Eastern Collegiate Football Conference

[H.C.Mosely1895]

An absolutely pitiful performance from Norwich. Their worst loss since 1991. But, tip of the hat to SLU. Their defense definitely lived up to the hype and the game was simply pure domination.

On the brightside for NU, they lost 37-0 to RPI last season, went 0-3 OOC, and then went on to win the ECFC. In fact, the past two times they started 0-3 OOC they went on to win the conference. So, even if they lose this weekend to WPI, history is on their side. With that said, it'd be nice for them to get a win at homecoming and head into the conference slate with some momentum.

Good win for Becker. I agree that you'd have to rank them above Norwich after this past weekend. And Husson is now the clear conference favorite, which it was in a lot of people's minds anyways, until Norwich shows improvement (which I expect this weekend). And finally, congratulations to Gallaudet for getting back in the win column. Bad opponent or not, a win's a win.

Week 3 Predictions:
Husson 38 Dean 24
USMMA 27 SUNY 14
Becker 21 Nichols 20
Springfield 41 Ida 13
Salve 49 Castleton 7
Curry 45 Anna Maria 20
Gall 34 Greensboro 16

And if I wasn't a homer, I'd probably pick against Norwich this week. But, I am a homer, so:

Norwich 20 WPI 17

[AUPepBand]

6-1 with the picks for last week...Missed the Chowder Bowl...Some Scores were way off though.

Power Rankings Through 2 Weeks:
1. Husson 1-0 ..Bye week Still top dog
2. Becker 1-1...Congrats to 1st win for new Coach...Will battle Norwich for #2 team
3. Norwich 1-1...SLU put the beatdown on them
4. SUNY 1-1...Blew a huge chance to start 2-0
5. Mount Ida 0-2...Had Plymouth beat in Regulation and after 1st OT but missed too many PAT's
6. Castleton 0-2 ...Moves down based on Score with common opponent Plymouth
7. Galludet 1-1...Nice win but against very bad team
8. Anna Maria 0-2...Close but no Cigar

Week 3 Predictions:
Husson 24 Dean 17
Merchant Marine 27 SUNY 21
Becker 34 Nichols 17
Springfield 35 Ida 17
Salve 52 Castleton 13
Curry 31 Anna Maria 10
Norwich 24 WPI 21
Galludet 24 Greensboro 10

Did Pep miss something? Was thinking Husson was 0-1 after the 12-hour trip to "The Pit". They're a solid football team and Pep doesn't question their "top dog" status. Must be the tight game with AU was perhaps a moral W?

[d3fan142511]

Sorry Pep got Trigger happy with the 1-0   ..Yes Husson is 0-1

[AUPepBand]

Sorry Pep got Trigger happy with the 1-0   ..Yes Husson is 0-1

No worries. Pep is a copy editor by trade....always trying to set the record straight. +K

[D3MAFAN]

Sorry Pep got Trigger happy with the 1-0   ..Yes Husson is 0-1

No worries. Pep is a copy editor by trade....always trying to set the record straight. +K

Ha

[ccd494]

Husson beats Dean tonight 43-23.  John Smith, 39 rushes for 280 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Dean's going to be in the top half of the conference next year I think.  Young team.

[Upstate]

Husson beats Dean tonight 43-23.  John Smith, 39 rushes for 280 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Dean's going to be in the top half of the conference next year I think.  Young team.

Kinda telling when a middling JuCo program moves to a D3 conference and you think it's going to be in the top half of it.

Not a good look for the conference they're moving to.

[AUPepBand]

Husson beats Dean tonight 43-23.  John Smith, 39 rushes for 280 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Dean's going to be in the top half of the conference next year I think.  Young team.

John Smith for Husson is a beast!

[NED3Guy]

Being top half of the ECFC next year, just means being better than AMC, GU, Alfred State and Ida. Not hard to see Dean being in the mix with Castleton and SUNY at the second tier behind Husson.

It is hard however, to envision any of them beating Husson until Smith is gone.

