FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[MRMIKESMITH]

Not a terrible showing for Steve Azzanesi's Alvernia debut compared to the whomping the Golden Wolves took last year to Ursinus. Within 11 points at halftime, just didn't have the defense there to stop Ursinus' offense. This is just the beginning... big things are on the way for the Golden Wolves.

Solid day for former Wesley tailback EJ Lee. 1 touchdown on the ground. 64 receiving yards and 24 more on the ground.

I agree, Coach Azzanesi can have a tremendous effect on the trajectory of Alvernia. With Albright bringing in Issac Collins, who was responsible for bringing in a few talented Widener classes that led Widener's most recent successful seasons, the MAC can get back to being one of the top conferences within R1/R2. Also, if Coach Azzanesi with administrative support similar to the Mike Drass era Wesley program, the sky is the limit, Wesley was always able to take advantage of both DMV, PA, and NJ, somewhat to what Muhlenberg is doing now.

[bill]

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I agree, Coach Azzanesi can have a tremendous effect on the trajectory of Alvernia. With Albright bringing in Issac Collins, who was responsible for bringing in a few talented Widener classes that led Widener's most recent successful seasons, the MAC can get back to being one of the top conferences within R1/R2. Also, if Coach Azzanesi with administrative support similar to the Mike Drass era Wesley program, the sky is the limit, Wesley was always able to take advantage of both DMV, PA, and NJ, somewhat to what Muhlenberg is doing now.
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Wow! Excited to read that, and happy for Ike. I had the pleasure of coaching with him for a few years at Lehigh a while back...and he is a classy guy who certainly knows his defense. While I will always root for FDU, I always hope any team Ike coaches does well.

[gordonmann]

Programming note for a few folks on here...

I'm not covering tomorrow's Del Val/Montclair State game because of facility limitations at Montclair. You can watch the game on Montclair's video feed. Words with pictures are usually more interesting anyway.

[kate]

Thanks Gordon - i'll miss your call of the game!

[bill]

Break up the Devils!

Congrats to the "new" staff and players...keep the bus moving forward.

[jmcozenlaw]

Break up the Devils!

Congrats to the "new" staff and players...keep the bus moving forward.

Bill - This might be the year that FDU picks off the Aggies (with a new coach who won't say crazy stuff the week of their game to get the Aggies all riled up:)

We're seeing the effects of DelVal losing 37 seniors to graduation. On defense, all 3 starting LB's and both starting CB's........but especially on the offensive side of the ball with 4 new OL's, 2 new QB's, 2 new WR's, not having any TE's and losing their best RB (Simmons).

IF FDU, Stevenson, Widener and Lycoming don't smell blood.........they've lost their sense of smell. Should the Aggies win the MAC this year, it might be their biggest accomplishment in this insanely dominating run in the MAC.

[MRMIKESMITH]

Break up the Devils!

Congrats to the "new" staff and players...keep the bus moving forward.

Bill - This might be the year that FDU picks off the Aggies (with a new coach who won't say crazy stuff the week of their game to get the Aggies all riled up:)

We're seeing the effects of DelVal losing 37 seniors to graduation. On defense, all 3 starting LB's and both starting CB's on defense.........but especially on the offensive side of the ball with 4 new OL's, 2 new QB's, 2 new WR's, not having any TE's and losing their best RB (Simmons).

IF FDU, Stevenson, Widener and Lycoming don't smell blood.........they've lost their sense of smell. Should the Aggies win the MAC this year, it might be their biggest accomplishment in this insanely dominating run in the MAC.

I share this same sentiment with Salisbury. Stevenson was able to take advantage of Salisbury youth on both sides of the ball. Salisbury only have 9 Seniors this year, with over 75% of the remaining players being Freshman and Sophmores. However, I expect programs (Salisbury and Del Val) with multiple and consecutive championships to be in reload mode and rebuild mode. Unfortunately in my Seagulls case, the youth showed with the multiple turnovers, blown coverage, and unnecessary penalties. Hopefully teams like Stevenson and others in the MAC can improve. It will only make the MAC conference better and hopefully raise the ceiling of the conference.

[thewaterboy]

Nice little ball game unfolding at Stevenson. Stevenson 20, Alvernia 18 at the half...

[jmcozenlaw]

Nice little ball game unfolding at Stevenson. Stevenson 20, Alvernia 18 at the half...

Until the second half started and ended.........

[kate]

It looks like Stevenson is going to be tough for everybody this season!

[jmcozenlaw]

It looks like Stevenson is going to be tough for everybody this season!

They brought the most back this year, including their 5th year QB. The Aggies have only 8 of 22 starters back from last year. Stevenson also has their toughest games at home. Advantage Mustangs.

[thewaterboy]

Nice little ball game unfolding at Stevenson. Stevenson 20, Alvernia 18 at the half...

Until the second half started and ended.........

Yeah that result was kind of anticipated, but I think Alvernia is closer than expected to be in terms of being competitive in the MAC.

[jmcozenlaw]

Nice little ball game unfolding at Stevenson. Stevenson 20, Alvernia 18 at the half...

Until the second half started and ended.........

Yeah that result was kind of anticipated, but I think Alvernia is closer than expected to be in terms of being competitive in the MAC.

I agree, although E.J. Lee has made a massive difference and he has just this year. I'm stunned that he is even still around quite frankly.

[jmcozenlaw]

"The Delaware Valley depth chart features just three starters on offense and four starters on defense from last year's championship team"

I saw this on the scouting report for this week's upcoming game. It speaks volumes. On their remaining schedule, every team brings back considerably more starters including Stevenson (16), Widener (15), Wilkes (13) and Lycoming (13).

This is the year for any of these teams to pick off the Aggies. Let's see who's up to the task!!

[kate]

Big MAC game this Saturday between Del Val & Stevenson - any predictions?   Sure hope the hurricane doesn't hit at game time.