FB: Liberty League

[Jonny Utah]

Misericordia(Microscope) is a team I keep clicking on, then I see the MMA loss and move on. I agree, MMA might be half decent, they were always tough and disciplined(obviously) when in the LL. MMA would probably beat W. Conn by 24-41. As much as I want to think the MAC is pretty good, you might be onto something here. Maybe Delaware Valley is equivalent to like MIT this year? They've been really good in the past so it's tough to absorb that, but it's entirely possible based on the results and they are just a tad bit better than the rest of the MAC so it makes the rest of the pack look better than they are because the games are closer.

The DVC/Micro non-matchup is just weird. There's gotta be a tie-breaker there right? Imagine if Micro wins it and DVC gets pool C? Can someone google this for me? Now i'm intrigued.

Not sure where I read it, but Del Val lost most of their defense from last year, and is one of the reasons they were not ranked as high this year in the preseason polls.  But they were the clear #2 last year.  I'm not sure how impressed we can be with Frostburgs playoff run, but I'm guessing the preseason polls took into account returning players.  The d3 pool is pretty accurate in that sense.

http://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2018/nobile-twins-freshmen-delaware-valley-defense-chemistry

The front page of d3football.com  What do you know....

[D3viewer]

DelVal also lost last year's MAC Offensive Player of the Year, RB Devauntay Ellis.

[Jonny Utah]

Rowan (D-III – NJ): Rowan is looking to fill open dates next year in 2019 are 9/14, 9/21, and 9/28 and the corresponding dates in 2020. We would be interested in a two-year commitment. As it stands now we are 4 home and 4 away in 2019 and would look for 1 home and 1 away game. Interested programs can contact gonzal34@students.rowan.edu.

Someone forward this to the Hobart, Union, and RPI ADs.....

[Pat Coleman]

The entire NJAC is looking for more games with the departure of Southern Virginia and Frostburg State.

[Machiavelli]

Rowan (D-III – NJ): Rowan is looking to fill open dates next year in 2019 are 9/14, 9/21, and 9/28 and the corresponding dates in 2020. We would be interested in a two-year commitment. As it stands now we are 4 home and 4 away in 2019 and would look for 1 home and 1 away game. Interested programs can contact gonzal34@students.rowan.edu.

Someone forward this to the Hobart, Union, and RPI ADs.....

Not a chance.

[ITH radio]

I texted it to Hobart. I'm sure they've love a trip to NJ as they've had success recruiting kids from that state.

[UfanBill]

With Buffalo St. moving to the LL next season both the Empire 8 and the Liberty League will have seven football members. That means there's opportunity for four out of conference games.  I believe both the LL and E8 league commissioners have encouraged each team to schedule two of these OOC games against each other. That still leaves two spots to schedule the NJAC or New Enland etc. As we know many of the schools have played long time rivalry games already...the Cortaca Jug etc but other schools such as Union and Hartwick don't have a crossover game with the E8, LL respectively this year. Then there's the New York State Bowl (if that's even still a thing) which is designed to guarantee a E8 vs LL postseason game.  Bottom line, next year look for every LL and E8 team to have two OOC games against teams from the other conference (some do already). The New York Super Conference is slowly happening.

[Bombers798891]

Ithaca's going out of region for some upcoming OOC opponent, from what I hear. Just whispers at this point, though

[Jonny Utah]

Ithaca's going out of region for some upcoming OOC opponent, from what I hear. Just whispers at this point, though

The ITH guys interviewed Swanstrom and he said that Ithaca would be playing John Carroll in 2020/2021 (dropping St. Vincent), dropping Brockport next year (2019/2020) (as they add Buff State), then after that Brockport comes back on the schedule (2021/2022) and either SJF or Alfred gets dropped.

I think that's what he said anyway.

