FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[PBR...]

whoa, take a easy....take a look at who these teams are playing....they are not playing cupcake schedules...these guys are playing some top teams and very tough ooc schedules. granted everyone would like to see a few more wins but cut them a little slack here

[bman]

Formerwu on a rampage...I love it!

I chose not to go on Friday (and bring a 1 year old out in the rain....) , but from the broadcast...(WDEL does a great job by the way....) this game could have easily been 45-17...

Clearly Wesley Dominated 2nd half of the game...and definitely exposed some holes in the WU line-up...

I think it is fair to say that this point(IMHO), that WU is about a 2-4 touchdown underdog against national caliber teams.  And that may not be the case in 1 week, 4 weeks, 6 weeks...but last Friday, they were not the better team by far...


Getting better against the run is a must if this team is to be competitive...

[formerwu]

PBR -

I'm all for top notch Out of Conference games from here on out.  I just thought we would be better than what we have shown.

[Warren Thompson]

I'm most surprised by Lyco and Wilkes, each now at 0-3, and DVC at 0-2. I'm not overly surprised that LVC is currently 1-2 (with Brossman receiving double-coverage when he doesn't have three defenders hanging all over him, the Dutchmen may have some additional rough Saturdays).

[PBR...]

the big surprise to pbr is wilkes ....pbr thought they would win 1 of those games most likely rowan.....pbr is still trying to figure out wilkes and what is going wrong up there....

[bman]

Well

the bright side is that the remaining in conference games will be barn burners....with all teams needing to win the conference bid...since the Pool C is essentially gone(Unless WU beats Rowan)...

[gordonmann]

I'm a little surprised at the poor non-conference showing, but not stunned.  Kickoff projected King's at 0-3, Widener 1-2 (beating NC Wes), Wilkes 1-2 (beating WPUNJ), Lycoming 1-2 (beating Susquehanna) and Del Val 1-2 (beating Iona).  Not quite as bad as reality (barring upsets for Del Val and Widener) but not good either.

The biggest surprises to me are Albright to the positive and Leb Val to the negative.  Their situations just underline the importance of having an established quarterback.  Albright will likely win more games in conference than I originally predicted because Kelly is that good.  Lebanon Valley brought back most of their team, but needed a new quarterback.

Take heart, MAC fans.  One more week and then the real fun begins.

[PA_wesleyfan]

I give the MAC props for scheduling the tougher out of confrence games. With an AQ you still get to play your regular season  and get a team in to the playoffs. Wesley and the rest of the ACFC don't have that convenience.  The usually have to scramble to gets 10 games and if two team have a great year more than likely one stays home. I am sure the coaches learn more about their teams from playing tougher teams than they would witha  cupcake schedule.

[Warren Thompson]

The biggest surprises to me are Albright to the positive and Leb Val to the negative.  Their situations just underline the importance of having an established quarterback.  Albright will likely win more games in conference than I originally predicted because Kelly is that good.  Lebanon Valley brought back most of their team, but needed a new quarterback.

Gordon: I have to agree.

I've been watching the MAC, in its various manifestations, since 1967. Anyone claiming to know exactly how it will play out in a given season is either a charlatan or a fool: one season's champ is next year's chump -- that's just business as usual in this conference.

[Lyco80]

I concur with my wiser colleagues.  I listened to both Lycoming losses here in Japan on the internet and they just gave away the game to Ursinus and Susquehanna.  Both of those losses hurt more than the one to Ithaca.

Not sure how things are going to turn out for the Warriors this year as Coach G gets up in years and the team is not as competitive as hoped for.  It is hard for legends to know when to step down - my high school's football coach is in year 50!

All this going on against the backdrop of conference shake-ups.  An interesting time for the MAC and I predict the conference winner may have as many as three or more total losses.

This sort of puts us in the category with some of those teams in North Carolina and Virginia who get into the dance with 6-4 records.  I never understood that when teams 8-2 go wanting.  Yeah, I know about automatic bids and all that - but excellence is excellence.  I am sure the NCAA is just trying to ensure they generate a national following even if it is with some early exit mediocre talent.

There were plenty of times in the late 70s when any Lycoming team would have fared well but did not get an invite to the playoffs.

Here's hoping for a better MAC weekend and continued Yankee success!

ATB

[PBR...]

pbr doesnt know yet about coach G ....but lyco is really struggling for a number  of years now.... its going to be a fun year in the MAC as there is clearly no front runner and every game will be a tossup....

[LD2781]

i'd have to agree with formerWU. this year's record vs. non-conf opponents is abysmal albeit against good competition. You can argue bad calls, we beat ourselves etc. but the fact remains the games were not won on the field and as a result the conference looks very weak compared to the rest of the region. Just hope after everyone is done beating on each other the AQ doesn't face an early round exit from the playoffs but based on the past few weeks that looks inevitable...... but hey, that's why they play the games right?

[dog]

Its been a while.

I can definitley see Albright going 7-3 this year.  I think they still have some learning to do, but they have a solid qb, and some good playmakers.  If Asay, and Romig dont end up as first team all-league guys that will be a shame.  Romig is the MAC mold of A Reggie Bush, Brian Westbrook Type.  Asay, is just a freak.  I am not sure there is a corner in this conference that can cover him.  Lastly Kelly is just smart.  He may not light it up, but he doesnt make a ton of mistakes, and that is just as good as puttin in 400 yds every week.

I think Del-Val is a surprise. I liked their QB from last year, I am not following them too much, but I thought he was going to be a playmaker this year.


Here is something no one on this boad is used to.  7-3 COULD win the MAC this year, when did you think you would hear that?

[bman]

Dog

Not sure if I agree...

Looks like the teams are stratifying.  We may have tiers of teams like before...just different dominant teams....

I have the feeling a 9-1 or 8-2 team will win again...just not sure who that will be yet...

[PBR...]

gordon, what are your thoughts on this weeks game for dvc? anything in particular you will be watching or looking for from dvc?