NESCAC

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amHurst awarded a total of 10 yellow cards in last two games, including 6 today against Conn College ... longstanding thug style of direct play.

[Hopkins92]

That's a truly impressive negative karma score!

[PaulNewman]

Generally interested, most of your posts are about other users. If you have a different perspective *on soccer*, by all means share it. I appreciate the generally collegial nature of the board, and would encourage you to help keep it that way.

You find PN collegial? This Board is either him doing his thing, or people like you sadly pandering to him for his favor. It's disgusting.

Been awhile. I originally had a problem with PN a/k/a Salad Dressing for a few years.  He originally hated and frequently blasted the NESCAC on this forum.  This was despite Amherst and Tufts dominating DIII soccer for a few years.  He initially brought out the worst in NESCAC posters.  Over time, PN became more objective about the NESCAC and other schools.  If you cut through the bull****, PN can have some insightful things to say. So, not to say that he cares about me, but stay away from the barbs and you can learn some stuff from him... He definitely puts time into his research.

BF, where have you been ??!!  I guess...kinda...thanks.  Now do what you think my version of the history is, lol.

It is true that I underestimated NESCAC in the earlier years, although, tbf, NESCAC even then got by far the most attention and posts.  I never hated NESCAC.  I've gotten into little things that can be difficult to extricate oneself far too often, for sure, inside and outside the NESCAC, but you're also talking about a time when the board was like the Wild Wild West....posters using multiple screen names and all sorts of gamesmanship.

I also think the NESCAC has gotten better and better.  The conference overall has been enjoying a phase of even enhanced prominence...and a lot of that started with your Tufts group in 2014 and including your son who was a phenomenal playmaker and scored one of the legendary goals in D3 history. 

As for what you chimed in on, I'd only ask that folks go back and see where that story started, follow through to the end, and I invite you to come back and tell me where I was out of line, or where, within that thread segment, there was evidence for the wild conclusions and accusations levied.

[Brother Flounder]

Generally interested, most of your posts are about other users. If you have a different perspective *on soccer*, by all means share it. I appreciate the generally collegial nature of the board, and would encourage you to help keep it that way.

You find PN collegial? This Board is either him doing his thing, or people like you sadly pandering to him for his favor. It's disgusting.

Been crazy with work for last 3 years and can't watch much soccer... won't comment if I don't have the knowledge... I do lurk once in awhile....  I was giving u a compliment....I just remember in the earlier years with Mr. Right, me, etc.


Been awhile. I originally had a problem with PN a/k/a Salad Dressing for a few years.  He originally hated and frequently blasted the NESCAC on this forum.  This was despite Amherst and Tufts dominating DIII soccer for a few years.  He initially brought out the worst in NESCAC posters.  Over time, PN became more objective about the NESCAC and other schools.  If you cut through the bull****, PN can have some insightful things to say. So, not to say that he cares about me, but stay away from the barbs and you can learn some stuff from him... He definitely puts time into his research.

BF, where have you been ??!!  I guess...kinda...thanks.  Now do what you think my version of the history is, lol.

It is true that I underestimated NESCAC in the earlier years, although, tbf, NESCAC even then got by far the most attention and posts.  I never hated NESCAC.  I've gotten into little things that can be difficult to extricate oneself far too often, for sure, inside and outside the NESCAC, but you're also talking about a time when the board was like the Wild Wild West....posters using multiple screen names and all sorts of gamesmanship.

I also think the NESCAC has gotten better and better.  The conference overall has been enjoying a phase of even enhanced prominence...and a lot of that started with your Tufts group in 2014 and including your son who was a phenomenal playmaker and scored one of the legendary goals in D3 history. 

As for what you chimed in on, I'd only ask that folks go back and see where that story started, follow through to the end, and I invite you to come back and tell me where I was out of line, or where, within that thread segment, there was evidence for the wild conclusions and accusations levied.

[Brother Flounder]

Been crazy with work for last 3 years and can't watch much soccer... won't comment if I don't have the knowledge... I do lurk once in awhile....  I was giving u a compliment....I just remember in the earlier years with Mr. Right, me, etc.  one thing I noticed is that people make comments when they don't know what goes on behind the scenes with players and coaches. In the end, your research has depth and people learn from u.


Thanks for the flattering comments....

[EnmoreCat]

Connecticut College 3 Amherst 2

I am sure no one was sweating on my game report and sadly now being in the wrong hemisphere and at work inhibited my ability to watch properly.  Many here would say that was possibly a good thing although given how many non NESCAC (and NESCAC am sure) affiliates have opined on the result in one way or another, there is clearly a separate "entertainment" factor at play.

