FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[bman]

Below are my week 13 predictions and rankings. The spread (-#) is provided by Massey Ratings and the top 25 rankings are from the Hansen Ratings composite. Good luck to everyone this week!

Week 13 Predictions

Husson @ #4 Del Val (-21.5): Del Val wins by 17 

Week 13 Rankings
1. Del Val (11-0, 9-0)
2. Albright (8-3, 7-2)
3. Widener (7-4, 7-2)
4. Stevenson (6-5, 6-3)
5. Leb Val (5-5, 5-4)
6. Lycoming (4-6, 4-5)
7. King's (5-5, 4-5)
8. FDU (3-7, 2-7)
9. Misericordia (1-9, 1-8)
10. Wilkes (0-10, 0-9)

Prediction Record
Last Week: 1-3 (.250)
Season: 42-17 (.712)

Nice Tweis!
I thought this one would be closer...
This shapes up to be a great battle next week.   I may have to take a run up to Doylestown...

[kate]

Can't say GO Green and Gold for this one, cause I think that they're Brockport's colors, too, but GO AGGIES!!!!  You're a Great Team and that, plus the home town crowd will propel you to Victory!!!

[fisheralum91]

Can't say GO Green and Gold for this one, cause I think that they're Brockport's colors, too, but GO AGGIES!!!!  You're a Great Team and that, plus the home town crowd will propel you to Victory!!!

As Lee Corso says "Not so fast my friend"

This one has all the makings for a dandy but I think Brockport wins!

[ITH radio]

Enjoyed speaking with SR LB Nick Wright of DelVal yesterday. Here's the clip of our interview:

https://www.facebook.com/D3Huddle/videos/1492816944150779/

As an aside, I realized after the fact I misspoke re the last Final Four team from the East. That distinction goes to SJF in 06, not RPI in 03.

[fisheralum91]

Enjoyed speaking with SR LB Nick Wright of DelVal yesterday. Here's the clip of our interview:

https://www.facebook.com/D3Huddle/videos/1492816944150779/

As an aside, I realized after the fact I misspoke re the last Final Four team from the East. That distinction goes to SJF in 06, not RPI in 03.

+k for the acknowledgement!
and the journalistic integrity!

[tweisman5]

Below are my week 13 predictions and rankings. The spread (-#) is provided by Massey Ratings and the top 25 rankings are from the Hansen Ratings composite. Good luck to everyone this week!

Week 13 Predictions

Husson @ #4 Del Val (-21.5): Del Val wins by 17 

Week 13 Rankings
1. Del Val (11-0, 9-0)
2. Albright (8-3, 7-2)
3. Widener (7-4, 7-2)
4. Stevenson (6-5, 6-3)
5. Leb Val (5-5, 5-4)
6. Lycoming (4-6, 4-5)
7. King's (5-5, 4-5)
8. FDU (3-7, 2-7)
9. Misericordia (1-9, 1-8)
10. Wilkes (0-10, 0-9)

Prediction Record
Last Week: 1-3 (.250)
Season: 42-17 (.712)

Nice Tweis!
I thought this one would be closer...
This shapes up to be a great battle next week.   I may have to take a run up to Doylestown...

Bman

I'm definitely a believer in Del Val this season and I do feel they have a good chance to make it to the semifinals and make noise in that game. Still, this weeks game against Brockport is going to be a good benchmark to see if Del Val is truly going to give UMHB/St. Thomas trouble.

[tweisman5]

From Kate's pre-DelVal vs. Widener titanic battle until an hour ago with tweisman's weekly predictions........squatta!! This board really does go from just-about-dead to comatose really quickly.

A few quick observations from me until I jump out myself until mid-August, as to me, it's all about winning your conference, not the NCAA Playoffs:

- Lycosimba - My guess is that you've been silently lurking all year, waiting for an opportune time to jump in (a good Lyco winning streak) but never had the chance. We still love you anyway!

- Widenerbman - After falling behind 13-6 and losing, by far and away, their best and only non-QB running threat, had you told me that the Aggies would shut out the Pride for the final three quarters AND score 41 unanswered points.............I would not have believed you in 1,000,000 years. I was stunned that such an average offensive line had their way with such a physical and excellent defense. Widener knew the Aggies weren't throwing the ball........and couldn't stop it. I'm still mind blown a week later.

- wesleydad - I told you a couple of days after the DelVal vs. Wesley game that the injury to Falkenberg was the absolute best thing that ever happened to Wesley (I think you saw it the opposite way) and that Wesley would get to the National Semifinals. It is all set up for Wesley as Brockport's QB is banged up and no team not named Mount Union and UMHB could beat Wesley three times in less than 15 months. That would be the insurmountable task for DelVal. Wesley's path to the semifinals was laid out when the first two D3 Football bracket predictions were incorrect and the second round matchup with Mount Union evaporated. That bracket was literally the difference between Wesley winning one game and being out..............and now winning three games before likely (but not definitely given that lineup) being out. The collective sigh down in Dover was heard all throughout the land.

