ECACs

[pg04]

I thought Christopher Newport was going to win the margin battle but they scored a late touchdown to make it 72-14.

[Yanks 99]

wow
just wow.
this is terrible.
Fisher is literally running up the gut.
No passing, no option, no motion.
No kidding.
Just tough to watch

What is really sad is that Castleton had a shot at making the NCAA's heading into the last week of the regular season...

[Bombers798891]

Honestly, do you think the ECFC coaches think they're better than they are? I mean, I understand wanting to get your guys some experience by declaring for an ECAC game, but do they honestly think they're going to hang with a good team?

BTW, I love the Fisher fan screaming "Pass! Run! DEFENSE" in a 63-0 game. Come on dude, relax

[boobyhasgameyo]

Castleton State slips up and accidentally scores making it 63-7.  Now Mount Ida has the lead 59-56. 

[fisheralum91]

Castleton state gets a td .
yippeee

63-7

Fisher

[Bombers798891]

He's also yelling on the XP attempt. Man, I'd hate to see him in a close game

Although, he just yelled "After the game, we're making waffles." Nice!

[Yanks 99]

Castleton state gets a td .
yippeee

63-7

Fisher

If this game ends up something to the effect of 63-24...anyone want to take any bets on how long it will take before someone pops off that it was somewhat of a close game?

[pg04]

Castleton state gets a td .
yippeee

63-7

Fisher

If this game ends up something to the effect of 63-24...anyone want to take any bets on how long it will take before someone pops off that it was somewhat of a close game?

It won't be me. I kinda did the opposite angle with Bridgewater, but it's different between 7-7 at the half and being down 63-0 at some point, lol.

[fisheralum91]

Geez yanks.
This was a stinker from the get go.


Fenti intercepted........Gee great pass....
Good lord..

anyhoo.....
game was over in the 1st quarter.

[sjfcards]

Honestly, do you think the ECFC coaches think they're better than they are? I mean, I understand wanting to get your guys some experience by declaring for an ECAC game, but do they honestly think they're going to hang with a good team?

BTW, I love the Fisher fan screaming "Pass! Run! DEFENSE" in a 63-0 game. Come on dude, relax

Interestingly enough, I was listening to the radio preface of the Cortland game today, and the question was asked of the Framingham State Coach, "Are your kids excited for their first ever Tournament game?"

His answer was surprising, but also refreshingly honest. It was something to the effect of: "Of course we are excited, but we understand that New England football at this level is not considered on the same level as teams from the NJAC and E8. We are taking this game as an opportunity to see what Cortland is doing that makes them so successful. We are going to give it everything we have, but we have realistic goals for today.

That is a long way to say at least one of these coaches understands what it is.

[MrCardinal]

He's also yelling on the XP attempt. Man, I'd hate to see him in a close game

Although, he just yelled "After the game, we're making waffles." Nice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Gcz12F4k8&feature=youtu.be&noredirect=1

The man on the left is guy who was yelling all game.  He has a good time at every game and gets other people involved as you can see.  This happened after every touchdown in the game.

[fisheralum91]

Priceless,
Peter and Gene were cracking up watching these two.
Every TD, these dads got air time !

[ExTartanPlayer]

Honestly, do you think the ECFC coaches think they're better than they are? I mean, I understand wanting to get your guys some experience by declaring for an ECAC game, but do they honestly think they're going to hang with a good team?

BTW, I love the Fisher fan screaming "Pass! Run! DEFENSE" in a 63-0 game. Come on dude, relax

Interestingly enough, I was listening to the radio preface of the Cortland game today, and the question was asked of the Framingham State Coach, "Are your kids excited for their first ever Tournament game?"

His answer was surprising, but also refreshingly honest. It was something to the effect of: "Of course we are excited, but we understand that New England football at this level is not considered on the same level as teams from the NJAC and E8. We are taking this game as an opportunity to see what Cortland is doing that makes them so successful. We are going to give it everything we have, but we have realistic goals for today.

That is a long way to say at least one of these coaches understands what it is.

Interesting.  I kinda suspected as much about the NEFC and ECFC coaches.  They're not stupid, or at least most of them aren't.  When we played Wesley in the playoffs, while our coaches didn't give them team any indication beforehand, they certainly knew there was a huge talent gulf between ourselves and the Wolverines (which they'd openly acknowledge after the game), and knew that the only way we would stay in the game was if Wesley didn't show up to play and we got some breaks.  I suspect that most NEFC and ECFC coaches know this when they're lining up for a playoff game as well.

One other observation: I am going to assume that the running back from Framingham State, Van Alstyne, is quite a difference maker and was the biggest reason Framingham stayed in the game with Cortland, if the box score is any indication.  Whatever we collectively think of NEFC football, I am impressed that they had a running back gain 227 yards and two touchdowns with NO passing threat to speak of.  Incredibly, while the kid did end up with 31 carries, you might argue that the Framingham staff's biggest mistake wasn't giving him the ball even more (considering that 23 passing attempts resulted in 56 yards and 4 interceptions).  Is it possible that Framingham could have won if they'd essentially abandoned the passing game and just tried to grind it out?  Anyone actually see this game who can offer some thoughts?

[AUKaz00]

And for the Best of the Rest, here's how the ECAC Bowls are beginning to shape up, based on declared teams (subject to change).  Remember that six teams from each region will be selected, assuming the normal three games per region...

ECAC South Eligible Teams (Declared)
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Johns Hopkins (8-0/7-0) (CC Leader)
Gallaudet (8-0/5-0) (ECFC Leader)
Lebanon Valley (7-1/6-1) (MAC Leader)

Wesley (6-2/0-0) (Pool B Possibility)

Waynesburg (7-2/5-2)
Washington & Jefferson (6-2/5-1)
Muhlenberg (6-2/5-2)
Salisbury  (5-3/4-1) (E8 Co-Leader in Losses)
Franklin & Marshall (5-3/5-2)
Widener (5-3/5-2)
Delaware Valley (5-3/4-3)
Albright (5-3/4-3)
Juniata (5-3/4-3)

Cortland (4-4/4-2)
Wilkes (4-4/3-4)
Stevenson (4-4/3-4)
Catholic (4-4/1-4)

Bethany (3-5/3-3)
Carnegie Mellon (3-5/0-1)
Morrisville (3-5/2-3)


ECAC North Eligible Teams (Declared)
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Hobart (7-0/5-0) (LL Leader)
Framingham State (7-1/6-0) (Pool B Possibility)
Endicott (6-2/5-0) (NEFC Co-Leader)
Salve Regina (6-2/5-0) (NEFC Co-Leader)
Alfred (6-2/4-1) (E8 Co-Leader in Losses)

Western Connecticut (6-2/5-2)
St. John Fisher (6-2/3-2)
USMMA (4-2/1-2)

Norwich (5-3/4-1)
SUNY-Brockport (5-3/4-1)
Husson (5-3/4-1)
Bridgewater State (5-3/4-2)
MIT (4-3/2-3)
Springfield (4-3/1-3)

Buffalo State (5-4/3-3)
Mass. Maritime (4-4/2-4)
Hartwick (4-4/1-4)

Utica (3-5/1-4)
SUNY-Maritime (3-5/3-2)
Western New England (3-5/2-3)
Worcester State (3-5/1-5)

Thought I'd kick this thread forward for 2013 by pulling Frank's post from the ERFP board.

What I'd like to know if why Salisbury (E8) and Gallaudet (ECFC) are in ECAC South while Cortland (NJAC) isn't in the North?  I would presume it would be either geography or team or conference.

[ITH radio]

Kind of surprised neither RPI nor SLU is on the list.