FB: Conference of New England

[rams1102]

Well, D3 Football starts in less then (3) months. I'm a Montclair fan and wondering what to expect from Westfield State. By looking at the numbers it appears that they had an average "O" 21.5 ppg and a real good "D" 11.5 ppg. It seems like they are losing (3) on "O" which should be an improvement, but lost (8) on "D".  You guys are coming to Montclair on Sept 11th and just being curious. The Montclair "O" will be improved, but (5) loses on "D" will be a test for us. Don't think we will be a Pre-Season Top 25 and we will have a lot to prove after a real good season last year.

[Findtheball]

 I smell football in the air.................. good luck to all !!!!!!

[K-Mack]

Well, D3 Football starts in less then (3) months. I'm a Montclair fan and wondering what to expect from Westfield State. By looking at the numbers it appears that they had an average "O" 21.5 ppg and a real good "D" 11.5 ppg. It seems like they are losing (3) on "O" which should be an improvement, but lost (8) on "D".  You guys are coming to Montclair on Sept 11th and just being curious. The Montclair "O" will be improved, but (5) loses on "D" will be a test for us. Don't think we will be a Pre-Season Top 25 and we will have a lot to prove after a real good season last year.

(puts on shill hat)

Just talked to Westfield for Kickoff '10. All I can say is you'll get a McMillan-quality preview.

As for whether you consider that a good thing or not, that's your call

[footballguy32]

Just saw the Pre-Season Conference rankings. Any surprises.

I think Salve getting pick 6th is a surprise. I would have gone with at least 7th, maybe they sneak by UMD. New Coach and they lose almost 95% of offense. Not to mention 2 all conference defensive players.

I think WNEC was a fluke and expect them to drop down as well.

Any predictions?

[labart96]

Do any of you guys here on the NEFC board want to participate in the East Region fan poll as a voter?  It would be great to have a NEFC rep.

Ping AUKaz00 (see the related thread) if you want to sign up!

[footballguy32]

So week one is in the books.

Surprise of the week is UMass Dartmouth. I think they may be a better team then many had guessed. With a tough freshmen class and a couple of transfers I see them winning a few more games and even competing with the big boys.

I knew WNEC was going to struggle after last season but they should still be better then the effort they had against Norwich.

As for Salve, I am surprised. I don't know how good WPI is going to be but facing an option offense with a new coaching staff is tough and the defense appears to be all over the field. Hartwick will be a challenge with a very solid defense.

Plymouth State had a scare but don't they always early in the season. I think the o-line is going to be a struggle.

Lets see if we can get some picks in this week.

[Pat Coleman]

So week one is in the books.

Surprise of the week is UMass Dartmouth. I think they may be a better team then many had guessed. With a tough freshmen class and a couple of transfers I see them winning a few more games and even competing with the big boys.

I knew WNEC was going to struggle after last season but they should still be better then the effort they had against Norwich.

As for Salve, I am surprised. I don't know how good WPI is going to be but facing an option offense with a new coaching staff is tough and the defense appears to be all over the field. Hartwick will be a challenge with a very solid defense.

Plymouth State had a scare but don't they always early in the season. I think the o-line is going to be a struggle.

Lets see if we can get some picks in this week.

Mass-Dartmouth was my Triple Take pick to end its long losing streak.

http://d3blogs.com/d3football/2010/09/02/triple-take-off-and-running/

[AUPepBand]

So week one is in the books.

Surprise of the week is UMass Dartmouth. I think they may be a better team then many had guessed. With a tough freshmen class and a couple of transfers I see them winning a few more games and even competing with the big boys.

I knew WNEC was going to struggle after last season but they should still be better then the effort they had against Norwich.

As for Salve, I am surprised. I don't know how good WPI is going to be but facing an option offense with a new coaching staff is tough and the defense appears to be all over the field. Hartwick will be a challenge with a very solid defense.

Plymouth State had a scare but don't they always early in the season. I think the o-line is going to be a struggle.

Lets see if we can get some picks in this week.

Mass-Dartmouth was my Triple Take pick to end its long losing streak.

http://d3blogs.com/d3football/2010/09/02/triple-take-off-and-running/

Pep is happy for UMass-Dartmouth. When Alfredopened there last year, Pep saw a lot of raw athletic ability in its younger players and transfers but knew it would take some time to get the horses all moving together. Pep was wel-acquainted with the Dartmouth SID, who had worked in a similar capacity at Alfred State College. Pep is tankful heis not facing an eight-hour excursion to eastern Mass this weekend..but is headed to D.C. to visit Pep Jr. who moved there this summer.

Perhaps Pep could watch PC's Catholic team go to 2-0 with a win over Newport News, which was defeated by Alfred State 22-7 Saturday across the street. It would be fun to see the digs where Pat, over the phone, gave the amazing play-by-play of a wild finish of an AU-CUA clash.

[Findtheball]

 Watching PSU vs Mt Ida was ugly to watch . Nothing went as planned . Hopefully next week we'll see a different PSU team

[Jonny Utah]

Coast Guard at Curry tonight, 7pm start.

I'll be there.

[Jonny Utah]

Curry was rolling over Coast Guard when I left 35-0 with about 7 minutes in the 4th

[Findtheball]

PSU looked much better this week... still firing on 6 cylinders though but getting there. PSU 17 BSC  0

[Trenchmen]

Lot of parity in the Conference this year.

[labart96]

This weekend on ITH (this Sunday @ 7:30 PM ET) we will interview a key player in the weekend's slate of games, as well as welcome Springfield College Head Coach Mike DeLong live at 8:10 PM ET.  We'll be discussing SC's reasoning behind leaving the E8, his views on the "weakness" of the East and the possibility of another year with MUC in the "eastern playoff bracket" (Coach DeLong is on the championship selection committee), among other topics.

Log on to www.inthehuddLLe.com this Sunday!

[Findtheball]

Lot of parity in the Conference this year.

you can say that again