NESCAC

[TheAnonymousCommentator]

My list is definitely Tufts/Amherst heavy. I bet someone from one of the bottom 5 teams is going to sneak on.

Eckles, I guess. He's a year younger than me and so I played against him for 3 years. Absolutely a good defender but I honestly thought he was going to be a bigger deal than he ended up being. His freshman year he was a beast and it seemed like he could match up against anyone in the league. I thought he didn't end up hitting his ceiling. Still, I'd probably take him over just about any other defender in the league so he hasn't done badly for himself.

Would be nice to see Conn/Midd coaches getting COY as they are new.

[PaulNewman]

Are these all-conference teams really a thing for people?  I don't really get it.  I mean, an obvious snub interests me for a second but unless a kid is a 1st team AA or winner of a NCAA Post-Grad award I don't see much of a big deal.

[d4_Pace]

I know we used it as a little motivation for guys that were snubbed and for intrasquad chirps more than anything else. It is nice whenever you get recognized for something but anyone would trade 4 all Nescacs for some post season hardware

[PaulNewman]

I know we used it as a little motivation for guys that were snubbed and for intrasquad chirps more than anything else. It is nice whenever you get recognized for something but anyone would trade 4 all Nescacs for some post season hardware

Exactly.  And if they wouldn't trade that for hardware you don't want them on your team.

[Middlebury Dad]

I know we used it as a little motivation for guys that were snubbed and for intrasquad chirps more than anything else. It is nice whenever you get recognized for something but anyone would trade 4 all Nescacs for some post season hardware

Exactly.  And if they wouldn't trade that for hardware you don't want them on your team.

A question:  How accurate are the stats generally.  There are NCAA definitions for shots, saves, and assists, but how closely are these followed in practice?

[blooter442]

I will be the first to admit I did not see any of the Nescac Final except the highlights. Liverpool v Man City was not going to get passed over. I will say the only thing I can comment about is Braun's goal to win it. In that split second I saw a possible pro career overseas in a lower league. It was a fantastic everything....reception,turn and absolute missile all in about 3 seconds with a guy on his back. He is 6'5 and with that cast looks like the local repo man in Somerville.  I mean he does not even look like a reputable repo man, this dude looks bad ass like one of those independent contractor types. Anyway, I can be harsh on these big guys sometimes but that was a goal I see on ACCNetwork Men's Soccer.  Good stuff and to win the game no less....

Just want to make sure this doesn't get forgotten — I involuntarily guffawed. 🤣

[Buddham]

Concur - that's strong writing. I always pictured Emelio Estevez when thinking "repo man" but now that's been replaced. This begs the question of how much one must interact with repo men before starting to distinguish between corporate and independent types. For my future reference, hopefully not, but just in case.

[TheAnonymousCommentator]

Men's Soccer All-NESCAC Teams

Player of the Year: German Giammattei, Amherst
Rookie of the Year: Ryan Grady, Middlebury
Coach of the Year: Josh Shapiro, Tufts

First Team All-NESCAC
Pos.   Name   Institution   Yr.   Hometown
GK   AJ Marcucci *P@&   Connecticut College   Jr.   West Chester, Pa.
D   Liam Bardong =   Williams   Sr.   Manhasset, N.Y.
D   Liam Donelan *   Connecticut College   Jr.   Milton, Mass.
D   Biagio Paoletta =   Tufts   Jr.   Fairfield, Conn.
M   Calvin Aroh   Tufts   Jr.   Glastonbury, Conn.
M   Cutler Coleman *   Amherst   Sr.   Winter Park, Fla.
M   Augie Djerdjaj   Connecticut College   So.   Mahopac, N.Y.
M   Gavin Tasker *   Tufts   Sr.   Concord, N.H.
F   Joe Braun *   Tufts   Sr.   Yardley, Pa.
F   Demian Gass   Williams   Sr.   Houston, Texas
F   German Giammattei R   Amherst   So.   Pinecrest, Fla.

