NESCAC

12SNoon · November 12, 2015, 10:53:36 PM

Let's change the subject from NPL getting snubbed for POY – here are my top 4 goals this year in the NESCAC:

1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmXARtiwu1Q
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEPo3uCdYYA
3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaMPt3kFQvw
4 - https://youtu.be/Y1OuzM6lBP4?t=14s

Mr.Right · November 13, 2015, 08:32:07 AM

Quote from: 12SNoon on November 12, 2015, 10:53:36 PM
Let's change the subject from NPL getting snubbed for POY – here are my top 4 goals this year in the NESCAC:

1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmXARtiwu1Q
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEPo3uCdYYA
3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaMPt3kFQvw
4 - https://youtu.be/Y1OuzM6lBP4?t=14s

WOW...That goal that NPL scored against Tufts was a horrible GK'ing error by Greenwood. He was caught WAY off his line. In real time I did not notice that until I saw the replay.

Mr.Right · November 13, 2015, 08:46:01 AM

Well that was an easy prediction. Coaches vote and Amherst gets screwed. Year in and year out. As a coach you should not be punishing Amherst players for their coaches antics but until there are changes to the Amherst sideline behavior by Coaches and Players this will continue. Do I agree with it ? NO Is it petty? YES. However, let's see if Serpone uses this as a motivation tool of "us v world" to get his team going again to start the NCAA's. One thing Serpone does not lack is getting his team ready to play NO MATTER the opponent. I do not remember the last time I saw Amherst come out of the gate FLAT. There is a lot to be said for that.

Mr.Right · November 13, 2015, 08:59:29 AM

Odulate as POY is an interesting choice. He would not have even been in my Top 5 but if Harrison Watkins can win it in 2010 then surely Odulate can. I have been critical of his defending in the past especially last year but I suppose he has improved. He is a great athlete, has wheels and is a great asset on set pieces on both ends. Maybe I just lose track of him when I am watching Bowdoin because I am usually half asleep. Or maybe it is because I notice attackers more than defenders. To me the player on Bowdoin who sticks out is Andrew Jones when he is playing well. HIs running up and down the flank is fun to watch. I certainly do not turn on the live stream to watch Odulate. I personally would rather see a Devlin, NPL, Rashid type work some magic but hey what do i know.

NEsoccerfan · November 13, 2015, 10:27:22 AM

Quote from: 12SNoon on November 12, 2015, 10:53:36 PM
Let's change the subject from NPL getting snubbed for POY – here are my top 4 goals this year in the NESCAC:

1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmXARtiwu1Q
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEPo3uCdYYA
3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaMPt3kFQvw
4 - https://youtu.be/Y1OuzM6lBP4?t=14s

Best team goal effort is this 9-pass goal from amherst that starts at the 1 minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MBYyW_ZEcQ

Goes to show that Amherst is a more nuanced team this year and not afraid to play technically on the ground, despite having a size advantage against nearly every opponent.

NEsoccerfan · November 13, 2015, 10:28:36 AM

Quote from: NEsoccerfan on November 13, 2015, 10:27:22 AM
Quote from: 12SNoon on November 12, 2015, 10:53:36 PM
Let's change the subject from NPL getting snubbed for POY – here are my top 4 goals this year in the NESCAC:

1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmXARtiwu1Q
2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEPo3uCdYYA
3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaMPt3kFQvw
4 - https://youtu.be/Y1OuzM6lBP4?t=14s

Best team goal effort is this 9-pass goal from amherst that starts at the 1 minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MBYyW_ZEcQ

Goes to show that Amherst is a more nuanced team this year and not afraid to play technically on the ground, despite having a size advantage against nearly every opponent.

I'd also add that the goal by orozco at the start of the video was more impressive than at least 2 of NPL's goals posted above.

Mr.Right · November 13, 2015, 10:30:42 AM

That had to be Amherst best performance all season against Wesleyan smoking them 5-0.

Mr.Right · November 13, 2015, 10:34:03 AM

The NPL goal against Bates was another GK'ing error by Bates GK Polito. That is a horrendous error and he was obviously screened but cmon you gotta get to that ball. I would have begun recruiting a GK 2-3 years ago if that is what I inherited. Flaherty will be forced to recruit a GK as his #1 priority this off season. If he was smart than he should already have one locked up ED.

RelegationZone · November 13, 2015, 11:08:39 AM

Not familiar with the pitch at MIT - other than that it is plastic. Does anyone know if it is larger than the setup at Brandeis?

blooter442 · November 13, 2015, 11:10:35 AM

Quote from: RelegationZone on November 13, 2015, 11:08:39 AM
Not familiar with the pitch at MIT - other than that it is plastic. Does anyone know if it is larger than the setup at Brandeis?

They are of comparable size, I think Brandeis' is a bit narrower but a bit longer, so it all equals out.

blooter442 · November 13, 2015, 11:12:29 AM

Didn't realize this about Tufts/Majumder: "The forward has posted nine goals to rank second among all NESCAC players, and accounts for nearly half of the Jumbos' goals this season heading into the NCAA Tournament."

9 of 20 goals. Looking at it, 20 goals is 5 less than the Brandeis offense - that of the standard one-goal victories - has put up at 25. Who would have guessed Brandeis would score more than Tufts at the beginning of the year? I'd certainly have not, and I'm a Judges supporter.

Assuming Majumder doesn't play tomorrow, they could be in serious trouble. I think Tufts is the more talented team, but their finishing has let them down in recent weeks, even when he is on the pitch, not to mention off it.

Mr.Right · November 13, 2015, 11:46:43 AM

The one thing they have going for them is do you remember their 1st game of the year at Endicott on the turf. That might have been the best 1st Half they played all year. They were clinical and not relying on Majumder in that game. However, that game feels like it happened last year and i am assuming Salisbury is a couple notches better than Endicott. Will be an interesting game to watch.

Brother Flounder · November 13, 2015, 11:48:24 AM

Quote from: Mr.Right on November 13, 2015, 11:46:43 AM
The one thing they have going for them is do you remember their 1st game of the year at Endicott on the turf. That might have been the best 1st Half they played all year. They were clinical and not relying on Majumder in that game. However, that game feels like it happened last year and i am assuming Salisbury is a couple notches better than Endicott. Will be an interesting game to watch.

I agree that the Turf may actually help Tufts in this game. I assume they have been practicing on their new field hockey turf field...

blooter442 · November 13, 2015, 12:03:12 PM

Quote from: Brother Flounder on November 13, 2015, 11:48:24 AM
I agree that the Turf may actually help Tufts in this game. I assume they have been practicing on their new field hockey turf field...

You're right - they actually practice there quite a bit. I live down the street, and I see them on Bello Field quite often.

SoccerTroll · November 13, 2015, 01:10:30 PM

Watched Tufts a bit this year. Majumder out creates more opportunity than not for Shapiro to be creative. They have Eichhorst and Becherano, Sclar and Smith (I think he is injured) listed on their roster. Sclar and Becherano usually sub in at mid, but there is a chance for one of them to shine, Sclar is listed at mid and forward and has a goal. Should be fun to see what coach does with this, two up front wouldn't sacrifice much on D and could jumpstart the offense they have been lacking at the end of the season.