FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[rams1102]

PBR - Another day, another article about the Aggies Rasheed Bailey! I thought that he'd have a good senior year, but if you told me that it would have amounted to all of this.........I wouldn't have believed you in a million years. This kid's drive is amazing and he has built up his body from a skinny freshman to rock solid senior.......a ton of hours lifting weights, running and catching passes from Wilmer all year long. It would be amazing if Widener's Anthony Davis joins him at the next level but I have not heard or read his name anywhere. Two MAC WR's from the Class of 2015 in the NFL.......that would be mind blowing!!. Here's the latest.......

http://athletics.delval.edu/news/2015/4/14/FB_0414153236.aspx?path=football

Greco and the coaching staff are using the success of Bailey, Wilmer and others (Smallwood, Brian Carter) to get in front of some, let's just say, VERY interesting prospects........both high school seniors and transfers. They just had Sharriff Floyd (1st round NFL draft pick last year) on campus to talk to the team. He was a high school teammate of Wilmer's at George Washington in Philly. Based on how Bailey and Wilmer wowed them last week down at the NovaCare Complex, I'm also hearing that a visit from some coach named Kelly (or a trip down to South Philly) might be in the offing..........the Widener coach will love that after the Linfield debacle last year

While I don't expect a MAC Championship next year given the loss of so many key players, the Aggies might sneak up on the likes of Widener and Lycoming in 2015.

I hope my Red Hawks have a chance on opening day. 

[jmcozenlaw]

PBR - Another day, another article about the Aggies Rasheed Bailey! I thought that he'd have a good senior year, but if you told me that it would have amounted to all of this.........I wouldn't have believed you in a million years. This kid's drive is amazing and he has built up his body from a skinny freshman to rock solid senior.......a ton of hours lifting weights, running and catching passes from Wilmer all year long. It would be amazing if Widener's Anthony Davis joins him at the next level but I have not heard or read his name anywhere. Two MAC WR's from the Class of 2015 in the NFL.......that would be mind blowing!!. Here's the latest.......

http://athletics.delval.edu/news/2015/4/14/FB_0414153236.aspx?path=football

Greco and the coaching staff are using the success of Bailey, Wilmer and others (Smallwood, Brian Carter) to get in front of some, let's just say, VERY interesting prospects........both high school seniors and transfers. They just had Sharriff Floyd (1st round NFL draft pick last year) on campus to talk to the team. He was a high school teammate of Wilmer's at George Washington in Philly. Based on how Bailey and Wilmer wowed them last week down at the NovaCare Complex, I'm also hearing that a visit from some coach named Kelly (or a trip down to South Philly) might be in the offing..........the Widener coach will love that after the Linfield debacle last year

While I don't expect a MAC Championship next year given the loss of so many key players, the Aggies might sneak up on the likes of Widener and Lycoming in 2015.

I hope my Red Hawks have a chance on opening day. 

Rams - You've got 'em this year, especially with so many new bodies, at key positions, in a season opener. The Aggies lose a four year starter at QB (and I would argue best ever......along with Knoblauch), best receiver ever (not many Aggies receivers in the NFL ), stud running back (Smallwood), best corner (Carter......who is also playing in some regional all-star/combine game coming up), best linebacker (Law - injury) and two All-MAC offensive lineman.

I still keep in touch with the family of an ex-Aggie who moved back home and transferred to Montclair and he's telling his Dad that they are loaded and seeking revenge for last year's season opener. It sounds like only Wesley keeps Montclair from a NJAC title.............and maybe you catch them on an off day. They are also loaded for bear......again

[PBR...]

another good article on Bailey from DVU... http://6abc.com/672902/

[bman]

another good article on Bailey from DVU... http://6abc.com/672902/

I saw it when it came on.  He's a well spoken young man, I hope it works out.  I don't know if I see him getting drafted (even late rounds), but if not I sure hope he does get a shot at a camp as a free agent.  It will be fun to follow him....especially if its the Eagles...

[D3MAFAN]

another good article on Bailey from DVU... http://6abc.com/672902/

Wishing him all the best...tremendous athlete!

[@d3jason]

Does anyone know if Davis from Widener got a look?

[jmcozenlaw]

Does anyone know if Davis from Widener got a look?

Jason - Coming into this past season (and over the past couple of seasons), Davis was getting all of the pub as the next D3 receiver to make the NFL (another Garcon and Shorts) and he had a solid senior season, but it appears that Rasheed Bailey jumped ahead of him during and especially after the season. All of the post-season awards and the Philly area radio and newspapers have been all over Bailey and I haven't heard much about Davis. Maybe Pat, Gordon, bman or somebody else knows better where things stand with him heading into next week.

It appears that Bailey and Marpet (Hobart) are pretty high on the NFL radar screens. It's all still pretty amazing to me watching Rasheed from Day One as a freshman...........an NFL wide receiver (again, potentially) not from Mount Youngstown Union State or that D1-AA (in drag) school up in Whitewater, WI

[bman]

Does anyone know if Davis from Widener got a look?

From what I heard, his 40 time has eliminated most of the interest.  Definitely not on a draft board...we'll see what free agent signings bring.

[bman]

Great news that Bailey signed with the Eagles!  Nice to have him in the fold.  Hoping he makes an impact and sticks!

[bman]

Looks like Anthony Davis has a tryout with the Bill sin their rookie camp this week.  Wishing him luck!

http://www.delcotimes.com/sports/20150507/wideners-davis-tries-his-luck-with-buffalo-bills

[jmcozenlaw]

Congrats to Anthony Davis. I certainly enjoyed watching him over the years at Widener.

bman- What were his 40 times? He looked faster than Bailey on the field but I know that Rasheed worked his backside off to build his body and improve his speed.

Best of luck to both of them. It certainly is an uphill battle. I think that Wilmer has a tough battle up in Vancouver. They've got a few pretty good Division I QB's on the roster, including Aaron Rogers little brother from Vanderbilt.

Here are two pretty cool pieces that came out today on Bailey:

http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/2015/05/12/bailey-im-preparing-myself-for-a-fight/

http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/undrafted-wide-receiver-rasheed-bailey-aims-earn-roster-spot-eagles

[bman]

JM

No one can/will tell me the 40 time, other than it was below standard.  Unfortunately, I don't have enough of a connection with the current staff to inquire directly, although I have asked a couple people to inquire.
I also asked to see if there were impressions on how his tryout went.   I hope he made a great impression, and is invited to camp, but we'll see.
Having Bailey in camp, may actually compel me to go to an open Eagles practice this summer ...

[PBR...]

fyi... DVU schedule out with times finalized and posted. 3 nights games for DVU and a night home game on the schedule. Tough end of year with Lyco/Widy to finish out... http://athletics.delval.edu/news/2015/5/28/FB_15schedule.aspx

[bman]

So I guess all of the standard questions apply for this season as well...

Will it be the normal 3 vying for the conference title?
Will Stevenson, Leb Val, Albright, Wilkes or Kings  get over the hump and have a win against one of the 3 and contend?
Will Miseracordia notch a quality win?

I guess the only non standard question, is did Del Val reload as JM predicted?

It stinks that no one in this conference announces recruits or transfers until right before the season

[PBR...]

defense will be stout with a good chunk of returning starters... offense is going to have to replace many starters and defense will have to carry the way initially until the offense gets their legs under them and experience. Even if you get some top notch transfers it takes time to gel and a couple of games at least I think.