FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[LANES]

Anyone have a matchup review this week on Albright versus Delvall as this looks like the one for all the enchaladas?  What type of injury does Isgro have?  Who is filling in his shoes?  It has been a pretty interesting year although it hase been rather quiet in here lots of fun nonetheless...

[gordonmann]

Isgro injured his shoulder during the first drive of the second half against Lycoming.  The official word is that he'll be examined by the doctor on Tuesday and the team will go from there.  Junior Mark Hatty made his first start in Isgro's place on Saturday at King's and went 16 for 22 with 267 yards and three touchdowns.

Hopefully we get a good game on Saturday.  But remember that Albright cannot clinch the title on Saturday unless Lycoming also beats Lebanon Valley.  If the Flying Dutchmen win on Saturday and the Lions win, then the enchaladas move to the following Saturday for Leb Val/Albright.

[PBR...]

a good recap of the dvc game vs. kings w/ quotes from isgro and hatty

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer/the_intelligencer_news_details/article/120/2009/november/01/hatty-helps-delval-past-kings.html

[maAggie]

Looks like Isgro is playing against Albright.

[Frank Rossi]

New Regional Rankings:

http://www.d3football.com/dailydose/2009/11/04/ncaa-regional-rankings-take-2/

[PA_wesleyfan]

Looks like Isgro is playing against Albright.

maAggie

where did you here that the wesley QB had left the team???

[1990 Champs]

Really looking forward to Saturday's matchup in Doylestown.  Disappointed that there's not more Albright chatter on this thread.  Although anything can happen in the final week, I think we will see the two best teams in the MAC going at it Saturday.  It's a shame that a scheduling quirk has this game at Del Val two years in a row, depriving Albright of the atmosphere that comes with such an important conference (and region) game.

This game will be far more interesting than last year's 34-9 Aggie's win.  Albright and Del Val have 4 common conference opponents - FDU-Florham, Wilkes, Lycoming and Kings, and both squads played Wilke and FDU at home and Lyco and Kings on the road.  Point differential in these wins was +87 for Del Val, and +80 for Albright.  With Albright carrying the offensive advantage putting up 152 points to Del Val's 132 in those games, and Del Val's defense holding those opponents to a total of 45 points and Albright's defense holding those teams to a collective 72 points. 

In last year's contest, Albright was able to move the ball early in each half, but Delaware Valley's offensive line was the difference as the Aggies controlled the fourth quarter and rushed for more than 200 yards.  Critical sacks by Del Val's defense and an interception return for a touchdown on a fake field goal gave the Aggies all the momentum going away.

Albright has not been receiving a whole lot of respect this year, but there are several reasons to think that the Lions will earn MAC respect this week.

1.  Tanner Kelly has transformed from very good to great.  This is his offense this year, and if Albright can keep it close, he is more than capable of delivering.

2. The Albright receiving corps is a little deeper and perhaps a bit more talented than it was last year.  Although it is still Nate Romig's show 6 players have 10 or more catches this year, and 3 have 20 or more.  It seems every week someone new steps up besides Romig.

3.  Albright's defense has vastly improved since last year's meeting.  Albright is more athletic up front, and capable of stopping the Aggies' ground game.  They have a stronger group of linebackers, and should be able to get off of the field on third downs far better than they did last year.

Overall, I think Delaware Valley is as good as they were last year, which is not damning them with faint praise.  I think they were the best team in the MAC and would have represented the conference in the playoffs better than Lycoming did.  I still think the Albright is going to Doylestown to prove themselves, and they are better in enough key spots to do just that.

[gordonmann]

1990 Champs:

Good to have some chatter of any kind on this board.  Other than LANES, there aren't many Albright fans around.  In fact, this board has been pretty quiet all season.

[1990 Champs]

I have a hard time understanding why the MAC doesn't get a lot of respect.  Although they have not had a recent national championship game participant recently, the MAC's overall post-season winning percentage is .600 over the last 10 years, and is .550 in the NCAA tourney.  Three quarterfinal appearances during that time.

