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[Gate90]

Hear there was a bit of a scene at the end of the Trin/Midd game.  Bants QB throwing the ball at a Middlebury player after the last play as well as jawing with Midd coaches and players.  I get the whole "he's a competitor" and "heat of the moment" excuse but to an earlier point you had made NM, Trinity QB continues to act in a "me first" way and certainly not like a captain.

[The Mole]

Watched it live, was not a good look. Surprised Trinity chose to run the ball on the last play as they had no timeouts remaining.

Hear there was a bit of a scene at the end of the Trin/Midd game.  Bants QB throwing the ball at a Middlebury player after the last play as well as jawing with Midd coaches and players.  I get the whole "he's a competitor" and "heat of the moment" excuse but to an earlier point you had made NM, Trinity QB continues to act in a "me first" way and certainly not like a captain.

[Gate90]

Last play was an RPO.  You have to pull it and throw it.  Experienced all-league QB should know better.

[muleshoe]

Last play was an RPO.  You have to pull it and throw it.  Experienced all-league QB should know better.

Tuned into that play live as well (after the Mules great comeback vs. the Lord Mammoths!!)... even if it's an RPO, I don't understand the play call. It's 3rd down so you know you can run 2 plays if the clock stops after 3rd down. Pass there then you have the playbook open on 4th down if needed. Poor decision.

Regardless, congrats to Midd on the W in the Coop. Really impressive stuff from a gritty team.

[Nescacman]

Watched it live, was not a good look. Surprised Trinity chose to run the ball on the last play as they had no timeouts remaining.

Hear there was a bit of a scene at the end of the Trin/Midd game.  Bants QB throwing the ball at a Middlebury player after the last play as well as jawing with Midd coaches and players.  I get the whole "he's a competitor" and "heat of the moment" excuse but to an earlier point you had made NM, Trinity QB continues to act in a "me first" way and certainly not like a captain.

Mole and our the NESCACMAN crew watched this play together...typical Fetter, we'll leave it at that...

[Nescacman]

Last play was an RPO.  You have to pull it and throw it.  Experienced all-league QB should know better.

You mean like Tyrod Taylor did at the end of the first half for the GMen on Sunday? It sucked to be us this weekend, not that we expect any sympathy. At least the J-E-T-S showed up.

[Bucket]

Hear there was a bit of a scene at the end of the Trin/Midd game.  Bants QB throwing the ball at a Middlebury player after the last play as well as jawing with Midd coaches and players.  I get the whole "he's a competitor" and "heat of the moment" excuse but to an earlier point you had made NM, Trinity QB continues to act in a "me first" way and certainly not like a captain.

Yes, this is exactly what happened. Saw the entire thing on the stream, and I wasn't surprised in the least. Last year in Vermont, after Trinity emerged victorious after a close and hard fought game—Bantams scoring the game-winning touchdown with 1:00 left—he chose to taunt the Middlebury bench and crowd, solo, while the rest of his team celebrated.

[Charlie]

Last play was an RPO.  You have to pull it and throw it.  Experienced all-league QB should know better.

Tuned into that play live as well (after the Mules great comeback vs. the Lord Mammoths!!)... even if it's an RPO, I don't understand the play call. It's 3rd down so you know you can run 2 plays if the clock stops after 3rd down. Pass there then you have the playbook open on 4th down if needed. Poor decision.

Regardless, congrats to Midd on the W in the Coop. Really impressive stuff from a gritty team.

Very odd play calling all day. Basic football you roll QB with an option to run or throw knowing you have another down. Trinity was completely outcoached.

Trinity could run and throw short all day long but were just not patient. Instead they tried  stretching the field when they did not have to. Middlebury had great game plan and executed the plan.

[Charlie]

Watched it live, was not a good look. Surprised Trinity chose to run the ball on the last play as they had no timeouts remaining.

Hear there was a bit of a scene at the end of the Trin/Midd game.  Bants QB throwing the ball at a Middlebury player after the last play as well as jawing with Midd coaches and players.  I get the whole "he's a competitor" and "heat of the moment" excuse but to an earlier point you had made NM, Trinity QB continues to act in a "me first" way and certainly not like a captain.

Mole and our the NESCACMAN crew watched this play together...typical Fetter, we'll leave it at that...

I have to say it was garbage on both sides. Middlebury for stomping on Trinity logo at half field after game and Trinity QB throwing ball at player both schools should be embarrassed.

[jumbolina]

Watched it live, was not a good look. Surprised Trinity chose to run the ball on the last play as they had no timeouts remaining.

