FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[jmcozenlaw]

wone3:

"[G]aining respect back in the nation's eyes"? Do you actually think the "nation" gives a damn about Stevenson or any other MAC team?   

The joy of communicating about D-III football........and the agony of having to read Warren's "warm and positive" comments. 

Let's be frank Warren...........the overwhelming majority of the "nation" knows nothing about nor cares anything about D-III football so in that way, the MAC is no different than any other D-III conference and it's teams are no different than any other team, including Mount Union and UWWW. I still fight with friends every year to explain that it's not glorified high school football.

Those are just the facts. This board will dry up shortly.................SEC and Power Five Conference football chatter is 365/24/7.

Those, my friend, are the facts. We are the very, very small, interested minority who genuinely love D-III football. Ask 100 random "sports fans" on the street to name the probable final four in D-III football........you'd be lucky to get one who could name four potential teams. Ask them about the four playoff teams in D-1........my guess would be a response rate in the high 90's.

It's not a MAC thing wone3..........it's a D-III (and D-II, and also to an extent a D-IAA) thing.

As you were........

[bill]

Those are just the facts. This board will dry up shortly

This board may dry up...but then head over to the basketball boards, where we discuss obscure D3 matchups and see what's happening for another 4 months!

[kate]

Thank you, JM, for your response to Warren.  As individual d3 supporters we should all promote our Teams and our League as long as we are physically and mentally able!  My admiration for Delaware Valley University and the entire MAC organization has only grown in the 20 years that we have been following both.  As far as the rest of sport's nation, if they're not aware of us and our rivalries and all we do to promote Athletics in general - IT'S THEIR LOSS!!!

[kate]

Thank you for making that more clear Professor.  You've redeemed yourself nicely.

[Warren Thompson]

Thank you for making that more clear Professor.  You've redeemed yourself nicely.

For the record, I've been retired since 1997. So I'm merely a card-carrying geezer ... and not a professor. 

[tweisman5]

Congratulations to all teams for a great season in the MAC. Furthermore, congratulations to Albright, Delaware Valley, and Stevenson for post-season opportunities. Let's hope they can carry the MAC flag proudly through the post season. Delaware Valley and Stevenson have opportunities to prove the strength of the MAC against the Centennial conference. Albright has the opportunity to play some good opponents, especially Linfield in the second round if they win this weekend.

Looking forward to next season, let's discuss how each team is looking. I know certain situations can occur such as unforeseen departures, transfers, and other circumstances; however, let's get a general idea of who is return and what teams are loosing players to graduation.

Regarding Stevenson, it looks like that graduation will take a hit on the defense. The defensive line looks to remain, while the secondary looks like it will only lose one. The biggest change will be the linebacking core. Offensively, most of the offense returns, only change will be a few linemen. Special teams looks to remain the same. Overall, team looks poised to make another run for the MAC next year. Again, this is solely an observation based off the current roster. Nobody will know until next season how transfers, departures, and other circumstances change the roster.

[D3MAFAN]

Congratulations to all teams for a great season in the MAC. Furthermore, congratulations to Albright, Delaware Valley, and Stevenson for post-season opportunities. Let's hope they can carry the MAC flag proudly through the post season. Delaware Valley and Stevenson have opportunities to prove the strength of the MAC against the Centennial conference. Albright has the opportunity to play some good opponents, especially Linfield in the second round if they win this weekend.
Looking forward to next season, let's discuss how each team is looking. I know certain situations can occur such as unforeseen departures, transfers, and other circumstances; however, let's get a general idea of who is return and what teams are loosing players to graduation.

Regarding Stevenson, it looks like that graduation will take a hit on the defense. The defensive line looks to remain, while the secondary looks like it will only lose one. The biggest change will be the linebacking core. Offensively, most of the offense returns, only change will be a few linemen. Special teams looks to remain the same. Overall, team looks poised to make another run for the MAC next year. Again, this is solely an observation based off the current roster. Nobody will know until next season how transfers, departures, and other circumstances change the roster.

