FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[BTEXPRESS]

Blue & Gold, Thanks, I knew there were a couple of Full Time coaches on the staff, and thought Coach Wiser was one of them, but was not sure after reading the article. Any word on wether the other coaches will stay?

[Lyco bleeds BLUE and GOLD]

As of right now, the only coaches are Coach Clark ( head coach), Coach Digacinto (OL), Coach Ross (DL/Spec. team). Coach Digacinto and Clark are the only full time left. Coach Curry is retiring after this semester.

[Lyco80]

I am sorry Steve retired but want to publicly thank him for all his energy, passion and commitment to the development of the Lycoming Warrior student-athlete.  College days are fun-filled and way too short but if used appropriately you may make life-long friends and, in turn, learn life-long lessons.  This is the Girardi-Wiser legacy.  It is now up to a new generation to take the baton and run with it.

I shall miss seeing Steve in shorts, prowling on the sidelines, exhorting his D to takeaways and third down stops.

Best wishes Steve and thanks for years of greatness!

ATB

[BTEXPRESS]

Isn't this the height of recruiting season? If Lycoming only has two full time and one part timer on the staff, they must really be working the phones. It is a shame for the program that most of the old staff is not coming back. One can only hope for the best that Coach Clark will be able to put a new staff together and turn things around for the once proud program.

[bill]

BT

I obviously can't speak for Lyco, but remember, most schools in the MAC don't have more than 3 (including the head coach) full-timers.
In other words, 2 full time guys out on the road recruiting isn't that bad. At FDU, we have had many a year where there's only been 2 guys out on the road, when various staff changes occur in the off-season!

[BTEXPRESS]

Bill, I really wasn't thinking about guys on the road, just enough coaches to make phone calls to follow up with recruits. My son is a Senior in High School and is involved with the division III Football recruiting process right now. He has spent the last three weekends at various schools and each of the schools has had their entire staff there to meet  and answer questions. Some parents ask a lot more detailed questions on the Football side of things than I do IE What kind of Offense, Defense, who is going to coach my son  etc. To be honest, my son has spent more time with Assistant Coaches than the Head Coaches. Until we went through this ourselves, I didn't really know who much RECRUITING actually goes on in Division III. I thought it was only Division I players who were recruited with phone calls, letters, notes etc.

[Lyco80]

BT,

My son was recruited by Coach G when we visited the campus one summer - and he played soccer but was a strapping lad and still is.  Come to think of it, he still has some eligibility left - maybe I should call Coach Clark??

It is a proverbial jungle out there looking for talent - especially the kind that grows in height and weight from Frosh to Sr.

ATB

[BTEXPRESS]

Lyco, I think recruiting in Divison III is so hard for these colleges. It is not like Division I where $$$$ is not an issue. Most of the time it comes down to Financial packages, i.e, merit schlolarships and financial aid. If two schools are equal, then it might come down to coaches, winning tradition, facilities etc. I am amazed on how much $$$$ these Division III schools are putting into their facilities now between, new football stadiums, field turf, weight rooms, fitness centers etc. It is a great time to be a division III football player.

[Little G]

BTexpress,
               If you are, who I think you are, then any team will be lucky to have a kid with great family genes. You will always be one of the best we've had!! Enjoy the process and good luck to you,your boy, and your family.

[old ends]

Sounds like Wilkes play Muhlenberg on 9/6. No longer a scrimmage.

[Lyco bleeds BLUE and GOLD]

Just got news that Steve Wiser has come back to be the Defensive Coord. at Lyco, Comes as a HUGE SURPRISE. Apparently Coach Clark had a meeting with the team and said he had one of the top d coords in the nation brought in. Turns out it was Wiser. Also Mike Weber came back as a Linebacker coach.

[jb]

I also heard that news via phonecall!

Thanks for update Dre.

[Simba]

I've waited long enough...Now it's my turn...I am still pissed off about the decision the three non-Wise men made...Now that Coach Wiser, Weber and others have decided to come back and more importantly, the current players are ok with it, then I guess I can get over it...Maybe...A women in today's Williamsport paper said it best that "With power comes responsibility"...

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/505350.html

No ill will intended towards our new head Coach, especially since he's one of our own and a former offensive lineman at that!...BUT...No matter how much frankincense, gold and myrrh the three powerful non-Wise men used in making their irresponsible decision, the stench from it will always be present in the near and distant future no matter how many titles, if any, lie ahead...Simba

[Lyco80]

Simba,

Glad to see that this brouhaha brought you up to see your shadow in a posting sort of way.  It is always refreshing to here from a brother alumnus and one who uses the phrase "pancaked him" in a posting.

I have not had much contact with the school since our assignment to Japan.  Were I stateside I would not hesitate to pick up the phone and call Dr. Douthat and express my concerns - and I know he would listen even if not being able to respond in a way that would appease me.

The process still puzzles me, however, my hat is definitely off to Mike Clark and his powers of persuasion and his sense of duty and loyalty.  He is not responsible for the choice only for the consequences.  We both hope he leads the team to many victories that only add to the legend Coach G built with great players like yourself.

In time, I am sure I will get the real scoop about what happened and why but it will take time and our re-assignment back to driving distance to Williamsport.  When that time comes we will rally in some parking lot, share a brew, a hug and the story.  Until then - as always - GO WARRIORS!

ATB

[4warriors]

With Wise's decision to stay, he just pulled the program out of a HUGE hole. Although I'm glad for the players, I'm not happy that the "non-Wisemen" that made this desicion are relishing in this.  They didn't want Wise's name or face as the head coach of the Warriors, but after they've felt some heat from the alumni, heat that I believe they underestimated, they want him there to make it look like everything is fine and everyone is (or should be) OK with how things went.  The "non-wisemen" do not want Wise there b/c they feel he's the best guy for the job (which he is); they want him there to calm the waters.  No matter what coaches go back, nothing will change the way Coach G was treated throughout the entire process.  That is something I hope people, especially people who know and/or played for G, will never forget.