FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[Knightstalker]

sorry bill, some reason thought there was an e on the end.  no problem, not my first mis-spelled name.  likely not my last.

It is not Montclair it is Eclair.

[Lyco80]

On an unrelated to D-3 football note:

We stand on the verge of yet another observance of the United States Marine Corps' birthday and Veteran's Day sandwiched nicely together to make a long weekend for all Devil Dogs except those forward - where most would prefer to be.

The next time you feel like complaining about our politicians, go to church, or not, move about freely without being asked for a passport when you cross the Delaware River to enter NJ, or any other myriad of activities we mostly take for granted as free-born Americans.  Remember the wolf is always at the door - but it is brave young men and women who don the cloth of our Nation who keep that wolf mostly at bay - always at the point of their sweat and convenience; sometimes at the cost of either limb or life.

We who serve do not want parades - just your respect and an occasional thank you and prayer for us and our families.

We are privileged to represent You - 300 million Americans - and willingly shoulder this burden.

To Marines everywhere - Happy Birthday!

To all Veterans - thanks for your sacrifice and service wherever and whenever rendered.

God Bless America!

ATB

[DanPadavona]

+K Mr Lyco. Well put.

[kate]

Just read on Matt Levy's weekly blog for DVC sports that Widener was bringing up "bus loads" of people for the Aggie/Pride game on Saturday!  Good for them - Widener is a big school, and they have the where with all to do this.  It's exciting!  This Aggie fan just hopes that all Del Val supporters come out big time on Sat. and root for our home team!  Obviously, it's a huge game, not just for the MAC out-in-out Championship, but for the revenge of last season's very close loss to the Pride.  GO DEL VAL!!!!

[kate]

Don't usually agree with Elizabeth on the View, but this am she was saying in regard to the Joe PA/Penn state story, that football is a "business".  Well yes, D1 football is obviously a business.  This whole nightmare makes me glad that we follow a d3 school, and d3 as a whole.  May it always be for the sheer joy of the playing the game and for the glory of the school.  I have a feeling that Joe Pa was told years ago to "be quiet", and that sentiment was perpetuated to maintain the "business" of D1 football at our No. 1 state school.  Just my opinion - no matter what actually happened in the cover up, it's very sad

[kate]

Celebrate D3 - GO AGGIES!!!

[Lyco80]

KS,

Thanks for serving - from one squid to another! 

And thanks to all Veteran's.  We live in Arlington, VA and I often stop in at the cemetery to remind myself of the precious cost of freedom and the countless thousands willing to lay down their lives to protect men and women they never met because they value principles above convenience and self.

Non sidi, sed patria - "Not for self, but for country"  as seen above an archway at the United States Naval Academy.

ATB

[wesleydad]

lyco80. thanks for your service.  having a son in the 101 airborne i truly appreciate all that any who have served have done.

[SUADC]

Game between Delware Valley and Widener shaping up to be a classic.

[kate]

Del Val wins, 56/28!!!  Congratulations Aggies  !!!!!   Hope you get a great draw in the NCAA play-offs!

[SUADC]

Wow...56-28. That 4th and 2 Widener failed to convert at the end of the third quarter change the whole momentum of the game. Also, I am very impressed with Delaware Valley quarterback, he has grown throughout the season. Congrats to both teams on a good season. As Kate stated above, I hope Delaware Valley gets a good draw in the bracket.

[kate]

So excited here before dinner, but where's Matt Levy?  I don't believe i heard Gordon reference him this afternoon!  What an incredibly convincing win against a VERY good Widener squad!  Congrats to all - Team & Coaches!!!

[DanPadavona]

Aggies-Pride Game Wrap-up:

http://d3east-football.blogspot.com/2011/11/delaware-valley-rips-widener-56-28.html

Clearly the most impressive performance of the weekend, and one of the most impressive showings by an East team all season. 580 yards of offense against Widener - amazing. This should get DV the #1 seed in the Eastern bracket.

[maAggie]

Congrats DelVal for an impressive win vs. Widener, and also on an undefeated regular season! It's been an amazing season for any team, let alone one with all the youth the Aggies suited up this season! Hopefully, the brackets will be kind to the Aggies this time around, and DelVal will continue to break records throughout the playoffs.

Always beyond fabulous to beat the Pioneers, er Pride, but to completely whoop-ass on 'em is all the more enjoyable!

Congratulations to Clem and the rest of the coaching staff on an awesome regular season run!

[wesleydad]

congrats to del val for winning the mac.  outside shot at the 1 in the east, likely the 2 with a potential tough 2nd round game against kean or salisbury.  not sure how the brackets will break out, but the first round shouldn't be that tough.