The league has changed membership, obviously, but the top of the MAC has competed very well with the NJCAC.  It would be nice to see them match up more often with the Liberty League or Empire 8 and some of the New England schools.  I think the depth of the MAC is better than ever with Lebanon Valley emerging as a legitimate contender for the crown, and teams like Widener, Wilkes and Lyco stuck in the middle of that conference this year, every week is a challenge in that conference.

[PBR...]

I have a hard time understanding why the MAC doesn't get a lot of respect.  Although they have not had a recent national championship game participant recently, the MAC's overall post-season winning percentage is .600 over the last 10 years, and is .550 in the NCAA tourney.  Three quarterfinal appearances during that time.

The league has changed membership, obviously, but the top of the MAC has competed very well with the NJCAC.  It would be nice to see them match up more often with the Liberty League or Empire 8 and some of the New England schools.  I think the depth of the MAC is better than ever with Lebanon Valley emerging as a legitimate contender for the crown, and teams like Widener, Wilkes and Lyco stuck in the middle of that conference this year, every week is a challenge in that conference.

LVC's coaching staff and players deserve a ton of credit for turning that program around....its been a slow process but really nice to see...thought we might see warren thompson around more w/ lvc doing more but if he's around he isnt posting much on this board

[Warren Thompson]

uPBRmeASAP:

Warren is still around, but he doesn't wish to jinx things by crowing about LVC's success this season. As well, he's still recovering from bacterial pneumonia --diagnosed on vacation in August, of course -- and lung surgery for an empyema. [Ralph Turner MD will surely know what I'm talking about.]

And, yes, Jim Monos and his staff deserve many kudos for what they've done.

[dog]

This weekend will be a great game.  Wish I could be there. 

My prediction is that Albright gets it done this year.  Kelly and Romig are seniors, and they are playing like it.   Not to mention that the defense has been on fire with the exception of last week.

I hope to see Isgro playing for DV this weekend, and hopefully he is as healthy as he can be. I think he needs to be there, for it to be the same atmosphere.  He is very very impressive.

How crazy will it be to see Albright LVC as a potential MAC championship.  When is the last time LVC beat Albright?

[BAK4LVC]

This weekend will be a great game.  Wish I could be there. 

My prediction is that Albright gets it done this year.  Kelly and Romig are seniors, and they are playing like it.   Not to mention that the defense has been on fire with the exception of last week.

I hope to see Isgro playing for DV this weekend, and hopefully he is as healthy as he can be. I think he needs to be there, for it to be the same atmosphere.  He is very very impressive.

How crazy will it be to see Albright LVC as a potential MAC championship.  When is the last time LVC beat Albright?

The answer to your question, dog, is 2006.  LVC won, 55-33, in a game where Adam Brossman caught 14 passes for a school-record 337 yards.  Albright coach EJ Sandusky was fired on the spot after the game.  Tanner Kelly was 21-26 for 430 yards and 5 TDs in the game for Albright.  My guess is that this year's game, whether for the MAC title or not, will actually have a little bit more defensive presence.

The better question may be, when was the last time that Albright beat Delaware Valley?  That answer is 2002, a year where Albright went 2-8 and their other win was against ...Lebanon Valley.  I'm going to go with Albright to beat the Aggies in 2009.  I thought coming into the year they were the most complete team in the MAC, and nothing has happened that has changed that opinion.  Doesn't mean I won't be rooting for the Flying Dutchmen to to beat them next week.

[PBR...]

uPBRmeASAP:

Warren is still around, but he doesn't wish to jinx things by crowing about LVC's success this season. As well, he's still recovering from bacterial pneumonia --diagnosed on vacation in August, of course -- and lung surgery for an empyema. [Ralph Turner MD will surely know what I'm talking about.]

And, yes, Jim Monos and his staff deserve many kudos for what they've done.

good to see u around warren! thought you might be battling all your ill's still and that was why you werent around. a great job done by the lvc staff and kids for buying into the program.  Sorry i think dvc rolls this weekend. Its going to be a shoot out. I really like the way the oline is coming together and the defense is gelling as well. DVC wins 35-28

[kate]

Please win tomorrow's game, Green & Gold!  Heck if the Albright fans had a "red out", it'd look like Christmas with DVC getting the early gift - i HOPE!  Get better, Warren!