FB: New England Small College Athletic Conference

[The Ghost of John Wesley]

What are some of the NY powerhouses? I remember St. Anthonys on Long Island, Stephinac, Iona prep in Westchester. Who are the upstate NY powerhouses?

Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse has had a lot of strong teams over the years. They've placed a lot of kids at D1 schools and have a handful of alums who played in the NFL. They were the NY AA champs this year and ranked #5 in the state per MaxPreps (after Cardinal Hayes, Archbishop Stepinac, Iona Prep, and Somers).

Also, St. Francis and Canisius in western NY play national level schedules against some of the top teams in PA, OH, IN, etc.

[MIDDFORTHEWIN]

It's a slow off season fella but per insiders, the Rooster's QB1 Zebrowski has put 30 pounds on his bench since November and can throw 10 yards further than last year.

New to the board, thanks to everyone for having me. Just wanted to ask since you probably have more knowledge than I do. What happened to the QB transfer I heard Trinity was getting, Jake Robbins (walk on QB from West Virginia) if I'm not mistaken? It looks like he's an enrolled student at Trinity. Did that fall through or will there be a battle with Zebrowski for the QB1 job.

[Charlie]

It's a slow off season fella but per insiders, the Rooster's QB1 Zebrowski has put 30 pounds on his bench since November and can throw 10 yards further than last year.

New to the board, thanks to everyone for having me. Just wanted to ask since you probably have more knowledge than I do. What happened to the QB transfer I heard Trinity was getting, Jake Robbins (walk on QB from West Virginia) if I'm not mistaken? It looks like he's an enrolled student at Trinity. Did that fall through or will there be a battle with Zebrowski for the QB1 job.

Robbins broke ankle I beleive in preseason and is on roster with three eligibility. He most certainly will be challenging Zembrowski as well as Carroll & Ferrara. I think there will defintely be good play at QB. Coaching staff high on Robbins before injury.

[GroundandPound]

3/18/2024 UPDATED LIST OF RETURNING ALL CONFERENCE PLAYERS FOR 2024 (Any mistakes will be duly corrected...if brought to my attention; Wesleyan has two all conference players from 2022 playing in 2024. (? = seniors this year who have another year of eligibility but not sure if returning. Per Nescac1's 3/30/2034 post of transfer portal participants, Tyler Jameson removed from Trinity, Joshua East removed from Colby, Mark Howrigan removed from Hamilton, and Thomas Elkhoury removed from Wesleyan)

Middlebury (8):Levy K; Daniel DB; Fink OL; Jamin WR; Stola DB; Kenary DL; Filias DL; Perry OL
Wesleyan (7): Lockwood? OL; Wilson WR; Carbeau LB; Edwards LB; Abraham DB; Welch DL; Rowan DL
Tufts (7): Luteri DL; Garza ?DB; Timmins DB; Smith RT; Berluti QB; Reece RB; Cade-Moore WR
Trinity (5): DiNapoli RB; Clapp WR; Casillo OL; Donvan-Jenkins OL; Jumes K;
Bowdoin (4): Fahey?WR; Brill?OL; Jacobs LB; Price DL
Colby (3): Robbins?DL Sawyer RT/WR; Young LB
Williams (3); Forth OL; Smith DL; Scott LB
Hamilton (2): Hoey P; Kurzman (ROY QB)
Amherst (2): Skirzenski?LB; Harmon DB

[NESCACFball24/7]

3/18/2024 UPDATED LIST OF RETURNING ALL CONFERENCE PLAYERS FOR 2024 (Any mistakes will be duly corrected...if brought to my attention; Wesleyan has two all conference players from 2022 playing in 2024. (? = seniors this year who have another year of eligibility but not sure if returning. Per Nescac1's 3/30/2034 post of transfer portal participants, Tyler Jameson removed from Trinity, Joshua East removed from Colby, Mark Howrigan removed from Hamilton, and Thomas Elkhoury removed from Wesleyan)

Middlebury (8):Levy K; Daniel DB; Fink OL; Jamin WR; Stola DB; Kenary DL; Filias DL; Perry OL
Wesleyan (7): Lockwood? OL; Wilson WR; Carbeau LB; Edwards LB; Abraham DB; Welch DL; Rowan DL
Tufts (7): Luteri DL; Garza ?DB; Timmins DB; Smith RT; Berluti QB; Reece RB; Cade-Moore WR
Trinity (5): DiNapoli RB; Clapp WR; Casillo OL; Donvan-Jenkins OL; Jumes K;
Bowdoin (4): Fahey?WR; Brill?OL; Jacobs LB; Price DL
Colby (3): Robbins?DL Sawyer RT/WR; Young LB
Williams (3); Forth OL; Smith DL; Scott LB
Hamilton (2): Hoey P; Kurzman (ROY QB)
Amherst (2): Skirzenski?LB; Harmon DB

East from Colby has not committed anywhere and honestly I would not be surprised to see him back at Colby based off of the offers he has now especially since he has not graduated yet.

Wood and Elkoury I would also not be surprised to see return to their respective schools. All of Woods offers are pwo's including Delaware which is only a partial scholarship and Elkoury has none so far. But with grad guys its harder to predict since they have their degrees already and are losing nothing by transferring.

With Tufts, I know for a fact that Iuteri, Garza and all other 5th years have opted to not play another year except for Javi Rios who will be back and obviously Richardson who transferred.

