FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[jmccloskey]

Hi folks, I attended Widener University a number of years back, during the years of football coach Bill Cubit and basketball coach C Alan Rowe.  I'm certain this question was asked before, so pardon me for asking it again, but when exactly did Widener decide to drop it's decades old nickname Pioneers and replace it with Pride....and why?

[G-manWU]

hit1sticks, I remember you posting on here a few years back, when I was only looking and not posting- good to see you're back in action. I've heard several different variations on the story of the old woman and her donations over the last few years- one Albright fan even told me that the team stays in a hotel the night before games thanks to her contributions. In any event, that's a good deal for the program. 

As for the visitors seating, I was always happy to say that Wilkes provides plenty of space for visiting teams, as both grandstands are of equal size and can hold many people. On the flip side, the stands are getting old and are always in need of repair, and the playing surface is another issue entirely. I know many members of the administration very well and know they look after the program, and hopefully positive steps will be taken to bring Ralston Field in line with the other venues we all enjoy visiting around the MAC.

[DanPadavona]

For any Wilkes fans heading up to Cortland for the scrimmage today -

You are probably aware if you live in the Scranton-WB vicinity that I-81 is a mess in that area.  It was pretty bad near the NY/PA border a few weeks ago too, where I got stuck in traffic on a Saturday for over an hour.  It seems the southbound lanes have been worse than the northbound lanes, but I wouldn't count on zero delays.  Also consider taking the 476 by-pass around Scranton-WB.

Make sure you give yourself extra time to get to the scrimmage (noon).  And drive safe!   8)

[captpuck]

Any score on the Albright/ College of NJ scrimage from last night?

[gordonmann]

JMcClosky:

Here's the story on why Widener changed its nickname.  The switch happened on October 7, 2006 during homecoming weekend.

[DVCFan11]

final score Ursinus 20 DVC 14. could they be in trouble next week for Iona? anyone go 2 the game and have any info what caused them to lose? i only got the score from a friend who texted me after they finished

[bman]

Gordon

Thanks for that.  I always assumed the Pioneers was related to the Military acadamy since the Military engineers were generally referred to as pioneers...

[KingSting999]

DVC Fan 11

Attended the Aggies scrimmage today, score was not a good indication of the scrimmage. Aggies got handled by the Bears the whole first half. Score at half was 20 - 0. Aggies reserves scored twice in the fourth quarter to make it look closer.

Aggies were not sharp on either side of the ball. Ursinus scored all of it's points on long plays. 60 yard run featruring lack of containment and shabby tackling was the first score. Two long pass plays accounted for the other two scores, one of which was a dropped coverage by the aggies.

In their defense, the Aggies were not able to use one of their better weapons in Isgro's running ability as the ref whistled the plays dead when ever the QB was closed in on. Aggies have some work to do in the upcoming week to tighten things up. I'm sure the coaching staff will correct alot of the mental errors that I witnessed today.

Go Aggies! Looking forward to next weeks game already.

[FearTheRam]

Aggies were also without their DL Rissinger who is nursing a bad back. However, the secondary needs a lot of work! And the O-line didn't look impressive either

[DVCFan11]

well the Aggies will be with out the services of Rissinger for at least 4 weeks due to the hurt back so that unit will have to pick it up. What should the Aggies be most worried about going into the opener? The secondary, or the offensive line? it seems like for the past three seasons everyone is always talking about the line being a weak link, shouldnt they be decent this year after only losing one starter to graduation? i cant wait for the opener it should be a great game against Iona

[AUPepBand]

Gordon

Thanks for that.  I always assumed the Pioneers was related to the Military acadamy since the Military engineers were generally referred to as pioneers...

Pep thought that Widener at one time was known as PMC Colleges....was it Penn Military Corps Colleges or was it Penn Military College (PMC)?

[Pat Coleman]

The latter, yes.

[KingSting999]

My brother attended Pennsylvania Military College in the 60's until it was discovered he had high blood pressure. Finished his college at Del Val so I have a bit of a connection with both schools.

Remember that they played a football game against Kings Point which they touted as the "Little Army/Navy Game "/ The one I attended was in convention hall in Atlantic City. They laid sod inside and I don't remember much about the game but I still have vivid memories of the color guards and rifle drill teams that performed at half time. Was an outstanding show!

Go Aggies!!! 5 days and counting!

[PBR...]

Aggies were also without their DL Rissinger who is nursing a bad back. However, the secondary needs a lot of work! And the O-line didn't look impressive either

big question this year for pbr was the defense....dvc lost a lot of players and players who really controlled the game on defense. me thinks isgro is going to have to carry this team for several games until the d gets some experience

[KingSting999]

One nice thing about the Aggies schedule is that they start with three quality opponents agin this year before starting their conference schedule.

Gives the defense some time to make adjustments and get through their growing pains before the main part of their schedule starts. Looking for a good effort by the Aggies on both sides of the ball this Saturday. Playing at home on natural grass may help even the playing field against Wesley and Salisbury this year. Now if the weather will just cooperate and not get too stinking hot the Aggies should be in all three games.