FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[AggiesFan123]

Was on lunch and saw this article posted about former DelVal coach Mangus. What a shame, hes a good man and i hope he is brought back from suspension quickly and no other forms of punishment are handed out.

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/south-carolina-assistant-coach-arrested-for-urinating-on-curb

Now on to new business. Camps open up in a few weeks, who is everyones favorites to win the MAC? Can the Aggies make it a four peat with so many lost starters

[dunleigh]

Not sure who the oddsmaker's favorite is....but MY favorite to win is Abright. This will be my learning year because my son is new to the program, so I can't decide based on talent. I HOPE the Aggies don't win, only because he didn't choose to go there!

That stinks about the coach recently suspended at DelVal. He did a stupid thing, but nothing so terrible as to cost his job. I hope they use it as a teaching experience of why you shouldn't drink too much, or how NOT to behave.

[kate]

Hi Dunleigh!  Actually the suspension came out of the South Carolina Camp.  He was always a good man while with the Aggies!   He started that ball rolling (no pun there) for us, and for that we are very thankful!  What he does after leaving D'town is, thankfully, not our problem.  Just sad to read about it

[AggiesFan123]

G.A was reinstated at South Carolina and rightfully so. I can't wait to see him back on the sidelines this year. As far as 2011, i really don't believe there is a team that enters camp as the front runner to easily walk away with the conference. The Aggies have to be in the discussion to win their fourth in a row, however they took a huge hit in graduation (especially on offense) The biggest issue is who will lead the offense, since the QB (can't remember his name sorry!) graduated last year. I do believe that you need to include Albright in the conversation to win it this year, they are always contenders and in the last few years it seems the game between DVC and the Lions always has a huge impact on the winner of the conference. Regardless i am really excited to see how the MAC unfolds this year, it should be a great season and i wish the best to every team entering camp.

I do have to say that, I was somewhat surprised to see that no MAC Team in the top 25 as well. DVC was on the outside looking in but i was very surprised to see not a single team made it.

[Pat Coleman]

If not Del Val, who would it have been?

[gordonmann]

Mark Hatty was Del Val's quarterback last year.

[AggiesFan123]

Thanks Gordon i couldn't remember his name

[kate]

Where's PBR to chat about the MAC poll just out today?   Aggies picked to finish first, just a poll, but fun!  GO DEL VAL!!!

[dunleigh]

link to a video of the poll results
http://www.gomacsports.com/news/2011/8/11/FB_0811113855.aspx

is there any schedule or info on scrimmages?

[bleedpurple]

ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE 2011 TOP 25 FAN POLL, PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE WITH YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS. Now that Kickoff is out, I'd like to get our first poll out by the middle of next week.

[ZeroMischief]

My son is an offensive lineman for the Aggies, and I am looking forward to another great season from Delaware Valley.  The defense has all but remained intact from last year, returning 8 of 11 starters.  The offense will be the make or break for the Aggies.  The story that not too many are aware of is the quarterback battle brewing in Doylestown.  With the departing of Mark Hatty to graduation, it appeared as senior Cory Almasy would be primed to step in as the Aggies' starter for 2011.  However, a goldmine fell into the lap of DVC during the off-season as West Chester transfer Aaron Wilmer arrived on campus.  He was in a battle for the starting spot at WCU as a freshman last season, but was unsuccessful and red-shirted.  Unhappy, he transferred, and now calls Delaware Valley his home.  After watching the Green/Gold game, and yersterday's scrimmage versus Ursinus, I'd be surprised if this is not Wilmer's team come Saturday for the season opener against Muhlenberg.  He was a part of 4 if not all 5 of DVC's touchdowns in yesterday's scrimmage.  Time will tell.  Can't wait for Saturday!!!

GO AGGIES!!!

[kate]

Good luck to every one of the MAC teams opening their seasons tomorrow!!!

[AggiesFan123]

Best of luck to all the MAC teams in the openers tomorrow. Especially DVC, lets get this campaign going right guys

[kate]

Where is Pbr?  Has he left the Delaware Valley?  Usually, he's posted by this time.   Good luck to the Green & Gold tomorrow afternoon taking on those Mules!  Unfortunately, we can't make it to Doylestown, but i'll be following live stats

[TheGrove]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but good luck Lyco! (My cousin's playing there.)