FB: Liberty League

[UfanBill]

Ultimately it's just math.

If you win 5 conference games, you win the conference. Ithaca has two. Everyone else has none. We know someone's going to win them, but the only team we know that will win two is Ithaca.

Two things here, first we all know there have only been two LL games played so far. Kudos to Ithaca for winning both. As for the math, three and four way ties have already been discussed.  Secondly let the other three teams play a league game before you crown the Bombers. It's hard to win a game that you haven't played. RPI and Union have both shown that they are capable through their OOC play. Hobart and St. Lawrence still have a say and Rochester Maybe they'll be a surprise spoiler. I personally don't think it'll be a 5 win sweep but remember two other teams, not just Ithaca, still have that opportunity.

[UfanBill]

THIS IS MY 200TH POST...IT GETS ME OFF THE BENCH...NOW I HAVE KARMA PRIVILEGE...THANK YOU GURU PAT...I LOVE D3FOOTBALL

[Bartman]

THIS IS MY 200TH POST...IT GETS ME OFF THE BENCH...NOW I HAVE KARMA PRIVILEGE...THANK YOU GURU PAT...I LOVE D3FOOTBALL

+k for entering the Karma world

[dlippiel]

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+k UfanBill! Welcome to the club. Looking forward to the game tomorrow. See ya there pal! Let's go U!

[UfanBill]

FRANK...FRANK...FRANK...
What are you thinking? While I agree condolences are in order for Muhlenberg coach Mike Donnelly who passed earlier this week, how could you pick against our beloved Dutchman? When asked in this week's Daily Dose column for a former Donnelly coaching tree disciple who would win this week, you responded with current St. Lawrence coach Dan Puckhaber. 

[UfanBill]

Thanks Bartman and DLip...my first two +k go to you.

[stlawus]

$8 to watch the SLU-Union game?  Good lord.  Every other team in the league doesn't charge for streams, get with the program.

[Bombers798891]

As for the math, three and four way ties have already been discussed.

Here's what every team needs to do in LL play from today on to get into a three-way tie at 4-1

Hobart needs to go 4-0
St. Lawrence needs to go 4-0
Union needs to go 4-1
Rochester needs to go 4-1
RPI needs to go 4-1
Ithaca needs to go 2-1

I'd rather only need to go 2-1 than 4-1 or 4-0.

[dlippiel]

$8 to watch the SLU-Union game?  Good lord.  Every other team in the league doesn't charge for streams, get with the program.

Dlip wholeheartedly agrees. It's total bull**** that institutions (like Union) that charge up to 50,000 dollars a year for tuition won't stream their sporting events for free. It's disgusting to dlip.

[Bartman]

As for the math, three and four way ties have already been discussed.

Here's what every team needs to do in LL play from today on to get into a three-way tie at 4-1

Hobart needs to go 4-0
St. Lawrence needs to go 4-0
Union needs to go 4-1
Rochester needs to go 4-1
RPI needs to go 4-1
Ithaca needs to go 2-1

I'd rather only need to go 2-1 than 4-1 or 4-0.

Hobart played their best defensive game today in a long time(where was that last week?). They have not given up, for sure, although Ithaca has the inside track......but IC still has a motivated RPI squad and a pumped up Union to get by......Congrats to the Dutchmen today as Union has legit dreams now...looks like a great race for the LL title this year....GO RPI next Saturday

[Bartman]

$8 to watch the SLU-Union game?  Good lord.  Every other team in the league doesn't charge for streams, get with the program.

Dlip wholeheartedly agrees. It's total bull**** that institutions (like Union) that charge up to 50,000 dollars a year for tuition won't stream their sporting events for free. It's disgusting to dlip.

Charging for this service is wrong...Hobart used to do it too...it is hard enough to fill the seats at D3 games...why limit viewers...especially since the productions are pretty basic

[Hobart PBP]

Right now, RPI is 3-1, Hobart 2-2 and Ithaca 1-2 vs .500 or better teams, so the Hobart-RPI-Ithaca three way tie scenario eliminates Ithaca and gives Hobart the bid via the win over RPI. Of course, which opponents are .500 or better could change over time.

And, of course, lurking over there in the corner are those pesky Dutch.

[Bombers798891]

Right now, RPI is 3-1, Hobart 2-2 and Ithaca 1-2 vs .500 or better teams, so the Hobart-RPI-Ithaca three way tie scenario eliminates Ithaca and gives Hobart the bid via the win over RPI. Of course, which opponents are .500 or better could change over time.

And, of course, lurking over there in the corner are those pesky Dutch.

RPI is 2-2. Losses to Bart and buff state. Wins over WPI and WNE

[UfanBill]

DID YOU NOTICE...Former Union coach Al Bagnoli after winning nine Ivy League titles at Penn has taken perennial doormat of the Ivy League Columbia to a 4-0 start.  On his staff at Columbia is recent former Union head coach John Audino.  Now I was a vocal critic of Audino in his last few seasons at Union which ended after the 2015 Dutchman went 0-10 but I'm certainly pleased for him and Bagnoli. They've been able to resurrect a long suffering Lions program. I hope they finish strong. 

[UfanBill]

Another thing I'm sure you all noticed...The Union College Dutchman are for real...Coach Jeff Behrman and his staff have done a masterful job with the young Dutchman. They've built team chemistry and confidence while finding a way to win some close road games. They're building depth by giving a very talented group of firstyears significant playing time. Granted the schedule thus far has not been strong but based on the way they pushed around St. Lawrence Saturday the Dutchman are ready for the more challenging games ahead. QB Nick Cascione has lead the offense with efficiency despite the injuries that have altered his surrounding cast. RB Connor Kinzelman has missed 2 1/2 games and was very limited against St. Lawrence but did score on a 47 yd. run. Backup RB Derek Khnaizir was a DNP and his availability is in question. WR Griffin Beal, probably the teams biggest surprise, left the game injured and did not return. Look I know every team has injuries, I'm hoping the Dutchman can get healthy for the stretch run, but this year's team has the depth needed...next man up.  I'm excited to see what Union can do from here. I'm sure the rest of the LL has taken notice. Bring it on!