FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[bman]

deddragon

I don't think there are mixed messages...those areas formerwu mentioned are the ones I referenced, and are fine for tailgating during the day.  While the walk from there to the stadium (albeit long) is on campus and I'm sure will be well lit and patrolled, never lose sight that you still are in Chester...which is on a whole other level than the bad spots in Dover....

My comment was that you may have a closer option in parking on the baseball field (if that is still available), and would be what I would choose If I were tailgating.

I am probably going to the game and brining small children....If I was overly concerned with the area, I would not be doing that...

Post me a personal message if you want specific directions etc...

[dedragon]

bman,

Thanks for your help.  I've printed out three different campus maps (including one provided to all visiting teams).  It shows three (3) parking lots close to the Schwartz Center, but I kind of assume that would be more of a home team area, but maybe not.  As far as the general location of parking lots and the idylic setting of Chester, PA... I am more worried about what happens to my vehicle during the game, than my group during pregame festivities.  I am probably overthinking the issue, but then again, having to deal with the police and insurance company for wanting to go to a football game might ruin the experience.  Just checking all the options!!

On another subject.  I think this is a great matchup!!  I have been in the Dover area since 2001, and think this game is long overdue.  Widener has great talent and I'm looking to see how everyone matches up on the field.

[bman]

Dedragon

You may have this map...

http://www.widener.edu/documents/map_wumaincampus.pdf

More likely you will need to park by "29" (on the map), but I will check with them and post later...

I remember us playing Wesley once in the late 80s...but you are correct...this is a great thing for both schools...

With Wesleyan, Wesley and Rowan, hopefully we are not too beat up for our MAC schedule....

[wesleydad]

hey all, thanks for the info on tailgating.  dedragon, i have lived in delco all my life and am not worried about the immediate widener campus area and i am sure the walk to the field is well lit and well traveled, scum dont like crowds or lights.  dedragon, i will have a group there since they are dying to see my son play locally, and i believe there will be some there to see saf who is also from the area.  we expect to be there between 430 and 500 and will park where need be since there seems to be choices.  knowing the area, parking on the baseball field area would be best if it is available, maybe someone can get the info.  i also heard that wesley is having a bus come up for the game.  that would be great, but i am told that the visitor stands are small.  bman and formerwu thanks again, and bman i will look for a nebraska hat, i will have on an army bucket hat and will be up top if i can, cant sit and watch a game.

[bman]

hey all, thanks for the info on tailgating.  dedragon, i have lived in delco all my life and am not worried about the immediate widener campus area and i am sure the walk to the field is well lit and well traveled, scum dont like crowds or lights. 

noted, however I did have my car stolen at a night basketball game behind the athletic center...   although that was in the late 80s......

[ramarama]

Hey folks, Widner has a nice complex, but isn't particularly "visitor" friendly. The "V" stands are quite small so I recommend you get in the stadium early in order to have a place to sit with some kind of site-line. Also, if you arrive early it's not difficult to find a tailgating spot in either of two parking lots near (that's a stretch) the stadium. It is a long walk, but it's certainly not a problem unless you have health issues. In fact, there is more room at Widener than Wesley for tailgating IMHO.

Gordon, your assessment of the "D" is on the money. JP has been terrific so far teamed with the other inside backer. The outside backers have made a few costly mistakes, but they are going to be very good, by the start of MAC games. They are young there. But overall the "D" has been outstanding.

The lack of execution by the offense is just inexcusable. While #1 is quite athletic, he is way to "cowboy" and undisciplined so far. The "O" line is about the same as it's been in the past, but it doesn't help that they are pass blocking so often.

This is a tuff start for the Aggies, but they have played well enough defensively to win both games, once the offense starts to move the ball and give the defense a breather, the results will be much better for them.

[formerwu]

Hey, how about Widener getting a front page article.  Way to go Pride. 

I'm having a hard time saying Pride.  What are we, a pack of lions or a "Happy" parade in a big city.  Someone please explain.

[Knightstalker]

You asked for it, must be the "Happy Parade" in Greenwich Village, do they have rainbows on the helmets now?

[formerwu]

If they put rainbows on the helmets, I'll start rooting for Lyco.

[Uncle Jessie]

Hey Albright fans. Here are this weeks game notes for you against the Hornets. http://www.su.edu/athletics/Football_gn.pdf

If any of you are feeling like tailgating feel free to bring your grills. We have a huge field where you can park your car next to the stadium. Also if you like to hear the play by play while at the game and want to bring a radio, the game is on 95.3. I hope you all enjoy your visit to Winchester Saturday night under the lights. Shentel is a beautiful Stadium and Im sure you will have a great time.

[Lyco80]

Hey, how about Widener getting a front page article.  Way to go Pride. 

I'm having a hard time saying Pride.  What are we, a pack of lions or a "Happy" parade in a big city.  Someone please explain.

Despite the PC gurus, Lycoming decided to continue to call themselves the "Warriors" since that name is simultaneously adjectival and nominative.

The only Pride I can recall is a group of lions, but then they are usually dominated by the lioness who does most of the hunting.

Not sure where this all is headed, but it did sort of amuse me as I commenced.

Don't hold your breath on the rainbow helmets fwu,  the uniforms haven't changed a bit in 30 years - in fact, I think they may be the same jerseys Simba wore!

ATB

[Knightstalker]

Hofstra is also known as the Pride, they use a lion as their mascot/symbol.

[Warren Thompson]

Hofstra is also known as the Pride, they use a lion as their mascot/symbol.

Hofstra as the Pride is a fairly recent thing. As I recall, they were formerly the Flying Dutchmen.

[gordonmann]

Hofstra is also known as the Pride, they use a  lion  as their mascot/symbol.

The same is true of Springfield...



...Greensboro and



...Regis (Mass.).

[formerwu]

Come on MAC.  Wake up.  You guys are embarrasing.  What is our out of conference record so far, 1 - 12?

WU, this is your last chance this week to get some respect back for our conference.  Go into Glassboro and make some noise Friday night.  I'll be there watching.