Albright got the short end of the teams with a very easy opponent and then the Machine from Alliance (Mount Union), you are thinking of Cortland State (who is also red) or Salisbury that will travel to the far west to play Linfield or Whitworth.

[tweisman5]

Congratulations to all teams for a great season in the MAC. Furthermore, congratulations to Albright, Delaware Valley, and Stevenson for post-season opportunities. Let's hope they can carry the MAC flag proudly through the post season. Delaware Valley and Stevenson have opportunities to prove the strength of the MAC against the Centennial conference. Albright has the opportunity to play some good opponents, especially Linfield in the second round if they win this weekend.
Looking forward to next season, let's discuss how each team is looking. I know certain situations can occur such as unforeseen departures, transfers, and other circumstances; however, let's get a general idea of who is return and what teams are loosing players to graduation.

Regarding Stevenson, it looks like that graduation will take a hit on the defense. The defensive line looks to remain, while the secondary looks like it will only lose one. The biggest change will be the linebacking core. Offensively, most of the offense returns, only change will be a few linemen. Special teams looks to remain the same. Overall, team looks poised to make another run for the MAC next year. Again, this is solely an observation based off the current roster. Nobody will know until next season how transfers, departures, and other circumstances change the roster.

Albright got the short end of the teams with a very easy opponent and then the Machine from Alliance (Mount Union), you are thinking of Cortland State (who is also red) or Salisbury that will travel to the far west to play Linfield or Whitworth.

Your correct. I was trying to remember the bracket after looking at it late last night. It is Salisbury who could play Linfield. Albright would get to play Mount Union if they win. Still, great opportunity to take down one of the D3 powers.

[bman]

I am not ready to let the board dry up, and I like tweisman5.   I can certainly look into WU's outlook for next year, as well as doing some analysis on what occurred this year...

...been busy the last few days, and boy do I have a lot to say...(I'll get to it in the next few days...)

Warren
You will always be "the professor" 

[tweisman5]

Just read an article discussing Dickinson signing an endorsement deal with Under Armour. Interesting that apparel deals are working there way down to D3 colleges and high schools. What schools could possible be next in D3?

I know Stevenson was offered a few years ago from Under Armour, but because Under Armour was still growing, they couldn't provide all apparel for sports like Hockey or Volleyball. Maybe now they can, so I would guess Stevenson could be next. I believe the deal is still on the table.

[Desertraider]

Congratulations to all teams for a great season in the MAC. Furthermore, congratulations to Albright, Delaware Valley, and Stevenson for post-season opportunities. Let's hope they can carry the MAC flag proudly through the post season. Delaware Valley and Stevenson have opportunities to prove the strength of the MAC against the Centennial conference. Albright has the opportunity to play some good opponents, especially Linfield in the second round if they win this weekend.
Looking forward to next season, let's discuss how each team is looking. I know certain situations can occur such as unforeseen departures, transfers, and other circumstances; however, let's get a general idea of who is return and what teams are loosing players to graduation.

Regarding Stevenson, it looks like that graduation will take a hit on the defense. The defensive line looks to remain, while the secondary looks like it will only lose one. The biggest change will be the linebacking core. Offensively, most of the offense returns, only change will be a few linemen. Special teams looks to remain the same. Overall, team looks poised to make another run for the MAC next year. Again, this is solely an observation based off the current roster. Nobody will know until next season how transfers, departures, and other circumstances change the roster.

Albright got the short end of the teams with a very easy opponent and then the Machine from Alliance (Mount Union), you are thinking of Cortland State (who is also red) or Salisbury that will travel to the far west to play Linfield or Whitworth.

Your correct. I was trying to remember the bracket after looking at it late last night. It is Salisbury who could play Linfield. Albright would get to play Mount Union if they win. Still, great opportunity to take down one of the D3 powers.

Win the first round match up first. Then they can get the 'opportunity'. Not sure I would count out Norwich though.

