FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[bman]

Talk about how dead this board has become...
2 great games(hopefully) on tap this weekend...
The normal Lycoming/Widener slugfest...
and now the Stevenson/Del val game where we get to see how legitimate Stevenson is...

...and no one's talking...

[AUPepBand]

Pep has a real gift for silencing the boards.....

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

bman - I agree with you. I think the Lycoming/Widener game will set the stage for who has the big edge for the conference title. That seems obvious, but this is an early season game that will determine who is going to have to play catch-up the rest of the season and who will be looking for help from other teams to stay in the hunt.

Stevenson vs. Del Val is a really interesting game. I have obviously been watching Stevenson this year, but I am not buying completely in just yet. I think they are a far better team than in years past and some of the additions like Trey Lee make them dangerous. The defense is also so much better than they have had in the past thanks to the fact that injuries last season forced players to learn far quicker than intended. However, Del Val is always a very difficult team who just doesn't make that many mistakes. Even last year when they looked sketchy early in the season, they roared back. The fact this game is at Del Val may actually be the deciding factor for this one (and if Stevenson can continue to improve the number of penalties called on them).

[bman]

Pep

I think this board has done a fantastic job of silencing itself...

Dave

Thanks for the assessment.   I view the Stevenson/Del Val game as an acid test for Stevenson (Albright result factored in...).  I wouldn't hazard a guess on whther the could beat Del Val, but will be very interested in the result.  In anycase, Stevenson's increasing stregnth, throws in intersting dynamic into the MAC, and hopefully will for years to come..

[Warren Thompson]

Pep

I think this board has done a fantastic job of silencing itself...

Dave

Thanks for the assessment.   I view the Stevenson/Del Val game as an acid test for Stevenson (Albright result factored in...).  I wouldn't hazard a guess on whther the could beat Del Val, but will be very interested in the result.  In anycase, Stevenson's increasing stregnth, throws in intersting dynamic into the MAC, and hopefully will for years to come..

Until a short time ago, Stevenson was the 800-pound gorilla sitting in the living room, perhaps ignored by many. That, I genuinely fear, has changed.

The day might not be far off when Stevenson will be a troublesome rival for Lycoming, Widener, and, especially, Delaware Valley for MAC supremacy.

[gordonmann]

I agree with Warren. Stevenson is on the rise.  We'll get a sense for their how high they've risen tomorrow.  The next two weekends are huge for Lyco and Del Val. 

[kate]

Not sure of the final score as the audio & live stats both died with about two minutes to go, but I'm pretty darn sure the Aggies beat Stevenson - check the DVC site or Pat's score board - I gotta get

dinner.

[gordonmann]

Rough day on the internet connection, but Del Val won 41-23.  Kyle Schuberth ties a school record with four touchdowns.

[D3MAFAN]

Rough day on the internet connection, but Del Val won 41-23.  Kyle Schuberth ties a school record with four touchdowns.

I think the experience in close games came through for Del Val. I think Del Val made some bigs plays late. Nevertheless, good game by both teams.

[bman]

Wow...a typical close game barn burner between Widener and Lycoming...coming down to a (Missed) 36 yd field goal...
Wish I could have been there!

Congrats to Lyco on a BIG win...
As Gordon mentioned, looks like WU will now be playing catch-up/spoiler..

Looking at the stats, WU had only 15yds rushing, and that's not going to cut it...more balance needed...

[kate]

Huge congratulations to Lycoming for knocking off Widener yesterday in what looks like a well-played game!  Well, fans, that sets up a meeting between Lyco & the Aggies for next Sat.  Two MAC undefeated teams here - would love to hear a week-long commentary on that game!  Technicalities from those in the know!  Thanks

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

That isn't the only game... Widener vs. Stevenson is also a very big game to see who stays in the hunt... as you hear Gordon talk about in this week's D3report with me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVGgiISsAnQ

[kate]

Thanks, Dave - great review of that game, and Gordon, hope like heck to prove you wrong next week!

[D3MAFAN]

That isn't the only game... Widener vs. Stevenson is also a very big game to see who stays in the hunt... as you hear Gordon talk about in this week's D3report with me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVGgiISsAnQ

Great report, love the breakdown about the MAC going forward.

[dlippiel]

Dlip can't help but be happy for Stevenson. How exciting for the players and the school to be doing so well so fast. Dlip had a feeling they would do well after seeing the facilities and the school's obvious commitment to the program. Congrats on an excellent effort against Del Val.