FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[D O.C.]

Naw, just an imp or else there's be only X's and O's.
Laughter, the best medicine. Of course, half my stuff is cryptic and encrypted, hence the Smite-O- Meter.

[jmcozenlaw]

bman - D.O.C. is out in Oregon, rains all day so indoor activities rule. Can you say Cheech and Chong?

Actually D O.C. is in sunny Southern California 

My bad......not quite Cheech & Chong land, but depending on where.......real close

DI-AA/DII (disguised as DIII) Semifinal Predictions:

Linfield - 27
Villanova (oops.....my bad.....UW-W) - 24

Mount Youngstown Union State - 31
Wesley - 24

[bman]

There HAS to be something to talk about....

anything?

Hello?

[jmcozenlaw]

There HAS to be something to talk about....

anything?

Hello?

bman,

What's up out there? These boards go into hibernation seemingly right after the last team standing in the conference goes down. The NJAC hasn't had a post in weeks and that's with Wesley coming aboard in 2015!! Let's switch it up a bit.

I am vehemently against the idea of trading a ton of picks to get Marcus Marriota. Trent Dilfer managed a team to a Superbowl with a great defense and a running game. Through the draft and free agency, get me another solid safety and a corner or two and we have a Top Five/Seven Defense. Get me a receiver to play with Maclin and Matthews, a younger offensive lineman and get Bryce Brown back after Buffalo cuts him. Start Foles and you can compete. What do you think?

2014 Championship Game Prediction:

Mount Youngstown Union State - 31
University of DI-AA Wisconsin Whitewater - 27

2015 Championship Game Prediction:

Mount Youngstown Union State - 27
University of DI-AA Wisconsin Whitewater - 24

2016.....2017......2018......2019......2020.....Guess Who

[jmcozenlaw]

http://athletics.delval.edu/news/2014/12/18/FB_14maxwell.aspx?path=football

Congratulations to Delaware Valley University's (has a nice ring to it ) Rasheed Bailey on this prestigious award...............The Maxwell Club's Tri-State Player Of The Year!!

He's even a better person than he is a player.

Be careful when shaking his hand if you value your finger bones. With pipes like that, it all now makes sense

Great job Sheeeeeeeeed!!!!

[jmcozenlaw]

The hits keep coming for Delaware Valley University's Rasheed Bailey................

First Team Little (Divisions II, III and NAIA) All American!!!

http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/ap-little-all-america-team-list-1

[bman]

There HAS to be something to talk about....

anything?

Hello?

bman,

What's up out there? These boards go into hibernation seemingly right after the last team standing in the conference goes down. The NJAC hasn't had a post in weeks and that's with Wesley coming aboard in 2015!! Let's switch it up a bit.

I am vehemently against the idea of trading a ton of picks to get Marcus Marriota. Trent Dilfer managed a team to a Superbowl with a great defense and a running game. Through the draft and free agency, get me another solid safety and a corner or two and we have a Top Five/Seven Defense. Get me a receiver to play with Maclin and Matthews, a younger offensive lineman and get Bryce Brown back after Buffalo cuts him. Start Foles and you can compete. What do you think?

2014 Championship Game Prediction:

Mount Youngstown Union State - 31
University of DI-AA Wisconsin Whitewater - 27

2015 Championship Game Prediction:

Mount Youngstown Union State - 27
University of DI-AA Wisconsin Whitewater - 24

2016.....2017......2018......2019......2020.....Guess Who

Jay

I agree regarding Mariotta.  I have watched a few Oregon games this year, and feel that he is not an accurate passer...  I fear the same situation as Washington has on their hands if we go that route...
and oh boy, do we need a defensive backfield...the last 2 weeks have exposed us...


I wouldn't dismiss Linfield from the 2015 discussion...While WW still will have the talent base, coaching becomes a question mark.  Leipold will not be easily replaced...
Of course "Mount Youngstown Union State" will always be in the mix...

Starting new year, I'll try to go through the MAC one team at a time for 2015...just listing returning players etc...while probably grossluy innacurate, will be fun to discuss...

PS... I met a recent FDU (Florham) grad on Wednesday night...He did not attend 1 football game in his 4 years...

[gordonmann]

As a Raider fan, I've been coveting Mariotta for a while.  But I'm basically just coveting any reason to hope my team will be relevant again. With the Bucs and Titans now basically locked into the top two slots, I think Mariotta is certain to be gone before the Raiders pick third.

[bman]

As a Raider fan, I've been coveting Mariotta for a while.  But I'm basically just coveting any reason to hope my team will be relevant again. With the Bucs and Titans now basically locked into the top two slots, I think Mariotta is certain to be gone before the Raiders pick third.

Do we dare ask why a Raiders fan? 

[bman]

What a great game last night...I told myself I wasn't going to watch, but I couldn't stop myself...sat down with a glass (or three) of Port and ended up really loving the game...Not caring who won, actually made the game more enjoyable...
And a great example to show young players about discipline and effort...

Given the outcome, I'm wondering if Linfield has made a case to be ranked at 2...(I know they won't)...but comparing the 2 games, I feel like Linfield was a stronger opponent for Whitewater than Mount (which is no disrespect to Mount)...

Thoughts?

[wildcat11]

What a great game last night...I told myself I wasn't going to watch, but I couldn't stop myself...sat down with a glass (or three) of Port and ended up really loving the game...Not caring who won, actually made the game more enjoyable...
And a great example to show young players about discipline and effort...

Given the outcome, I'm wondering if Linfield has made a case to be ranked at 2...(I know they won't)...but comparing the 2 games, I feel like Linfield was a stronger opponent for Whitewater than Mount (which is no disrespect to Mount)...

Thoughts?

I like that line of thinking!

[bman]

Happy holidays to the MAC posters, and safe travels!

[jmcozenlaw]

Happy New Year to Gordon, bman and all of the MAC posters!!!

Gordon - I will be interested to see which January transfers actually matriculate to DelVal when the January semester starts.................vs. the rumors. I'm waiting for the next Knoblauch/Isgro/Wilmer (and no slight to Hatty.........I think that he could have been a successful, multiyear starter if not blocked). They get a lot of important, injured players back. I also hear that Kenner-English is back on campus (and hoping that Sadler might come back as well). I've heard the Frank Law injuries (yes, plural) were fairly serious so we're hoping for the best for him of course.

Gordon, give me a prediction on the Men's Hoops team. I think that they will wake up out of their semi-slumber and win the MAC regular season with a 12-2 record and will win both home playoff games for their third MAC Championship in the last five years.

What say you?

[bman]

Happy New Year to Gordon, bman and all of the MAC posters!!!

Gordon - I will be interested to see which January transfers actually matriculate to DelVal when the January semester starts.................vs. the rumors. I'm waiting for the next Knoblauch/Isgro/Wilmer (and no slight to Hatty.........I think that he could have been a successful, multiyear starter if not blocked). They get a lot of important, injured players back. I also hear that Kenner-English is back on campus (and hoping that Sadler might come back as well). I've heard the Frank Law injuries (yes, plural) were fairly serious so we're hoping for the best for him of course.

Gordon, give me a prediction on the Men's Hoops team. I think that they will wake up out of their semi-slumber and win the MAC regular season with a 12-2 record and will win both home playoff games for their third MAC Championship in the last five years.

What say you?

Happy New Year!...

Referencing above transfer notes...Please don't become Rowan...

Also, WU's mens team is having a nice year as well...

[Pat Coleman]

Rowan football didn't take a higher percentage of transfer students than Rowan University as a whole did. Just the culture over there.