FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[bman]

splik

Sorry...missed the obvious...never been accused of being the sharpest knife in the drawer...

[Simba]

Pre-game Aggies vs Hounds hype with another Dapp quote on the Warriors at the end...Simba

http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/all-fbc-smcollegeaug31,0,1348995.story?coll=all-sports-hed

[Billman56]

Upbrmeasap...

Paint the picture baby,  paint the picture!!!

There is always so much parity in the MAC, as in "any given team on any given Saturday". No team can ever be taken lightly. During my first year as a spectator I was stunned how each team kept coming back. It almost seemed that the team who had the ball last got the "W".

Saturdays game  with DVC at Moravian should be a real barn burner.
Personally, I hope it dosent come down to a field goal to decide the winning team, but it very well may be just that.

AGGIES  28     Moravian  20

GO AGGIES!!!!

[gordonmann]

Moravian Greyhounds vs. #12 Delaware Valley Aggies

If you can't get to Saturday's game in Bethlehem, you can catch in on the 'net on PnG Sports:

http://www.sportsjuice.com/providers2/index.php?tname=delvalley

Pregame coverage begins at 12:30 as Coach Mangus gives us an extensive look at the team for 2005.  We'll enjoy some of 2004's finer moments one last time and get ready for the big opener with Moravian.

Plus we may even have a special halftime guest.

Drop us a line during the game if you're listening at pngsports@msn.com.

[splik]

Tim
Intimidating has not been a word usually associated with LVC although they may have improved since I've left college.  
The only place I remember getting heckled was at Moravian on their homecoming.  Three drunken frat boys kept tchanting "Juniata Sucks".  That was the year that game made ESPN because one of Moravian's wide receivers ran straight into the goal post!

Are there any exciting non-conference games with the MAC this year?  Is Lycoming going two years in a row with 10 games?  

[gordonmann]

Splik:

The non-conference games are pretty tame.  Every team gets one, except Del Val who actually plays King's in their non-conference affair.  It counts in the standings for the Monarchs, but not the Aggies.

Rest of the non-conference games in order of potential interest...

Widener vs. Salisbury:  Should be a very good game and could impact their playoff hopes.
Moravian vs. Muhlenberg:  Season finale could have playoff implications if the teams don't win their conferences.
King's vs. St. John Fisher:  King's played them tough last year and will get a chance at the upset this weekend.
Lycoming vs. Ithaca:  Hopefully the Warriors will be more competitive, but IC is still a better team.
Wilkes vs. WPUNJ: Good way to start life without Trichilo
FDU-Florham vs. TCNJ: Ambitious draw for the Devils
Juniata vs. Dickinson: This weekend
Susquehanna vs. Ursinus: Ditto
Leb Val vs. Gettysburg: Ditto ditto
Albright vs. Ursinus: Next weekend

[PBR...]

billman here is my take on the dvc/moravian game....  looking at the weather looks like a great day to play football. also coaching is a big factor for preparation and making adjustments during the game. couple that with I think knoblach is in for a huge season and looks to make a statement plus so many returning starters. I see dvc pulling away at the end for victory I am thinking a 28-17 score maybe a little higher with the same point differential. assuming the dvc players keep their heads on straight and come to play everygame I see them going thru the mac albeit not necessarily easy. lyco, moravian, albright and widener all are tough teams but i like our coach and team and believe we also now have some depth on our team which we didnt have in the past with injuries.

[Knightstalker]

Story from todays Express Times previewing the Moravian Del Val game
Moravian

[bill]

Gordan
I'm sure you've seen the schedule, but FDU actually opens up at home with Del Val before going to CNJ. Nothing like scheduling a cupcake early

Seriously, I wish that everyone has a healthy season!

[Simba]

Warren...

The Flying Dutchmen getting some ink in th Patriot today!...Simba

http://www.pennlive.com/sports/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1125653038299210.xml&coll=1

[Warren Thompson]

Simba:

Thanks for the alert. I looked at the P-N Web-site this morning but failed to notice the LVC mention (it was 6.30 am, and I'd not then had a full cup of coffee).

[Simba]

Do we now call Port "The 6 million dollar man"?

http://www.readingeagle.com/re/news/1420550.asp

[Tim Flynn]

Also a more lengthy LVC preview in the good ol' Leb Daily. http://www.ldnews.com/sports/ci_2996057

[Tim Flynn]

"We have the technology. We can rebuild him..."

Man, that Shirk Stadium looks NICE.  Seatbacks and all... I might even be tempted to check that out now.

[Tim Flynn]

Got a barnburner in Gettysburg - LVC 20, Gettysburg 20 at the half. Ryan Brennan already has 120 yards on the ground on 11 carries, Dan Kelly has 72 yards rushing and 74 passing. 294 yards of total offense for the Dutchmen - a great sign.