FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[gordonmann]

Given that you are certainly the most knowledgeable in the MAC (no disrespect to Gordon intended)...

None taken, that's how I see it too. Between you, Warren, Simba and others, there's a lot of knowledge about the MAC in this room. And thankfully there's interesting conversations now too!

[Warren Thompson]

bman and Gordon:

Thanks for your very kind words.

Much of what I know about the history of the MAC I learned from reading a graduate thesis written by a former LVC SID. I have some knowledge of LVC football because I began teaching there in fall of 1967 and over the years attended a good many home games and even some road games in the exotic realms of Reading, Lancaster, Allentown, and Bethlehem. (I've always cheered and often shed some tears over the final scores.  )

[wone3]

The fun comes this weekend with the weather here.. rain and Joaquin go away. Joaquin go out to sea and stay there. Stay safe y'all.

[bman]

The fun comes this weekend with the weather here.. rain and Joaquin go away. Joaquin go out to sea and stay there. Stay safe y'all.

I remember seeing a video once of a high school game where a kicker attempted a FG, and it was so windy, the kick got almost even with the goal post and just stopped and then went backwards!   
It would be kind of fun to see a game played in those winds!

A must edit...looked it up last night...it was a Canadian game...
The link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICUK9IaDJrA

[bman]

Picks for the week:

DVU @ FDU

Going into the year, I would have never predicted that I would have to think about this one a bit before making a prediction...DVU sits at 3-1 (2-1) which is good at first glance...looking at the schedule however, their schedule is back end loaded with tough division games...Montclair might have been the prep that they needed, since their last 3 games, were against  probably the bottom 3 teams in the conference...FDU comes in with a potent offense...averaging over 30 points a game, but as their schedule is also back-end loaded...the real evaluation starts this week.  The weather will also slow both offenses a bit.  Based on the fact the DVU's defense is probably better than any that FDU has faced this far, and the FDU defense really hasn't stopped anyone, Ill take DVU here 28-21... 

Widener @ Wilkes

Wilkes gives up yards on the ground, and they haven't rushed over effectively this year.   This will be a difficult task against the Widener defense, which does periodically give up the big play.  Add that the weather probably will be a factor...Widener 35-17

Albright at Misericordia

Albright will dominate this game, but once again Misericordia has played a couple games closer than expected.  Albright 38 -14

Lycoming @ Lebanon Valley

Probably the best game in the MAC this week...
Which Lycoming shows up?  Lebanon Valley disappointed last week at Widener, in a sloppily played game...Admittedly I have only seen 63 seconds of the Lycoming season (I refuse to pay ), but if Lebanon Valley plays like they did in Chester, they will lose.  In looking deeper, it looks like Lycoming will be able to run the ball more effectively than LVC, which will open up the passing offense.   I like Lycoming here in the away victory 28-24


Kings @ Stevenson

Stevenson will win this game.  Kings has been an easy mark so far this year.   Stevenson, hasn't dominated games they way that I have expected them to, so far this year.   This will be a game in which the Stevenson offense gets back in rhythm.  Stevenson 45-Kings 14

[wone3]

Bman,

Can't disagree with any of your choices or scores.

The Lyco video should change to an SD or like feed for free once the first "free preview" runs its course so I'm surprised if it doesn't for you just FYI.

Also from what I have been hearing( with my kiddo being at Stevenson) that they are introducing a new offense or major tweaking the old one this year so it has been a work in process on the offense side of the ball and maybe why they haven't been as dominant as you would have thought. Course both QB's who get major time for Stevenson are only Sophomores too.

[bill]

About 2:15 to the FDU/Del Val kickoff...and boy, is it wet here in Madison. Temps may go into low 50's /high 40's...with no stop to the rather cold rain. Here's hoping everyone stays healthy (and warm&dry)....

[jmcozenlaw]

DelVal 11 New Offensive Starters Aggies - 18     FDWho Are These Guys? - 12 (The weather is God Awful!!)
Widener Kleins & Stud Defense - 27     Wilkes - 13
Albright Likely MAC Champs - 37     Misericordia - 9
Lycoming Simbas - 27     LebVal - 20
Stevenson Darkhorses No Longer - 30     King's - 16

[jmcozenlaw]

About 2:15 to the FDU/Del Val kickoff...and boy, is it wet here in Madison. Temps may go into low 50's /high 40's...with no stop to the rather cold rain. Here's hoping everyone stays healthy (and warm&dry)....

Bill - If you get this, where is the Live Video for the game? I'm clicking on the various links and it states that the event has started but there is no video anywhere. Thanks.

[jmcozenlaw]

Given that you are certainly the most knowledgeable in the MAC (no disrespect to Gordon intended)...

None taken, that's how I see it too. Between you, Warren, Simba and others, there's a lot of knowledge about the MAC in this room. And thankfully there's interesting conversations now too!

Gordon - Ask the FDU folks where the video feed is for tonight's game. I'm clicking on various options but getting nowhere. Thanks!

[@d3jason]

Think it's just audio. Del Val is dominating up 20-7.  FDU's only score on a fumble recovery. Halftime.

[jmcozenlaw]

Think it's just audio. Del Val is dominating up 20-7.  FDU's only score on a fumble recovery. Halftime.

Thanks! I'm listening to Gordon on audio and following Live Stats. It sounds like they bailed on the live video given the horrible weather.

[jmcozenlaw]

DelVal 11 New Offensive Starters Aggies - 18     FDWho Are These Guys? - 12 (The weather is God Awful!!)
Widener Kleins & Stud Defense - 27     Wilkes - 13
Albright Likely MAC Champs - 37     Misericordia - 9
Lycoming Simbas - 27     LebVal - 20
Stevenson Darkhorses No Longer - 30     King's - 16

I couldn't have been more wrong on the DelVal @ FDU score. The 40-7 final could have been 52/53/54-0 as FDU's only score came on a 5 yard fumble return and DelVal took a knee a couple of times at the FDU 3 yard line to end the game. I'll be interested to see this offense in the next couple of years, especially if they can develop the type of passing game that DelVal has had over the past 15 or so years.

[bman]

DelVal 11 New Offensive Starters Aggies - 18     FDWho Are These Guys? - 12 (The weather is God Awful!!)
Widener Kleins & Stud Defense - 27     Wilkes - 13
Albright Likely MAC Champs - 37     Misericordia - 9
Lycoming Simbas - 27     LebVal - 20
Stevenson Darkhorses No Longer - 30     King's - 16

I couldn't have been more wrong on the DelVal @ FDU score. The 40-7 final could have been 52/53/54-0 as FDU's only score came on a 5 yard fumble return and DelVal took a knee a couple of times at the FDU 3 yard line to end the game. I'll be interested to see this offense in the next couple of years, especially if they can develop the type of passing game that DelVal has had over the past 15 or so years.

When most of your offense is predicated on an aerial attack, this weather is going to do very bad things to you...FDU couldn't have had worse weather for this game...

Good job aggies!

[Simba]

Del-Val by 33 (Hey, I got one right) 
Widener by 17
Albright by 21
Lyco vs Leb-Val. +1 Pick'm
Stevenson by 10

Redskins by 7