Very sad news. A legend as an Athlete and Coach. Dick Farley played for Web Harrison at BU who went on to become DC and then HC at Bates. I remember the stories Coach Harrison told us about how great Farley was. He always said he was the smartest guy on the Football field he ever saw. Went on to play in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers.
And of course his coaching exploits at Williams are legendary.
Condolences to his family and the Williams community.

It was a recent decision to enter the portal.

Quote from: CWM_42 on April 01, 2026, 12:12:10 PMReally? Where?

I believe he was approached by Worcester Academy.

Quote from: NESCACFball24/7 on April 01, 2026, 05:11:45 PM

Quote from: lumbercat on April 01, 2026, 11:49:41 AM

Quote from: Brady12 on March 31, 2026, 09:06:12 AM

Quote from: NESCACFball24/7 on March 28, 2026, 08:10:59 PMSergio Beltran hits the portal. Big loss for bates.

Any ideas where he may end up?

Carnegie Mellon, CWRU among others. This is not necessarily a D1 play. He's looking to use his remaining year of eligibility as he pursues a graduate degree. He will graduate with his class in May.
He will be a Slot WR. Not a tweener, only played QB due to an unprecedented string of QB injuries and the transfer of QB Seneca Moore to USC.

He came into Bates as a quarterback. As I said, still strange timing given that he will be missing spring practice at wherever he decides to go.

Sergio Played QB in HS. Didn't take a QB snap at Bates until 2025. Conversion to WR began in the recruiting process. He was a WR at Bates day 1 and never would have been converted if not for some unforeseen circumstances.

He has no option on spring practice at another school. He has to finish up second semester classes to graduate and complete the transfer process.

Quote from: Brady12 on March 31, 2026, 09:06:12 AM

Quote from: NESCACFball24/7 on March 28, 2026, 08:10:59 PMSergio Beltran hits the portal. Big loss for bates.

Any ideas where he may end up?

Carnegie Mellon, CWRU among others. This is not necessarily a D1 play. He's looking to use his remaining year of eligibility as he pursues a graduate degree. He will graduate with his class in May.
He will be a Slot WR. Not a tweener, only played QB due to an unprecedented string of QB injuries and the transfer of QB Seneca Moore to USC.

Quote from: SpringSt7 on March 30, 2026, 09:18:36 PM

Quote from: lumbercat on March 30, 2026, 04:52:54 PMStrahorn's successor does not seem like a big time hire but time will tell on that also.

I have bad news

They can bring Strahorn back

Quote from: NEhoops on March 30, 2026, 03:29:58 PMI think Strahorn had a solid 6-year run and if he was run out, what type of success is the current administration expecting for the program going forward and it is actually realistic? Expectations need to meet reality.
 

I agree, Strahorn was "solid" and didn't deserve to be fired.

As Whitmores career was winding down those 6 years maybe not be a truly representative sample of his overall successes. Believe he made the NCAAs at least 2 or 3 times along with some ECAC titles etc. Things were structured a little differently in his early years at Colby.

Looks like the present administration is setting the bar higher and creating their own expectations. I guess we'll see if they can elevate the program to new levels. Strahorn's successor does not seem like a big time hire but time will tell on that also.

Quote from: NEhoops on March 30, 2026, 09:29:06 AMI appreciate the expectations for Colby, but I don't think they align with reality, particular with the way things ended for Strahorn.

In his last 6 years (technically 5 if you take away the COVID season), they had 2 20-win season, 2 NESCAC runners-up and 1 NCAA tournament appearance. They didn't achieve any of that in the prior seasons between him and Whitmore.

Dont't understand your comments on Stahorn departure or you comment on Strahorn Whitmore comparison.  Suggest you take a look at Whitmores entire career which goes back to 1970.

Strahorn did get hosed- although I was never a fan. Not sure how the Whitmore syndicate characterized him. Maybe negatively.

However, Based on conversations with the Colby loyalists I interpreted the Strahan firing as a direct result of the Athletic Administration embarking on an aggressive plan to WIN at substantial costs on the heels of the huge investment made in athletics on Mayflower Hill. The new AD has clearly been charged with the responsibility of enhancing win/loss records which they are counting on to validate this great investment varsity sports. Presumably, Strahorn was the first casualty. This move might be indicative of a much narrower tolerance in the evaluation of Mule coaches in a Blue and Grey Athetics culture which says we gotta win.

And by the way, they sold this fantastic new facility as a commitment to wellness and fitness which was admirable, but take a step back and give a closer look. I know there are workout areas and rock climbing and all these neutral areas but lets face it, the bulk of this investment was made in Varsity Sports---- MW Basketball, MW Hockey, MW Track, MW Swimming MW Squash and Football. I commend Colby and these generous donors for this great achievement. A complete home run for a great school. I say they are proceeding forward with plan to put a new value on winning. They've got a President on Mayflower Hill who gets it. Watch their very healthy endowment continue to grow.

Civello to Bucknell ?

Wondering if anyone happened to see the Yale-Cornell game today relative to the recent discussion on the Board about refs not letting things go especially in tournament play. They let both sides play especially down the stretch. They let a lot go but called the game fairly for both sides. Didn't note any complaints on the officiating and it's impact on a great game.

Quote from: unionpalooza on March 12, 2026, 05:14:17 PMIt made the NCAA D1 tournament five times in the middle 2010s, two Frozen Fours, and won a national championship without any scholarship players. There is no real comparison to NESCAC/D3 but these are pretty cool accomplishments

Well stated Unionpalooza, great accomplisments- couldn't agree more.
No slam on Union here, I was merely trying to establish that comparisons to NESCAC Hockey programs is comparing apples to oranges.

It seems like something could be done but you know better than I.

Quote from: Patrick Coleman on March 09, 2026, 01:52:36 PM

Quote from: lumbercat on March 09, 2026, 12:01:45 AMyes, couldn't agree more but these AD's so pre occupied with budgets hotels and busses for teams of 15 people they don't even think about flexing a game by 30 or 60 minutes......after all, why consider the concerns of the Fans, Alums and DONORS.

The ADs don't set times for NCAA Tournament games. The NCAA Tournament committee does.

I get that Pat but if the AD's endeavored to bring about change I believe the starting times could/should be staggered a bit.

yes, couldn't agree more but these AD's so pre occupied with budgets hotels and busses for teams of 15 people they don't even think about flexing a game by 30 or 60 minutes......after all, why consider the concerns of the Fans, Alums and DONORS.