FB: Conference of New England

63Center · October 21, 2007, 06:44:55 PM

Just a few thoughts about this past weekend in the NEFC.

I ended up 6-2 this week.

Looks like Curry wants to leave no doubt that they are the Champs and if anyone else wants it they have to knock Curry off.

EC again demonstrated a lack of mental touoghness by starting out 27-0 and letting WNEC back into the game.

Nice win by Nichols over UMD and nice win for MIT. I thought SRU would be better this year now that they have a fulltime coach.

I was really surprised by the Westfield win over BSC. Did BSC just give up after losing to CGA?

Looks like thc NEFC championship game will be a repeat of last year's game and probably have smiilar results.

Findtheball · October 21, 2007, 06:55:50 PM

Not real familar with last year NEFC championship. I do know Curry took it, did they play CGA ? Do the 2nd place teams have a playoff birth or not ? If not I see Curry doing again no matter who they play . I was quite impressed the way they played Sat. They have some real speedster for sure .

Boxer7806 · October 21, 2007, 07:37:26 PM

cant slouch on wesfield they are a good team and are very young... this weeks game against maine maritime and CGA will decide their side of the division and the winner will most likely go to play Curry in the championship

i hope people on this site realize that this could be the year NEFC finally wins a playoff game...they are clearly the best team in the leauge and with the east being down this year and the way things have played out...they have a serious shot at beating teams around the east...if Curry can avoid playing the winner of the Alfred/Fisher game of the E8, who will likely be the number 1 seed in the east, Curry has a real chance at beating any other team...

In case people dont know WNEC beat Hartwick to start the season and Hartwick this year only lost to Alfred by 10 and beat top ten ST.JOhn Fisher...as we know Curry beat wnec 49-3... people should be excited that we could pontentially get a win in the NCAA and gain some respect

Boxer7806 · October 21, 2007, 07:41:23 PM

Curry beat CGA in the NEFC championship game last year... the loser usually plays in the ECAC and last year the ECAC selected CGA to play 2nd place Bridgewater of the Bogan division in one of the 2 ECAC games... Bridgewater went on to beat CGA in the ECAC northeast title game or something like that, and Springfield crushed Curry in the NCAA

Findtheball · October 22, 2007, 05:31:02 AM

Yes that would cool !!!!!!!!

Thanks for explaining that as well . I'm kind of disappointed with the lack of posts this past weekend though.

Findtheball · October 22, 2007, 04:58:49 PM

WHAT THERE IS NO WIND IN THOSE SAILS ??

ok if there is no wind , we have to put our back into it !

Let's keep this boat moving !!!!!

STROKE

STROKE

STROKE
What happened to all the predition guru's ? Hey I only picked 3 right this week and I'm still on here talking .

We'll make page 200 in the year 2010 at this rate . LETS GO!!!

Boxer7806 · October 22, 2007, 08:44:44 PM

huge game this week...even tho Curry is going to win but who knows, Nicholls vs Curry has huge implication becuase if Nicholls somehow pulls off the upset they will move into the number 1 slot in the Boyd division, this would also kill any chance of two teams getting into the NCAA from the NEFC liek previously said on the east region fan page, but hey lets see how it goes..

maybe Nicholls D is for real they shut down Umass d who knows

D3 Fan · October 22, 2007, 09:24:08 PM

Quotethis would also kill any chance of two teams getting into the NCAA from the NEFC

Boxer, 2 teams from the NEFC makng the NCAA's?

I don't care what happens but the chances of 2 making it are slim to none!!! The only reason 1 will make it is because of the automatic bid...

Come on...

Dudley Hill · October 22, 2007, 10:06:21 PM

Unfortunately, I slipped in my picks last week. I Went 4-4.

It may be an extremely long shot for Nichols this week but stranger things have happened in big games. No matter what happens, it's a great situation to be in, having an opportunity to play for the top spot in the next to last week of the season.

Nichols has a solid defense (although the PSU game didn't reflect that) and if they can be successful controlling the ball on O, it could be a closer game than many think. I'm looking forward to a good game.

Boxer7806 · October 22, 2007, 11:37:43 PM

i know d3fan what your thinkin...but the logic is on the east region fan poll a few posts backs....i agree we will only get one but he was saying in plymouth state wins out it will be tough to leave them out over teams in other conferences with 2 losses from other conferences...even tho i believe plymouth state shouldnt get in over those teams...it was just a possibility with sos and other factors

Pat Coleman · October 22, 2007, 11:39:19 PM

Frank seems to like to throw out end-of-the-world scenarios.

