FB: Conference of New England

[vttanker]

I was at the Maine-Framingham game and into the 3rd quarter it looked like last team with the football was going to win.  But after Maine took the lead 29-26 in the 3rd they stopped Framingham on their next possession.  After that they figured out the Framingham offense and just started to pull away.  As much as Framingham tried they could not stop Maine's running game.  They might get one or two stops, but then pow Maine would roll off a big gain.  Framingham QB Kurt Leone has great passing accuracy and touch.

Maine now has the tie breaker, but still has to win out.  And their schedule is still tough as everybody left always play them tough.

Looks like it could be down to Plymouth and WNEC.  My bet is on Plymouth.  But if WNEC beats Plymouth and then 2 weeks from now Endicott beats WNEC there could be a 3-way tie.  Anybody know how that gets figured out?

Also Plymouth has both Salve Regina and Curry.  Not an easy schedule to close with.  Who would have though that Curry could be a spoiler.

Getting interesting.

[footballfan75]

Plymouth pulled it out. Got to say I'm impressed. I think they are a better team than WNEC but we will find out this weekend.

Maine Maritime Seemed to get it together finally shutting down Framingham in the second half. SHould be a good game this week against Mass Maritime who right now is tied for first with them.

Curry losing another one but this time it's a blow out. If someone told me this was going to happen I would have never believed him and probably would have tried to put money on it!

It seems that Bridgewater St is finding their groove without Fuller.(Is he done for the season?) They still have a shot at the title. Things are still tight in the Bogan.

[InTheMix]

Congrats to Plymouth State on the big win, could get interesting with a loss to WNEC.

What is going on with Curry? Are they having issues with injuries? Too many losses in the off-season? Does anyone know? I would have never thought they would have 3 losses...especially conference losses. I guess some players are electing to go to the other NEFC schools.

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[footballfan75]

Evan Berneche, Westfields number 1 receiver rushes for 236 yards. Unbelievable! Do you think he will keep the starting RB spot even after Luke Johnson returns? Evan is a senior... Might as well see what he can do for the rest of the year right? Westfield is still in the hunt. Barely but still has a shot.

[footballfan75]

Looking at the sched I realized this week is the Admiral Cup game between Mass and Maine Maritime Academy. Sounds like a pretty good rival and a good game to watch this week. With both teams tied for first I bet both will be bringing their "A" game. I see Nathan Sherr has not played in the past 3 games due to an injury. Does anyone know if he is putting the pads on for this game. I cant imagine him sitting out a game this important!

Anyone with a little background history on this admiral cup game? When it started? Who leads the series?

[Findtheball]

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?

                Oh My !!

[jkelly24]

hey NLNG!!!!! 

great win for plymouth...had to work...sorry i missed the great game.

looks like footballfan75 was 0 for 2.
here on out every game for plymouth is vital. looks like every game is a playoff.
as we all know it is one play at a time.

see you on saturday you harry monster, look for the guy with the football mask!!!!!!!!!

[footballfan75]

hey NLNG!!!!! 

great win for plymouth...had to work...sorry i missed the great game.

looks like footballfan75 was 0 for 2.
here on out every game for plymouth is vital. looks like every game is a playoff.
as we all know it is one play at a time.

see you on saturday you harry monster, look for the guy with the football mask!!!!!!!!!

I don't believe I was 0 for 2... If you read my picks for last week you will see I had Maine over framingham. The quote that you are referring to is about framingham being an underdog. All I said was is that they have the tools to beat maine not that they will..

[vttanker]

A little info on the Admiral's Cup.  Mass leads series 21-16, but Maine has won last 6.

http://www.mmabucs.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/Massachusetts_Maritime_Football_Week_-8_Notes_10-18-10.pdf

My picks for this week.

Game of the week:
Plymouth over WNEC  (Endicott would love a different result.)

Endicott easily beats UMD.
Will Curry lose 4 in a row?  Not likely.  Easy win over Nichols.
Salve Regina beats MIT.

Maine makes it seven Admiral Cups in a row with a win over Mass Maritime.  Mass Maritime will not be able to stop the Maine running attack.
Framingham in a close one over Westfield.
Bridgewater over Fitchburg.
Worcester beats Coast Guard.

[footballfan75]

Thanks for the info on the Admiral cup. Thats quite the little write up Mass Maritime put together.

Congrats to the Westfield's Evan Berneche on his Gold Helmet Award! Thats a great honor.

I'll have my picks up for this weeks games by tonight but I got to say they are probably very close to what you picked vttanker.

[footballfan75]

Ok this weeks pic (winner in bold)

Plymouth St vs WNEC Plymouths D shuts down WNEC
Curry vs Nichols I think Curry is tired of losing
Endicott vs UMD Endicott will win out
Salve Regina vs MIT Just picking Salve on this one

Maine Maritime vs Mass Maritime Maine's Offense keeps on a rolling
Westfield vs Framingham Westfield's D can contain Leone Question is can westfield's O score enough
Bridgewater vs Fitchburg Bridgewater has found their game and will score a bunch
Coast Gaurd vs Worcester Coin toss on this one

[Trenchmen]

Week 8 picks:

MMA vs. MME ...  Mass. Maritime ends the streak.  Picks up huge road victory
CGA vs. Worcester ...  The Lancers will continue to pour it on the struggling Bears
Endicott vs. UMD ... Gulls take this one from the young Corsairs
Nichols vs. Curry ... Colonels climb back to .500, but Nichols will play them close
Game of Week WNEC @ PSC ... I like the Panthers to take control of the Conference
Framingham at Westfield ... Framingham trumps Owls
Salve vs. MIT ... Salve continues strong push and gets 3 in a row
Bridgewater vs. Fitchburg ... Bears easily take this one.  Its a shame to see the  Burg back as the NEFC Doormat.


Good Luck to all this week!

[Findtheball]

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