[H.C.Mosely1895]

Week 3 Scoreboard
Dean    23    Husson 43   
USMMA 16    Maritime (N.Y.) 20   
Nichols    16   Becker    13   
Mount Ida    0    Springfield    32   
Salve   49    Castleton 19   
Gallaudet    6    Greensboro    21   
Anna Maria 3  Curry 42   
WPI  40   Norwich 17   

And my personal power rankings after this week:
1. Husson (1-1) - Another strong performance and good job of doing what they do best.
2. SUNY (2-1) - Great win over USMMA to head into conference play with a winning record.
3. Becker (1-2) - Good win over MIT in OOC and two losses by a combined 10 pts.
4. Norwich (0-3) - Two straight big losses. Trailed WPI 34-2 into 4th quarter.
5. Ida (0-3)
6. Castleton (0-3)
7. Gallaudet (1-2)
8. Anna Maria (0-3)

[NED3Guy]

Every team in the league is psyched to know they only have to play each other moving forward. (I think Husson has one more OOC game this week)

I haven't done the research yet, but I am lead to believe this is the worst the ECFC has done in their collective OOC games, going 5-18.

All of this means nothing come October 1 when two teams will get win #1 as AMC / CAST and NU / IDA are all winless and play each other and the rest of the ECFC slate begins.

When all is said and done the ECFC teams will be competitive with one another and it'll be a fun year in the league.

[d3fan142511]

bad week picking games last week....Beside for Husson this might be the worst the ECFC has ever been. As someone mentioned it will be a fun Conference year as anyone can pick up a win any week.

Week 3 Power Rankings

1. Husson 1-1..Smith is one of best Running backs in the East Region
2. SUNY 2-1...Surprise on OCC play. Should be 3-0
3. Becker 1-2...Disappointing loss to Nichols
4. Norwich 0-3...Tough OCC but was not competitive at all vs WPI
5. Castleton 0-3...Hung with Salve for about a half
6. Mount Ida 0-3...50 Plays for 44 Total yards against Springfield
7. Galludet 1-2....Had Great Chance to get to 2-1 before conference play starts
8. Anna Maria 0-3...Until they prove otherwise this

Game Prediction:
Husson 42 Alfred State 7

[ccd494]

Husson beats Dean tonight 43-23.  John Smith, 39 rushes for 280 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Dean's going to be in the top half of the conference next year I think.  Young team.

Kinda telling when a middling JuCo program moves to a D3 conference and you think it's going to be in the top half of it.

Not a good look for the conference they're moving to.

If any other conference is willing to take Husson, I'm sure they'd be excited for the opportunity.  Until then, I'm not really concerned about shots at Husson's conference.  Either let the Eagles battle for an autobid against better teams, or stop complaining when they get one against the only teams that will let them compete for one.

[Bombers798891]

If any other conference is willing to take Husson, I'm sure they'd be excited for the opportunity.  Until then, I'm not really concerned about shots at Husson's conference.  Either let the Eagles battle for an autobid against better teams, or stop complaining when they get one against the only teams that will let them compete for one.

You have a point, of course, because you're right, other conferences aren't willing to bring these teams in. Can't talk out of both sides of our mouths

But there's also another side to it:
Norwich in E8 play, 2004-2008: 4-26
Norwich in ECFC play, 2009-current: 39-8

Look, I've come around on ECFC schools, to an extent. Have the Pool A bid, it's what D-III is about.

But I don't buy that they're all just chomping at the bit to take on teams from these other conferences week in, week out. Maybe Husson is, but do you think EDIT: Norwich would really prefer trying to snap a 20-game conference losing streak, to competing for and sometimes getting an NCAA playoff bid?

[Upstate]

Husson beats Dean tonight 43-23.  John Smith, 39 rushes for 280 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Dean's going to be in the top half of the conference next year I think.  Young team.

Kinda telling when a middling JuCo program moves to a D3 conference and you think it's going to be in the top half of it.

Not a good look for the conference they're moving to.

If any other conference is willing to take Husson, I'm sure they'd be excited for the opportunity.  Until then, I'm not really concerned about shots at Husson's conference.  Either let the Eagles battle for an autobid against better teams, or stop complaining when they get one against the only teams that will let them compete for one.

Trade you Hartwick for Husson straight up!

Pretty sure they'd do about as well as Hartwick has.