Quote from: Nescacman on September 16, 2024, 11:55:04 PM

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Quote from: nescac1 on September 13, 2024, 02:14:35 PMCoach Raymond confirmed that Holden Gering is going to be a two-way starter at WR and CB.  When was the last time that happened in NESCAC?  It's certainly been a LONG time.  He's not a big guy at all, so hopefully he can hold up physically.

I'm kind of surprised we don't see a few other guys around the league pulling at least partial double-duty.  Like Perry, imagine adding him to the middle of the already-nasty Middlebury d-line on a handful of key defensive plays?  Richardson playing as a roaming free safety last year in must-pass situations would have been terrifying, as well.

Agreed that Perry would be a beast in the middle of the Middlebury DL between Kenary and Filias. That would be an immensely hard group to block. Middlebury has partially explored this idea, having Perry in at DT to block field goals and extra points last year.

Maybe Perry should just focus on blocking NESCACers rather than playing defense or playing on Sunday's...which from what we saw on Saturday, is not going to happen. 

I understand that Wesleyan won and agree that it was an unequivocal beatdown. But a leader of this board personally making fun of a college athlete is incredibly childish. Your college football team won, I get it. Frankly, it undermines your takes as an "expert". Also, it seems as if you take great pride in the failure of young men. You're an adult, act like it.

Quote from: The Mole on September 16, 2024, 08:44:20 PMWhere is Charlie?

Also, here is a gem from a few days back:

Just saying I personally am nowhere near as confident guaranteeing they will go at least 6-3 as I am Tufts, Trinity and Midd. Especially after they most likely start 0-1 after Tufts.

It's a long season... Still expecting the classic Cardinal egg against Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, etc.

Quote from: Nescacman on September 17, 2024, 12:00:54 AM

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Quote from: muleshoe on September 10, 2024, 10:08:10 AMWeek 1 Predictions based on the computers!

Amherst 29.2, Bates 8.1
Middlebury 24.7, Wesleyan 20.0
Trinity (Conn.) 44.4, Colby 0.4 (but will probably be 3-0 at halftime  )
Tufts 35.6, Bowdoin 12.5
Williams 28.5, Hamilton 10.3

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CJImfkg0ouHIIIGOWRfbvwC0TNWh76n47xkz8nqrVBc/edit?gid=597209331#gid=597209331

You can throw the computers out the window in Week 1 of the NESCAC. Real picks and spreads to come later this week...

NM

The only one that was actually close was the Ephs beating up on the Conts...as we said, you can throw the computers out the window in Week 1 and for that matter, the NESCAC in general.

I think it's generally understood that computer projections produce less accurate results in Week 1 because there's far less data to draw from. However, as a whole this model does an extremely good job... NESCAC included!

Last season the computer went 37-8 picking NESCAC winners. For those scoring at home that's a winning percentage of .822 which is significantly better than the track record of our self-proclaimed "NESCAC expert":

Quote from: Nescacman on September 12, 2024, 11:26:34 AMNESCACMAN's Picks:
2024 Season: 0-0
2023 Season: 31-14
2022 Season: 31-14
2021 Season: 33-12
2020 Season: 0-0 (COVID)
2019 Season: 33-12
2018 Season: 36-9
2017 Season: 35-10
2016 Season: 32-8
2015 Season: 30-10
2014 Season: 30-10
2013 Season: 32-8
Career: 323-107 (.751 winning percentage)

As for this week's computer projections:
Amherst 25.0, Hamilton 9.9
Bowdoin 23.3, Middlebury 21.6
Trinity 43.4, Bates 0.0
Wesleyan 29.9, Tufts 18.8
Williams 26.8, Colby 8.4

Quote from: Nescacman on September 17, 2024, 07:37:20 AM

Quote from: The Ghost of John Wesley on September 17, 2024, 06:46:45 AM

Quote from: MapleBBQChicken on September 17, 2024, 01:48:18 AM

Quote from: Nescacman on September 16, 2024, 11:55:04 PM

Quote from: MapleBBQChicken on September 13, 2024, 03:42:02 PM

Quote from: nescac1 on September 13, 2024, 02:14:35 PMCoach Raymond confirmed that Holden Gering is going to be a two-way starter at WR and CB.  When was the last time that happened in NESCAC?  It's certainly been a LONG time.  He's not a big guy at all, so hopefully he can hold up physically.

