FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

bill · August 07, 2009, 11:06:18 PM

Wow, three whole sentances on FDU in the MAC preview (website).

I know we're the lone out of PA school playing football, but that is ridiculous. Can they even mention QB Winters...or anyone?

G-manWU · August 08, 2009, 02:12:54 PM

Quote from: bill on August 07, 2009, 11:06:18 PM
Wow, three whole sentances on FDU in the MAC preview (website).

I know we're the lone out of PA school playing football, but that is ridiculous. Can they even mention QB Winters...or anyone?

Bill,

I've been away from the league for a few seasons now, but I believe the info that gose into the league's preview is supplied by each school. Often times, the info is the same as the preview put out by the SID at each school on their respective athletics website. If that's still the case, did anyone at FDU send a preview/press release to the league? I'm sure no one intended to exclude the team, so hopefully it was just an oversight on someone's part.

bill · August 10, 2009, 12:50:33 PM

G-man

I'll ask SID when I see him today....

bill · August 10, 2009, 08:46:52 PM

G-man

Good call on the situation. Our SID just got married, and was on his honeymoon. The league called him for a preview, and barely gave him 36 hours notice, which he couldn't comply with. Oh well.

Simba · August 18, 2009, 10:14:08 PM

"But the success of the Lycoming offense will rest in large part in the hands of the offensive line, who have big shoes to fill as the Warriors gun for their 15th MAC title since 1978."

Ah yes, the Glory Days of the 70's (Thanks Boss)...as Paul Harvey said many times on WMBT in Billtown back in the day..."And now you know the rest of the story"...

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/530813.html?nav=5017

HANGTIME · August 19, 2009, 03:32:59 AM

PBR, GORDON
Hi guys...glad to see things here are picking up. I am back on here and should be for most of the season. Del Val
looks to be plenty tough this year and make the run for the MAC title. I should be making all of the games...Look for my Jr. on the DVC sidelines coaching special teams...

PBR...are your children still in soccer?...looking forward to hooking up and tailgating....Gordon, you know where we tailgate...please stop by...

PBR... · August 19, 2009, 08:49:17 AM

Quote from: HANGTIME on August 19, 2009, 03:32:59 AM
PBR, GORDON
Hi guys...glad to see things here are picking up. I am back on here and should be for most of the season. Del Val
looks to be plenty tough this year and make the run for the MAC title. I should be making all of the games...Look for my Jr. on the DVC sidelines coaching special teams...

PBR...are your children still in soccer?...looking forward to hooking up and tailgating....Gordon, you know where we tailgate...please stop by...

hey hangtime good to see you around again. yes the kids to have soccer BUT my oldest has reached the age where i am no longer coaching that one but the younger 2 i am going to asst. coach this year. so i will be floating into dvc for games here and there when time permits. i know where your set up tailgating and will stop by. great news to hear your son is coaching the special teams at dvc. he was definetly a standout performer in dvc history and obviously knows special teams very well. cant wait to get this season started.

Boxer7806 · August 26, 2009, 12:20:40 PM

I know its early but what are your thoughts on the Widener vs Curry matchup... does Curry have a shot to get the conference a little more respect?

gordonmann · August 31, 2009, 07:11:32 AM

Boxer7806:

That is a great early test for both teams.

For Curry, it's a chance to show that its recent post season success is a product of a strong program and not soley the accomplishments of a couple strong graduating classes. I really liked the Colonels' quarterback Van De Giesen, who will be tough to replace. A win for Curry would emphasize that this program is legit at a regional level and deflate skepticism that Curry's success is the product of a weaker conference schedule.

For Widener, it's a chance to show that they were underrated in the conference preseason poll where they placed 5th. I was impressed by their quarterback Al Humes and wide receiver Marcus Payton who transferred into the program last year, but they aren't listed on the 2009 roster. Ian Decker is a nice running back and Michael Penna is a talented tight end, but they'll need some help.

PBR... · August 31, 2009, 12:54:46 PM

dvc vs. johns hopkins game preview is up on dvc's website...

http://athletics.delval.edu/news/2009/8/31/FB_09_HOPKINS_PREVIEW.aspx?path=football

HANGTIME · September 01, 2009, 03:24:08 PM

Hey PBR....It looks like another DIII /AGGIE barn burner this Saturday....Should be there but not with the usual crew...Look forward to seeing you...GO AGGIES!! GOOD LUCK YOU GUYS!!!