Hear there was a bit of a scene at the end of the Trin/Midd game.  Bants QB throwing the ball at a Middlebury player after the last play as well as jawing with Midd coaches and players.  I get the whole "he's a competitor" and "heat of the moment" excuse but to an earlier point you had made NM, Trinity QB continues to act in a "me first" way and certainly not like a captain.

Mole and our the NESCACMAN crew watched this play together...typical Fetter, we'll leave it at that...

I have to say it was garbage on both sides. Middlebury for stomping on Trinity logo at half field after game and Trinity QB throwing ball at player both schools should be embarrassed.

What else do you expect from Florida Man Fetter? The guy cheated on his girlfriend with an ogre.
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[Bantam4life]

Watched it live, was not a good look. Surprised Trinity chose to run the ball on the last play as they had no timeouts remaining.

Hear there was a bit of a scene at the end of the Trin/Midd game.  Bants QB throwing the ball at a Middlebury player after the last play as well as jawing with Midd coaches and players.  I get the whole "he's a competitor" and "heat of the moment" excuse but to an earlier point you had made NM, Trinity QB continues to act in a "me first" way and certainly not like a captain.

Mole and our the NESCACMAN crew watched this play together...typical Fetter, we'll leave it at that...

I have to say it was garbage on both sides. Middlebury for stomping on Trinity logo at half field after game and Trinity QB throwing ball at player both schools should be embarrassed.

What else do you expect from Florida Man Fetter? The guy cheated on his girlfriend with an ogre.

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Welcome to the board Jumbolina. Quite absurd and incredibly disrespectful to bring up The Trinity QB's personal life on this board. This is a FOOTBALL board not a gossip blog. As for this weekend, cannot put all the blame on the QB, the entire Trinity team can agree they did not play their best game, thats football for ya. Team is looking forward to going up to Williamstown and taking on a good Ephs team. Should be a fun day.

Also while we are here- @Gate90, its clear based on your previous posts you have a inside connection to the Trinity Program. Not sure why you would repeatedly trash members of the team and coaching staff. I'm sure whoever you get your "Information" from is not happy

[Pat Coleman]

Not a great first post. Yikes.

[SpringSt7]

Wesleyan lost 25-0 and gained 212 total yards in a de facto NESCAC championship game their last time in Williamstown, but other wise, yes, Wesleyan has been very comfortable playing Williams. Only loss in the rivalry since 2012 - the Alex Scyokurka game

Yes, and of course, we're sure you remember 2016...need a reminder Spring?!?

2018 and 2019 were way worse. There was no additional humiliation in 2016, it was a lost cause.

[Nescacman]

2023 NESCACMAN Week 5 Power Rankings

Week #5 leaves the top of the NESCAC a mess with three 4-1 teams...All are in the hunt for the 2023 NESCAC title thanks to Middlebury's upset of the Hartford State juggernaut...In other action, Tufts rolled over Wesleyan...Colby came from behind to beat the Lord Mammoths...The Ephs beat the Alexander Hamilton's...Bowdoin beat UBates...NESCACMAN goes 2-3 with our weekly picks...We are now 19-6 on the year and are looking to bounce back in Week #6.

Here are our NESCAC rankings for Week 5 based on our poll of league wide correspondents:

1). Middlebury Panthers (8 first place votes)(4-1; Last Week Rank: 4): After a less than impressive win in week #4 against the Ephs, MID won in impressive fashion over the previously unbeaten Roosters of Hartford State...Great game plan by HCOF Mandigo & Co...as we have consistently said on the Board, HS QB Fetter does not like pressure and MID did a great job of pressuring him all day; 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and numerous QB hurries did the trick...HS actually outgained the Pants 444 yards to 338 yards, dominated the time of possession, and had more first downs (23 to 19) but held HS to 5 field goals, no TDs and 5 of 16 on third down...MID still did not run the ball well: 53 yards on 30 carries and Kennon threw 2 more interceptions (he leads NESCAC signal callers by a long shot with 11 through 5 games) ...The MID "cardiac kids" scored with 2 minutes left to win...Big day by MID soph WR Mike Ahonen (9 catches for 175 yards and a TD) and DPOTY candidate DT Dave Filas (5 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 fumble recovery and 1 pass knocked down)...Middlebury hosts UBates this week.

