FB: Conference of New England

[PantherPr1de]

I just saw that Curry lost to Endicott.  This is getting very interesting.

[Jonny Utah]

Little blurb about the NEFC in todays herald:

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/college/football/view/20101007parity_reigns_in_nefc/

[footballfan75]

So does anyone know what the story is on Justin Fuller or Nathan Shear. I was expecting those two to be the top rushers this year in th conference. However, both have only played 3 games this season. Are they injured for now, or are they done for the season? And how did Jim Bower end up receiving a 5th year? I thougt he played all 4 years...

[vern1]

Nathan Sherr and Justin Fuller are both injured and yes Bower has played four years and it is unclear how he is still able to be playing...but this week should be interesting for both sides of the conference

[footballfan75]

Are the injuries season ending or are both just missing a couple of games? Yes, the conference should be interesting this weekend with Endicott play Plymouth St. and Maine Maritime playing Framingham. Could Determine who will be playing in the conference championship!!!

[vttanker]

Bower played the first two non-division games in his Sophmore year then got injured.  He didn't play in any of the seven Division games that year which must have allowed him to be eligible for a 5th year.  He's on a hardship waiver and he is in his final semester as a senior.  That's what I know.

Looks to be another great weekend for football with some great and unexpected important matchups.
Endicott at Plymouth State
Maine Maritime at Framingham State

Would have never thought at the beginning of this season that these games would be so important.  And WNEC, Endicott, and Plymouth State go at each other this week and the next two weeks so it's up for grabs.

The winner of Maine and Framingham has the upper hand and controls their own future.  Framingham is calling themselve the underdog in that game.  I'm not buying that.  Looks like a very balanced offensive attack against Maine's defense which is average.  Last team with the ball probably wins this games and could be high scoring.  Weather, other than Saturday is expected to be a windy day, should have no effect on the game.

[footballfan75]

I think Endicott might be able to beat plymouth state this weekend. Ply doesnt seem to be as tough as the past 2 years and endicott has been on a roll. I think they can carry that fire into this weeks game and come out with a win.

And i agree... Framingham is no underdog this year. I think they are going to give Maine Maritime a run for their money. Framingham has a great passer and a good run game along with a sound run defense. I think they have all the tools they need to beat Maine Maritime. With that being said, will all their tools work on saturday? I think Maine is still a great football team even with the loss to Fitchburg state. (Tough loss which should have ever happened). Should be a high scoring game.

Maybe after this week we can get a clearer picture on who will have the best chance to win their division and play for the championship.

Does anyone have a favorite this year who they think will go?

[PrideFan1]

When are we going to see a Springfield vs WNEC game? Just throwing that out there.

[union89]

When are we going to see a Springfield vs WNEC game? Just throwing that out there.

Why in the world would you want to??  What does Springfield have to gain in that matchup?

[PrideFan1]

When are we going to see a Springfield vs WNEC game? Just throwing that out there.

Why in the world would you want to??  What does Springfield have to gain in that matchup?

I think rivalry games are great for both the programs and for the community

[maxpower]

When are we going to see a Springfield vs WNEC game? Just throwing that out there.

Why in the world would you want to??  What does Springfield have to gain in that matchup?

I think rivalry games are great for both the programs and for the community

!TASTE IT!

[footballfan75]

Here are my picks for this weeks games. (The winner is in bold)

Curry  VS  Salve Regina   
Endicott VS  Plymouth St. 
MIT  VS  Western New Eng.
Mass.-Dartmouth  VS  Nichols
Fitchburg St.  VS  Massachusetts Maritime
Maine Maritime  VS  Framingham St.   
Coast Guard   VS  Westfield St.   
Worcester St.  VS   Bridgewater St. 

Anyone else with some of this weeks predictions?

[Jonny Utah]

When are we going to see a Springfield vs WNEC game? Just throwing that out there.

Why in the world would you want to??  What does Springfield have to gain in that matchup?

I think rivalry games are great for both the programs and for the community

I know several people who work in both programs.  My take is the WNEC has somewhat of an inferiority complex and that Springfield wants nothing to do with them.  Although the football teams are still a long way apart, several other WNEC teams have caught up with them and this burns SC a bit.  You also see WNEC expanding their athletic budget and they are starting to hire and pay more coaches.  I believe it has only been 1-2 years where WNEC has had a full time football coach (with 2 full time assistants)

[Trenchmen]

Curry  VS  Salve Regina   ... Curry will not lose 4 games this season
Endicott VS  Plymouth St.  ... Endicott wins the Game of the Week
MIT  VS  Western New Eng. ... I'll take WNEC in this one
Mass.-Dartmouth  VS  Nichols ... UMD stays out of the cellar
Fitchburg St.  VS  Massachusetts Maritime ... Bucs by a landslide
Maine Maritime  VS  Framingham St.  ... I dont think MME will stop the Ram attack
Coast Guard   VS  Westfield St. ... Owls will beat CGA in a tough road trip
Worcester St.  VS   Bridgewater St.  ... Bridgewater puts on a show for Homecoming

Good luck to all competitors this week!

[labart96]

Congrats to the PState (sex) Panthers on a good win over Endicott....