FB: New England Small College Athletic Conference

[lumbercat]

chirp chirp chirp 

You're a bum dad that comes on here to brag about your average son, who's an OK RB in the Nescac, nothing special. Tufts goes 6-3 every year and loses to terrible teams, like Hamilton. Embarrassing. Tufts will never get over the hump and be better than 6-3. Jay Civetti is an awful coach whose bull****s the all conference players every year to make himself look better. If he has so many good players, then why is his team so average? ... and Florida football owns Texas Football.

Most Hated Bant-

Not sure where you got the handle...but then again maybe I get it.

Why cant some Trinity guys win year after year and not come on with an arrogant, angry attitude. Trinity is a great program and one of the most successful programs Ive witnessed over the last 40 years. Why can't you win with class....just flash a ring like Brady and the Patriots. Drop it down a notch- you'll enjoy the titles a lot more if you shed the rabbit ears. Seen many great winners on dynasties at all levels in all sports and they don't come across that way.


On the other hand I'm enjoying the Lone Star man and his contributions. I don't agree with everything he says but welcome him to the board.
One thing that's really bush league is calling the guy a bum dad and referring to the leading NESCAC rusher as "average". Thats a BS cheap shot.

Cmon bush do a better job representing Trinity, one of the finest program in NESCAC and D3 football.

Gotta learn how to win....easy for most.

[LoneStar12]

The odd part in this entire rant by the Tufts dad is that Trinity boasts probably the best RB in the League in Denapoli."...

If we're judging the top running back spot by traditional stats, Reece's stats speak for themselves  with his **League-leading Rushing Carries**, **League Leading Rushing Touchdowns**, ** League Leading Yards per Carry**, and ** League Leading Yards after Contact**. But let's play devil's advocate for a moment and consider that maybe, just maybe, we've all been hoodwinked by some mysterious, unseen metric that transcends the stat sheet.

Could it be that some other back, with commendable but not chart-topping numbers, is actually the secret king of the gridiron, crowned by this enigmatic standard? Is there a hidden football cabal that values the number of high-fives per game 

But back here in the realm of objectivity, where numbers don't lie, and yards are earned, not conjured, Reece is the stat leader. How can one claim the throne when another has outpaced, outmaneuvered, and outright outscored in every measurable way? It's a conundrum wrapped in a riddle, shrouded in pigskin mystery.

So, until the grand reveal of this arcane metric, we'll stick to what we can count on—the cold, hard stats that show Reece is the number one back🏆

Edited for formatting/pc

[lumbercat]

While it is entertaining (and frankly refreshing) that the Tufts RB's "father" isn't concerned with hiding behind monikers on the board, I do find it more humorous that the response to the confidence is "you haven't won a title" / "you went 6-3".

Most teams in the league would kill to be 6-3. Hell,the CBB teams alone would kill to be 4-5. So to knock a team for being one of the better teams in the league is kinda funny.

And to bring in "winning a title" I'll just point to the fact that Trinity recently had the most fraudulent "ring ceremony" imaginable. So if that's the value that we're putting on winning a title in the league, then really, who cares? Enjoy those literal participation trophies Bantam fans...

All that said, "Mr. Reece" has certainly put the target on Tufts, and his "son's" back. Let's see if he and the Jumbos can live up to their own hype. I am seeing that Tufts has brought in a relatively large contingent of TX and southern recruits though. So kudos to them for continuing to diversify the NESCAC football geographical background.

Scoops-

Agree with much of your post but if we're talking about targets on peoples backs and  motivational bulletin board stuff I think being called "Average" and the son of a bum dad will be the ultimate motivating factor disseminated here today.

Would think the Reece kid will internalize those comments and work like hell all summer in the Texas heat. And Dad will probably be part of the journey. Sometimes champions emerge from scenarios like that.

[LoneStar12]

I dont know about you guys but I am soooo looking forward to the big game against Trinity now.

