Eastern Collegiate Football Conference

[ccd494]

Husson rehires Gabby Price, who started the program: http://bangordailynews.com/2012/11/19/sports/gabby-price-will-return-to-coach-husson-university-football-team/

Price had success, going 25-28 in Husson's first six seasons, including 7-3 his final year with a trip to the Northeast Bowl before the ECFC had an automatic berth.  He then left because of a dispute with a new AD.  From there the program withered, from 114 rostered players (many from out of state) to a much smaller roster of mostly in-state kids.

This hire should make Husson respectable again.

[ccd494]

Husson names captains: http://bangordailynews.com/2013/07/17/sports/college/husson-eagles-name-four-football-captains/?ref=regionstate

[D3MAFAN]

How do you think the ECFC will shape out this year?

[D3MAFAN]

Congrats to Brandon Boyle, Sr., Castleton State on making the D3football All-American team.

[skratch29]

I think it should be an interesting year. A lot of key people have graduated this past year but I still think it will be between Norwich, castleton and mt. Ida for the championship. Might come down to who can replace there very talented qb's from last year.

[D3MAFAN]

I think it should be an interesting year. A lot of key people have graduated this past year but I still think it will be between Norwich, castleton and mt. Ida for the championship. Might come down to who can replace there very talented qb's from last year.

I agree, those teams you aforementioned are the front runners. I think if Mt. Ida can stay focus against teams other than the teams mentioned above, they can be good a represenative. However, they do have Norwich at home and Castleton St. away this year, which leads me to say, the winner of the conference will be heading to a #1 or #2 see, be it the East or South.

[d3fan142511]

Here are some early pre camp predicitons for the ECFC Teams:

Anna Maria- Stll Growing/Lose there star QB/WR but have the 2nd leading rusher back in the ECFC...Defense needs to get alot better.

Becker-Have some skill guys back including QB...Need to do better job protecting upfront. They also have there MLB back if I am not mistaken and he was among league leaders in tackles.

Castleton-Lose There stud QB but the Freshmen who played against Mount Ida in last game of the year could be a star in the making. Have Great WR's..Boyle needs to have another big year. Defense is the big question mark.

Galludet- Watch out this is the team that could win the conference next year. They beat Mount Ida last year. They return most of there defense and all there offensive weapons. If they can wins games late watch out.

Husson- I think this team will get back to respectabilty this year under Coach Price. Wiggins is one of best DL in New England. If they can score some points and fix up secondary they could make jump in standings.

Mount Ida- Like Castleton has to replace QB who was a 4 year starter. They have all there weapons coming back 1st team WR, RB and 2nd Team TE. Lose their DE but everyone else is back on defense. They have Galludet and Norwich at home must travel to castleton.

Norwich- Losses QB...ALways strong o and d lines. and they are very tough. Have a good rb in pitts returning and always have talented players. Has not finished worse then third in the league untill last year and have two league championships. Look for top 3 finish again

Suny Maritime-Losses Barnes and some other key pieces. Struggled to score last year. They need to find a qb and fb who can run the option otherwise they will be in for a long season. Again though always play tough never are out of games.


Pre Camp Standings
1)Mount Ida
2)Galludet
3)Norwich
4)Castleton
5)Husson
6)Becker
7)SUNY Martime
8)Anna Maria

Thoughts? Looking forward to great season

[dlippiel]

Dlip thinks the Soph QB at Castle ton is going to be very very good. Slip wishes him well this season. Slip feels the QB at Norwich was overrated and stymied the Cadet's offensive potential. A new face taking snaps might be exactly what the Cadets need in the long run. Just some thoughts.

[d3fan142511]

Yes I think he will be also....Castleton will never have a problem scoring points ...If there defense holds up and can prevent shootout then watch out for them to take title. In regards to Norwich QB its hard to knock him...he lead them too two Conference Championships in his four years there.

Cant wait for the ECFC to start and all the East Region Football. Should be a great year

[skratch29]

Ya I heard castleton has like 7 qb's in to compete for the starting job this year. When do teams report to preseason camps?

[d3fan142511]

I believe its Aug 16th..I heard rumors that Norwich's leading reciever last year has transferred to Mount Ida. Looking back at the stats from last year. They have three of top seven WR who are returning in the conference.

[skratch29]

Zach Allen or Derrick Pitts?

[d3fan142511]

from what I heard it was Allen. I think this year ecfc will not dissapoint in non conference games as well

[D3MAFAN]

EECFC OOC opponents: Fitchburg State, Mass-Dartmouth, RPI, Hartwick, Worcester State, Plymouth State, Shenandoah, Massachusetts Maritime, MIT, Maine Maritime, Springfield, Endicott, Apprentice School, Plymouth State, St. Lawrence, Alfred State, RPI, Rochester, Merchant Marine, WPI, Hartwick, Catholic, and William Patterson




With a few games that really standout, I believe that they would have either beat Springfield, Hartwick, Catholic, RPI, and dominate against other traditional match-ups.

[Yanks 99]

from what I heard it was Allen. I think this year ecfc will not dissapoint in non conference games as well

That's relative though...I mean, the conference non-conference winning percentage over the past four years is .324 (34-71 record).  All but a half dozen or so of those wins were against NEFC or now MASCAC schools.

Who is the league looking to beat to not disappoint?