FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[splik]

Since D3 is not supposed to be like the "big boys" in DI, is transferring for playing time really that common?  I can understand the idea of transferring for a multitude of non-football related issues, but it does not necessarily make sense to transfer for PT when there is so little chance of getting noticed and playing on Sunday afternoons.  These players are supposed to be STUDENT-athletes and in my experience I was treated as such, but reading the article on the front page makes me wonder if that is the norm.  

[bman]

RU fan

Don't worry, those two were just a make up for a certain RU QB who defected to the MAC a few years ago

[JT]

bman,

We got the better end of that deal too

[MOJO]

MAC Fans,
My reason for bringing up the Rowan discussion was that whoever captures the MAC crown, will probably meet up with Rowan, and/or a similar team in the playoffs.  From what I have seen on paper, I do not believe there is a team in the MAC that could take them to task.  The other year they played Millersville, a D2 team, and literally ripped them apart. (Albeit this was a mediocre Millersville team)

Kids that I have seen transfer to D3 schools from D1 are usually D1AA and not D1.  These kids usually transfer down because they are getting limited to nil time on the field in the program they are leaving, and want to play.  I think it is unfair to state that these kids are washouts.  These kids realize that they only have 4 years of eligibility, post high school, to play ball.  The likelyhood that this type player would ever get to play Sunday afternoons is nonexistent.  You can't criticize a kid for wanting to play, particularly when they can positively contribute to another progam.  I would be embarassed to refer to these type players in "WASHOUT" terminology, after my team "got beat like a rented mule" last year in the playoffs. (DVC vs Rowan)  When comparing Rowan to any school in the MAC, to be concise, Rowan is bigger, faster, and stronger.  The two teams I follow in the MAC (LVC and LYCO)have each had ,one transfer from an upper division, in recent vintage.  LYCO had a starting QB that was from Millersville (D2) and LVC had a reserve QB from VMI (think D1AA).

I do agree a win is a win.  With that being said, I believe to play at the playoff level and be successful, you gotta be able to consistently play 4 quarters of good ball.  You also gotta have the eye of the tiger, the killer instinct.  I found it interesting to read LYCOFB's comments that he thought DVC only played up to their competition.  Be assured this approach will not bring success at the playoff level, particularly with teams like a Rowan. 

[ACMob]

Billman--  As a Wolverine fan, rooting for the "Golden Domers" is not going to happen!!  DVC set themselves a standard last year in the MAC and matching it will be more difficult with teams gunnin' for 'em.

What name is al(ready to...) vanish under now??

YO MO--  good question, but a bit premature.  Alot of business needs to be taken care of within conferences.  GOOD LUCK THIS WEEK!!

[splik]

that wasn't a mediocre Millersville team, that was a pretty bad MU team, but Rowan kicking the crap out of them was a pretty good feat.  
Is it fair to say football is the only reason these guys are transferring/?  

[gordonmann]

I agree with AC.

There's an awful lot of football to play before DVC fans can even entertain a game with Rowan.

If DVC loses to Albright, it's not a sure thing the Aggies are even in the playoffs.  Plus I think IC and SJF are at least as good as DVC and we might even see a Liberty League teams factor into the fun.

[4man]

Don Hansen's football predictions for this week:

DVC 49           LVC  0
Albright  27    Juniata  14
King's  28       Susquehanna  14
Lycoming  31  FDU-Florham  31-14
Moravian  21  Widener  14

I'm hoping for a DVC win but this score may be a bit too high.  LVC is a tough team and I don't think it will be a blow out as predicted here.  My prediction DVC 28, LVC 14

[patron2]

In regards to Rowan beating Millersville... I dont know how much stock I would put into transfers, although they get their share...

There are no d2 schools in Jersey.  Not much for 1AA either.  Since state grant money doesnt travel over the PA/NJ line, PSAC schools really are hamstrung when it comes to recruiting legit d2 players in NJ.

What's this all mean?  It means Rowan is playing d3 football with d2 kids, in a conference with a 100 man roster limit, and a state that has a lot of talent to spread around.  I am not surprised at all that they crushed Millersville.

I was more surprised to see them get waxed the way they did against Linfield.

[WUDLINE]

This post room is set up for the discussion of MAC football. Who cares about Rowan at this point. Lets talk about the conference games this week. I also think the 49 - 0 DVC score may be high. I was very impressed with LVC last week. They are a good young team with alot of confidence. I do not think they will just roll over for the Mighty Aggies. Albright should handel Juniata easily. Don Hansens perdiction may be a bit off this week.

[LVCALUM]

WUDLINE,

I hope your assessment of LVC is correct.  I have yet to see them play, as I am now living in Pittsburgh.  As a side note, I wonder how MAC teams view the Aggies these days.  When I played, the powerhouses of the conference were Lyco and WU, and, to a lesser extent, Wilkes.  Those teams had been very good for a long time, so there was kind of an aura about them.  I wonder if DVC has that same aura, given that they were a MAC doormat for so long.

[bman]

For what it is worth, here is my predictions for the week.

DVC        35    LVC                 21
Albright   42   Juniata            14
King's      21   Susquehanna   7
Lycoming 35   FDU-Florham   14
Widener  38   Moravian         35
TCNJ      166   Rowan              4

[Chum Slam]

LVCALUM when did u play ? what position ?

[dog]

I hate to burst everyones bubble, but DVC will without question handle LVC.  I know everyone wants to stick up for LVC because they have show some moments of brilliance.  Yet, moments get you nothing, they are not the quality team that DelVal is, Cook will run for a mile, and the DV defense will have a good game. 

[4merprof]

BMAN,

That's kinda funny, your RU vs. TCNJ prediction.  However, I don't think TCNJ will score that many points the entire season.