FB: Conference of New England

[Pat Coleman]

Story is in Notables.

[gullgrad]

It's pretty cool to see all the recruiting news around the nation, but does anyone have any news for this area?  Gulls, did we get any studs??

[tdpass]

So who's looking good next year being that another senior class graduates?

[gullgrad]

So who would care to brag about their recruiting class?  I see tons of it around this web-site, but nothing for the NEFC. 

[evacuee]

On to more important topics-

I've never posted on this board.  Honestly I'm just not familiar with much of what y'all do except that one of my high school coaches played at Williams.  A linebacker named Mike Simpson class of 1990 I think.  Anyway, that's not important.  The 50 point rule that has just been put in place for Connecticut high school football is my issue.  I suspect that some of the folks reading this are from Connecticut, and I hope for your sake that you are as embarrassed about what this reflects in the Connecticut sports culture as New Orleanians are about their mayor having just been re-elected.  Shame on your state.  I have to wonder why anyone plays football up there anyway. 

Maybe if it is explained to your athletic association this way, they'll understand better- a 57 to 6 game in football is like an 8 to 1 game in hockey or lacrosse. 

For those of you unfamiliar with this issue, click below.
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/news/story?id=2457707

I know that this particular decision will not have great consequences on our nation, but it is ultra liberal decision making of this kind that discourages people from working to perform as well as they can, and protects those that choose not to put forth effort.  In my life time, I've seen many a high school kid lay down and conceit if things aren't going well for the team.  You have to really coach the kids up at that point, and tell them to fall down in the open field because his touchdown might hurt the team next week. 

I know not all New Englanders believe in this.  I just can't believe that there are enough to pass a rule such as this.  Ithink it's crazy and destructive. 

[gullgrad]

How is playing anyone from outside of the conference this coming season?  I know the gulls are, but anyone else?

['gro]

How is playing anyone from outside of the conference this coming season? I know the gulls are, but anyone else?

future headline... Engineers Stomp Gulls 35-14

[Touchdown Tommy]

Monkey Stomp Monkey Stomp Monkey Stomp

['gro]

hmmmm no posts in a week... they fear the monkey foot.

[tdpass]

Furture headline: "Salve lights up the scoreboards"

[Pat Coleman]

Furture headline: "Salve lights up the scoreboards"

Have they been leaving them dark before?

[waggle09]

It should be an interesting year in the NEFC. New coaches , several new players in skilled positions for a lot of teams...i think alot of success will be in who has done well recruiting players the last few years and transfers....I see alot of parody this season...What are your thoughts.....I would like to see more games scheduled outside the league. Were getting  close to the start og the 06 season.

[gullgrad]

Lets see, its early to predict without knowing any recruits, but why not.  I think Endicott has been building for this year, we all know that, but Curry is still right up there.  The other side has to be a crap shoot.  FSC and BSC lost alot of guys, Worcester seems like a smart pick, but Coast Guard could cause some problems.  Its a good thing CGA went to that side, I would not want to play them.

[Jonny Utah]

Wheres lancerfan?

[InTheMix]

Well, the season is still a little bit away, but here's a shot in the dark.  I've been a long time viewer and finally decided to voice my opinion. 

As for the outlook of this year, sorry gullgrad, but you may have opened your mouth a bit too early.  As with many schools, this year Endicott was bitten by the graduation bug.  Although only graduating 9 seniors, 4 were offensive linemen who had been playing such for 4 years.  It will be hard to get the line to gel but if anyone can do it coach Wells can.  On the good side, EC may have a shot as they have a much easier schedule this year (dropping Fitchburg for one, and picking up MA maritime and plymouth state).  However, Festa is coming off of a 1,000 yard season and the underclassmen will finally be able to show off their talent. 

With the loss of Nelson and graduation I don't see Curry being as powerful as they have in the past few years.  From what I hear, the new coach at Curry isa real jerk and the players hate playing for him so many are considering tranferring.  Look on the bright side guys....the door at Fitchburg is always open to juiced up tranfers.

Suprisingly, I wouldn't be shocked if Coast Guard made a lot of noise in the NEFC this year.  As we all know the NEFC doesn't have much of a reputation of being a powerhouse conference and aside from Endicott, many teams are scared to play outside of the conference.  CG has been playing a variety of teams for awhile and moving into the weaker NEFC could be a chance for them to shine. 

As for the overall conference champion, I will pick Endicott.  Being held out of the championship because of a questionable holding call to Curry, then being left out of the ECACs left a sour taste in their mouth.  Along with an easier conference schedule EC will not being taking anything for granted and SHOULD have a productive year.  Now that all the other teams have graduated the good middle linebackers the gulls should be able to help their outside run game with a few middle traps.  The, I think, 26 senior leaders should help as well.

I look forward to this season and hearing all of you tell me how dumb I am