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Courtesy of Lebanon Valley Sports Information |
Lebanon Valley was projected to finish seventh in the conference rankings. The Flying Dutchmen are coming off a 2016 campaign that saw them finish 4-5 in league play and 4-6 overall. LVC ended the year on a three-game win streak, including a thrilling 28-25 victory over longtime Albright in the season finale.
Delaware Valley edged out the defending MAC champs from Stevenson to earn the poll's top spot with 75 points and five first-place votes. The Mustangs received three first-place votes and totaled 72 points. Albright tied with SU for the runner-up position with 72 points and a pair of first-place votes, while Widener and King's rounded out the top five with 55 and 47 points, respectively.
LVC opens the 2017 season by hosting Franklin & Marshall at Arnold Field on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 2.
2017 MAC Football Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. Delaware Valley – 75 (5)
T2. Stevenson – 72 (3)
T2. Albright – 72 (2)
4. Widener – 55
5. King's – 47
6. Lycoming – 38
7. Lebanon Valley – 33
8. Wilkes – 27
9. FDU-Florham – 19
10. Misericordia – 12
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