FB: New England Small College Athletic Conference

[Back2BackBantam]

https://www.d3football.com/awards/all-americans/2023
Congrats to all NESCAC players...

Interesting to see that neither Fetter or Clapp received any honors and that Richardson did. I understand that Richardson had a great season and is athletically gifted maybe more than anyone in the NESCAC, but Clapp had far and away a better season. And if Fetter did not make an All-American team, then I don't know if it's possible for a NESCAC QB to go All-American in this day and age.

[NESCACFball24/7]

Colby star corner Joshua East, Trinity safety Tyler Jameson, and Tufts OL Jack Lynch have all officially hit the transfer portal. The portal is finally starting to affect the Nescac outside of grad transfers.

Also heard rumblings about Sean Clapp, Chase Wilson, Chartellis Reece, Wesley Abram, and Rocco Stola exploring other options as well for the rest of their eligibility.

[GroundandPound]

4th team All-American D 3 is
Carter St. John from Alma (So) 5'9" 190  12-1
https://almascots.com/sports/football/stats

it is difficult to compare him with Fetter because his stats include the post-season and supposedly D3 AA is based on regular season stats.
I suspect Fetter is in same ball-park statistically if compared to St. John for regular season but do not know.

[Charlie]

Coaching Moves

Tufts Defensive Coordinator leaaves Tufts and takes LB Job at Austin Peay State University. Odd selection seems like a downward move from DC job at Tufts. He was position coach before taking DC job at Tufts.

[Jonny Utah]

Coaching Moves

Tufts Defensive Coordinator leaaves Tufts and takes LB Job at Austin Peay State University. Odd selection seems like a downward move from DC job at Tufts. He was position coach before taking DC job at Tufts.

That is a step up in the college football coaching world. 

[NESCACFball24/7]

Coaching Moves

Tufts Defensive Coordinator leaaves Tufts and takes LB Job at Austin Peay State University. Odd selection seems like a downward move from DC job at Tufts. He was position coach before taking DC job at Tufts.

That is a step up in the college football coaching world.

He's the new Co-Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers coach. Definitely a big pay raise and definitely a step up in coaching world.

[Pat Coleman]

4th team All-American D 3 is
Carter St. John from Alma (So) 5'9" 190  12-1
https://almascots.com/sports/football/stats

it is difficult to compare him with Fetter because his stats include the post-season and supposedly D3 AA is based on regular season stats.
I suspect Fetter is in same ball-park statistically if compared to St. John for regular season but do not know.

You're repeating what I told you specifically about All-Region, but it would be ridiculous of us to ignore the postseason when it comes to doing our All-America team.

[GroundandPound]

Good to know.  Well you absolutely got it right on Coach of he Year, he lead a team with about 3 D3 AA to victory over a team with about 11 D3AA.

[BigKat]

https://www.d3football.com/awards/all-americans/2023
Congrats to all NESCAC players...

Interesting to see that neither Fetter or Clapp received any honors and that Richardson did. I understand that Richardson had a great season and is athletically gifted maybe more than anyone in the NESCAC, but Clapp had far and away a better season. And if Fetter did not make an All-American team, then I don't know if it's possible for a NESCAC QB to go All-American in this day and age.

4th team AA is really something else. Why stop there, let's make it like lax where upright and a pulse gets you nominated;) But we can't make a HM category in Nescac like literally every other conference has?

Agreed Fetter deserved to be on one of them.

[The Ghost of John Wesley]

Every offseason, this board is filled with those talking about how many players Wesleyan is getting back. How their experience will help them since they have all of these returning starters. And every year they seem to not live up to expectations. At what point do we just stop believing in Wesleyan as a team that can contend for a championship. They consistently perform worse than expected overall, and have consistent let downs in games they should win. It's tough to go into a season predicting anything other than another 6-3 record or worse.

This is harshly delivered, but it's not wrong. I've been saying the equivalent for a few years now. It's a relief to watch the vastly improved Wesleyan teams compete over the last 10-12 years vs. the horror show of the 2000's, but I'm patiently waiting for the team to make that promised jump to standalone league champ. Based on roster talent and the overall hype since 2019, a trio of 6-3 seasons signifies underperformance. I'm rooting for them as much as any alum and would love to consider them a perennial contender, but at some point they've got to deliver.

[Scoops]

Chuck, what in the world are you talking about? A division 1 coordinator job is a DOWNWARD move from a NESCAC coordinator job? What kind of delusional thinking is that? I get that we are all fans of the NESCAC and recognize the quality and value of the football that gets played at these elite academic institutions, but find me ANY assistant coach in the league who wouldn't leave for a D1 coordinator job in a heartbeat.

From all accounts, Coach Manning was beloved by the players and parents. Huge loss for tufts, as their defense was excellent this year. Although I'm hearing that the job is highly coveted, and that Tufts could bring in another guy from the D1 world. Clearly an important hire to keep them among the top teams in the league.

