FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[bman]

DVALALUMNI

Apologies, went on a 2 week excursion, RVing 3000 miles through the west.  Connectivity was a huge issue out there.
Mums the word out of WU, and I am not sure why.  I'll be making a few calls this week.

[gordonmann]

Nice game for Rasheed Bailey today as the Eagles played Indianapolis in their first preseason game.

Check out Del Val's coverage with a link to a nifty one-hand grab.

[dlippiel]

Wow Gordan thanks for sharing this! Dlip wishes Rasheed all the luck in the world. What a great story!

[bman]

bman,

Any word on Widener's incoming freshman class yet?

Looks ok from what I can see.  I am not that close to the program anymore.  I inquired through a buddy (ex all-American and active alum), and coach Kelly replied directly back to me.  They don't publish the commits or signings until they are in camp and are sure they are going to stick around.  I get that (makes total sense), but doesn't give us a lot to chew on.
If the signing rule gets changed, then there will be a lot more info on Hudl to review...
I give coach Kelly kudos for taking the time to send a note back out to me...he didn't have to do that.

[Simba]

What does Lyco Football in the 90's and this year's Little League World Series have in common?

http://athletics.lycoming.edu/news/2015/8/20/FOOT_0820150241.aspx

Congratulations Mid-Atlantic Champions Red Land Little League and manager Tom Peifer!

Simba

[Pat Coleman]

What does Lyco Football in the 90's and this year's Little League World Series have in common?

http://athletics.lycoming.edu/news/2015/8/20/FOOT_0820150241.aspx

Congratulations Mid-Atlantic Champions Red Land Little League and manager Tom Peifer!

Simba

They take place in the Williamsport area?

[PBR...]

Rasheed Bailey from DVU (hard not to put DVC in there) is really starting to turn heads in the NFL... He has looked very good in both games for the Eagles so far. http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150824_Rasheed_Bailey_trying_to_catch_on_with_Eagles.html   Early hunch is he makes the practice squad but if he keeps going at this pace he could have a good chance to be on the roster.

[bman]

Rasheed Bailey from DVU (hard not to put DVC in there) is really starting to turn heads in the NFL... He has looked very good in both games for the Eagles so far. http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150824_Rasheed_Bailey_trying_to_catch_on_with_Eagles.html   Early hunch is he makes the practice squad but if he keeps going at this pace he could have a good chance to be on the roster.

I would agree.  He could cement that with 2 more good games.  I also liked seeing that he was with the 2s and didn't spend much time with the 3s and 4s...

[PBR...]

Rasheed Bailey from DVU (hard not to put DVC in there) is really starting to turn heads in the NFL... He has looked very good in both games for the Eagles so far. http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150824_Rasheed_Bailey_trying_to_catch_on_with_Eagles.html   Early hunch is he makes the practice squad but if he keeps going at this pace he could have a good chance to be on the roster.

I would agree.  He could cement that with 2 more good games.  I also liked seeing that he was with the 2s and didn't spend much time with the 3s and 4s...

Listened to kelly's presser today and he had numerous questions about Bailey and his performance and had nothing but positive and glowing things to say about him. Looks really good so far for him. Pretty confident he at a complete minimum on the eagles practice squad or someone else's and depending on the next 2 games whether he makes the active roster

[D3MAFAN]

I heard that Widener scrimmage Salisbury this past weekend, anyone know how the games went? Interested to see how Widener is looking this year.

[bman]

Best Kick-Off I have ever read this year.   I'm only through an eighth of it, but already have a great foundation for the year.  And the NJAC will be fascinating this year as well.  Without giving away the farm (you should be reading Kick-off yourselves), this is Pat/Keith's prediction for the MAC.  I have revised my prediction below it.  Thoughts/comments/ridicule welcome:

Team Predicted record

Widener                       10-0, 9-0
Lycoming                       8-2, 7-2
Stevenson                      7-3, 7-2
Delaware Valley              5-5, 5-4
Albright                          5-5, 5-4
King's                             5-5, 4-5
Lebanon Valley                4-6, 4-5
Wilkes                            3-7, 3-6
Misericordia                    1-9, 1-8
FDU-Florham                 0-10, 0-9



Brian's Prediction:

Widener                         9-1, 9-0
Lycoming                       8-2, 7-2
Stevenson                      8-2, 7-2
Delaware Valley              6-4, 5-4
Albright                          5-5, 5-4
King's                             4-6, 4-5
Lebanon Valley                3-7, 3-6
Wilkes                             3-7, 3-6
Misericordia                     1-9, 1-8
FDU-Florham                  0-10, 0-9

[Pat Coleman]

You can also comment on the pages within Kickoff. There have been a couple on some pages and we'd love to have more.

[bman]

You can also comment on the pages within Kickoff. There have been a couple on some pages and we'd love to have more.

Thanks Pat, Will do.  I wasn't sure if that was a no-no, so I limited to your prediction, but definitely more than a few things to discuss here...

[wone3]

I think Lyco vs. Stevenson week 2 will be a VERY interesting. I'm a Lyco grad and my kid (gal) is a freshman at Stevenson.  But here is the quick fact page from the Stevenson athletic page. http://gomustangsports.com/sports/fball/2015-16/2015_Quick_Facts.pdf

They were young last year when they made the run so with an extra year under their belts could make it interesting. I do agree Widener looks like on paper the top dog but where everyone finishes after that could be fun.

[Pat Coleman]

I think Lyco vs. Stevenson week 2 will be a VERY interesting. I'm a Lyco grad and my kid (gal) is a freshman at Stevenson.  But here is the quick fact page from the Stevenson athletic page. http://gomustangsports.com/sports/fball/2015-16/2015_Quick_Facts.pdf

They were young last year when they made the run so with an extra year under their belts could make it interesting. I do agree Widener looks like on paper the top dog but where everyone finishes after that could be fun.

Or you can read a preview of Lyco, Stevenson and the entire MAC by subscribing to Kickoff: http://www.d3football.com/secure/2015/MAC/Stevenson/index