I've heard enough about Bridgewater, they lost to UMD, they're not this super-powerhouse of a team in the league. They are near the top of a poorly talented league. The NEFC has been so decimated from the loss of last years seniors that there's about 5 teams who could potentially win the bogan division. This is the year of the coach, and it is coaching that will ultimately win this year, regardless of talent on the field, because basically it's lacking. As far as Fitchburg goes, their offense is better this year than it was last year, and they still managed to pull out one victory against them last year. Let's face it, while Bridgewater's defense has improved, their offense is at a loss. This is a very evenly matched contest, and it's probably going to be one of the better games this season let alone this week. I give the edge to Fitchburg, expect big a big game from Bruce Rogers and Kelton Francis. This defensive back tandem is just ready to have a breakout game with their respective athletic abilities. Haverty did a great job managing the game against Bridgewater the first game last year and I expect the same tomorrow.

If I'm not mistaken Curry and Fitchburg both have 2 losses, and Curry plays in the weaker Boyd division. Yes, Endicott beat Fitchburg and Curry beat Endicott, but you could say the same thing in the reverse with Maine Maritime. Coach Haverty is more deserving of the Coach of the Year award, the Curry players (Charlie Gibbs) worked their way back into the second game with that punt return for a TD with 46 seconds left in the half, not because of Nelson's coaching. His players barely outplayed the Fitchburg players and he escaped that championship game by the skin of his teeth. Coach Haverty continually goes unrecognized by the conference for the complete turnaround he has made up there in Fitchburg. Maybe if he had played in the NFL the conference might be more inclined to suck up to him.

Fitchburg State has the best defense in the NEFC, look at the statistics, not to mention if anyone has seen the intensity they play with....Curry did a better job at stopping a very potent Endicott offense, but Curry themseles are an I-pro team, whih Fitchburg hasn't had any problems with as of yet...good game today I can't wait to see it unfold

Lets put the 75-0 game with Framingham vs. Fitchburg to bed. Just remember that the worst loss in NEFC history was Fitchburg on the losing end of a 77-0 score. There wasn't a pass throw in the second half, and to call a coach classless because he allows for his backups to get into a game is foolish. He was calling all running plays and the kids were just trying to make a statement to their coach that they're ready to step up for the team. It's more then just the players listening to what their coach says, it's also the backups who have worked their hardest all year trying to get some sort of recognition for it. If you can't take losing then don't play football, it's not a teams fault if their opponents are down 60-0 and still can't stop an iso, simple as that.

Quote from: Bomber Backer on October 18, 2005, 10:54:32 AM
Fitchburg is unclassy, it's as simple as that. It starts with the coach, who players usually take on the personality of. I do, however, think that they do some good things on the field, but it is overshadowed by thier lack of repect for opponents. Bet they didn't do much talking after they got waxed by springfield last season.

 

Wow, Bomber backer, that's some hateful words to say about somebody I'm pretty sure you don't know. It's never an easy road from the bottom to the top, but there's no reason to make a comment about a guy you don't know. Point in case is that you need to do some thinking before you just start posting such obligatory remarks, grow up.

More importantly, Endicott & Curry coming up this saturday. Seeing Curry play against Fitchburg and Worcester State, and seeing Endicott play Fitchburg, this game is Endicott's to lose. Curry hasn't played like the Curry teams of old. Endicott on the other hand is a fast paced offense that could really deflated Curry's sails in the early going. I think Endicott should pull this one out. I know that Fitchburg would love to get a chance to get back at Endicott for ruining their perfect season. Fitchburg just has to be careful not to slip up and overlook a dangerous Worcester State team. Realistically, WSC vs. Fitchburg at the end of the year is going to be the biggest game of the year in the NEFC, a close second would be Endicott @ Curry.