FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

DelcoD3 · November 04, 2011, 01:15:38 PM

New poster here. I've been lurking all season and as a Lyco supporter I figured I'd chime in before this weekend. Think we'll have a good game in Williamsport this weekend. Del Val and Lyco seem pretty similar, each with very strong defenses. The Lyco offense seems to playing well the past month and has gotten the run game going. If they can run the ball with some success a win could be there for the taking!

As for Widener, certainly a surprise this year. Only saw them play Lyco and that game was like two different games from the first half to second. They seem to have good speed and can create the big play on offense and special teams. Certainly have an interesting 2 weeks left in the MAC.

gordonmann · November 04, 2011, 03:23:35 PM

Welcome aboard, DelcoD3.

Always good to have new blood. There are a couple Lyco posters on here, but the Warriors could use more representation. These boards are always more fun when there's a variety of posters.

jmcozenlaw · November 04, 2011, 07:02:46 PM

Gordon - Are you aware of any live video feed for the Del Val - Lycoming game?

Thanks.

gordonmann · November 04, 2011, 08:45:05 PM

Not that I'm aware of. Lycoming doesn't have video to my knowledge. But, since you mentioned it...

Delaware Valley
vs.
Lycoming

If you can't watch the game, you can listen to the broadcast here starting at 12:40 pm. Think of it as video without pictures.

DanPadavona · November 04, 2011, 09:41:01 PM

That's a great game to call, Gordon. Should be the top game in Eastern Region this week. I've got Del Valley #1 in my ER rankings on my blog, and Lycoming at #8. BTW I've got Widener at #3. They impress the heck out of me. If both teams win tomorrow, DV vs Widener will be off the charts.

gordonmann · November 05, 2011, 12:42:56 AM

Indeed. Gotta get there first, though.

kate · November 05, 2011, 12:53:20 PM

Double dang, can't get Gordon's call of the game on our computer - will have to watch live stats. Gordon has us so spoiled with those Aggie home games. It's 46 degrees in Williamsport.

kate · November 05, 2011, 03:52:06 PM

whew, Del Val won it with 13 seconds left, 28/21. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! We really missed Gordon's call of that game! Aggies - WOW!

maAggie · November 05, 2011, 03:53:21 PM

Nice work Aggies!!!!

jmcozenlaw · November 05, 2011, 04:09:54 PM

An absolutely spectacular finish to the Del Val - Lycoming game. After Lycoming scored a touchdown with a little more than 1:00 left in the 4th quarter to tie the game at 21 - 21, Del Val got the ball back with just 0:58 and marched 54 yards in just 0:45 (against that defense on the road) to take a 28 - 21 lead with 0:13 left on the clock. On the ensuing kickoff, Lycoming had multiple laterals and got down to the Del Val 6 yard line before fumbling.........WHAT A FINISH!!!!

On the final drive, freshman QB Aaron Wilmer completed a 15 yard pass on third and ten, followed that up with a 15 yard pass on first and ten and capped the drive off with an 8 yard run for a touchdown.

Two big differences between the teams in my opinion..........Del Val put up 380 yards of offense against a very good defense on the road (didn't see that coming) while Lycoming had 280 yards of offense.

Del Val freshman QB Aaron Wilmer was 17 - 34 for 263 yards and 2 passing TD's and 1 rushing TD. Klinger was 15 - 28 for just 123 yards and 2 TD's.

The other difference was on the defensive side. Both defenses were solid against the run.......3.3 and 3.7 yards per carry, but the Aggies defense had 5 sacks and several hurries while Lycoming had just 1 sack.

Lycoming has a very good team and is very tough at home. My biggest surprise is that the young Aggies offense, who will be returning everybody of consequence in 2012, scored 28 points and drove down the field in 45 seconds to score a touchdown.

Hats off to both teams........great game. Congrats to the Aggies.......enjoy the ride home, have a great night and let's get ready for Widener. This will be the MAC game of the year.......if not past several years.

I'm proud of you for a great victory!! Shout out to Kate, ZeroMischief and dc21 (better see you next week!!).

Have a great night........the steak will taste that much better at The Freight House in Doylestown tonight!!

jmcozenlaw · November 05, 2011, 04:11:04 PM

I didn't mean to leave you out maAggie

jmcozenlaw · November 05, 2011, 04:16:39 PM

Gordon - What happened to the audio feed today. It was in and out........but mostly out

Great game for the Aggies........and awesome performance throughout and at the end by the young offense.

gordonmann · November 05, 2011, 04:19:36 PM

I was on a really, really bad phone line. I kept getting knocked off and logging back on, but every time I had to reset a bunch of stuff.

I think I was on for most of the second half, but it was very tough.

jmcozenlaw · November 05, 2011, 04:22:03 PM

Gordon - You, me, Matt Levy will understand this.........we need to have a Del Val - Desales atmosphere next Saturday in Doylestown

DanPadavona · November 05, 2011, 05:14:22 PM

Huge win for DV and all of Eastern Region imo. Talk about a gutty drive to win it with only 58 seconds to play. I really don't like short kickoffs. I understand not wanting to give up the big play. But you can't hand your opponent the football at their 46-yard line when all they need is a field goal to win it.

Widener might be the hottest offense in all of ER right now. Next Saturday's showdown is going to be spectacular. I wouldn't pick against DV at this point though. DV and Salisbury would make fine #1 and #2 seeds in the East.