FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

Grizzman · October 20, 2007, 09:13:48 AM

pbr & gman,

I wouldn't write off Wilkes yet. They have a great defense and are playing on their notorious home field which should be extra soupy after last night's rain. This should benefit WU.

Go Colonels..

gordonmann · October 20, 2007, 09:18:42 AM

Grizzman:

I didn't write Wilkes off. In fact, I originally predicted them to win the conference. But if they don't win today, that prediction doesn't mean a whole lot. One loss didn't eliminate the Colonels who still control their own destiny but a second one in conference might.

As for the team that beat Wilkes...

Delaware Valley
versus
Lycoming

Can the Aggies keep pace with Widener going into the Keystone Cup game? Will Coach Girardi pass Tom Osbourne on the all-time coaching victories list?

Tune in at 1:00 pm (12:30 pregame) at www.allinbroadcasting.com to find out.

PBR... · October 20, 2007, 10:59:34 AM

pbr is not writing them off yet grizz....but it is going to take a HUGE effort to get past 'bright today. the weather will help wilkes as their oline will need to help control the ball and play solid defense and special teams to win.

PBR... · October 20, 2007, 05:25:42 PM

whoa well done dvc!!! 31-0 over lyco!!! keep it rolling boys the mac championship is there if you want it!!!

Grizzman · October 20, 2007, 09:55:05 PM

Finished my post game cigar & 2 Buds, while listening to Bob Pantano's Saturday Night Dance Party (98.1 FM from Philly) and the 4 INTs & 2 fumbles are still in the box score. Couldn't overcome them & Albright's passing game.

Kelly & Asay are a tough combo and we couldn't stop Asay with single coverage.

Wilkes showed heart by scoring 12 in Q4 after being down 35 -13. Hopefully we can play spoiler with Kings ( Mayor's Cup), DVC, & Widener remaining on the schedule. All are going to be challenging.

ramarama · October 21, 2007, 12:21:20 AM

WTG AGGIES!!! This Lyco team is much better than their record shows. In particular, their defense is tough! You would think that they must have someone who can snap the ball and perhaps a punter as well...however, that being said, the Aggies took care of business today. The O line wasn't quite as effective as they have been, but then again, this was no FDU defense they were playing either. Isgro was really impressive given he was under pressure all day long. Aggies "D" was awesome! Shutting out anybody is an accomplishment, but doing it to Lyco was impressive.

Interesting that Albright didn't beat a depleted Wilkes team by a wider margin...and how will a team whose captain turned in 25 of his teammates for drinking against coach's instructions, recover and play together as a cohesive unit??? Seems to me the coach was essentially throwing away the season by taking such extreme action. You would think there would be a better punishment that didn't punish the entire team for the action of a smaller group.

Lastly, Widener didn't exactly romp against a dreadful FDU team...

Things in the MAC are sure getting interesting now!

gordonmann · October 21, 2007, 01:23:51 AM

If the Wilkes situation came down to enforcing team rules or making exceptions to try and save the season, I applaud them for standing on principal. Coach Sheptock is a very classy guy so I'd expect nothing less, even as painful a decision as that might've been.

Albright was up 35-13 in the fourth before Wilkes closed the gap late. I'm impressed the Lions got 35 on Wilkes. Widener won by 20 in the rain. Maybe it's a different score in different field conditions, but 20 points is still a comfortable margin.

Relative to the other teams, Del Val's point differential -- now 148-27 in conference -- is very impressive. We'll learn very quickly how well that comparison stands up.

Should be a fun final three weeks.

hit1sticks · October 21, 2007, 01:26:29 AM

i was able to attend the wilkes albright game this weekend, and believed that albright won this game by much more then what the score showed. albright wasnt as aggressive in the 4th as what they were in the earlier periods. earlier in the game they were able to score from anywhere on the field that was neccasary and in the fourth they played much more of a conservative game. only wish that wilkes had a full squad to answer any questions on how legit this albright team is...

ramarama · October 21, 2007, 07:53:19 AM

Gordon, I agree that the true test lies ahead for DelVal. My purpose was to put the Aggies margin of victory in perspective and get a gauge for the outcome of the final 3 games. It looks like they have the ability to continue their dominence, "if" they bring their "A"(ggies) game.

Hit, I certainly hope that Albright "could score at will" they were playing second stringers.

hit1sticks · October 21, 2007, 09:14:04 AM

rama totally agree with you. I was just wondering, anyone from wilkes on here, out of the 26 players that were suspended, how many of them were starters? thanks for any info.

Grizzman · October 21, 2007, 10:16:28 AM

between 5-7 were starters or had significant playing time.

I disagree with hit's analysis. Two of Albright's TDs were long bombs, one of which was a hail mary throw (due to blitz pressure) that the D back had an equal chance at. One TD was an interception and the other turnovers gave Albright short fields. 12 yards rushing is not a dominating performance. Albright played conservatively because Wilkes was running the ball down their throat until the 2nd fumble in late Q3 halted our momentum.

I will say that this years Albright D is much tougher than previous years.

Knightstalker · October 21, 2007, 11:11:28 AM

Hopefully the Wilkes players who didn't get suspended will make life miserable for the suspended players for a while.

jb · October 21, 2007, 01:06:48 PM

here's some observation from DVC vs Lyco game.
DVC QB is the real deal....big time arm, made some throws into the wind that amazed alot of us watching.
DVC spread O confused and befuddled the secondary and linebacking core of lyco. Lyco never really learned from its mistakes....3rd and 5, or 6 yards, lyco left their base D on the field against 4 and 5 wr's all day. (and they converted alot of them)
Lyco O..first quarter, 3 and 1 to go, on your 25 yardline and you throw a lateral pass to a WR and lose 6 yards. just move the chains forward.
Lycoming players held their on, but scemes and execution were poor.
What's up with DVC going for 2 already up 28 points, not classy, game was over at that point.

dog · October 21, 2007, 08:32:58 PM

Personally I can't get over how terrible Lyco has been this year. I had the opp to see them play, and I was shocked. They dont have one asset that a Lyco team usually has. I do feel, if they stick together, they could be a force again in a year or two.
I watched DVC,s QB last year, hes a stud.

Right now the story has to be the Bright. 6 in a row is big. Obviously the Wilkes game should be questioned. But, 6 in a row is huge, and the O keps getting better. I think Kelly is great extremely smart. Romig is awesome. The D I just cant get over, but lets talk about Asay for a second. I am placing my unofficial vote for MAC Offensive MVP this year. Leads the MAC with one less gaem. There is not one player in the league that can cover this kid.
The next three weeks will be fun.

formerwu · October 22, 2007, 09:10:34 AM

Way to go WU on notching the win last week with DVC on the horizon. Big game this Friday night. I'll be there to cheer on the "Pride".

I read in the paper last week, that Woodie benched a bunch of starters. Any word on who is seeing less playing time?

BTW - The Philly Inquirer does a good job on the local college scene in their Thursday issue.