FB: Conference of New England

[PantherPr1de]

Guys, I've been checking this board out for a while and decided to finally check in.  Great insight on the NEFC...thank you for keeping many of us updated on the happenings.  I will try to post when I can, but as for predicting scores...I only have one 1 this week:

THE Plymouth State Panthers 20
Curry 13

[union89]

I agree that the quality of football in the NEFC has improved over the last few years.  I also agree that teams must continue to play tough opponents outside of the conference.  This is one place where the conference size hurts the scheduling.  I know that some of the state schools can't afford to travel either to play some of the tougher opponents.  I am not sure whether some of the tough LL or E8 schools would want to play against the weaker NEFC schools.  There certainly is a lot more room for improvement in the NEFC.  Curry winning a tournament game was a bug boost for recruiting in the NEFC.  Over the last 6 years I have not seen any real intense rivalries develop in the conference.  I could be missing something as I don't attend that many game, but if there were some really great rivalries, I think that would add some excitement and maybe help with recruiting. 

Honestly, this is not meant to be a dig at Curry, but I would almost guarantee that the mid to upper echelon E8 and Liberty League would LOVE to play them during the regular season.  Curry has made it a habit of going undefeated in the NEFC.....many teams would salivate to get Curry's regional winning % on their resume for Pool C time.

I actually think Curry gets a bad rap from a lot of people on the east boards.  I've seen them play 3 times in the last two years and I think they would compete in the LL or E8.  Im not saying they would win most of their games, but they could compete.  They have some legit size and speed on defense but lack the skill positions on offense to put up points against regionally ranked teams like Ithaca, SJF or Union.

So Utah, are you saying the SJF's, Union's and Ithaca's of the world would not want a shot at a 9-0 Curry playing only NEFC competion??

That was my sole point in that post.  Curry could almost pick their opponent.

[Findtheball]

       ITM,
I've  known Kevin since 1st  grade . I used to coach him in baseball ,along with my son . I still see him around . His nickname was "Tank "

                                MY picks this week

Bridgewater over Westfield
MEM over Framingham
CGA over Worchester
Fitchburg over MMA

Nichols over UMD
EC over WNEC
Salve over MIT

                                  Game of week

Plymouth over Curry in overtime

[Jonny Utah]

I agree that the quality of football in the NEFC has improved over the last few years.  I also agree that teams must continue to play tough opponents outside of the conference.  This is one place where the conference size hurts the scheduling.  I know that some of the state schools can't afford to travel either to play some of the tougher opponents.  I am not sure whether some of the tough LL or E8 schools would want to play against the weaker NEFC schools.  There certainly is a lot more room for improvement in the NEFC.  Curry winning a tournament game was a bug boost for recruiting in the NEFC.  Over the last 6 years I have not seen any real intense rivalries develop in the conference.  I could be missing something as I don't attend that many game, but if there were some really great rivalries, I think that would add some excitement and maybe help with recruiting. 

Honestly, this is not meant to be a dig at Curry, but I would almost guarantee that the mid to upper echelon E8 and Liberty League would LOVE to play them during the regular season.  Curry has made it a habit of going undefeated in the NEFC.....many teams would salivate to get Curry's regional winning % on their resume for Pool C time.

I actually think Curry gets a bad rap from a lot of people on the east boards.  I've seen them play 3 times in the last two years and I think they would compete in the LL or E8.  Im not saying they would win most of their games, but they could compete.  They have some legit size and speed on defense but lack the skill positions on offense to put up points against regionally ranked teams like Ithaca, SJF or Union.

So Utah, are you saying the SJF's, Union's and Ithaca's of the world would not want a shot at a 9-0 Curry playing only NEFC competion??

That was my sole point in that post.  Curry could almost pick their opponent.

That's a good question.  I mean, SJF beat them last year like they beat many other upstate teams.  Does the upstate team like IC or SJF want to take that chance that they might even lose to that NEFC team?  Both SJF and IC (and especially SJF in the last few years) like to play anyone at anytime.  A team like RPI on the other hand would want nothing to do with Curry.

[Findtheball]

                                     Game Time

[union89]

I agree that the quality of football in the NEFC has improved over the last few years.  I also agree that teams must continue to play tough opponents outside of the conference.  This is one place where the conference size hurts the scheduling.  I know that some of the state schools can't afford to travel either to play some of the tougher opponents.  I am not sure whether some of the tough LL or E8 schools would want to play against the weaker NEFC schools.  There certainly is a lot more room for improvement in the NEFC.  Curry winning a tournament game was a bug boost for recruiting in the NEFC.  Over the last 6 years I have not seen any real intense rivalries develop in the conference.  I could be missing something as I don't attend that many game, but if there were some really great rivalries, I think that would add some excitement and maybe help with recruiting. 