2). Hartford State Roosters (1 first place vote)(4-1; Last Week Rank: 1): Surprising loss for the Roosters in the Coop where they rarely lose (last loss at home was 2019 vs. Wesleyan)...Ran 81 offensive plays for 444 yards and only came away with 15 points...Kicker Matthew Jumes was the star of the day for Hartford State booting 5 FGs including 2 over 40 yards...Roosters travel to Williamstown this week to face the Ephs.

3). Tufts Jumbo's (1 first place votes)(4-1; Last Week Rank: 2): Impressive and big win for the Jumbo's at home under the lights...Despite the win, moves down one spot in our poll as a result of MID's win over a team that Tufts previously lost to; however, they do garner one 1st place vote in our weekly poll...Big crowd and great atmosphere...Led 28-0 with 19 seconds gone in the 2nd quarter and 42-7 at the half...Held Wes to 86 yards rushing on 38 attempts and 253 yards of total offense...6 sacks and 8 tackles for a loss for the Jumbo's...Wes actually ran more plays (65 to 55) and had more time of possession due to the quick strike ability of the Jumbo's...Career day for LB Shane Reiner (9 tackles, 3 TFL, 3 sacks and 1 forced fumble)...Tufts held Wes to 4 of 14 on third down... Tufts did not allow a sack and have only allowed 1 sack in their first 5 games...WR Jaden Richardson had another big game going for 147 yards on 4 catches and 2 TDs...Tufts travels to Amherst to face the Lord Mammoths this week.

4). Colby Mules (3-2; Last Week Rank: 5): Mules win their third game in a row beating the Lord Mammoths on FG with 3 seconds left...Trailed this game all day...Held the LM's to 13 yards rushing (on 25 attempts) and 222 yards of total offense...Held the Lord Mammoths to only 1 of 3 in the red zone...Colby played without star all NESCAC LB Julian Young...Mules host the hapless Alexander Hamilton's this week in Waterville.

5). Wesleyan Cardinals (3-2; Last week Rank: 3): Another disappointing loss for Wesleyan...Wesleyan now focused on winning this week, winning the Little 3, and having another winning season...Bright spots for Wes included 2 rushing TDs and no interceptions...Wes hosts the Polar Bears at home where they are 2-0 this year and try to avenge last year's heartbreaking loss in Brunswick.

6). Bowdoin Polar Bears (3-2; Last Week Rank: 6): Bowdoin bounces back with a come from behind win at home against C-B-B rival UBates...Bowdoin's offense was better this week (19 first downs, 389 yards of total offense)...Polars run defense was the star of the day (-25 yards net rushing for UBates, 1 rushing first down, 12 tackles for loss, no rushing TDs, an held leading UBates runner to 5 yards)...QB Andrew Boel had 4 TD passes including 3 to Colton Fahey...LB Koy Price had a big day for the Polars with 8 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble...Polars travel to Middletown to face Wesleyan in a battle of winning teams.

7). Amwurst Lord Mammoths (2-3; Last Week Rank: 7):  Lord Mammoths lose the C-B-B title in last second loss to the Mules...Amwurst continues with Jack Cox at QB and he has another decent day (2 TDs for 209 yards and no INTs)...Rushing offense continues to struggle...DB Luke Harmon had another big game with 13 tackles, 4 TFL and 1 sack...Lord Mammoths have to do better than 1 of 3 in the red zone...Missed 24 yard FG in the second quarter ended up being the difference...This week they face the surging Jumbo's at home.

8). Williams Purple Cows (2-3; Last Week Rank: 8): Ephs back in the win column in a game that was basically a statistical tie...Pass offense was better this week with Owen McHugh leading the charge...McHugh was also the Ephs leading rusher with star RB Mario Fischetti on the shelf...Longest running play was only 9 yards for the Ephs...Ephs host the angry Roosters this week in Williamstown.

9). University of Bates Bobcats (Lewiston Campus)(0-5; Last Week Rank: 9): UBates loses to the Polars after holding an early 10-0 lead...Running offense needs to be better (-25 yards on 21 carries)...4 sacks against... Will try to upset Middlebury and get their first win of the year on the road in Vermont; not an easy task.

10). Hamilton Alexander Hamilton's (0-5; Last Week Rank: 10): HAM had a shot at first win against the Ephs but ultimately did not prevail...The Alexander Hamilton's future (QB Luke Kurzum and RB Nate Wildman) both played well ...only 211 yards of total offense on the day including 74 yards rushing....travel to Colby this week to face the Mules in what has to be the longest bus ride in the NESCAC (approx. 7 hours).

[Pat Coleman]

Not a great first post. Yikes.

And second post even worse. It, and the ones that quoted it, have been removed.