G-manWU · September 02, 2009, 11:25:47 PM

It's only a few days before the season and we aren't talkin' it up yet? C'mon guys and gals, the Landmine Conference basketball boards are more active

Just kidding- I hope all is well with everyone. At the moment it looks as if the new job I just took will prevent me from attending the Wilkes opener with Muhlenberg- I'm covering sports and other subjects for a weekly paper here in Northeast PA. Among the teams we cover are Abington Heights, Lackawanna Trail, Lakeland, and Scranton Prep- all have had some success and appearences in the PIAA and Eastern Conference playoffs in the recent past. But with Abington and Prep playing home games on Saturdays, it ties me up for some weekends. I do plan on being at the MSU game, and have the road games at Lycoming and DVC penciled in at this point, so hopefully I will catch up with many of you soon.

I haven't had much of a chance to catch up with the Colonels lately- I know their camp roster was a bit smaller than when I was there, but retention was outstanding from what I understand- not a single player had left the program at the midpoint of camp, according to my sources.

Many of you may not be courting the Colonels for MAC frontrunner, and I'm sure that Coach Shep would be the first to say that the team needs to earn that status on the field after the last few years. But there is some talent there- don't forget about Rob Johnson among the other senior QBs around the conference. The defense will have some new and returning faces- my HS basketball teammate Sean Madden moving to the linebacking corps, and DL Jake Roberts is set to return after misisng last season with an injury. The offense has a deep and experienced group at TE, with Harry Reese brining the punishing running that has often defined Colonels teams of the past.

I'm not saying that they'll be the next Mount Union, but the Colonels are a close-knit group with great charecter. Here's hoping for a good 2009!!

As for the rest, best wishes to all of you in your travels and adventures this year, esp. if your son or relation is playing on the field, walking the sidelines, or (as was the case with me) on top of the film platform

PBR... · September 03, 2009, 07:21:17 AM

Quote from: G-manWU on September 02, 2009, 11:25:47 PM
It's only a few days before the season and we aren't talkin' it up yet? C'mon guys and gals, the Landmine Conference basketball boards are more active

Just kidding- I hope all is well with everyone. At the moment it looks as if the new job I just took will prevent me from attending the Wilkes opener with Muhlenberg- I'm covering sports and other subjects for a weekly paper here in Northeast PA. Among the teams we cover are Abington Heights, Lackawanna Trail, Lakeland, and Scranton Prep- all have had some success and appearences in the PIAA and Eastern Conference playoffs in the recent past. But with Abington and Prep playing home games on Saturdays, it ties me up for some weekends. I do plan on being at the MSU game, and have the road games at Lycoming and DVC penciled in at this point, so hopefully I will catch up with many of you soon.

I haven't had much of a chance to catch up with the Colonels lately- I know their camp roster was a bit smaller than when I was there, but retention was outstanding from what I understand- not a single player had left the program at the midpoint of camp, according to my sources.

Many of you may not be courting the Colonels for MAC frontrunner, and I'm sure that Coach Shep would be the first to say that the team needs to earn that status on the field after the last few years. But there is some talent there- don't forget about Rob Johnson among the other senior QBs around the conference. The defense will have some new and returning faces- my HS basketball teammate Sean Madden moving to the linebacking corps, and DL Jake Roberts is set to return after misisng last season with an injury. The offense has a deep and experienced group at TE, with Harry Reese brining the punishing running that has often defined Colonels teams of the past.

I'm not saying that they'll be the next Mount Union, but the Colonels are a close-knit group with great charecter. Here's hoping for a good 2009!!

As for the rest, best wishes to all of you in your travels and adventures this year, esp. if your son or relation is playing on the field, walking the sidelines, or (as was the case with me) on top of the film platform

good stuff and good luck in your new position w/ the newspaper.....should be another fun year in the mac

maAggie · September 03, 2009, 04:23:12 PM

As always the MAC will be highly competitive, and I believe the pre-season predictions that have the Aggies coming out on top. But, the games still have to be played and it's important to recognize that no opponent in this conference is a walkover and so let-downs must be avoided. This should be an unbelievable year for Isgro and I'm excited to see him and the offense get to work. The defense should be dominating, as always and Gesswein deserves all the pre-season accolades after his past year's performances. No doubt he'll be just as good, if not better in '09...so here's to watching another successful Aggie team...

Good luck to the other MAC teams! I for one, am ready for some football!

gordonmann · September 04, 2009, 09:15:10 AM

The young Aggies defense will have its hands full tomorrow. Johns Hopkins has a great back in Andrew Kase who is already the school's all-time leading rusher at 2,900+ yards.

If you can't make the game in Doylestown, you can listen to it on the internet.

Johns Hopkins (8-3 in 2008)

vs.
Delaware Valley (8-3 in 2008)

Click here to listen

The stream will be inactive until pregame coverage begins at 1:40 pm for the rare 2 pm kickoff. You'll need Windows Media Player to listen.