FB: Conference of New England

[Pat Coleman]

Great question. I wondered, similarly, as I read the AFCA's All-American team, how a kid could be named only-team All-American by them when he wasn't even the offensive MVP of his own conference.

Thibodeau was the offensive MVP of the NEFC. He made the D3football.com All-American team as a running back. Kavey was considered but did not make the team.

[DBackMc03]

The NEFC represented in the Aztec Bowl.  Kavey broke off a 69 yd td run and led the team in rushing with 87 yards and Charlie Gibbs opened the game up with a "Pick-6".  Its good when kids from one of the "weaker" conferences can contribute and shine in a big game like that with the rest of the allstars showing them that the NEFC does have some decent talent.

[Moose50]

I know that I'm still a "JV" poster but hey, it's the Christmas season so let's be positive for a week.  How about the great players & plays we all saw this year?  For one, I can't wait for next year with many underclassmen ready to take the place of those that are leaving.  Just some late information I got yesterday: MMA just hired a new head coach (I don't know what happened to the coach from this past year) and the next years' draft schedules are out. How's the weather in Castine, ME the second week of November?  Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!

[Jonny Utah]

The afca listens to recommendations (does favors for) from certain ex-nefc coaches.........

[AptosDad]

Moose50,
JV or not, I appreciate your attempt at 'positive' banter.  As for great plays, obviously there were too many to know, but among my favorite efforts was that of a freshman DL who had a game that included 3 first half sacks.  As for underclassmen getting ready to take the place of graduates, MIT played with mostly underclassmen, including starting 10 freshman.

[gullgrad]

Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't MMA just hire a new guy last year, why would they get another already?  Moose are you sure this is right, and if so, where did you find out?

[cincinatti1]

The Word on the street is that MMA just picked up an outstanding Coach and recruiter in John Shelton, formally of Kansas U and Bryant College (RI). MMA will now be one of the tougher schools to recruit against. Give them 4 years with John and their 2nd year HFC. It won't be long before they're successful.

[downbythebeach]

so i was wondering which team has the best attendance, and what is the most attended rivalry?

which has the most support in a typical year?

[gullgrad]

I have seen a few games that are well attended.  First, Endicott and Curry has turned into a quick rivalry, Curry and Umass Dartmouth get a good crowd, and Worcester v Bridgewater seems to mean the title on the other side.

Just an observation.

[tdpass]

What are some things that should be discussed when inteviewing a head coach?

[br7o7wn]

I can think of a few important topics. I would want  to discuss the current status of the program, see what the candidate has researched himself, and then discuss potential plans to take the program forward. I would want to examine the candidate's basic football concepts and practices to establish a good fit. Then I would want to know some more detailed info as to how these concepts would be presented to the team and implemented in practice and games. Finally I would like to know what recruiting strategies and administrative capacities he offered.

[br7o7wn]

Oh, and assistant coaches and other team needs may be dicsussed also.

[cincinatti1]

browny,
Here's one for you... If you were to coach for me, how would I know if you're being an effective coach?

[br7o7wn]

I guess you would judge that by how well the players performed on the field and in the classroom. Also you would evaluate my efforts in developing a program that was actively recruiting and connecting with alumni.

[cincinatti1]

Your thought process is correct...but the simpler answer is this... I will know when you are being an effective coach when your players DO what YOU say they will do in the interview/review/etc. It can be on the field, in the classroom, etc... Well in my humble opinion anyways...