FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[D3FBFan55]

When is the coaches meeting where they vote on the pre-season rankings?

[gordonmann]

Early to mid-August, I believe.

[rams1102]

I think the Sporting News' analysis is dead on.  Hatty's ability to replace Isgro at quarterback is the key.  I expect Cook to carry the ball and the offensive burden more in early games.  The defense should be fine, though they'll miss Squitierre in the secondary.

Albright lost star quarterback Tanner Kelly quarterback and his favorite target Nate Romig.  It also lost the talented backup QB Patrick Subers.  It'll be interesting to see who plays quarterback next.  I think Kelly was recruited by E.J. Sandusky who also coached gunslinger Jon Port.  A couple years ago Marzka told me he wanted to run the ball more, so maybe they'll have a different kind of QB.

Del Val's preseason ranking is too high, but I'd put them and Leb Val as the favorites in some order.

I also think Del Val is ranked too high, but they are a good team that should win the MAC and let's see how they come out of the gate with W&J and Wesley. If they split those (2) games, look out.

[gordonmann]

Yep.  The three game stretch of W&J-Wesley-LVC will tell the tale.

[PBR...]

Yep.  The three game stretch of W&J-Wesley-LVC will tell the tale.

and 2 of the 3 games are at home which should help dvc

[D3FBFan55]

Yep.  The three game stretch of W&J-Wesley-LVC will tell the tale.

and 2 of the 3 games are at home which should help dvc

Is their any talk of Del Val getting artificial turf on their field.  Of all the fields I will be on this year, this is the only school that still has grass.  As good as this program is, you would think the facilities would be a whole lot better.

[PBR...]

Yep.  The three game stretch of W&J-Wesley-LVC will tell the tale.

and 2 of the 3 games are at home which should help dvc

Is their any talk of Del Val getting artificial turf on their field.  Of all the fields I will be on this year, this is the only school that still has grass.  As good as this program is, you would think the facilities would be a whole lot better.

havent heard anything but if 1 was to venture a guess...no...they completely gutted their field a couple of years ago. they had an alumni donate a ton of resources to the school if memory serves pbr correctly. the field is named after him, but they tore up all the drainage and completely overhauled the materials under the grass as well (more sand/stone now). the field holds up very well now in all conditions as it only gets about 5 football games a year on it. In these tough economic times unless someone stepped up to offer to pay for everything (1-2 million) for a next turf field pbr doesn't see it happening. but yes it is time to revamp the stands and locker rooms/concession stands though, couldnt agree more with you there. 

[PBR...]

some preseason polls/info on dvc...

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer/the_intelligencer_news_details/article/120/2010/july/12/delval-ranked-seventh-in-preseason-polls-1.html

[Lyco80]

What happened to your name?  Are you hiding from some of "the Boys" from Jersey in the Witness Protection plan?

Can we expect some strange sort of icon figure to identify you in the future?

And, while I hate to break up this love-fest over DVC, is there anyone in here with any thoughts on Lycoming? 

"Anyone, anyone, . . . the Laffer Curve, also called something, something, economics."

Frankly, I liked it better when Lycoming just stomped on the rest of the MAC each year.  Oh yeah, and I know how long ago it was too - it just was so much easier to not think of DVC as anything other than a W on the way to an undefeated season.

But parity is so much better for competition, at least that is what people would have you think.

Frankly, I liked it when the MAC championship lived in Williamsport instead of these other towns.

Can I get an Amen from brother Simba??

But all kidding aside, for merely a nano-second, how is the MAC predicted to shake-out? 

Now all you Ram supporters try not to get your blood pressure worked up - just give me some info - throw me a bone.

ATB

[PBR...]

What happened to your name?  Are you hiding from some of "the Boys" from Jersey in the Witness Protection plan?

Can we expect some strange sort of icon figure to identify you in the future?

And, while I hate to break up this love-fest over DVC, is there anyone in here with any thoughts on Lycoming? 

"Anyone, anyone, . . . the Laffer Curve, also called something, something, economics."

Frankly, I liked it better when Lycoming just stomped on the rest of the MAC each year.  Oh yeah, and I know how long ago it was too - it just was so much easier to not think of DVC as anything other than a W on the way to an undefeated season.

But parity is so much better for competition, at least that is what people would have you think.

Frankly, I liked it when the MAC championship lived in Williamsport instead of these other towns.

Can I get an Amen from brother Simba??

But all kidding aside, for merely a nano-second, how is the MAC predicted to shake-out? 

Now all you Ram supporters try not to get your blood pressure worked up - just give me some info - throw me a bone.

ATB

here we go w/ pbr's predictions... very close call for first in the conf. between dvc and lvc....(yes thats right leb val) they came on very strong last year. dvc has a ton of returning starters 18 in fact and although isgro graduated they have a qb w/ experience who played well when isgro was out hurt. give a small edge to dvc. after those 2 pbr would stack lyco/wilkes cant remember off hand how many each of these guys have coming back but if memory serves pbr correctly that is about right. a close place behind w/ lyco/wilkes would be albright. but they have a lot to replace but a strong coaching staff to pull it off. should also note it will be interesting to see how widener does w/ their new coach, just think it will take widener a year or two to get the new system and players in place. lastly pbr thinks kings will bring up the bottom....this is off the top of the head(so forgive me if there was a error in something missed) and not doing to much research on returning players. gordon would have a better idea at this point as he takes meticulous notes and has the cliff notes....

[Lyco80]

I always enjoy your posts regardless of your nom de plume.

Thanks for taking my jabs in stride and giving me your thoughts.

Have a great weekend.

ATB

[PBR...]

I always enjoy your posts regardless of your nom de plume.

Thanks for taking my jabs in stride and giving me your thoughts.

Have a great weekend.

ATB

no problem as my sister is a lyco grad, so there are many jabs coming from her all the time when lyco is in town

[AUPepBand]

Pep is a bit curious about Widener, given the Pride's rich heritage and the fact that last year's squad, although finishing 3-7, with a few different bounces of the ball could easily have been 7-3. They appeared to be in most of their games. A coaching change can be pivotal in the program.

Thoughts?

[lvcsid]

To answer an earlier question, the MAC preseason poll is scheduled to come out on Tuesday, Aug. 3. That week, we'll also have an entire series of football previews on our site, GoDutchmen.com, like we did last year. LVC's preseason roster has already been posted!

-Tim Flynn
Sports Information Director, Lebanon Valley College

[PBR...]

To answer an earlier question, the MAC preseason poll is scheduled to come out on Tuesday, Aug. 3. That week, we'll also have an entire series of football previews on our site, GoDutchmen.com, like we did last year. LVC's preseason roster has already been posted!

-Tim Flynn
Sports Information Director, Lebanon Valley College

good info Tim....thanks. feel free to post more around here and direct students over here, its good to have some lvc folks here, usually its just warren thompson giving lvc a shout out