I'll be the one in the #12 jersey, 'Bum Dad' on the back –    👊

[Hawk196]

36% acceptance rate (not terrible...Fordham, Lafayette, etc...), but when the other teams have acceptance that are more than half that and don't rely on SAT scores it says alot. Not a bad school or program, but the Maine schools can really only recruit from the Boston area(closest metro area). Where as Trinity is 2 hrs from the NY/NJ area and about the same to Boston. The Maine schools were interested in my Son, but no way was I driving 5 - 6 hours every weekend to watch a game.
I know I'm sure to get push back on my opinion, but it is my opinion and the facts are the facts

and back to the Lonestar12 show

[GroundandPound]

Nescac1, that is a solid pre-season prognostication.
LoneStar12, if I were doing a best QB/RB running combination Tufts would No. 1.  If it were just the starting RB I do not have an opinion but you sure made some good points as to why it should be Reece.  My RB position group rankings involves looking at No. 2 backs as well.  Who is the No. 2 RB for Tufts?  Do you think he is  better than McCabe at Trinity?  Either way, it is just a pre-season prediction which is not worth the paper it is not printed on.  We all know what matters is what happens on the field this fall.  I agree that the changes in the OL may not impact running output because sometimes the very good RBs make almost any OL look great.
In this updated pre-season rankings of position groups, I would like to separate the DBs into the CBs and Safeties to try and make a more accurate forecast of how units might perform. I will need some help, however, because some rosters do not identify the two different positions and the all conference list does not differentiate - all are "DBs".  I know Midd has two all conference CBs returning but needs to replace their safeties.  With some input we can probably create a more accurate picture of top position groups.

4/24/24 TOP THREE RETURNING POSITION GROUPS 2024

QBs: Tufts, Wesleyan, Trinity
WRs: Wesleyan, Middlebury, Trinity
RBs: Trinity, Tufts, Williams (Per Lonestar12: Tufts, Trinity, Williams)
TEs: Bates, Williams, 
OL: Middlebury, Trinity, Williams
CBs: Middlebury, Wesleyan ?, Williams ?
Safeties: ?
LBs: Colby, Wesleyan, Williams
DBs: Middlebury, Tufts, Amherst
Kicker: Trinity, Williams, Middlebury
Punter:  Hamilton,

[GroundandPound]

 4/22/24 TOP THREE RETURNING POSITION GROUPS 2024
QBs: Tufts, Wesleyan, Trinity
WRs: Wesleyan, Middlebury, Trinity
RBs: Trinity, Tufts, Williams (Per Lonestar 12: Tufts, Trinity, Williams)
TEs: Bates, Williams,  ??
OL: Middlebury, Trinity, Williams
DL: Middlebury, Wesleyan, Williams
LBs: Colby, Wesleyan, Williams
CBs: Middlebury, Tufts??, Amherst??
Safeties:
Kicker: Trinity, Williams, Middlebury
Punter:  Hamilton,

[GroundandPound]

4/24/24 12 noon: TOP THREE RETURNING POSITION GROUPS 2024
QBs: Tufts, Wesleyan, Trinity
WRs: Wesleyan, Middlebury, Trinity
RBs: Trinity, Tufts, Williams (Per Lonestar 12: Tufts, Trinity, Williams)
TEs: Bates, Williams,  ??
OL: Middlebury, Trinity, Williams
DL: Middlebury, Wesleyan, Williams
LBs: Colby, Wesleyan, Williams
CBs: Middlebury, Tufts??, Amherst??
Safeties:
Kicker: Trinity, Williams, Middlebury
Punter:  Hamilton,

[westcoastnescac]

If fuschetti is healthy he is the best back in the league. Can do everything

[LoneStar12]

If if was a 5th we'd all be drunk.

[nescac1]

Agreed that Fischetti is clearly the best back in the league even at 90 percent health, but durability at his size is the big question mark so we will just have to see if he can have better luck on the injury front.  After the serious injury as a sophomore he was never 100 percent last year (and still played awesome for four weeks despite a snap count limit and every opposing defender keying in on him).  Hopefully this year he comes into the season at 100 percent health.

