2015 Around the Mid-Atlantic columns

November 15, 2015 The culture has changed So, Guilford was left out of the playoffs. But the Quakers, especially their seniors, have raised the bar for the future of the program. This class set the blueprint for transforming the culture of a program. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.

November 8, 2015 N.C. Wesleyan's Midgett is a servant and a leader Dustin Midgett has spent portions of his past two offseasons helping minister in Ecuador. That off-field leadership has translated onto the field this year. The three-year starter at quarterback and teammate Malik Adams form the USA South's most potent offensive combination as well as one of its most unique friendships. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.

November 3, 2015 A simple twist of fate Anthony Orlando thought he was done playing football. That is, until he ran in to fellow Lehigh Valley native Jalen Snyder-Scipio. Both players transferred to Moravian to be closer to home, and now the co-captains have the Greyhounds off to their best start in years.

October 26, 2015 John's biggest fan Washington and Lee linebacker John Carrick has learned a lot from his sister, Kendal. The Generals are playing with patience, having fun, and staying positive. Those are traits that John learned from growing up with Kendal, who has never let Down syndrome discourage her.

October 20, 2015 Get your mind right Every player tries to reach a certain level of intensity before taking the field. One song can get him ready to play his best. Find out what jams fire up players from Around the Mid-Atlantic.

October 12, 2015 McNamara is Gettysburg's commander Kodie McNamara has been a model student-athlete since arriving at Gettysburg in 2012. The captain and linebacker helped lead the Bullets to a perfect first half, but knows there is plenty of work still to be done this season.

October 5, 2015 Finishing the job Huntingdon has established itself as one of the teams to beat in the USA South. After two years of disappointment and frustration, the Hawks are ready to finish the job and claim their first conference title.

September 29, 2015 Starting off strong at Susquehanna The first coaching transition at Susquehanna in 26 years has been a smooth one so far. The Crusaders are off to their best start since 2011 behind rookie head coach Tom Perkovich.

September 21, 2015 Carrying on the tradizione T.J. Tutone is the latest in a succession of prolific, experienced, and, coincidentally, Italian quarterbacks to lead the Cardinals. He is well on his way to going out with a senior year to remember. At this rate, he will join his predecessors in the CUA record books.

September 14, 2015 Finding a way to win Shenandoah, Gettysburg, and Franklin and Marshall are off to great starts, but each team had to make adjustments from Week 1 to Week 2. The only identity these squads have established is the one that matters most.

September 8, 2015 A memorable debut Shaun Hayes opened his 14th year at Maryville College in a new role at his alma mater. Adam Turer was there to watch Hayes make his head coaching debut for the Scots.

September 1, 2015 10 games to watch for 2015 A new look in the USA South, a couple of new coaches and a new slate of games for the 2015 season leaves many questions, but a lot of optimism as well.