Honestly, this is not meant to be a dig at Curry, but I would almost guarantee that the mid to upper echelon E8 and Liberty League would LOVE to play them during the regular season.  Curry has made it a habit of going undefeated in the NEFC.....many teams would salivate to get Curry's regional winning % on their resume for Pool C time.

I actually think Curry gets a bad rap from a lot of people on the east boards.  I've seen them play 3 times in the last two years and I think they would compete in the LL or E8.  Im not saying they would win most of their games, but they could compete.  They have some legit size and speed on defense but lack the skill positions on offense to put up points against regionally ranked teams like Ithaca, SJF or Union.

So Utah, are you saying the SJF's, Union's and Ithaca's of the world would not want a shot at a 9-0 Curry playing only NEFC competion??

That was my sole point in that post.  Curry could almost pick their opponent.

That's a good question.  I mean, SJF beat them last year like they beat many other upstate teams.  Does the upstate team like IC or SJF want to take that chance that they might even lose to that NEFC team?  Both SJF and IC (and especially SJF in the last few years) like to play anyone at anytime.  A team like RPI on the other hand would want nothing to do with Curry.

I hear what you're saying , but don't agree.  Playing Curry in the regular season has a ton of upside, which is much greater than the potential downside.

[Findtheball]

 PSU win over Curry was huge !
PSU controlled the clock by 15 min ,yes 15 min .
PSU defense was CRAZY ask Curry they'll tell you .
Red Zone Defense # 1 for sure
The game score should of been 35 -3 ask anyone who was there .
PSU totally dominated the game .
The only thing working for Curry was the flats , That's it !
I picked PSU in OT but didn't need it .
All cylinders working ( Offense & Defense )
Curry definetly big up front but PSU with the bigger heart.
Glad to see PSU go to the air , as they had the tools to do so all year ,but didn't need to till today . Coach Cass is one hell of a coach if you ask me .

Finally knocking the KING of his raft is a good feeling , believe me .

Glad to see  Bill was there with the funny hat < where's Pat ?
Going forward and looking at PSU for years to come ,they are in good shape . Alot of kids played today Fros , Soph etc PSU is on the mend !


                                        "just my opinion "

                                              NLNG

[Findtheball]

 X < MC 3 <VT & me were the only ones who had PSU


                              Nuff said
                           
                                         NLNG   

[63Center]

OK, my picks officially sucked.  Congrats to PSU for unseating Curry.  I haven't looked at this weeks schedule to see who the poor soula are that have to face Curry after the lost, but I really feel sorry for them.

USCGA finally played a good game and got back on the winning track.  EC was another let down.  I am not sure what is wrong with EC this year, but they are rapidly approaching their worst record in their short history.  Framingham is returning to their old losing ways after starting the season stong.  MIT is really a surprise team this year and looking like they copuld win a few more yet.

NLNG, good call on the PSU win.

[Findtheball]

Hey NLNG!!!
do think the only way for Plymouth playoff berth is thru Curry?
cb23

There is now a new king of the raft !

[Findtheball]

      63 you should of seen this game !
            PSU totally dominated
Curry only had 24 yds rushing , PSU gave up the short pass , but I believe that was thier game plan . Curry was down in the Red zone several times and only came away with 3 pts . On one of the scores Curry had , the kid didn't even cross the pilon . That was 4th down if he didn't score . The crowd went wild after the Linesman called it a TD , it wasn't .
  The weather was cool at game time and spit a little rain . By the 4th quarter I was peeling layers .
   
       All PSU has to do now is win 1 more and they'll lock it up .

[Reno Hightower]

Congrats to Plymouth State.....great to see this once proud program back on it's feet!

Now dont let off the gas pedal boys, take this show to the Dance!

[Findtheball]

 I can't believe nobody has talked about PSU vs Curry game .
It isn't a dream or nightmare Plymouth did beat Curry in a bad way .
I figured there would be way more conversation than this . Seems like I'm the only one gloating , as I should .

                                   "just my opinion "
                                       
                                         nuff said
                                   
                                              NLNG

[dingle40]

Wish i couldve seen the Plymouth game in person. NLNG -i will promise i will be at the championship game as long as the boys win 1 of the next 2. dingle wants to know who thinks the championship game will feature and where?

[Findtheball]

 When  PSU wins the next 1 of 2 , I would say the game would be at Plymouth . I'd say the 15th @ 1:00 . Dingle where were you on Saturday ?