FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[theoriginalupstate]

That's kind of a cheap-shot move, singling out someone's old post when you've made almost no posts yourself. Perhaps you should have a track record of your own before you go trashing someone else's.

Edit: Of course, ready2rock deleted his post after mine went up.

Dang, how come that 15 minute rule isnt on this board?  What did it say?

[Pat Coleman]

Yeah, I left the default settings in place. I'll look into changing them.

[theoriginalupstate]

good, its always good to catch someone with either their foot in their mouth or their head up their ass!

[Pat Coleman]

Alright -- I believe that now Junior Varsity members cannot delete their posts. We'll see how that works out.

[MOJO]

Simba,
I believe the statement, "A picture is worth a thousand words", is quite appropriate here.  Thanks for sharing. 

[maAggie5]

MOJO and I didn't say that DVC allowed anyone in just to play football. What I said and this is in reference to any school and as I've been through the recruiting process several times, they all allow a certain number of exceptions for coaches to get a player in...for example (and I know this for a fact)Rowan who's admit are over 1100 for non-athletes, but  football players are "exempt"...

As for the Warriors, they played well and even shut down DVC's best weapons(including intercepting the QB 4 times)but the Aggies were still able to get it done.

I must admit it was an embarrassment to sit in the DVC bleachers as the fans were really out of control. However, the coaching staff did a great job of reprimanding any player that was goaded into any extra-curricular activity. The game was a hard fought game and tempers were high, but the coaches were on top of every guy who opened their mouth(at least the DVC coaches were, can't speak for the Lyco coaches). Parents, however, need to understand their place and learn a little self-discipline!

[Josh Bowerman]

Simba--

Since you've called me out, the answer is "No", you cannot paraphrase my deleted post.  It was deleted because I decided that it was unduly harsh, and that ultimately, my opinion really doesn't matter.  FWIW, I've paraphrased for you a little further down...

I am an unashamed Hardin-Simmons fan who took in the DVC/Lycoming game this past Saturday to photographically document the contest for d3football.com.  I am not associated with either DVC or Lycoming in any way, and am an unpaid volunteer for this site. 

My only goal in being at the game was to get some nice, quality images of kids that they and their parents would be able to purchase as momentos and support this great website we all enjoy so much.  To that end, it was a successful day, and I hope that players and parents from both teams will purchase lots of prints!

Having disclosed that, all I will say about the game is that the sportsmanship I witnessed from players, coaches and fans from both DVC and Lycoming this past Saturday was less than I would have expected to see at a DIII game.  My personal hope is that this is not a trend for either team, but rather a single, isolated example of highly emotional young men in an extremely competitive situation not being able to keep their on-field behavior in check.   

That's all I've got to say about that.

[PBR...]

well said josh otherwise you are lowering yourself to those who participated in those classless acts on the field and in the stands at that game.

[macfan762]

I have a poll question.  Moravian loses by 9 to DVC, handily beats Susquehanna, beats Kings at Kings 29-18 and routs Juniata (28-0, end of first quarter).  Albright squeaks by the same Kings team by 2 points at home and receives 24 votes for the D3 top 25.

I know polls are fickle, but c'mon.

[WUDLINE]

 I would first like to congratulate the LVC football program for a hard fought game on Saturday. The team is well coached and has much more talent then I have seen at LVC in many years. They are a program that is on the way up.

[Lyco80]

Chores took me away from the DVC/LYCO game so I was unable to listen to the entire event.  It appears, juding from the posts of others, I missed a lot.

I cannot comment on what I do not know.  However, as a long-time alumnus and follower of Lycoming's athletics let me say that the behavior described in some of the postings is not only inconsistent with Coach G but also the administration and general demeanor of the college.  

Athletics are a spirited, competitive environment and losing can be extremely disappointing and while losing a contest is bitter, losing your character and poise is far more regrettable.

Congrats to a resurgent DVC program and team.  Life is often cyclical and in the late 1990s there were few MAC teams that could stand with Lycoming.  Now it is time for another leader to wear the mantle.  In any event, Go Warriors!

All the best.

Simba,

Will see you at homecoming on 8 October with wife and little one in tow.  Hope to see you then.

[gobombers15]

Forgive me for posting on your boards MAC fans, but considering what happened in the stands at the Fisher/DVC game last year, does this behavior by DVC players and fans sound like it's a trend? I mean, two of their last five games have ended with opposing teams/fans seriously questioning DVC's class and sportsmanship.

I'm not trying to stir the pot, just an honest question from an objective outsider.

[WUDLINE]

I was at the DVC / WU game last year and watched much of the same behavior. One fan actually spit on a player and a coach while they trying to leave the field. In this case it was only some fans and was not the behavior of the players or coaches.

[PBR...]

i have witnessed it from both sides so those who live in glass houses wuline should not cast stones....unfortunately it is becoming the norm for a larger and larger number of schools to have some bad apples not all the students and or parents and or players. it is a shame because when alumni bring their kids back as i do to witness it on the field/stands is a shame when your kids look at you and ask does this go on all the time...do not cast this as just a dvc problem i have seen it at just about every school in the mac as well as div II and div I programs as well.

[Billman56]

Josh Bowerman...Very nice job with the photos, please come again.

Pat Coleman...Thanks again for setting up the photo shoot, very much appreciated..