Coaching Moves

Tufts Defensive Coordinator leaaves Tufts and takes LB Job at Austin Peay State University. Odd selection seems like a downward move from DC job at Tufts. He was position coach before taking DC job at Tufts.

[RedAndBlack]

https://www.d3football.com/awards/all-americans/2023
Congrats to all NESCAC players...

Interesting to see that neither Fetter or Clapp received any honors and that Richardson did. I understand that Richardson had a great season and is athletically gifted maybe more than anyone in the NESCAC, but Clapp had far and away a better season. And if Fetter did not make an All-American team, then I don't know if it's possible for a NESCAC QB to go All-American in this day and age.

4th team AA is really something else. Why stop there, let's make it like lax where upright and a pulse gets you nominated;) But we can't make a HM category in Nescac like literally every other conference has?

Agreed Fetter deserved to be on one of them.

This reminds me of when a great HS RB ends up at a D3 school and everyone local says "How come he isnt getting any offers?!"... Every county in the country has a kid that is just as fast, just as strong, and just as productive. Yes Fetter had an amazing career, and yes, his stats are probably as good as anyone else (especially knowing he didn't finish most games throughout his career), but he's 1 QB out of over 240+. Getting recognized would be great and well deserved, but he plays in the northeast which gets little to no respect from the rest of the country (Hopefully Cortland winning the championship changes that). Voters around outside new england dont know that he didnt finish games. Fetter goes down in history with McKillop, Lucey and Foote (plus a few others).

[Jonny Utah]

Chuck, what in the world are you talking about? A division 1 coordinator job is a DOWNWARD move from a NESCAC coordinator job? What kind of delusional thinking is that? I get that we are all fans of the NESCAC and recognize the quality and value of the football that gets played at these elite academic institutions, but find me ANY assistant coach in the league who wouldn't leave for a D1 coordinator job in a heartbeat.

From all accounts, Coach Manning was beloved by the players and parents. Huge loss for tufts, as their defense was excellent this year. Although I'm hearing that the job is highly coveted, and that Tufts could bring in another guy from the D1 world. Clearly an important hire to keep them among the top teams in the league.

Coaching Moves

Tufts Defensive Coordinator leaaves Tufts and takes LB Job at Austin Peay State University. Odd selection seems like a downward move from DC job at Tufts. He was position coach before taking DC job at Tufts.

Fwiw the move is from a d3 DC to a FCS position coach.  Still a move up.

[NESCACFball24/7]

Chuck, what in the world are you talking about? A division 1 coordinator job is a DOWNWARD move from a NESCAC coordinator job? What kind of delusional thinking is that? I get that we are all fans of the NESCAC and recognize the quality and value of the football that gets played at these elite academic institutions, but find me ANY assistant coach in the league who wouldn't leave for a D1 coordinator job in a heartbeat.

From all accounts, Coach Manning was beloved by the players and parents. Huge loss for tufts, as their defense was excellent this year. Although I'm hearing that the job is highly coveted, and that Tufts could bring in another guy from the D1 world. Clearly an important hire to keep them among the top teams in the league.

Coaching Moves

Tufts Defensive Coordinator leaaves Tufts and takes LB Job at Austin Peay State University. Odd selection seems like a downward move from DC job at Tufts. He was position coach before taking DC job at Tufts.

Fwiw the move is from a d3 DC to a FCS position coach.  Still a move up.

https://x.com/coachjmann919/status/1735723688236888569?s=46&t=6dzmKTnu6IlLwtu5vvMotA

Most definitely a coordinator job. Do your research before you start correcting people

[Jonny Utah]

Chuck, what in the world are you talking about? A division 1 coordinator job is a DOWNWARD move from a NESCAC coordinator job? What kind of delusional thinking is that? I get that we are all fans of the NESCAC and recognize the quality and value of the football that gets played at these elite academic institutions, but find me ANY assistant coach in the league who wouldn't leave for a D1 coordinator job in a heartbeat.

From all accounts, Coach Manning was beloved by the players and parents. Huge loss for tufts, as their defense was excellent this year. Although I'm hearing that the job is highly coveted, and that Tufts could bring in another guy from the D1 world. Clearly an important hire to keep them among the top teams in the league.

Coaching Moves

Tufts Defensive Coordinator leaaves Tufts and takes LB Job at Austin Peay State University. Odd selection seems like a downward move from DC job at Tufts. He was position coach before taking DC job at Tufts.

Fwiw the move is from a d3 DC to a FCS position coach.  Still a move up.

https://x.com/coachjmann919/status/1735723688236888569?s=46&t=6dzmKTnu6IlLwtu5vvMotA

Most definitely a coordinator job. Do your research before you start correcting people

If you read Charlie's post he (and I) were under the impression that it was a position coach (he even said it).  Of course a mediocre d3 coordinator (job not coach) moving to a good FCS coordinator job is a move up.  Thanks Einstein.  And it's still a Co~DC job.