I hope that everybody (I guess at this point, I'm talking to you tweisman) has a wonderful and blessed holiday season and a great and healthy 2018. I'll see you guys and gals in August!!

JM.........out

Jmcozenlaw

It has been another great season to witness and congratulations to Del Val for accomplishing the feat of running the table in the conference! I'll continue to root for them to represent the MAC well in the NCAA postseason as they got a big game this weekend before a monster UMHB/St. Thomas opponent.

I'm already looking forward to the 2018 season for my Mustangs! I'm intrigued already to see how the conference plays out with 11 members. It should make things interesting to say the least! Anyways, I'm expecting the usual Stevenson, Del Val, Widener, Albright conference champ contenders; however, the one thing about the MAC is there will always be a surprise or two each season!

Happy Holidays to everyone on the board and I'll be ready to kickoff the 2018 season again!

[bports]

I'm so happy that Brockport is just a tune up for your next game lmao. No way DV will score enough points to win this game. 31-17 Brockport!

[fisheralum91]

I have a feeling the only thing that will be "tuned up" is the Del Val bus!

Edit- forgot it was a home game for del val

so---tune up flights home for xmas?

[D3MAFAN]

I am hoping for a good game, but I think home field will definitely play the part. I think the game may be closer than what we expect. Delaware Valley is a very good team and will are now playing the underdog roll which will fuel them even more. If UMHB gets upset, that's another home game for either.

[dlippiel]

From Kate's pre-DelVal vs. Widener titanic battle until an hour ago with tweisman's weekly predictions........squatta!! This board really does go from just-about-dead to comatose really quickly.

A few quick observations from me until I jump out myself until mid-August, as to me, it's all about winning your conference, not the NCAA Playoffs:

- Lycosimba - My guess is that you've been silently lurking all year, waiting for an opportune time to jump in (a good Lyco winning streak) but never had the chance. We still love you anyway!

- Widenerbman - After falling behind 13-6 and losing, by far and away, their best and only non-QB running threat, had you told me that the Aggies would shut out the Pride for the final three quarters AND score 41 unanswered points.............I would not have believed you in 1,000,000 years. I was stunned that such an average offensive line had their way with such a physical and excellent defense. Widener knew the Aggies weren't throwing the ball........and couldn't stop it. I'm still mind blown a week later.

- wesleydad - I told you a couple of days after the DelVal vs. Wesley game that the injury to Falkenberg was the absolute best thing that ever happened to Wesley (I think you saw it the opposite way) and that Wesley would get to the National Semifinals. It is all set up for Wesley as Brockport's QB is banged up and no team not named Mount Union and UMHB could beat Wesley three times in less than 15 months. That would be the insurmountable task for DelVal. Wesley's path to the semifinals was laid out when the first two D3 Football bracket predictions were incorrect and the second round matchup with Mount Union evaporated. That bracket was literally the difference between Wesley winning one game and being out..............and now winning three games before likely (but not definitely given that lineup) being out. The collective sigh down in Dover was heard all throughout the land.

I hope that everybody (I guess at this point, I'm talking to you tweisman) has a wonderful and blessed holiday season and a great and healthy 2018. I'll see you guys and gals in August!!

JM.........out

Jmcozenlaw

It has been another great season to witness and congratulations to Del Val for accomplishing the feat of running the table in the conference! I'll continue to root for them to represent the MAC well in the NCAA postseason as they got a big game this weekend before a monster UMHB/St. Thomas opponent.

I'm already looking forward to the 2018 season for my Mustangs! I'm intrigued already to see how the conference plays out with 11 members. It should make things interesting to say the least! Anyways, I'm expecting the usual Stevenson, Del Val, Widener, Albright conference champ contenders; however, the one thing about the MAC is there will always be a surprise or two each season!

Happy Holidays to everyone on the board and I'll be ready to kickoff the 2018 season again!

This is a pretty ****ing stupid statement to dlip...but most likely a hopeful one said tongue and cheek. dlip thinks quite highly of Del Val but he thinks they may meet their match in Brockport. The Golden Eagles have one hell of an offense and a pretty damn good defense as well.  dlip will be surprised if Del Val wins this game. Either way he'll support the winner 110%. Let's hope for a competitive injury free game for both teams.

[fisheralum91]

From Kate's pre-DelVal vs. Widener titanic battle until an hour ago with tweisman's weekly predictions........squatta!! This board really does go from just-about-dead to comatose really quickly.

A few quick observations from me until I jump out myself until mid-August, as to me, it's all about winning your conference, not the NCAA Playoffs:

- Lycosimba - My guess is that you've been silently lurking all year, waiting for an opportune time to jump in (a good Lyco winning streak) but never had the chance. We still love you anyway!

