FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[PBR...]

LETS GO DVC TAKE DOWN WESLEY!!!

[gordonmann]

If you can't make it to Wesley, you can still follow tomorrow's big game in Dover...

No. 8 Delaware Valley (2-0)
vs.
No. 3 Wesley (2-0)

Pregame coverage begins at 12:40 pm.  Click here to listen to the broadcast.

[bill]

FDU moves to 2-0 with a big OT win over TCNJ, 24-23

[AUPepBand]

FDU moves to 2-0 with a big OT win over TCNJ, 24-23

Glad to see FDU off to a solid 2-0 start...(now that the Devils aren't playing Alfred) Congrats, Bill!

Oh yeah, and let's go Aggies!!

[labart96]

LETS GO DVC TAKE DOWN WESLEY!!!

SOOO close.  Was hoping to see the Aggs beat those Wolverines but unfortunately no dice.  At least they hung tough with one of the best teams in DIII and could have beaten them....says a lot about DVC this season...

Still #1 in the east in my book...

[lewdogg11]

LETS GO DVC TAKE DOWN WESLEY!!!

SOOO close.  Was hoping to see the Aggs beat those Wolverines but unfortunately no dice.  At least they hung tough with one of the best teams in DIII and could have beaten them....says a lot about DVC this season...

Still #1 in the east in my book...

I agree.  As of right now, it's still not close.

[theoriginalupstate]

To be on the road and force the #3 team in the country have to come from behind and beat you with under 5 to go says a lot about you...

DVC is still the #1 team in the East!

Tough loss, was really pulling for you guys!

[Teamski]

Del Val did really good today.  They definately solved Wesley's screen!  Two of the interceptions were on those alone.  The Aggies are the real deal and I think the MAC is in for a long season.....

-Ski

[gordonmann]

Agreed.  Good fight against team with a superior defense.  Player for player, it's hard to imagine a more talented defense in the country than Wesley.  That doesn't mean Wesley will beat the purple monsters but the Wolverines have exceptional talent on that side of the ball.  Del Val's defense acquitted itself very well.

[maAggie]

A TD called back for "illegal formation" that was discussed with the officials in the pre-game...a reversal of the fumble (n the final TD drive)where the official closest to the fumble called and signaled it Aggies ball immediately....a missed field goal and they lose by four....The Aggies defense and special teams were outstanding today!

Bye week--get healthy then bring it to the MAC!

[rams1102]

I feel that Del Val is #1 in the East, hands down right now.

A few years ago Montclair went to Wesley and beat them. Then we laid an egg against TCNJ and screwed up what was a potential good season. Aggies, stay focused and hope to see you in the playoffs if we can get by Cortland, Kean and the rest of the NJAC.

[PBR...]

Agreed.  Good fight against team with a superior defense.  Player for player, it's hard to imagine a more talented defense in the country than Wesley.  That doesn't mean Wesley will beat the purple monsters but the Wolverines have exceptional talent on that side of the ball.  Del Val's defense acquitted itself very well.

hey gordon what was your feeling on the fumble? not sure if you had a good look at it but several people said it was definetly a fumble. As maAggie said the ref closest to the play signaled fumble but was overruled by a ref further away. (not to make excuses here as wesley won the game period). A great effort by DVC. They are definetly the real deal. Time to regroup and get ready for next week and put this game behind them.

[gordonmann]

PBR:

I spoke with four people, two of whom were not associated with Del Val, and they all thought it was a fumble.  I didn't think it was close on my first (and only) view.  The official closest to the play originally ruled it was a fumble as MaAggie notes.  And reportedly the team reviewed the tape and, after seeing it, was even more convinced that it was a fumble.  They also felt the officials got the call right on the illegal formation that nullified the touchdown.

There were so many chances for Del Val, it's hard to focus on just one play.  As Coach Clements said afterward, you can't control the officials.  You can only control effort.  And the Aggies gave a lot of that.

[PBR...]

PBR:

I spoke with four people, two of whom were not associated with Del Val, and they all thought it was a fumble.  I didn't think it was close on my first (and only) view.  The official closest to the play originally ruled it was a fumble as MaAggie notes.  And reportedly the team reviewed the tape and, after seeing it, was even more convinced that it was a fumble.  They also felt the officials got the call right on the illegal formation that nullified the touchdown.

There were so many chances for Del Val, it's hard to focus on just one play.  As Coach Clements said afterward, you can't control the officials.  You can only control effort.  And the Aggies gave a lot of that.

exactly calls usually equal out in a game....hate to see a good game and effort decided by so many questionable calls for both sides

[PA_wesleyfan]

  Not to make any excuses for the refs but there was a whistle blown which doesnt happen often and one ref ran in pointing to the ground and that may have superceded whay happened. I could not see the play from my seat so I can't give an opinion either way on the play.

On another note. It's hard to say how good  Del Val offense is because they had such a short field to work with and Cook was shut down , but over all this looks like as good a team that Del Val has had.