FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[Frank Rossi]

Well, the Warriors are now 5-1, 60% through the season and 3-0 in the conference.

Does anyone now out there think they were underestimated in the pre-season poll, picking them fourth, or is just  a homer like me?

These boys are for real and remind me somewhat of the halcyon teams from the late 1990s with a stingy defense and balanced offense.

On another note - how sweet it is for Dallas and Washington to both lose while the Eagles win - sort of like an early Christmas present.

Go Yankees - defend this house!

ATB

You are really pathetic if you're putting that much into the preseason rankings...

Keep beating that dead horse...

It will get you far in life...

Wow, you just went all Frank Rossi on him, Upstate.  I almost feel bad for him :-O

[PBR...]

Well, the Warriors are now 5-1, 60% through the season and 3-0 in the conference.

Does anyone now out there think they were underestimated in the pre-season poll, picking them fourth, or is just  a homer like me?

These boys are for real and remind me somewhat of the halcyon teams from the late 1990s with a stingy defense and balanced offense.

On another note - how sweet it is for Dallas and Washington to both lose while the Eagles win - sort of like an early Christmas present.

Go Yankees - defend this house!

ATB

You are really pathetic if you're putting that much into the preseason rankings...

Keep beating that dead horse...

It will get you far in life...

Wow, you just went all Frank Rossi on him, Upstate.  I almost feel bad for him :-O

glad someone else said it....preseason rankings were 2 months ago!! LET IT GO ALREADY!! WE GET IT, YOUR NOT HAPPY WHERE LYCO WAS PLACED!! MOVE ON!!

Next year put out your own preseason poll and regular season poll and we will see how accurate you are and pick it apart all season and yell all season about your preseason poll....geesh...

[gordonmann]

TGP:

It's hard for me to give an objective view of Del Val.  I've seen them far more than any other team and I love my Saturdays in Doylestown.  From the coaches to the players to the guys in the press box, it's been such a great experience the past six seasons. So my view is going to be invariably slanted.

That said, here's my take so far...

As a unit, this is the best offensive line Del Val has had since I've been following the program.  That says something considering they've had multiple All-Americans including the top Division III center in the country in 2005.  But this line opens craters for Cook to run through gives Hatty so much time to throw the ball.  They've been incredible against everyone except Wesley, which is at another level in terms of size.

The defense has been awesome.  They are undersized but really fast and playing with a ton of confidence right now.  Gesswein personifies this defense in a lot of ways - exuberant, exciting and, at times, dominant. 

That said, I think Lycoming could beat Del Val on Saturday for two reasons.

* Lycoming is running the ball really well.  Kleinfelter is having an All-American caliber year, even against good run defenses.  Last Saturday the Warriors ran for 173 yards against a really good Widener defense.  The previous high against the Pride was 92.

*  Del Val has had a troubling amount of penalties (97 yards per game).  They have had 22 15-yard penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct, personal fouls or face masks in 6 games.  That does not include 15 yard pass interference penalties.  On three occasions they have had more than one of those on the same play.  At some point this is going to cost them in a big spot.

[PBR...]

TGP:

It's hard for me to give an objective view of Del Val.  I've seen them far more than any other team and I love my Saturdays in Doylestown.  From the coaches to the players to the guys in the press box, it's been such a great experience the past six seasons. So my view is going to be invariably slanted.

That said, here's my take so far...

As a unit, this is the best offensive line Del Val has had since I've been following the program.  That says something considering they've had multiple All-Americans including the top Division III center in the country in 2005.  But this line opens craters for Cook to run through gives Hatty so much time to throw the ball.  They've been incredible against everyone except Wesley, which is at another level in terms of size.

The defense has been awesome.  They are undersized but really fast and playing with a ton of confidence right now.  Gesswein personifies this defense in a lot of ways - exuberant, exciting and, at times, dominant. 

That said, I think Lycoming could beat Del Val on Saturday for two reasons.

* Lycoming is running the ball really well.  Kleinfelter is having an All-American caliber year, even against good run defenses.  Last Saturday the Warriors ran for 173 yards against a really good Widener defense.  The previous high against the Pride was 92.

*  Del Val has had a troubling amount of penalties (97 yards per game).  They have had 22 15-yard penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct, personal fouls or face masks in 6 games.  That does not include 15 yard pass interference penalties.  On three occasions they have had more than one of those on the same play.  At some point this is going to cost them in a big spot.

think DVC is bringing the heavy lumber this saturday....they played poorly last saturday and were looking ahead to this weeks matchup. It's homecoming and a big game on the schedule. My hunch is coach clements hasn't let them forget about mucho mistakes/turnovers last weekend. DVC is looking to let everyone know who is the top team in the mac and put their stamp on this game

[kate]

That's a great term, PBR - "heavy lumber".  I'm certainly no football genius, but it would seem discipline could control penalties, especially the unsportsmanlike variety.  It won't be easy, but if everyone does their job, it should be one heck of a game. 

[wesleydad]

gordan, i will be making the trip this week as wesley is off.  looking forward to a good game.  delval doing well and lycoming seems to be good also.  talk to you saturday.

[gordonmann]

Cool!  Hopefully we get a good game.

[dlippiel]

Cool!  Hopefully we get a good game.

dlip is very happy for Lyco's success thus far but is really hoping Del Val makes a statement here and delivers a monkey stomp.

[PBR...]

gordan, i will be making the trip this week as wesley is off.  looking forward to a good game.  delval doing well and lycoming seems to be good also.  talk to you saturday.

good stuff...think its pretty cool you make the trip up to DVC whenever you can to take in a game...should try and repay it in kind when pbr gets a chance

[Simba]

dlip is very happy for Lyco's success thus far but is really hoping Del Val makes a statement here and delivers a monkey stomp.
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Simba is also very happy with Lyco's success thus far and is really hoping Del Val makes a statement here and delivers EIGHT more turnovers this week to the opposition!

[PBR...]

dlip is very happy for Lyco's success thus far but is really hoping Del Val makes a statement here and delivers a monkey stomp.

Simba is also very happy with Lyco's success thus far and is really hoping Del Val makes a statement here and delivers EIGHT more turnovers this week to the opposition!
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good to see you back stranger....the lyco folks have been awful quiet for many seasons now...

[gordonmann]

For tomorrow's big game...

Lycoming (5-1, 3-0)
vs.
Delaware Valley (5-1, 3-0)

If you can't make it to Doylestown, please click here to listen.  Kickoff is at 1 pm with pregame beginning at 12:40 pm

[PBR...]

LETS GO DVC!!! Lyco is coming to our house....DEFEND OUR HOUSE!!

TIME TO MAKE A STATEMENT TO THE MAC ABOUT HOW GOOD DVC IS THIS YEAR!!! THIS IS WHY YOU LIFT ALL THOSE WEIGHTS AND RUN THOSE SPRINTS TO PLAY IN GAMES LIKE THIS!!!

[PBR...]

DVC up 23-0 in the 4th.....its ovahhhhhh!!!

EDIT:  Now 30-0 ....

[PBR...]

oooops.....  make it 36-0...


btw good game calling it gordon...sounded excellent