I'm kind of surprised we don't see a few other guys around the league pulling at least partial double-duty.  Like Perry, imagine adding him to the middle of the already-nasty Middlebury d-line on a handful of key defensive plays?  Richardson playing as a roaming free safety last year in must-pass situations would have been terrifying, as well.

Agreed that Perry would be a beast in the middle of the Middlebury DL between Kenary and Filias. That would be an immensely hard group to block. Middlebury has partially explored this idea, having Perry in at DT to block field goals and extra points last year.

Maybe Perry should just focus on blocking NESCACers rather than playing defense or playing on Sunday's...which from what we saw on Saturday, is not going to happen. 

Don't love this one. Thomas is the hardest worker I've ever met, and he is the last person asking for the attention and hype he got this offseason. It is simply a byproduct of his dedication. And football aside, the guy is a fantastic person – I've never met someone who doesn't like him. All I said was that he'd be hard to block (physical fact) and that he's been on the FG block team (which he was again on Saturday). And for all of Midd's struggles this weekend, I don't think he ever got beat in protection.

Take the victory lap on me all you want. You can leave the individual players out of it.

Tend to agree. I'm a Wes supporter and fan and was thrilled at their victory this weekend, but those are the types of comments I loathe no matter the circumstances. Win with grace. These are young men playing a game.

Be a winner, celebrate, get excited. This was a great victory for the team. But comments like that are completely unnecessary, and frankly, embarrassing.

John, nothing to do with our comment, which was fact based. We appreciate that you are a Wes "fan" but you know that you have been extremely critical of the team in the past. In our opinion, overly critical at times. Wes just had one of their best wins in a long time. How about some love for the Team for a change? Are you a self-hating Wesleyan fan who is only happy when they fail? Just curious... 

I am not critical of the team itself. The team works their butts off and plays the games. Win or lose, they put in the work. I have been extremely critical of you (and other fans) for comments/bragging I perceive as uncouth or not grounded in reality. That's a major point of distinction.

It was a huge and rewarding win for the team. I am super happy for those kids and coaches and I'm rooting for them hard this year. They have the makeup (skill/talent, work ethic, attitude) to make it happen this year. I am really excited to see what they can achieve this season.

Regarding fans/supporters/alums:  I will always be critical of braggadocio and bluster, especially when it comes at the expense of student-athletes. That is the root cause of my ire. It's a terrible look, and it paints an ugly color on the school, team, and fanbase. I'd prefer my alma mater's fans and benefactors be respected as sportsmen with scruples. Cutting down student-athletes at other schools is antithetical to that.

Nobody more loyal and supportive of Wesleyan Football and Wesleyan University than NM from my point of view. Maybe the passion and flare is a negative for you but I can tell you any NESCAC school would love to have alums like that. I know from multiple sources he supports the Wes program on and off the field. Well known mentor and facilitator to many Wes student athletes. To me that's a huge plus for the college and the Football program.
I've had disagreements with NM over the years and have no reason to kiss his a** but lets tell it like it is.
 

Quote from: lumbercat on September 17, 2024, 01:57:55 PMNobody more loyal and supportive of Wesleyan Football and Wesleyan University than NM from my point of view. Maybe the passion and flare is a negative for you but I can tell you any NESCAC school would love to have alums like that. I know from multiple sources he supports the Wes program on and off the field. Well known mentor and facilitator to many Wes student athletes. To me that's a huge plus for the college and the Football program.
I've had disagreements with NM over the years and have no reason to kiss his a** but lets tell it like it is.
 

I've said similar myself in past comments on this very forum. That's not in question. I'm well aware how much Nescacman supports Wes and its athletes. He's a big supporter and benefactor. I will always applaud that.

But that does not absolve all comments and actions. Between the trolling of high school seniors on Twitter that was occurring a couple years ago, the comments at Trinity's quarterback last year, and now these comments about the Middlebury player. I'm sorry. I have to say something. Because I don't believe it's acceptable behavior, and I feel it paints my alma mater and its fans an ugly hue.

