2016 Around the Mid-Atlantic columns
November 15, 2016
A proper send-off
Randolph-Macon's senior class is special. It's not just what they've accomplished on the field, including a record-tying nine wins and a return to the playoffs; these young men have done it the right way. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
November 9, 2016
Deja Mules
Cannonball! Muhlenberg hopes to make a big enough splash against Moravian to earn one of the six coveted Pool C bids. The Mules have been here before, and recently. They know what is at stake on Saturday. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
November 1, 2016
Uncharted territory
Shenandoah is led by a record-setting running back who can do it all and a record-setting quarterback who has evolved in his second season. Now, the Hornets hope to make more history by winning their first ODAC title. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
October 26, 2016
After the deluge
The USA South was hit hard by Hurricane Matthew. Methodist and N.C. Wesleyan are picking up the pieces and slowly regaining a sense of normalcy on campus. Getting back on the football field is helping the recovery. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
October 19, 2016
Not dead yet
Hampden-Sydney opened the season with an unprecedented four-game skid. The Tigers have bounced back with two straight wins and still have their ultimate goals within reach. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
October 13, 2016
Blue Jays ready for expectations
A trip to Italy helped, but did not change the team. The senior class entered 2016 with high expectations and has embraced them at home and abroad. Once again, the Blue Jays control their own destiny. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
October 5, 2016
Quakers know what it will take
Guilford went 9-1 last year, but was left home come playoff time. After replacing its record-setting quarterback and wide receiver, the Quakers must now replace all-purpose star De-Eric Bell. At 4-0, they control their own playoff destiny. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
September 28, 2016
Hawks offense is soaring
Huntingdon learned a lot from last year's second round playoff game against Mary Hardin-Baylor. The Hawks open USA South play embracing their position as the favorite and have an offense that is lighting up the scoreboard. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
September 21, 2016
Third and Lucas
When the Cardinals need a big play or conversion, they can count on senior receiver Lucas Morley. Catholic is off to a 3-0 start thanks in large part to the former tight end who is keeping up with his record-setting 2015 pace. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
September 14, 2016
A tree grows in Allentown
Mike Donnelly's coaching tree continues to develop new branches. There are now six D-III head coaches who learned under the tutelage of the Muhlenberg legend. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
September 8, 2016
A Grande debut
Excitement at Ferrum was already building under first-year head coach Rob Grande. The Panthers' thrilling comeback over Grande's former employer took that excitement to a new level. More in Around the Mid-Atlantic.
August 29, 2016
10 games to watch in 2016
There's a new Around the Mid-Atlantic columnist, but he's no stranger to D3football.com readers. Here are the 10 games in the region that caught Andrew Lovell's eye when he studied the USA South, ODAC, and Centennial schedules.