Quote from: PaulNewman on November 11, 2024, 03:55:09 PMQuote from: Newenglander on November 11, 2024, 03:46:30 PMQuote from: rdanie03 on November 11, 2024, 03:43:40 PMI feel really bad for Bowdoin, even as a jumbos fan. They are in their best form of the year, but being sent to San Antonio to play Trinity is no jokeagreed - but as far as D3 soccer goes that will be as close to a D1 experience they will get with travel and facility - great experience for them win or lose.
I agree. I think this is a fantastic spot for Bowdoin. Get out of the New England/Northeast cauldron...and getting to visit one of the most historic non-NESCAC programs in a great city. What's not to like? Far better than getting stuck in Maine after a mass shooting. Trinity is very good but are they that much better than whoever Bowdoin would have to face in a 2nd round match elsewhere? Tremendous opportunities for both Bowdoin and Hamilton. I think they're fortunate.
You are correct, PN. Particularly after the way last season ended with a tough loss at Tufts after being on lock-down, Bowdoin is thrilled to be in the tournament. A flight to sunny San Antonio in November beats a bus trip to Middlebury. I realize some teams that regularly make the tournament don't see it this way, but the opportunity to be playing in the tournament is a huge win, no matter where you go or who you play against.