FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[KingSting999]

ECAC Game between Kean and Del Val looks like it might be an offensive barnburner. Teams seem like mirror images of one another on paper.

Kean averages 33.4 points per game and allow 23.9.
Del Val 26.2 and 19.5

Each team has one feature running back
Kean - Chunn 137.5 yds per game
Cook - 116.9 yds per game

Quarterbacks
Kean - D'Ambrisi 184.4 yds per game  - 135.56 efficiency rating
          16 TD's 14 interceptions
Del Val - Isgro 165.3 yds per game - 137.51 efficiency rating
          21 TD's 4 interceptions

Wow, look for some points to be scored barring foul weather.  Looks like it could be a 45 - 42 game. I guess which ever defense can find a way to slow down the other team's offense will have the upper hand. I wouldn't look for alot of punts in this one and it could be really enjoyable as both coaches could use every play in the playbook and gamble at anytime.

Looking forward to one moore game at home where the Aggies have done pretty well this season (only losing to Iona in the season opener). One advantage that the Aggies may hold, and it's one that has been proven over the years, Kean is a turf team and will be playing on the real stuff. It just seems to me to bring some of the speed advantage other teams may have back to a neutral factor.

No matter the outcome, it's been one hell of a ride for the Aggies over the past six years. This will be my son's final game so it will be very emotional for our entire family. Win or lose it's been great, his class entered with a MAC championship and leave with one. He's number "5" in the program and will always be number "1" in our hearts.

One final time, with gusto......GOOOOOOO AGGGGGIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PBR...]

ECAC Game between Kean and Del Val looks like it might be an offensive barnburner. Teams seem like mirror images of one another on paper.

Kean averages 33.4 points per game and allow 23.9.
Del Val 26.2 and 19.5

Each team has one feature running back
Kean - Chunn 137.5 yds per game
Cook - 116.9 yds per game

Quarterbacks
Kean - D'Ambrisi 184.4 yds per game  - 135.56 efficiency rating
          16 TD's 14 interceptions
Del Val - Isgro 165.3 yds per game - 137.51 efficiency rating
          21 TD's 4 interceptions

Wow, look for some points to be scored barring foul weather.  Looks like it could be a 45 - 42 game. I guess which ever defense can find a way to slow down the other team's offense will have the upper hand. I wouldn't look for alot of punts in this one and it could be really enjoyable as both coaches could use every play in the playbook and gamble at anytime.

Looking forward to one moore game at home where the Aggies have done pretty well this season (only losing to Iona in the season opener). One advantage that the Aggies may hold, and it's one that has been proven over the years, Kean is a turf team and will be playing on the real stuff. It just seems to me to bring some of the speed advantage other teams may have back to a neutral factor.

No matter the outcome, it's been one hell of a ride for the Aggies over the past six years. This will be my son's final game so it will be very emotional for our entire family. Win or lose it's been great, his class entered with a MAC championship and leave with one. He's number "5" in the program and will always be number "1" in our hearts.

One final time, with gusto......GOOOOOOO AGGGGGIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

congrats to your son on a great career! well done! Hoping for another aggies win as pbr wont be there in person but will be in spirit (sorry vacation trumps football game) and make sure to keep coming back to aggie games next year

[KingSting999]

Congratulations due to the following Aggies on being selected All Conference:

First Team
Mike Isgro QB
Matt Cook RB
Ralph Stambaugh OL
Kyle Gesswein LB
Charlie Squitiere DB

Second Team
Derek Porter DL

Offensive Player of the Year - Mike Isgro

Way to go Aggies - You made us Proud!!!!!

[G-manWU]

Indeed, my congrats to all of this season's all-conference selections, and in particular to the following players from Wilkes:

First Team

- Jason Prushinski (WR)
- Josh George (OL)
- Chris Horn (K)

Second Team

- Drew Letcavage (LB)
- Kevin Gerhart (DB)
- Airiel Adams (RS)
- Mario Della Fortuna (P)


Again, congrats to all the players selected, and best of luck to the teams still playing this weekend.

[Lyco80]

Warren,

Fear not the "Sir" for as a Captain in the United States Navy, to quote the movie, "I am quite certain I have earned it."

Go Warriors - on travel with a Flag Officer - Iwakuni today; Sasebo tomorrow.

DVC has added to the luster of the MAC and made things more interesting and at times humbling for the Warriors.

Winning tough games is the best - blowouts are dull.

ATB

[G-manWU]

Lyco80,

At long last I have learned your rank and branch of service- thanks for the info. As there are not many O-6 billits around, I would imagine it comes with quite a bit of responsibility, so best wishes to you and your command.

In regards to the third game in 2009 that several of you were discussing for DVC, I believe next season is when the agreement kicks in between the MAC and the Presidents Athletic Conference for a two-year series between the conferences. As I remember, the opponents were going to be determined by order of finish this season, so that may pit DVC against....Washington & Jefferson, and Lyco gets Thomas Moore? Interesting matchups for sure, but there will be plenty of time for that topic in the off-season.

[TheApprentice]

Can someone inform me of the criteria involved in selecting the MAC All-Conference teams?

How did Joe Brennan not make first team with 44 catches for 813 yrds. and 9 TD's?

What about Shellenberger for at least second team? 618 yrds. and 5 TD's, and drawing double teams each week.

[bill]

The All-Conference teams are chosen by the coaches.  Each coach "nominates" his players that he believes worthy.  Then, the head coaches vote for who they think should be the selections.

[gordonmann]

G-manWu:

The PAC/MAC challenge kicks in the following year.

[Warren Thompson]

Lyco80,


In regards to the third game in 2009 that several of you were discussing for DVC, I believe next season is when the agreement kicks in between the MAC and the Presidents Athletic Conference for a two-year series between the conferences. As I remember, the opponents were going to be determined by order of finish this season, so that may pit DVC against....Washington & Jefferson, and Lyco gets Thomas Moore? Interesting matchups for sure, but there will be plenty of time for that topic in the off-season.

As I recall, Thomas More opted not to participate in the MAC/PrAC inter-league competition. Travel costs, perhaps?

[Pat Coleman]

Well, there are 9 PAC schools and 8 MAC schools, so someone had to sit. Only makes sense.

[Warren Thompson]

Well, there are 9 PAC schools and 8 MAC schools, so someone had to sit. Only makes sense.

What would the two conferences have done had Thomas More chosen to participate?

[G-manWU]

Pat,

Thanks for the info- my error on that one. I ran into Ken Andrews at halftime of the Wilkes-DVC game a few weeks ago and was going to ask him for the details on that, so thanks for informing the misinformed!

On Thomas Moore, I knew that one PAC school was located down in KY, but I did not know what one until now. In that case it dose make sense, as travel costs/time factor in. Plus, I am reasonably sure none of the MAC schools use the bluegrass state as a big recruting ground, so it makes sense from that standpoint. I think many of the MAC schools have done a good job of scheduling matchups that involve prominent opponents, help in recruting key areas, and maintain some traditional rivalries. Hopefully the new PAC-MAC agreement will be a positive for both sides in this regard.

[gordonmann]

It's quiet in these parts, but for anyone interested and lurking...

ECAC South Atlantic Bowl

Delaware Valley (7-3)
vs.
Kean (7-3)

Please click here to listen.

The festivities begin early with pregame at 11:40 am and kickoff at 1 pm.  We'll keep people updated on the Albright/Montclair and Hobart/Lycoming games.

[jb]

Best of Luck to all the MAC Schools tomorrow!  Here's hoping to be 3-0.