What is the Tightest Conference?
In writing about the Chesapeake Conference, where there seemed to be an inordinate number of close games, we decided to see if our impressions were correct.
JMU v UMW Highlights Tight Chesapeake
For a new conference, the Chesapeake Collegiate has been a rousing success.
Few conferences can boast so many close games, and the conference itself is still hugely competitive, with five teams still in with a shot at a conference title.
JMU to 4-1 in Chesapeake
James Madison is continuing the team's torrid run after their close loss to Mount Saint Mary's, following up on last week's 66-0 shutout of Salisbury with a 41-22 defeat of Maryland Saturday.
A Look at DIAA Fall Playoffs
The DIAA Fall playoff picture is clearing a little bit as USA Rugby works on the brackets.
Here's how it looks to be shaking out:
UMW Weathers rain, UVa for Win
In a rain-soaked game reminiscent of old-school rugby, the University of Mary Washington adjusted to the weather in the 2nd half and pulled away from the University of Virginia to win 34-12 in Chesapeake Conference action.
UMW improved to 3-1 while Virginia dropped to 1-3.