63Center · October 23, 2007, 06:44:11 AM

I don't see Nichols beating Curry. I am not even sure it will be that close unless Curry decides to play their 2nd string. I think Curry is on a mission and they seem to get up for the big games, just ask EC and PSC. Nichols will just be another minor nuisance in their quest for another NEFC title.

Speaking of NEFC titles, the NEFC will only have one team (Curry) playing in the NCAA. I do agree though that Curry is playing well enough this year that the NEFC may finally win a game in the NCAA.

Boxer7806 · October 23, 2007, 09:43:28 AM

i dont see Nicholls winning either ... the game I'm most interested this weekend is Maine Maritime and CGA...if maine can pull out the win they will be atop the Bogan division... Maine has a one of the best D in this leauge and might be able to shut down CGA's high power attack of late, as we know the option keeps the clock running and if maine can get some first downs it will keep the ball away from CGA and keep them within striking distance...

anyone else have any thoughts on NEFC action this week?

Frank Rossi · October 23, 2007, 01:39:30 PM

ECAC Playoff Chances:

Conf. Overall
Team Conf W-L Win % W-L Win % Notes
----------- ---- --- ----- --- ----- -----------------------------
Curry NEFC 5-0 1.000 8-0 1.000 * - Leads in NEFC Boyd Div.
Alfred E8 4-0 1.000 7-0 1.000 * - Leads in the E8
RPI LL 4-0 1.000 6-0 1.000 * - Co-leads in the LL
SJF E8 3-1 0.750 7-1 0.875 ** - Potential Pool C pick
Cortland NJAC 5-0 1.000 6-1 0.857 * - Co-leads in the NJAC
USCGA NEFC 5-0 1.000 6-1 0.857 * - Leads the NEFC Bogan Div.
Plymouth NEFC 4-1 0.800 6-1 0.857
Hartwick E8 2-1 0.667 5-2 0.714
Ithaca E8 2-2 0.500 5-2 0.714
Hobart LL 4-1 0.800 5-2 0.714 ** - Potential Pool C pick
Maine Mar. NEFC 4-1 0.800 5-2 0.714
Nichols NEFC 4-1 0.800 5-2 0.714
Union LL 4-0 1.000 4-2 0.667 * - Co-leads in the LL
Husson Ind. 0-0 0.000 5-3 0.625
Rochester LL 3-1 0.750 4-3 0.571
WPI LL 1-3 0.250 4-3 0.571
Bridgewater NEFC 3-2 0.600 4-3 0.571
Westfield NEFC 3-2 0.600 4-3 0.571
Worcester NEFC 3-2 0.600 4-4 0.500
Mass-Dart. NEFC 3-2 0.600 4-4 0.500
Springfield E8 1-2 0.333 3-4 0.429
WestConn NJAC 1-3 0.250 3-4 0.429
Brockport ACFC 1-2 0.333 3-4 0.429
St. Lawrence LL 1-3 0.250 2-4 0.333
Norwich E8 0-3 0.000 2-5 0.286
Utica E8 0-3 0.000 2-5 0.286
Buffalo NJAC 1-4 0.200 2-5 0.286

I removed the word "State" in several instances for space purposes. Only teams that can finish .500 or above are included, as teams at or above .500 are eligible for the ECAC Playoffs. Reminder: only teams that sign up for inclusion for ECAC consideration will be selected. That will not occur for another couple weeks.

There are four contingencies currently:

1) If Union wins the LL, then RPI could fall into an ECAC slot (but a second loss would be necessary for that).

2) An E8 team receiving a Pool C bid is not definite – I've chosen SJF as the current frontrunner for such a slot should it come to fruition.

3) Cortland could fall into an ECAC slot should it lose to CNJ and not receive a Pool C slot.

4) Hobart may not receive a Pool C bid at two losses, pushing it into the ECACs.

Therefore, we'll look at the TOP TEN teams, including those who are in the contingency discussions, that would currently receive ECAC bids (eliminating current outright conference leaders):

1) Either Curry or Coast Guard (Loser of the NEFC Title Game)
2) RPI
3) St. John Fisher
4) Cortland State
5) Plymouth State
6) Hartwick
7) Ithaca
8 ) Hobart
9) Maine Maritime
10) Nichols

Note that Union would have a third loss for it to be ECAC eligible, as at 7-2, Union would win its Pool A bid.

63Center · October 23, 2007, 05:00:47 PM

Frank, thanks for that detailed breakdown. Isn't it likely that only 2 NEFC teams will be invited to the ECAC based on past history?