WARRIOR FOOTBALL FAVORED TO REPEAT AT MAC CHAMPIONS

CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Lycoming College football team was chosen as the favorite to repeat at champions of the Middle Atlantic Conference according to the preseason coaches’ poll released today at the MAC Football Media Luncheon held in Camp Hill, Pa.

The Warriors, who finished the 2003 season with a record of 9-2 overall after advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA playoffs, received six of the 11 first-place votes and a total of 96 points. Lycoming was picked first or second on every ballot.

The Warriors will be seeking their 30^th consecutive winning season and their 14^th MAC title entering the 2004 campaign. Lycoming returns a total of 13 starters, including All-American linebacker Luke Sterling (Jr./Lehighton, Pa.; Lehighton) and all-conference quarterback Phil Mann (Sr./Mill Hall, Pa.; Central Mountain).

The Warriors report to preseason camp on August 18, and open the season on September 11, at King’s College.

Complete 2004 MAC Coaches’ Poll:
1. Lycoming (6)..........................96
2. Wilkes (5)..............................95
3. Delaware Valley..................... 74
4. Widener.................................66
5. King’s....................................65
6. Albright..................................58
7. Moravian................................51
8. Susquehanna.........................43
9. FDU-Florham.........................21
10. Juniata................................20
11. Lebanon Valley................... 16

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