FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

ZeroMischief · November 11, 2010, 11:12:06 AM

Very glad to see DVC picks up a strong out of conference game for 2012-13. The Wesley game always helped keep DVC in front of the rest of the MAC as far as preparation goes when it came time for conference play. Was hoping the W&J game added to that, but the Presidents were far from a threat this year. GO AGGIES!

pg04 · November 13, 2010, 02:45:33 PM

Del val tied with widener at 13 at the half. WTF

pg04 · November 13, 2010, 03:16:48 PM

Quote from: pg04 on November 13, 2010, 02:45:33 PM
Del val tied with widener at 13 at the half. WTF

Order being restored, 27-13 Del Val now early in the 4th.

pg04 · November 13, 2010, 03:52:16 PM

Widener making it interesting with Del Val, inside the 20 with less than 20 seconds left, down 27-20...

pg04 · November 13, 2010, 03:54:00 PM

4th down... Touchdown Widener with no time left! Widener went for two! 28-27 Widener beats Del Val!!!

DVCFan11 · November 13, 2010, 03:56:49 PM

It kills me to say this as a DelVal alum but i have to take my hat off to Widener today. The gutty call to go for a 2 pt conversion was fantastic. Well done to the whole staff, and players for playing hard.

To the DVC seniors, dont let this loss effect the playoffs next week. shake it off and get ready for your run through the NCAA's

kate · November 13, 2010, 04:00:14 PM

Amen to that DVCFan11!!

pg04 · November 13, 2010, 04:01:41 PM

Unfortunately the loss means you may see MTU in the 2nd round instead of the 3rd round. Even then, DVC's first round opponent will be no push over now. And will it be at home? Many questions here now.

gordonmann · November 13, 2010, 04:05:07 PM

If I had to guess, I'd say they are on the road at Rowan next week. We'll see.

Great win by Widener.

DVCFan11 · November 13, 2010, 04:07:20 PM

Is there a real possibility that DVC will now have to go completely on the road now?

gordonmann · November 13, 2010, 04:08:51 PM

Yeah. Cortland and Rowan both will move in front of Del Val in the rankings. Montclair will, too, but not sure if they'll make the playoffs. The Aggies get some help with Maine Maritime losing, which means Endicott can go somewhere.

My guess is...

Mount Union vs. St. Lawrence
Rowan vs. Endicott
Alfred vs. Cortland State
Delaware Valley vs. SUNY Maritime.

pg04 · November 13, 2010, 04:09:11 PM

Quote from: DVCFan11 on November 13, 2010, 04:07:20 PM
Is there a real possibility that DVC will now have to go completely on the road now?

Definitely. The loss pushes them down to the 5th seed in my mind. Below MTU, 2 NJAC teams, and SUNY-Maritime

DVCFan11 · November 13, 2010, 04:11:16 PM

wow thats huge to fall from the first to fifth or worse.. i would love to see a Rowan-DVC game though.

G-manWU · November 13, 2010, 06:37:37 PM

Well, that makes for an interesting Saturday.

While the game was not the most exciting or well-played, congrats to Coach Shep and the Colonels on bringing back the Mayor's Cup to Ralston Field. It's always a treat to win against your cross-town rival, esp. after a one-sided loss this season.

My best wishes go to the Wilkes seniors- it was a pleasure to work with this group for one year, and watch them from the grandstands for three more seasons. A great group of student-athletes and friends who have bright careers ahead of them.

When I look at today's results, for as proud as I am of a great year for Wilkes, one lesson I hope that the returning players take away from this season is "win at Widener." By my calculations, while DVC would still have gotten the automatic NCAA bid, the loss last Saturday in Chester cost the Colonels a share of the MAC title. Still a great season, but it could have gone out much sweeter if they could redo one quarter. I was a part of two Wilkes wins at Quick Stadium (2004 and 2006) and with the exception of Susquehanna (seriously!) there was no team that played harder for four quarters. A win at Widener is never easy and is always remembered...hopefully the Colonels can get back in the drivers seat in the series next season.

In any event, a good season for Wilkes, much better than many had thought prior to the start of the season. For the returning players, the chance to have some special seasons over the next few years is there to grasp. If everyone stays out of trouble, keeps their heads in their books, and trains up to their best potential, it can be one heck of a show at Ralston Field....

Best wishes to the Aggies and their fans in the NCAAs...have fun and represent the MAC with pride. To the Colonels, congrats again on a good year, and here's hoping for an ECAC bid. And to all the student-athletes we are so eager to cheer on...best wishes on a safe and sucessful offseason. The chance to earn a degree and play football at any of the MAC schools is a special opportunity...enjoy it and make the most of your time on the field and off of it.

Lyco80 · November 13, 2010, 07:28:47 PM

Wow - did not see the DVC loss coming today at all against Widener. Lycoming beat Widener during homecoming - saw the game and it was not really a close affair. When I speculated, erroneously I might point out, earlier in the season that the MAC may be a split contest for first it was this sort of outcome I envisioned. Lycoming beat Albright and Widener but was toasted by Wilkes, DVC, and Lebanon Valley. Sometimes it is hard to see a trend in the MAC as what seems to be an advantage one week evaporates the next.

Regardless, sad to see another regular season come to a close but my best wishes to all teams still playing from the MAC and all seniors and their parents - the true supporters in more ways than one.

Here's to an Eagle win over the Redskins Monday night.

And an early Thanksgiving to all posters and hearty welcome home to Chaplain Michael Chaney who returns from one year overseas in Djibouti, Africa!

ATB