Firstly, congrats to Conn, whilst I haven't seen the first two goals properly, their winner was a genuinely good finish.  I am quite tired of writing about great goals by oppositions late in games and as the father of a defender, it upsets me that little bit more. 

I actually thought in watching what I could, until the Amherst pen, it felt like a 0-0 was coming.  Others will feel differently I am sure, that's fine.  The flurry after that has already been noted and there's no positive spin on the purple side other than to say getting it back to 2-2 was an achievement. 

Losing two from three in what was always going to be a challenging series of games isn't great form and whilst the greater Amherst nation will expect a response on what looms as a difficult weekend (Wesleyan and Bowdoin) it's clearly right now, not the form of a team to be discussed nationally.  The good news is that it's only early October.

Foul count: Conn 12 Amherst 19 (it is spelt with an "e" by the way)

[camosfan]

Was that a disallowed goal by Amherst in the first half?

[Newenglander]

Was that a disallowed goal by Amherst in the first half?

A ball was sent into the mixer - there was some debate whether the ball crossed the line or not. The call on the field was play-on/no goal but Amherst felt otherwise.

It tends to work both ways through the course of a game - I think one could debate whether the PK against Conn should have been awarded or not. 

[camosfan]

I did not see the PK call, was switching between that game and the Tufts  v Babson, but thought the ball crossed the line in the air, so I was with Serpone there.

[Pat Coleman]

I would say, if you feel there are any issues with Paul Newman posts, keep reporting them to moderator. I'll check them out.

This statement should not be read as endorsement of his older posts.

[PaulNewman]

I would say, if you feel there are any issues with Paul Newman posts, keep reporting them to moderator. I'll check them out.

This statement should not be read as endorsement of his older posts.

Hello Pat,

Not really following your last sentence or exactly how it relates to the first paragraph.

And your first sentence suggests you have been receiving reports as you say "keep reporting..." Would love to know which posts if any were flagged...and also would encourage a full audit of my posting from 2021 to the present.

[Falconer]

I'm curious about why Kenyon would have representation at the Bowdoin inauguration.  Is that typical for such events?

Yes. It's a longstanding tradition, for colleges and universities to send a representative to the inauguration of a new president at another institution. That person might be a current faculty member or administrator, or an alum who might be employed by that other school or who has some particular interest in attending the event. The rep typically dons academic regalia for the occasion and is listed in the program.

[Bucket]

I'm curious about why Kenyon would have representation at the Bowdoin inauguration.  Is that typical for such events?

Yes. It's a longstanding tradition, for colleges and universities to send a representative to the inauguration of a new president at another institution. That person might be a current faculty member or administrator, or an alum who might be employed by that other school or who has some particular interest in attending the event. The rep typically dons academic regalia for the occasion and is listed in the program.

At risk of being blasted again for posting off (soccer) topic, I'd add that it's one of my favorite traditions for these events. I've had the privilege of representing my alma mater at two Middlebury inaugurations; and Middlebury, in kind, was generous enough to send me back to Lexington for Will Dudley's inuguration a few years ago.

[Pat Coleman]

I would say, if you feel there are any issues with Paul Newman posts, keep reporting them to moderator. I'll check them out.

This statement should not be read as endorsement of his older posts.

Hello Pat,

Not really following your last sentence or exactly how it relates to the first paragraph.

And your first sentence suggests you have been receiving reports as you say "keep reporting..." Would love to know which posts if any were flagged...and also would encourage a full audit of my posting from 2021 to the present.

I have indeed received reports.

I know you were posting before 2021, and oddly enough, it might be exactly that which I was referring to in my last sentence.

[PaulNewman]

I would say, if you feel there are any issues with Paul Newman posts, keep reporting them to moderator. I'll check them out.

This statement should not be read as endorsement of his older posts.

Hello Pat,

Not really following your last sentence or exactly how it relates to the first paragraph.

And your first sentence suggests you have been receiving reports as you say "keep reporting..." Would love to know which posts if any were flagged...and also would encourage a full audit of my posting from 2021 to the present.

I have indeed received reports.

I know you were posting before 2021, and oddly enough, it might be exactly that which I was referring to in my last sentence.

Very interesting...reports received from 2021 to the present?

And what conclusions did you reach on analysis?

Am I on some kind of clandestine double -secret probation?