On another note, I was very surprised that graduate guys like Colton Fahey or EJ Comerford didnt test out the portal to see what the market for them looked like

[RedAndBlack]

Every year, it seems like more and more kids are transferring out of the NESCAC and looking for FCS and FBS offers. It seems the allure of the portal has "trickled down" to D3. Its interesting to see how some guys are using D3 like a prep school year. How long until we see players opting to transfer anywhere with scholarship money, even a local school like Bentley, as a way to offset the high costs of attending a NESCAC school?

[GroundandPound]

3/18/2024 UPDATED LIST OF RETURNING ALL CONFERENCE PLAYERS FOR 2024 (Any mistakes will be duly corrected...if brought to my attention.  With respect to Tufts 5th years, I heard many have sensational job offers too good to refuse.)
Middlebury (8):Levy K; Daniel DB; Fink OL; Jamin WR; Stola DB; Kenary DL; Filias DL; Perry OL
Wesleyan (8): Elhoury?WR; Lockwood? OL; Wilson WR; Carbeau LB; Edwards LB; Abraham DB; Welch DL; Rowan DL
Tufts (5): Timmins DB; Smith RT; Berluti QB; Reece RB; Cade-Moore WR
Trinity (5): DiNapoli RB; Clapp WR; Casillo OL; Donvan-Jenkins OL; Jumes K;
Bowdoin (4): Fahey?WR; Brill?OL; Jacobs LB; Price DL
Colby (3): Robbins?DL Sawyer RT/WR; East DB; Young LB
Williams (3) Forth OL; Smith DL; Scott LB
Hamilton (2): Hoey P; Kurzman (ROY QB)
Amherst (2): Skirzenski?LB; Harmon DB

[NESCACFball24/7]

Every year, it seems like more and more kids are transferring out of the NESCAC and looking for FCS and FBS offers. It seems the allure of the portal has "trickled down" to D3. Its interesting to see how some guys are using D3 like a prep school year. How long until we see players opting to transfer anywhere with scholarship money, even a local school like Bentley, as a way to offset the high costs of attending a NESCAC school?

I think we have been protected from it because of guys having their covid 5th years and option to graduate and then transfer. Would not surprised to see kids begin to the NESCAC like juco and trying to transfer after two years. The kids who would have the ability to do this are guys that nescac coaches quite frankly cant afford to say no to if they opt to pull their name out of the portal and for the kids it gives them a more than solid back up plan in a NESCAC degree if the portal doesn't work out or they don't put the tape together they would need.

[GroundandPound]

UPDATED TOP THREE RETURNING POSITION GROUPS 2024 
QBs: Tufts, Trinity, Hamilton
WRs: Wesleyan, Middlebury, Trinity
RBs: Trinity, Tufts, Williams
TEs:
OL: Middlebury, Trinity, Williams
DL: Middlebury, Wesleyan, Williams
LBs: Colby, Wesleyan, Williams
DBs: Middlebury, Tufts, Trinity
Kicker: Trinity, Middlebury,
Punter:  Hamilton,

UPDATED FORECAST 2024 (best case to worst case)
Trinity (9-0 to 6-3)
Middlebury (9-0 to 5-4)
Tufts (8-1 to 5-4)
Wesleyan (8-1 to 5-4)
Williams (7-2 to 4-5)
Bowdoin (6-3 to 3-6)
Amherst (6-3 to 3-6)
Colby (6-3 to 2-7)
Hamilton (5-4 to 2-7)
Bates (4-5 to 0-9)

[Charlie]

I would have chosen Trinity Dl as second place a great deal of returners young fast group who were given a great deal of playing time last year.

[Scoops]

I know I trash Wesleyan a lot, and rightfully so. However, putting Zebrowski (had only played in garbage time) and Kurzum (147ypg, 7/5 TD/INT) above Candido in your position group rankings is absolute lunacy.

[GroundandPound]

UPDATED TOP THREE RETURNING POSITION GROUPS 2024
QBs: Tufts, Trinity, Wesleyan
WRs: Wesleyan, Middlebury, Trinity
RBs: Trinity, Tufts, Williams
TEs:
OL: Middlebury, Trinity, Williams
DL: Middlebury, Wesleyan, Trinity
LBs: Colby, Wesleyan, Williams
DBs: Middlebury, Tufts, Trinity
Kicker: Trinity, Middlebury,
Punter:  Hamilton,

[The Mole]

I will take the names out and share stats, the peanut gallery can decide, I do not disagree Scoops, but I do enjoy the clickbait and responding. Not hard to figure out who is who--objectively, who would you take/want?

Player #1: 16-8 as starter, 6607 yards passing 58 TDs, 10 INTs, 1287 rush yds 11 TDs 62.1%
Player #2: 12-3 as starter, 4025 yards passing 41 TDs, 17 INTs, -18 rush yds 1 TD, 52.1%
Player #3: 6-3 as a starter, 3400 yards passing, 30 TDs, 16 INTs, 105 rush yards 3 TDs, 57.7%
Player #4: 3-6 as starter, 1176 yards passing, 7 TDs, 5 INTs, 320 rush yards 3 TDs, 57.1 %
Player #5: 3-6 as starter, 1272 yards passing, 12 TDs, 8 INTs, 438 rush yards 2 TDs, 48.4%
Player #6: ZERO starts, 168 yards passing, 0 TDs, 1 INT, 28 rush yards 1 TD, 70%

I know I trash Wesleyan a lot, and rightfully so. However, putting Zebrowski (had only played in garbage time) and Kurzum (147ypg, 7/5 TD/INT) above Candido in your position group rankings is absolute lunacy.

[GroundandPound]

The Mole, are you proposing QBs: Tufts, Wesleyan, (then who?)

[nescac1]

Is Boel returning for Bowdoin?  I'd have him third if so.