Eastern Collegiate Football Conference

[H.C.Mosely1895]

Was out of town last week (hence no posts) but I was thrilled to see Norwich reclaim the Sap Bucket. Is was a gutsy, slugfest of a game - the way rivalry games should be. While it will no longer be the final game of the year, I'm thrilled to see the rivalry live on as the Cadets move to the NEWMAC. Speaking of which, the Cadets end the ECFC Era of their program with a 46-10 record in conference, to include 3 championships. Not bad.

And now, all eyes are on Husson. I'll be pulling for them to claim the conference's first NCAA tournament win.

[NED3Guy]

Fresh off the presses:

http://www.easterncollegiatefootball.com/sports/fball/2016-17/releases/ECFC_Announces_2016_All-Conference_Teams

Congrats to all!

[ccd494]

Husson will be leaving the ECFC in 2019:

"Commonwealth Coast Football is delighted to welcome Husson University as our newest member," said CCC Commissioner Gregg M. Kaye in a release. "Husson is one of the strongest football programs among Division III private institutions in New England, and their addition makes CCC Football stronger.

"Since our September 2015 announcement that the New England Football Conference would be rebranded as Commonwealth Coast Football for the 2017 season, finding an eighth quality program has been a major priority for our membership. I am delighted that Husson has accepted our invitation to join CCC Football."

http://bangordailynews.com/2017/06/05/sports/husson-football-to-join-new-conference/?ref=SportsBox

Kind of bittersweet.  This is the upwards move Husson has always wanted, with fewer long trips, but at the end of the day without the ECFC it's hard to see how Husson would have survived.

[ITH radio]

Agree 100%. Alfred St being added was probably the final straw, but like you said, it was a mutually beneficial conference affiliation for both for quite some time.

[ccd494]

Agree 100%. Alfred St being added was probably the final straw, but like you said, it was a mutually beneficial conference affiliation for both for quite some time.

I don't know that it was Alfred State- Husson already has played them the past few years.  Husson has never made any secret that they want to really push football, the opportunity to be in a league with better teams was likely the biggest factor.  There was a ceiling on how good Husson can be in the ECFC.  There's a ceiling in the CCC, too, but that ceiling is higher.  Annual games against Western New England and Salve Regina will help Husson be more competitive. 

[D3MAFAN]

Agree 100%. Alfred St being added was probably the final straw, but like you said, it was a mutually beneficial conference affiliation for both for quite some time.

I don't know that it was Alfred State- Husson already has played them the past few years.  Husson has never made any secret that they want to really push football, the opportunity to be in a league with better teams was likely the biggest factor.  There was a ceiling on how good Husson can be in the ECFC.  There's a ceiling in the CCC, too, but that ceiling is higher.  Annual games against Western New England and Salve Regina will help Husson be more competitive.

Agree this is a big improvement for them. I am curious to see what the long-term plans for the ECFC. With the NEWMAC getting a bid in 2019, it just make it tougher for quality at-large teams in the ER.

[MRMIKESMITH]

Agree 100%. Alfred St being added was probably the final straw, but like you said, it was a mutually beneficial conference affiliation for both for quite some time.

I don't know that it was Alfred State- Husson already has played them the past few years.  Husson has never made any secret that they want to really push football, the opportunity to be in a league with better teams was likely the biggest factor.  There was a ceiling on how good Husson can be in the ECFC.  There's a ceiling in the CCC, too, but that ceiling is higher.  Annual games against Western New England and Salve Regina will help Husson be more competitive.

Agree this is a big improvement for them. I am curious to see what the long-term plans for the ECFC. With the NEWMAC getting a bid in 2019, it just make it tougher for quality at-large teams in the ER.

I would have loved to see Salisbury, Wesley, Frostburg St, Stevenson, Catholic, Gallaudet, and McDaniel form a conference.

[dlippiel]

Husson will be leaving the ECFC in 2019:

"Commonwealth Coast Football is delighted to welcome Husson University as our newest member," said CCC Commissioner Gregg M. Kaye in a release. "Husson is one of the strongest football programs among Division III private institutions in New England, and their addition makes CCC Football stronger.

"Since our September 2015 announcement that the New England Football Conference would be rebranded as Commonwealth Coast Football for the 2017 season, finding an eighth quality program has been a major priority for our membership. I am delighted that Husson has accepted our invitation to join CCC Football."

http://bangordailynews.com/2017/06/05/sports/husson-football-to-join-new-conference/?ref=SportsBox

Kind of bittersweet.  This is the upwards move Husson has always wanted, with fewer long trips, but at the end of the day without the ECFC it's hard to see how Husson would have survived.

Great move for Husson! dlipp loves the growth this program has shown and this move is a fitting reward. dlip looks forward to seeing annual results against the likes of Salve and Western New England. New England Football continues to grow. The clear improvement of some top teams have forced many of us East Region fans (of traditional programs that have storied histories in D III FB) to take notice and appreciate. dlip certainly does.

[D3MAFAN]

Husson will be leaving the ECFC in 2019:

"Commonwealth Coast Football is delighted to welcome Husson University as our newest member," said CCC Commissioner Gregg M. Kaye in a release. "Husson is one of the strongest football programs among Division III private institutions in New England, and their addition makes CCC Football stronger.

"Since our September 2015 announcement that the New England Football Conference would be rebranded as Commonwealth Coast Football for the 2017 season, finding an eighth quality program has been a major priority for our membership. I am delighted that Husson has accepted our invitation to join CCC Football."

http://bangordailynews.com/2017/06/05/sports/husson-football-to-join-new-conference/?ref=SportsBox

Kind of bittersweet.  This is the upwards move Husson has always wanted, with fewer long trips, but at the end of the day without the ECFC it's hard to see how Husson would have survived.

Great move for Husson! dlipp loves the growth this program has shown and this move is a fitting reward. dlip looks forward to seeing annual results against the likes of Salve and Western New England. New England Football continues to grow. The clear improvement of some top teams have forced many of us East Region fans (of traditional programs that have storied histories in D III FB) to take notice and appreciate. dlip certainly does.

You are definitely correct, but I think it started with those top tier teams playing some of the tougher opponents around the ER. You have to play the best to be the best and see what you are going up against.

[HansenRatings]

Here's my preliminary projection for the ECFC's 2017 season, which will be updated based on returning starters later in the summer:

[d3fan142511]

Pre Summer Camp Rankings

1. Husson
2. Mount Ida
3. SUNY
4. Dean
5. Castleton
6. Galludet
7. Alfred State
8. Anna Marie

[ccd494]

Husson's non-conference games will be home to Union, at Western New England, and at Endicott.

[albatross]

Howdy from the "South" region of the boards! I'm a recently graduated player from the SAA and I've just moved to DC. I'm really interested in checking out the two teams in the city when the season gets going. Anyone here been to a game at Gallaudet that can speak to the atmosphere/experience?

[MASCACAlum]

Any updates from camp I hear Anna Maria have a huge class coming in and dean has some studs still from last years squad. Hudson should run away with this conf this year esp without Norwich

[d3fan142511]

Week 1 ECFC Pickem

Alfred State vs Coast Guard -  Coast Guard 27-10

Mount Ida vs UMD - Mount Ida 24-20

Anna Maria vs WPI - WPI 37 - 7

Maine Maritime vs SUNY - SUNY 24-17

Union vs Husson - Husson 31-10

Castleton vs Plymouth - Plymouth 24-23

Gallaudet vs Shenandoah - Shenandoah 35-17