With Oris developing into a quality second back, and maybe Marvan joining the backfield as well, I hope Williams can limit Fiscetti's load to keep him fresh throughout the year and save him for the Little 3 games, which he's missed the last two seasons.  But Fischetti's career stats-per-touch over 17 games are pretty unreal:

6.7 ypc, 11.2 ypr, 13.2 punt return average, and 24.6 kick return average.  Compare that to Reece / the NESCAC TB GOAT, whose career stats are a very healthy 5.6 ypc and 5.4 ypr. 

[The Mole]

Wesleyan has two all-league LBs returning (and the other starter as well)
Cards DL also returns two All-NESCAC performers and another 6-7 guys that got snaps due to injuries
They also return an All-NESCAC/4th Team All-American CB that tied for the league lead in INTs and had two TDs, the other starter returns and led the league in PBUs
They also return a S that was named DPOW once and had 43 tackles, 5 PBUs and a pick 6. And a transfer is coming in....hint they will have 6 All-NESCAC returners on D, 2 at each level

[LoneStar12]

Nescac1, that is a solid pre-season prognostication.
LoneStar12, if I were doing a best QB/RB running combination Tufts would No. 1.  If it were just the starting RB I do not have an opinion but you sure made some good points as to why it should be Reece.  My RB position group rankings involves looking at No. 2 backs as well.  Who is the No. 2 RB for Tufts?  Do you think he is  better than McCabe at Trinity?  Either way, it is just a pre-season prediction which is not worth the paper it is not printed on.  We all know what matters is what happens on the field this fall.  I agree that the changes in the OL may not impact running output because sometimes the very good RBs make almost any OL look great.
In this updated pre-season rankings of position groups, I would like to separate the DBs into the CBs and Safeties to try and make a more accurate forecast of how units might perform. I will need some help, however, because some rosters do not identify the two different positions and the all conference list does not differentiate - all are "DBs".  I know Midd has two all conference CBs returning but needs to replace their safeties.  With some input we can probably create a more accurate picture of top position groups.

4/24/24 TOP THREE RETURNING POSITION GROUPS 2024

QBs: Tufts, Wesleyan, Trinity
WRs: Wesleyan, Middlebury, Trinity
RBs: Trinity, Tufts, Williams (Per Lonestar12: Tufts, Trinity, Williams)
TEs: Bates, Williams, 
OL: Middlebury, Trinity, Williams
CBs: Middlebury, Wesleyan ?, Williams ?
Safeties: ?
LBs: Colby, Wesleyan, Williams
DBs: Middlebury, Tufts, Amherst
Kicker: Trinity, Williams, Middlebury
Punter:  Hamilton,

I'm not entirely sure who the number two back is for Tufts, but judging by the eye test, Personally I've been really impressed with both Andre Smith (#1) and Khalid Calhoun (24). Andre Smith, in particular, has shown incredible speed and elusiveness on the field. He's a proven top performer in the return game and I'd definitely rate him as one of the top 3 backs in the conference. When it comes to dynamic duos, I believe Reece and Smith are the best one-two punch in the league.

[LoneStar12]

Adding our star dual-threat QB into the mix solidifies our position as the **#1 rushing threat** in the league. With his ability to make plays both in the air and on the ground, there's no question about our dominance in the rushing game.

[nescac1]

OK, LoneStar12, I shouldn't even bother with your ridiculous trolling, but please tell us which of the following NESCAC backs Andre Smith, who in three years of action has accumulated a grand total of 425 yards from scrimmage (presumably much of it in garbage time against 2nd stringers on defense), is better than:

Tyler Dinapoli
Mario Fischetti
Keon Smart
Ryan Lynskey
Jon Oris

There is absolutely no argument that he is better than Dinapoli, Fischetti, or Smart. Lynskey's stats were compromised by a terrible unit around him but put him on Tufts and he goes for 6 ypg, easily, plus a ton of receiving yards.  If Tufts truly had that first and third best running backs in the conference, one of the two best QBs in the conference, an all-American lineman and another all-conference lineman, and a high D1-caliber OPOY at WR (who legitimately WAS the best offensive weapon in the conference), how did they average 13 ppg fewer than Trinity and only 3 ppg more than Midd last year?  Were their schemes just that poor, in your estimation?