FB: Conference of New England

[Jonny Utah]

Ill probably end up going to the Curry/CG game.  Noon start though!  Interesting note though is that CG head coach (Bill George) and DC (Ray Laforte) are both Ithaca grads and former coaches while Curry DC is former Ithaca grad and coach Todd "Butch" Nestor.

About time the NEFC representative made it to an NEFC game.

Utah, with your knowledge of the NEFC, how do you see this game playing out??  Can you give an overview of the Curry 'D' versus Coast Guard 'O' and vice-versa??  Any thoughts on special teams play??

I know.  And Im gonna be late probably too.

But I see CGA as kind of a Hartwick with an offense that can suprise anyone in the country, but with a defense that will be able to hold its own, but is still shaky.

As for Curry, they are starting to be sort of a powerhouse of sorts in MA, with good talent pools comming from a bunch of big high schools from various coaches.

[jdog]

With all the talk about the Curry vs Coast Guard NEFC Championship game and how good CGA is. How easily one forgets that Plymouth State's only loss came to Curry and PSU defeated CGA 38-19.  They shut down George the QB and the rest of the offense; PSU's offense rushed and passed all over CGA's defense.  So if Curry wins the NEFC championship game wouldn't that make CGA 8-2 and wouldn't that make PSU at 8-1 the #1 team for ECAC according to the logic that seems to be out there.  How everyone forgets about head to head match ups. It seems that PSU is getting no respect in the NEFC. Quick Stat note: PSU defense has totaled 3 shut outs this season most in the NEFC next closest is 1. Also they rank 2nd in Total Defense & Scoring Defense behind only Curry. Good luck to Curry they are by far the best team with the best players in the NEFC.

[union89]

With all the talk about the Curry vs Coast Guard NEFC Championship game and how good CGA is. How easily one forgets that Plymouth State's only loss came to Curry and PSU defeated CGA 38-19.  They shut down George the QB and the rest of the offense; PSU's offense rushed and passed all over CGA's defense.  So if Curry wins the NEFC championship game wouldn't that make CGA 8-2 and wouldn't that make PSU at 8-1 the #1 team for ECAC according to the logic that seems to be out there.  How everyone forgets about head to head match ups. It seems that PSU is getting no respect in the NEFC. Quick Stat note: PSU defense has totaled 3 shut outs this season most in the NEFC next closest is 1. Also they rank 2nd in Total Defense & Scoring Defense behind only Curry. Good luck to Curry they are by far the best team with the best players in the NEFC.

Dude, wake up....the winner of the Curry/CG game gets an AQ to the NCAA's....you are correct in that people have no interest in PSC because they are not playing for the Championship this weekend.

[lewdogg11]

With all the talk about the Curry vs Coast Guard NEFC Championship game and how good CGA is. How easily one forgets that Plymouth State's only loss came to Curry and PSU defeated CGA 38-19.  They shut down George the QB and the rest of the offense; PSU's offense rushed and passed all over CGA's defense.  So if Curry wins the NEFC championship game wouldn't that make CGA 8-2 and wouldn't that make PSU at 8-1 the #1 team for ECAC according to the logic that seems to be out there.  How everyone forgets about head to head match ups. It seems that PSU is getting no respect in the NEFC. Quick Stat note: PSU defense has totaled 3 shut outs this season most in the NEFC next closest is 1. Also they rank 2nd in Total Defense & Scoring Defense behind only Curry. Good luck to Curry they are by far the best team with the best players in the NEFC.

Dude, wake up....the winner of the Curry/CG game gets an AQ to the NCAA's....you are correct in that people have no interest in PSC because they are not playing for the Championship this weekend.

Curry has had several shots at winning a postseason game and hasnt done it.  I'd like to see Coast Guard win this weekend and give it a shot.  Atleast they have a past that includes beating some decent teams. 

Based on the d3.com projections, if they fell that way, Curry would get Hartwick...Coast Guard would probably have a lower ranking and play a higher ranked team.  Hartwick travelling to Curry could be an interesting game.  Hartwick is known to play MUCH better at home.

So...I guess I talked myself out of my original statement.  IF Curry were to get paired with Hartwick...MAYBE...just MAYBE...they could give Hartwick a half decent game.

Unfortunately, I don't understand, based on past performance, HOW a NEFC team can get a higher ranking than 8 in the region, but I guess, if they are ever going to win a game, they would have to host, and play a lower ranked team.

[Boxer7806]

lewdog i respect your opinion, but i have seen both Curry and CGA play and Curry is the better team, if Curry plays Hartwick that is a favorable matchup for Curry, lets not forget for some unknown reason WNEC beat Hartwick up and Curry beat Hartwick 49-3 or something crazy...not saying that means anything but i think Curry will give Hartwick more than a decent game and actually have a real shot at winning

[63Center]

I think Curry is a slightly better team than CGA this year and also has the home field advantage.  I pick Curry 28-20.  If Curry plays Hartwick at Curry, I think Curry has a good shot at finally winning one for the NEFC and making some other conference the laughing stock of the NEFC. 

[Findtheball]

  I think Paul Castonia should be "COACH OF THE YEAR"
He brought PSU from a 1-8 record to a 8-1 record in a 3yr span.
Having put up 3 shut outs this year says alot about his program. Paul was left with a team that haven't done any recruiting till he showed up .
This is why I nominate Coach C for coach of the year, hats of to you coach .

[defenseiskey]

Casonia has been voted Coach of the Year and he deserves it for certian. Congratulations Coach!

[atn alum]

Coast Guard at Curry broadcast
http://sportsjuice.com

pre-game at 1145am, kickoff at noon.

Feel free to tune in.

[defenseiskey]

Pat's take: Curry. You heard it here first – the Colonels might be able to win a playoff game this season if they beat Coast Guard and maintain their lofty seeding. But that's only because I can't take Olivet again this week after picking them for Week 10.


Finally there is something good coming out of a season of two very good Curry and Coast guard teams in the NEFC.

Should be a great game to watch and hopefully all you will be there as I will.

[Findtheball]

  Curry will rip CGA apart tommorrow , I don't think it will be a contest at all.

If Curry's defense steps up this could be a blood bath.

                       "just my opinion "
                                 NLNG

plus I have to stay ahead of my CCARR-Ma

[Findtheball]

        47-17   Curry

[InTheMix]

45-14 Curry

[defenseiskey]

Curry 45-9 I think kicker will miss first PAT of the season

I agree with you nlng in your opinion that this could be a blood bath. i think both teams will show up but curry will be to much to handle

[Boxer7806]

im going to go to the game tomomorrow...i think Curry wins in a good fashion with a 35- 9 thumping of CGA... if somehow CGA pulls off the upset there is still a slight chance Curry gets an at large bid... but lets just hope they win because they give the conference their best shot at winning a game in the NCAA's...

and congrats to Coach Castonia