FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[Dutchman70]

I'm pretty sure Stevenson didn't graduate many players from last years team, and their outlook is very positive. The team is extremely athletic and last season they were a better team then their record showed. Going into their 3rd year this season I think they have the potential to surprise some people. Not sure about kings, I know they lost a few key members of their linebacking core but not really sure about the rest, and Lyco also not sure but you can always bet they will have one of the best defenses in the MAC.

I agree Stevenson was indeed a better team than the record showed. Honestly, I can see them being very good, if not this year, definitely next year. Since I am currently in the DMV area, Stevenson appears to be doing a great job overall within building their athletic program and that's starting with its facilities. With that they are taking some recruits from both Maryland (Frostburg, Salisbury, McDaniel, etc...) and PA teams.

I agree 100% with you, I definitely can see them contending for a MAC title within the next 2-4 years. Also in my opinion, from personal experience, I feel they have the best football facilities in the MAC, which will also make it easier to steal some recruits like you said not only from MD schools but also PA. They will definitely be a fun team to watch in the coming years.

[SBMC]

Lycoming picked #1 in the MAC seems like Lycoming is reloading ...thoughts?

[Simba]

SBMC...With 3 Preseason All-Americans and 7 All-MAC starters returning, I believe it's more than just reloading this year...In this league though, every game is a tough one..All "W's" are truly earned...The Coaching staff will keep this year's group of student athletes "grounded"...No one will be reading their own press clippings and they will constantly  be reminded of the family, tradition and excellence of playing football for The Lycoming College Warriors!...Who knows, we may even slay a dragon or two on the way with the new swords and shields that will be issued to everyone this year!!!  Simba

[Pat Coleman]

SBMC...With 3 Preseason All-Americans and 7 All-MAC starters returning, I believe it's more than just reloading this year...In this league though, every game is a tough one..All "W's" are truly earned...The Coaching staff will keep this year's group of student athletes "grounded"...No one will be reading their own press clippings and they will constantly  be reminded of the family, tradition and excellence of playing football for The Lycoming College Warriors!...Who knows, we may even slay a dragon or two on the way with the new swords and shields that will be issued to everyone this year!!!  Simba

Welcome back. If those "three preseason All-Americans" include the USA Football team, just be mindful that they named 500 kids to that team, an average of two per Division III school. So three is better than average but only slightly.

[Simba]

Yes Pat...
As I'm sure you recall from our friendly banter over the past couple decades, I always have a  MINDFUL.    One is one of 13 DL on the first team Defense and one is one of 12 DB's on the first team Defense (He's also on your first team Defense)...That doesn't water him down does it?...Especially a coal-region boy from the land of Yuengling...Lager is never watered down Pat!...The third student athlete is one of 15 LB's on the second team Defense...I feel one should look at the recognition by position and not the total four team + honorable mention numbers by USA...Just one "Blast from the Past" opinion Pat and I know, along with "something else", everybody has one!...Simba

[Pat Coleman]

Yeah -- so 13 defensive linemen would be four teams' worth. And if someone is not in the top 15 or so linebackers on the first team, that means on a normal three- or four-linebacker team they'd be fourth or fifth string.

I like a good Yuengling!
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[D3viewer]

Lycoming picked #1 in the MAC seems like Lycoming is reloading ...thoughts?

Hmmm. Brockport ambushed them last season at their place. I wonder if they took them too lightly..Brockport coming off a 2-8 season. Can Lyco return the favor at Brockport on their new turf ?
Brockport offense ranked 16th in the country last season and almost dropped 500 yards of offense on Lycos 25th ranked defense.  Also put up 24 points vs a D that only gave up 12 points a game. Brockport also stifled Lycos average offense. Brockport wins with offense..Lyco wins with defense. Hopefully will be a good battle. Wasn't last year.

[D3MAFAN]

Lycoming picked #1 in the MAC seems like Lycoming is reloading ...thoughts?

Hmmm. Brockport ambushed them last season at their place. I wonder if they took them too lightly..Brockport coming off a 2-8 season. Can Lyco return the favor at Brockport on their new turf ?
Brockport offense ranked 16th in the country last season and almost dropped 500 yards of offense on Lycos 25th ranked defense.  Also put up 24 points vs a D that only gave up 12 points a game. Brockport also stifled Lycos average offense. Brockport wins with offense..Lyco wins with defense. Hopefully will be a good battle. Wasn't last year.

Brockport surprised a lot of people early in the year, but kind of fell off as the season progressed. Now, regarding Lycoming, they have always been solid. I think for the coaches in the conference to rank them number one, it kind of shows that each team respected them and based upon the returning players, have the best chance if they play up to their potential can run the table in the MAC. That's the thing with the MAC, you never know which team is going to run the table or if they are going to get into a screwy tie at the end of the season and the team that we think should go to the playoffs doesn't go. I guess we all have to wait and see.

[D3viewer]

Lyco..this is where you will be playing your first game. Pop the cherry. Good luck.
http://www.gobrockport.com/news/2013/5/15/FH_0515130056.aspx

[bman]

Looks like this will be a great year in the MAC!   Looks like lots of parity.

We will certainly find out shortly.

[kate]

Del Val's roster is up.

[bman]

Simba

In honor of your return, I have placed my prediction of the MAC final standings for the 2013 season.
1.  Widener
2.  Delaware Valley
3.  Lebanon Valley 
4.  Stevenson
5.  Albright
6.  Wilkes
6A.  King's
7.  Misericordia
8.  FDU-Florham
9.  Central Bucks West High School
10. Little Sisters of the Poor
11. Ampipe High
12. Lycoming

[D3viewer]

Simba

In honor of your return, I have placed my prediction of the MAC final standings for the 2013 season.
1.  Widener
2.  Delaware Valley
3.  Lebanon Valley 
4.  Stevenson
5.  Albright
6.  Wilkes
6A.  King's
7.  Misericordia
8.  FDU-Florham
9.  Central Bucks West High School
10. Little Sisters of the Poor
11. Ampipe High
12. Lycoming

RE #11...
If Nickerson just had Rifleman fall on the ball, Ampipe would have beaten Walnut Heights.

[PBR...]

Was at DVC today...team was practicing on the new turf. Looks great also has the new jogging track around it. Lights are not up yet. They got some big boys on the line thats for sure....

[lewdogg11]

Has anyone actually ever see the Little Sisters of the Poor play?  They seem to show up on a lot of polls so they can't be that bad.