[dlippiel]

Congratulations to all teams for a great season in the MAC. Furthermore, congratulations to Albright, Delaware Valley, and Stevenson for post-season opportunities. Let's hope they can carry the MAC flag proudly through the post season. Delaware Valley and Stevenson have opportunities to prove the strength of the MAC against the Centennial conference. Albright has the opportunity to play some good opponents, especially Linfield in the second round if they win this weekend.
Looking forward to next season, let's discuss how each team is looking. I know certain situations can occur such as unforeseen departures, transfers, and other circumstances; however, let's get a general idea of who is return and what teams are loosing players to graduation.

Regarding Stevenson, it looks like that graduation will take a hit on the defense. The defensive line looks to remain, while the secondary looks like it will only lose one. The biggest change will be the linebacking core. Offensively, most of the offense returns, only change will be a few linemen. Special teams looks to remain the same. Overall, team looks poised to make another run for the MAC next year. Again, this is solely an observation based off the current roster. Nobody will know until next season how transfers, departures, and other circumstances change the roster.

Albright got the short end of the teams with a very easy opponent and then the Machine from Alliance (Mount Union), you are thinking of Cortland State (who is also red) or Salisbury that will travel to the far west to play Linfield or Whitworth.

Your correct. I was trying to remember the bracket after looking at it late last night. It is Salisbury who could play Linfield. Albright would get to play Mount Union if they win. Still, great opportunity to take down one of the D3 powers.

Win the first round match up first. Then they can get the 'opportunity'. Not sure I would count out Norwich though.

dlip would be ****ing shocked if Norwich defeats Albright...shocked


Just as shocked as he would be if Albright didn't get double monkey stomped by Mighty Mount

[Desertraider]

Congratulations to all teams for a great season in the MAC. Furthermore, congratulations to Albright, Delaware Valley, and Stevenson for post-season opportunities. Let's hope they can carry the MAC flag proudly through the post season. Delaware Valley and Stevenson have opportunities to prove the strength of the MAC against the Centennial conference. Albright has the opportunity to play some good opponents, especially Linfield in the second round if they win this weekend.
Looking forward to next season, let's discuss how each team is looking. I know certain situations can occur such as unforeseen departures, transfers, and other circumstances; however, let's get a general idea of who is return and what teams are loosing players to graduation.

Regarding Stevenson, it looks like that graduation will take a hit on the defense. The defensive line looks to remain, while the secondary looks like it will only lose one. The biggest change will be the linebacking core. Offensively, most of the offense returns, only change will be a few linemen. Special teams looks to remain the same. Overall, team looks poised to make another run for the MAC next year. Again, this is solely an observation based off the current roster. Nobody will know until next season how transfers, departures, and other circumstances change the roster.

Albright got the short end of the teams with a very easy opponent and then the Machine from Alliance (Mount Union), you are thinking of Cortland State (who is also red) or Salisbury that will travel to the far west to play Linfield or Whitworth.

Your correct. I was trying to remember the bracket after looking at it late last night. It is Salisbury who could play Linfield. Albright would get to play Mount Union if they win. Still, great opportunity to take down one of the D3 powers.

Win the first round match up first. Then they can get the 'opportunity'. Not sure I would count out Norwich though.

dlip would be ****ing shocked if Norwich defeats Albright...shocked


Just as shocked as he would be if Albright didn't get double monkey stomped by Mighty Mount

I would be equally shocked but that is why they play the game. Ya never know. Michigan never thought App State had a chance.

[dlippiel]

Truer words have not been spoken...+k and best of luck to Mount this post-season!

[AUPepBand]

Just read an article discussing Dickinson signing an endorsement deal with Under Armour. Interesting that apparel deals are working there way down to D3 colleges and high schools. What schools could possible be next in D3?

I know Stevenson was offered a few years ago from Under Armour, but because Under Armour was still growing, they couldn't provide all apparel for sports like Hockey or Volleyball. Maybe now they can, so I would guess Stevenson could be next. I believe the deal is still on the table.

Alfred University signed on with Nike Apparel some time this past summer, if Pep remembers correctly.