Quote from: NESCAC-fanatic00203 on September 12, 2014, 10:32:10 AM
CAC2424 - spot on.

Love all the experts on this page:

"I laughed out loud at your past coaching ratings giving Shapiro at Tufts an "A" as I knew about their internal turmoil, his personality and his mediocre recruiting ability (but good classes)." - Corazon, Tufts Insider

"The past few years Santos has been injured/out of shape and in and out of the starting lineup. We all know Shapiro can be tough, but the players have to take some responsibility. Last year we noticed Hoppenot randomly not starting and now this year Nakamura." - LaPaz, Santos' nutritionist & mind-reader of coaches

"Tufts 1-1 Colby. Colby looked like an organized unit against Williams, something tufts hasn't faced yet this year. Given the Tufts state of affairs and playing away from home, I think they tie." - SoccerFollower, Somerville Correspondent of Internal Affairs

Wow, how about that lockerroom turmoil at Tufts huh? Seems like Shapiro really lost handle of the boys this year.

Caught the OTs for Catholic/Muhlenberg, Catholic's forward got in behind off a missed clearance w/ 5 to go in the 1st OT and was 1on1 with the Muhlenberg keeper... took a touch around the keeper, got completely laid out, no call. One of the clearest PKs/biggest missed calls I've seen.

They're out now:http://www.nescac.com/sports/msoc/2014-15/honors/allconference

COY: Shapiro
POY: Conrad
ROY: ACH

Tufts (5): Hoppenot, Williams, Santos, Kayne, Greenwood
Middlebury (4): Conrad, Glaser, Cydor, Robinson
Amherst (3): NPL, Wirz, Bull
Wesleyan (2): Bratt, Gruner
Bowdoin (2): Goitia, Odulate
Conn (2): Devlin, Patch
Williams (2): Danilack, Grady
Bates (1): Knoth
Hamilton (1): Frost
Trinity (1): Savonen

Conn v Tufts was an ugly game on a **** field. Tufts gets hosed on a missed PK call in the first half, and two chances looked to be over the line that were not called goals. Tough way to potentially end the season.

Classy conn player also tells a tufts player after the game that he would f*** the accent out of his mother .. No place for that

I would say Kramer (moreso than Hoppenot) has the tendency to lose his composure. Red card (2nd yellow) vs Amherst was a similar situation - he didn't instigate, but retaliated right in front of the linesman. agree his is a very very good CB otherwise

no, was Kramer (CB). very very bad

CAC2424 - spot on.

Love all the experts on this page:

"I laughed out loud at your past coaching ratings giving Shapiro at Tufts an "A" as I knew about their internal turmoil, his personality and his mediocre recruiting ability (but good classes)." - Corazon, Tufts Insider

"The past few years Santos has been injured/out of shape and in and out of the starting lineup. We all know Shapiro can be tough, but the players have to take some responsibility. Last year we noticed Hoppenot randomly not starting and now this year Nakamura." - LaPaz, Santos' nutritionist & mind-reader of coaches

"Tufts 1-1 Colby. Colby looked like an organized unit against Williams, something tufts hasn't faced yet this year. Given the Tufts state of affairs and playing away from home, I think they tie." - SoccerFollower, Somerville Correspondent of Internal Affairs

To all the gullible dads who can't sense sarcasm: there is no internal turmoil at Tufts. God forbid a coach has to deal with injuries or brings players off of the bench strategically. It's hilarious how one post can turn into fact so quickly. But glad you all "knew of the turmoil" beforehand.

I agree with you LaPaz- not quite ready to jump on the Wheaton bandwagon. I think wesleyan is too good definitely to collapse and will get a scrappy goal

Weekend Predictions

Amherst @ Bowdoin - Will probably be a close game, but not as close as the 2013 Semi-Final without Brewster. Not sure about Bowdoin this year and hard to believe Amherst can't start producing offensively. 2-1 Amherst.

Trinity @ Williams - Williams won't get upset at home in Russo's last season. 3-1 Williams

Midd @ Conn - Physical battle, probably the ugliest game of the weekend. Can see Conn trying to shut it down for a tie, but I give midd the slight edge. 1-0.

Hamilton @ Bates - Bates looks like the worst team in the conference this year, and Hamilton appeared solid vs. Trin. I give them the edge 2-1.

Tufts @ Colby - Another week of internal turmoil, another win for Tufts. But Colby is a tough place to play, and a new coach has them energized and organized. Could see a tie, but Tufts should pull this out 1-0.

Wesleyan @ Wheaton - For the sake of the NESCAC, I hope they run Wheaton off the field & avenge last year's loss (when several key players sat due to suspension). 4-1 Wesleyan.

I hear Hoppenot isn't starting because he's on trial with the phila union (where his brother plays) and is waiting to see that out, while santos is persuing a career in male modeling vs. soccer instead. shapiro has had it up to here with them and nakamura is no different. LaPaz hits the nail on the head - the coach just has to let the kids play. 12 goals to nil in 2 games means nothing when the coach's power plays keep those more capable from being on the field.

@Brother Flounder - you have it all wrong with Tufts... internal turmoil like you wouldn't believe in Medford. I'm talking players skipping practice, revolting against the coach, hoppenot and santos threatening to transfer to northeastern mid-season. shapiro just isn't a players coach and can't connect with any of them, making powerplays left and right starting other players. my sources close to the situation tell me that this tufts team is falling apart from the inside out