Second Team All-NESCAC
Pos.   Name   Institution   Yr.   Hometown
GK   Ryan Grady   Middlebury   Fy.   Deerfield, Ill.
D   Luke Eckels *#%2   Hamilton   Sr.   Ridgewood, N.J.
D   Michael McFarlane   Middlebury   So.   Suffield, Conn.
D   Jules Oberg   Williams   So.   Stockholm, Sweden
D   Aidan Robinson =   Middlebury   Sr.   Gloucester, Mass.
M   Matt Butera   Connecticut College   Sr.   Westfield, Mass.
M   Travis Van Brewer   Tufts   Jr.   Wilbraham, Mass.
M   Henry Wilhelm   Middlebury   Sr.   Shaker Heights, Ohio
F   Ethan Fabricant   Colby   So.   Summit, N.J.
F   Dane Lind   Amherst   Sr.   San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
F   Aidan Wood =#   Hamilton   Sr.   Ipswich, Mass.

[Mr.Right]

Concur - that's strong writing. I always pictured Emelio Estevez when thinking "repo man" but now that's been replaced. This begs the question of how much one must interact with repo men before starting to distinguish between corporate and independent types. For my future reference, hopefully not, but just in case.

If you ever meet a repo man you should strike up a convo. They have an interesting take on life. They make a living off of other people's misery. In the words of my car mechanic when I questioned each charge on my itemized receipt. "Hey at the end of the day I gotta eat to"....

[Mr.Right]

I mentioned WPI as a team that will not be a pushover for Tufts but what about Amherst 1st round match v Thomas(at Keene). Thomas under Head Coach Chris Parsons teams usually lack discipline(which makes this matchup v Amherst particularly enticing) but will have some skill. Looking at their roster and highlights of goals against Maine Maritime in the NAC Final they should not be underestimated. Eric LaBrie has 11 Goals and another couple players from the Islands have about 20 Goals between them. Thomas has some size and they will need every inch of it and will need superb goalkeeping to hang in the game but I would not take them lightly. They are in the NCAA's every year basically and one of these days will find a W. At the very least, the Keene St/ Ithaca winner will be watching intently to see if Thomas can draw out some negative emotion from Amherst and draw multiple cards. Unlike St.Joe's last year, I just think Parsons will have his bunch ready to deal with the 15 minute Amherst burst to start the game. If he can see that first 15-20 minutes through at 0-0 or even take a 1-0 lead(like they did in 2015 at Brandeis) it would put Thomas in a much stronger position to get the game to PK's. That first 20 minutes and frankly last 15 minutes are critical

[d4_Pace]

Mr. Right, WPI is the exact kind of team I fear as a Tufts opponent. Have only given up 0.4 GA this season and will be content to back it in and hope one of their talented attackers can steal one on a break or a set piece.

[Mr.Right]

Mr. Right, WPI is the exact kind of team I fear as a Tufts opponent. Have only given up 0.4 GA this season and will be content to back it in and hope one of their talented attackers can steal one on a break or a set piece.

Yes but on the flip Tufts is reading WPI just like you and I. They know enough regionally to know that WPI can hang. Tufts will take WPI like every other opponent they play which means they will be prepared. The key is in the back of their heads Tufts still know they are the better team...When do those thoughts creep in? cause it could have a negative/positive impact

[Mr.Right]

Serpone with some changes in the Amherst lineup today. No Bryce Johnson? Shahmirzadi? Cutler Coleman? Injuries maybe or just resting guys?

[Mr.Right]

Keene St production crew doing some heavy lifting...2 man booth with sideline reporter and a broadcast team that is young fresh and taking it seriously..you cannot ask for anything more than that

[Mr.Right]

Little to quick to compliment Keene production as camera operator must be hungover...making me dizzy...should be a quick fix..also way to much crap on the screen..very busy