreaker.  Widener would be 3-3.
* FDU-Florham beats Lebanon Valley.  Lebanon Valley would be 3-3 and FDU-Florham 2-4.

Yeah, it's a bit of a stretch.  But it could happen.
[/quote]

G-mann,

Yeah, but can you help me with my stock portfolio?

That all sounds fine, but the purist in me says win it outright, on the field, and not with any algebraic, complicated, but logical, process of elimination.

Champions are those who earn the right through victory - backing into a conference crown might mean you have the most wins but is not nearly as satisfactory as doing it the old fashioned way - by beating your opponents without help from another club.

We will all be watching more than ever to see if you are a true sage and seer of things pigskin.

As always, Go Warriors!

ATB

[AUPepBand]

For what's it's worth, I think Lycoming can clinch the title next week under the following scenario:

* Lycoming beats King's, improving to 5-1
* Delaware Valley beats Wilkes.  Wilkes would be 3-3 with one game left.  Del Val would be a 4-2 but Lyco has the tiebreaker.
* Widener beats Albright.  Albright would be 4-2 but Lyco has the tiebreaker.  Widener would be 3-3.
* FDU-Florham beats Lebanon Valley.  Lebanon Valley would be 3-3 and FDU-Florham 2-4.

Yeah, it's a bit of a stretch.  But it could happen.

Okay Gordon, now can you run us through the possibilities in the MIAC?   

Pep is thinking the only sure bet in the MIAC is that Hamline will NOT get the AQ.