[Bombers798891]

Ah, that's what I had heard elsewhere. Figures ITH would have the scoop

[Machiavelli]

Ithaca's going out of region for some upcoming OOC opponent, from what I hear. Just whispers at this point, though

[Oline89]

Hobart never seems to even publish a partial schedule.  I assume that Brockport, Shenandoah, Morrisville are still on the schedule.  That leaves one more spot.  An NJAC opponent would be great (maybe not Wesley, a once a year beat down by Brockport is enough  )

[Ice Bear]

Ithaca's going out of region for some upcoming OOC opponent, from what I hear. Just whispers at this point, though

The ITH guys interviewed Swanstrom and he said that Ithaca would be playing John Carroll in 2020/2021 (dropping St. Vincent), dropping Brockport next year (2019/2020) (as they add Buff State), then after that Brockport comes back on the schedule (2021/2022) and either SJF or Alfred gets dropped.

I think that's what he said anyway.

Nice!

[ITH radio]

Hobart never seems to even publish a partial schedule.  I assume that Brockport, Shenandoah, Morrisville are still on the schedule.  That leaves one more spot.  An NJAC opponent would be great (maybe not Wesley, a once a year beat down by Brockport is enough  )

DeWall did reach out to Rowan.

They used to have schedules up but stopped for some reason - I think it was after the LL split up with the 3 newmac "defectors"

[HSCTiger74]

In analyzing the RPI Engineers for this weekend's game with the Statesmen, I can characterize the RPI team as doing whatever it takes to win. This is despite the fact that they were outgained by their opponent in every game except the the blowout against 1-5 Buffalo State. In fact , against the Bombers they lost the yardage battle 418-162(Ithaca , how did you lose at home with this yardage advantage?....IC seemed to wear lead shoes in the redzone). This RPI rubberband defense is tough in the redzone and has 13 INTs on the year( 8 total against Allegheny and WPI). Their run defense is strong with only 506 yards against them , but 1,306 given up in the air shows some vulnerability. This undefeated team has a total yardage disadvantage against opponents of -151 yards( 1661 v. 1812). Their kicking game is decent and return game is very good. So ,how did they win all their games with such mediocre stats except for the 13-2 INT advantage? It seems the offense has made plays at the critical times of the game  and a defense that is carrying this team with a "bend don't break" approach that toughens in the red zone and is always lurking to pick a pass off.
  I am actually less scared of this ranked team after reviewing the stats. Hobart not only has a chance , but I believe a good chance on Saturday. Turnovers will be the key to the game and Hobart's redzone offense. I think the Hobart passing game will get their yards and the run game, even without Harvey,has shown improvement as our young Oline keeps improving. I also think Hobart has a special weapon in Kyle Hackett , and if Hobart wins, Kyle will be the difference if Hobart sputters in the redone(Hobart is 21-21 in redzone scoring this year). The Hobart defense is vulnerable to even a methodical offense like RPI, but they have improved week by week , and hopefully are at the peak of their ability.
  So, I am saying ...we have a decent chance in Troy....the Hobart coaching staff seemed to grow up in the Union game, DeWall  can start to earn a reputation with a win against RPI this Saturday.  Go Bart

To Dutch Boy this is the BIG game for RPI and will provide us with the most insight into how good they may be (within reason). Granted Hobart's season has not been impressive (by Hobart standards), especially with that mother****ing loss to Endicott, however Dutch Boy feels Bart has hit their stride and will be playing the best ball they are capable of this season come Saturday. League games are especially tough and can certainly bring out the best in teams. If RPI can't beat Hobart, hiccup or not, it tells Dutch they really aren't as good as some may think. IDBHO all the pressure sits on the Engineers this weekend. If they can stop fantasizing about Shirley in a G-String, focus, and win in a convincing manner, they might just really be top 20 worthy.

Dutch Boy,
        I just sent five girls named Shirley to Troy in search of the Engineer starters....I told the Shirleys when they find them.....just Distract, Distract, Distract....Triple Ds

At this point, are there really women named Shirley who are younger than 50?