NESCAC

[PaulNewman]

^^^^^I don't know how the actual games will turn out, especially with weather such a factor, but per usual that is really superb analysis.  Enjoyed reading it.

[Bobcat1]

To follow up on the lack of offense in NESCAC topic from earlier this season, there have now been a total of 99 goals scored in 50 conference games to date. Eleven more goals would be needed in the final five conference games this week to reach the 2 goals per game mark for the season.  Although an improvement from the first half of the season, its still well down from last year.

^^^^^I don't know how the actual games will turn out, especially with weather such a factor, but per usual that is really superb analysis.  Enjoyed reading it.

Agreed. And it it will suck for those of us relying on the streams of these games if the weather ends up preventing the video crews from setting up.

Also, had to make a slight correction on the game count to date above.

[Bobcat1]

Updated Computer Rankings through Sunday games for top 8 NESCAC teams:

Massey: Tufts 1, Conn 15, Amherst 19, Williams 25, Bowdoin 29, Hamilton 41, Midd 43, Colby 53
Bennett: Tufts 3, Conn 17, Amherst 21, Williams 30, Bowdoin 42, Hamilton 52, Colby 57, Midd 76

There should be a shake-up in the regional rankings this week as record vs. ranked opponents becomes part of the equation.  With 2 losses last week, Colby will no longer be ranked.  Also, not sure how far Midd will fall with the loss to Bates. NESCAC could be down to 5 ranked teams.

[Mr.Right]

^^^^^I don't know how the actual games will turn out, especially with weather such a factor, but per usual that is really superb analysis.  Enjoyed reading it.

Thank you..+k for compliment and enjoyment

[Mr.Right]

Updated Computer Rankings through Sunday games for top 8 NESCAC teams:

Massey: Tufts 1, Conn 15, Amherst 19, Williams 25, Bowdoin 29, Hamilton 41, Midd 43, Colby 53
Bennett: Tufts 3, Conn 17, Amherst 21, Williams 30, Bowdoin 42, Hamilton 52, Colby 57, Midd 76

There should be a shake-up in the regional rankings this week as record vs. ranked opponents becomes part of the equation.  With 2 losses last week, Colby will no longer be ranked.  Also, not sure how far Midd will fall with the loss to Bates. NESCAC could be down to 5 ranked teams.

That is still far to many..The whole region is down as a whole and I do not expect any team lower than #6 or #7 getting a Pool C..

[Mr.Right]

To follow up on the lack of offense in NESCAC topic from earlier this season, there have now been a total of 99 goals scored in 50 conference games to date. Eleven more goals would be needed in the final five conference games this week to reach the 2 goals per game mark for the season.  Although an improvement from the first half of the season, its still well down from last year.

^^^^^I don't know how the actual games will turn out, especially with weather such a factor, but per usual that is really superb analysis.  Enjoyed reading it.

Agreed. And it it will suck for those of us relying on the streams of these games if the weather ends up preventing the video crews from setting up.

Also, had to make a slight correction on the game count to date above.

My guess is we will be seeing a ton of "technical difficulties" today..Although in the Boston area it is not bad at all so I imagine the Tufts v Bowdoin match will be fine. Williams at Midd not so sure what the weather is supposed to be up in Middlebury as far as wind and thunder

[Mr.Right]

Interesting Starting lineup for Bowdoin today..Possibly some injuries? #20 Long and Cj Masterson plus Levi Morant get the starts today..

Not sure where the starting CB Frosh #25 Donlan is today

[wizard]

Is the Bowdoin/Tufts feed working for anyone?

I've got audio, but a frozen video.

[oldonionbag]

Same here, wizard.

[Mr.Right]

Is the Bowdoin/Tufts feed working for anyone?

I've got audio, but a frozen video.

Same here...good audio though as the announcer is doing a fine job...I guess we are lucky we have that on such a windy day

[blooter442]

Tufts-Bowdoin 15 minutes in and, predictably, still 0–0. Tufts with a bit more possession but Bowdoin defending well. John Madden thinks one goal could be enough to win it.

[blooter442]

Halliday makes a nice run down the right and shoots but easy enough for van Siclen in the end.  First real chance that I've seen, although I did miss the first 10 minutes or so.

[blooter442]

Najjar with a bad giveaway on the left flank and has to foul Byrd I think to give Bowdoin its first real set piece of the day. Cleared away though. The sun is starting to come out here in Medford, a nice surprise, although I think the wind could play a role.

[blooter442]

Kulcsar is the unsung hero for Tufts. He is all over the place, and though more defensive is a pretty good box-to-box midfielder.

[Mr.Right]

Midd v Williams---Midd smartly takes the huge wind advantage 1st Half. O'Grady back in the lineup for Midd..Always take the wind advantage 1st Half because the wind can always change