Quote from: blitzBowdoinblitz on September 14, 2024, 09:57:50 AMBowdoin will beat tufts, no doubt about it. Too much young fire power for the polar bears. also civetti will be peeing down his leg once the sun goes down and the lights come on, cant handle the pressure (we saw that against hamilton and midd last year)

Good call.

When did we all get so soft on here

Quote from: westcoastnescac on September 17, 2024, 07:22:57 PMWhen did we all get so soft on here

Amen westcoast...glad you said it and not me. Fortunately, at least 6 teams in the league still play something close to resembling actual football.

Quote from: The Ghost of John Wesley on September 17, 2024, 02:23:22 PM

Quote from: lumbercat on September 17, 2024, 01:57:55 PMNobody more loyal and supportive of Wesleyan Football and Wesleyan University than NM from my point of view. Maybe the passion and flare is a negative for you but I can tell you any NESCAC school would love to have alums like that. I know from multiple sources he supports the Wes program on and off the field. Well known mentor and facilitator to many Wes student athletes. To me that's a huge plus for the college and the Football program.
I've had disagreements with NM over the years and have no reason to kiss his a** but lets tell it like it is.
 

I've said similar myself in past comments on this very forum. That's not in question. I'm well aware how much Nescacman supports Wes and its athletes. He's a big supporter and benefactor. I will always applaud that.

But that does not absolve all comments and actions. Between the trolling of high school seniors on Twitter that was occurring a couple years ago, the comments at Trinity's quarterback last year, and now these comments about the Middlebury player. I'm sorry. I have to say something. Because I don't believe it's acceptable behavior, and I feel it paints my alma mater and its fans an ugly hue.

Bantams QB exhibited punkish behavior on several occasions the last few years and he was called out. kid was a poor sport ...period. Perfectly acceptable behavior on this and any other forum.

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Quote from: The Ghost of John Wesley on September 17, 2024, 02:23:22 PM

Quote from: lumbercat on September 17, 2024, 01:57:55 PMNobody more loyal and supportive of Wesleyan Football and Wesleyan University than NM from my point of view. Maybe the passion and flare is a negative for you but I can tell you any NESCAC school would love to have alums like that. I know from multiple sources he supports the Wes program on and off the field. Well known mentor and facilitator to many Wes student athletes. To me that's a huge plus for the college and the Football program.
I've had disagreements with NM over the years and have no reason to kiss his a** but lets tell it like it is.
 

I've said similar myself in past comments on this very forum. That's not in question. I'm well aware how much Nescacman supports Wes and its athletes. He's a big supporter and benefactor. I will always applaud that.

But that does not absolve all comments and actions. Between the trolling of high school seniors on Twitter that was occurring a couple years ago, the comments at Trinity's quarterback last year, and now these comments about the Middlebury player. I'm sorry. I have to say something. Because I don't believe it's acceptable behavior, and I feel it paints my alma mater and its fans an ugly hue.

Bantams QB exhibited punkish behavior on several occasions the last few years and he was called out. kid was a poor sport ...period. Perfectly acceptable behavior on this and any other forum.

If by "punkish", you mean punking every record in league history, you would be right.

Quote from: westcoastnescac on September 17, 2024, 07:22:57 PMWhen did we all get so soft on here

You're right. We should probably do more trolling of 20-year-olds who play DIII football in a hermetically sealed 10-team conference. That's constructive and big-brained.

Quote from: The Ghost of John Wesley on September 18, 2024, 09:32:01 AM

Quote from: westcoastnescac on September 17, 2024, 07:22:57 PMWhen did we all get so soft on here

You're right. We should probably do more trolling of 20-year-olds who play DIII football in a hermetically sealed 10-team conference. That's constructive and big-brained.

As a former player in the league as of last year who religiously read these boards, 20-year-old DIII football players are not too phased by what is written about them on these boards and gives themselves, their friends, and their teammates lots of laughs. If a player gets offended by the criticisms they receive from someone on this board, I would suggest they prepare themselves better for life after liberal arts college where it isn't all rainbows and butterflies and it isn't a crime to offend someone with their words.

Real 'CACers remember the days of nothingbutnescac.com.