- Widenerbman - After falling behind 13-6 and losing, by far and away, their best and only non-QB running threat, had you told me that the Aggies would shut out the Pride for the final three quarters AND score 41 unanswered points.............I would not have believed you in 1,000,000 years. I was stunned that such an average offensive line had their way with such a physical and excellent defense. Widener knew the Aggies weren't throwing the ball........and couldn't stop it. I'm still mind blown a week later.

- wesleydad - I told you a couple of days after the DelVal vs. Wesley game that the injury to Falkenberg was the absolute best thing that ever happened to Wesley (I think you saw it the opposite way) and that Wesley would get to the National Semifinals. It is all set up for Wesley as Brockport's QB is banged up and no team not named Mount Union and UMHB could beat Wesley three times in less than 15 months. That would be the insurmountable task for DelVal. Wesley's path to the semifinals was laid out when the first two D3 Football bracket predictions were incorrect and the second round matchup with Mount Union evaporated. That bracket was literally the difference between Wesley winning one game and being out..............and now winning three games before likely (but not definitely given that lineup) being out. The collective sigh down in Dover was heard all throughout the land.

I hope that everybody (I guess at this point, I'm talking to you tweisman) has a wonderful and blessed holiday season and a great and healthy 2018. I'll see you guys and gals in August!!

JM.........out

Jmcozenlaw

It has been another great season to witness and congratulations to Del Val for accomplishing the feat of running the table in the conference! I'll continue to root for them to represent the MAC well in the NCAA postseason as they got a big game this weekend before a monster UMHB/St. Thomas opponent.

I'm already looking forward to the 2018 season for my Mustangs! I'm intrigued already to see how the conference plays out with 11 members. It should make things interesting to say the least! Anyways, I'm expecting the usual Stevenson, Del Val, Widener, Albright conference champ contenders; however, the one thing about the MAC is there will always be a surprise or two each season!

Happy Holidays to everyone on the board and I'll be ready to kickoff the 2018 season again!

This is a pretty ****ing stupid statement to dlip...but most likely a hopeful one said tongue and cheek. dlip thinks quite highly of Del Val but he thinks they may meet their match in Brockport. The Golden Eagles have one hell of an offense and a pretty damn good defense as well.  dlip will be surprised if Del Val wins this game. Either way he'll support the winner 110%. Let's hope for a competitive injury free game for both teams.

With the E8 representative on the winning side!

[jmcozenlaw]

I'm so happy that Brockport is just a tune up for your next game lmao. No way DV will score enough points to win this game. 31-17 Brockport!

I always love when a novice poster jumps over to another board where he/she has never been before and has zero idea about the regular posters. Let me educate you bports...................

The poster that you responded to is a Stevenson fan/alum. He has nothing to do with DelVal. I have no idea if Stevenson and Brockport are starting the 2018 season off against each other........and if that game is Stevenson's "tune up" for their second game of the 2018 season.

The "lmao" shows that you are a puppy (a millenial puppy?) as the "men on the board" aren't wise ass acronym types.

I have no skin in the game as my team lost it's football program years ago when the ultra-liberals went nuts over funding something as neanderthal. I will say that with a Division 1 level talent/transfer QB and, what I read on another post, an offensive line that averages 6'3" and 290 pounds............along with being "very athletic" for their size (where the hell were the D1, D1-AA and D2 offers for these fellows as their line is bigger than any D1-AA Patriot League team and any D2 PSAC team), Brockport should win this game by at least 20 points, especially given what they did to Wesley.

Brockport will really show me what they have (again, with the only D1 transfer in the playoff field at QB and a huge, athletic stud offensive line) when they play Mary Hardin-Baylor (I'm assuming they beat St. Thomas).

Know what your posting and who you are posting it to.......................and I'm sorry for letting the facts about the poster you chastised get in the way of a good Western New York rant. Go Bills.

[D3viewer]

"with the only D1 transfer in the playoff field at QB"

To be fair. Joe Germanerio was an undersized TE at UAlbany.  He didn't play QB there.
Also, Hobart's QB Shane Sweeney actually played QB at 1-AA UAlbany and competed for the starting job there before transferring to Hobart. He was a preseason All American and was Brockport's first game opponent.  So..a D1-AA transfer doesn't guarantee anything. Brockport won that game too.

"as their line is bigger than any D1-AA Patriot League team and any D2 PSAC team"

this is also most likely not true. Colgate's smallest starting OLman is 6-3 280. The rest are all bigger. Honestly the size of Brockport's OL is certainly not unique at even the D3 level. Look at Wesley's Ol and others. ST John Fisher has had huge OLs for years. Brockport has even had bigger offensive lines in the past. It is this years groups experience which has been the critical difference. They are all returning starters.

P.S. Are you a Swarthmore guy ?

[jamtod]

"with the only D1 transfer in the playoff field at QB"

Not sure if the intent is to reference D1 scholarship players here but UST QB Perra was a Minnesota Gopher preferred walkon for a couple years and starting WR Gabe Green was on scholly at So Miss.