NESCAC

FourMoreYears · October 25, 2014, 11:03:28 AM

Quote from: Mr.Right on October 25, 2014, 10:05:32 AM
You are taking my quote out of context...typical right wing shenanigans.

Does thus mean "Mr. Right" isn't a political refererence? Haha

Mr.Right · October 25, 2014, 01:01:00 PM

Midd beats Wesleyan 2-1 in a very entertaining match. I thought the game would be clogged in the midfield but it was the exact opposite as both sides had numerous chances to score. I would say the wind was a factor as both teams had an advantage withe wind at their backs each half. The difference was a superb game from Greg Conrad. A hat trick on the day and he looked like a nescac POY today. His 2nd goal was pure magic with a deft touch up with his back to goal an excellent flick over the goalies head. Wesleyan missed McConnell as his replacement was a bit shaky. Wesleyan did have plenty of chances to tie the game at the end but Midd held on for the victory. Great Nescac game.

oldonionbag · October 25, 2014, 01:25:29 PM

Mr. Right- shame on you for not watching until the final whistle! Midd wins 3-1, and Conrad ends up with a hat trick. With Wes pressing, a bad clearance/pass by the keeper, leads to a poor attempt at another clearance near midfield. The ball bounces around among two Midd and two Wes players, and I believe a Midd player poked it through to Conrad, who had been watching the scrum from the wing, resulting in a breakaway out of absolutely nothing. Conrad one touches as a defender begins to close him own, and he rips a shot from just outside the 18 for his 3rd of the game. An excellent finish.

Sadly, 3-1 doesn't reflect how good a game it was. Really could have gone either way- both teams played hard and even for the full 90. Open, free, exciting match- the way NESCAC should be!

Mr.Right · October 25, 2014, 01:34:21 PM

I did watch to the final whistle. I misprinted the score. I correctly predicted Midd's win and if you had read my post I said Conrad got a hat trick.

blooter442 · October 25, 2014, 02:13:25 PM

Just started watching Williams vs. Bates. 1-1 less than 10 minutes in. No live stats—just video; did anyone see which players got the goals (and when)?

oldonionbag · October 25, 2014, 02:49:25 PM

Announcer on the Tufts webcast just said defender Monil Patel injured his ankle in practice and is not playing today. Can anyone with Tufts ties on here confirm? Hope it's nothing serious. He's fun to watch

blooter442 · October 25, 2014, 03:03:33 PM

Quote from: oldonionbag on October 25, 2014, 02:49:25 PM
Announcer on the Tufts webcast just said defender Monil Patel injured his ankle in practice and is not playing today. Can anyone with Tufts ties on here confirm? Hope it's nothing serious. He's fun to watch

Just talked to a Tufts parent at the game and the Patel injury happened yesterday in practice. Not sure how long he'll be out for.

Brother Flounder · October 25, 2014, 03:27:01 PM

It's Senior Day at Tufts and all seniors started. The game started slow without much rythym but Tufts started to take over about half way through the first half having several corners.

Brother Flounder · October 25, 2014, 04:27:43 PM

Kayne to Santos... 2-0 final

FourMoreYears · October 25, 2014, 04:55:57 PM

Current Playoff Picture

1. 23pts 9gp 7-0-2 Tufts (at Bowdoin)
2. 20pts 9gp 6-1-2 Amherst (home Trinity)
3. 18pts 10gp 5-2-3 Middlebury done
4. 16pts 9gp 5-3-1 Williams (at Hamilton)
5. 15pts 9gp 5-4-0 Wesleyan (home Conn College)
6. 12pts 9gp 4-5-0 Bowdoin (home Tufts)
7. 10pts 9gp 3-5-1 Conn College (at Wesleyan)
8. 8pts 9gp 2-5-2 Trinity (at Amherst)

9. 8pts 9gp 2-5-2 Colby (at Bates)
10. 7pts 9gp 2-6-1 Bates (home Colby)
11. 5pts. 9gp 1-6-2 Hamilton (home Williams)

Mr.Right · October 25, 2014, 05:00:22 PM

Hamilton is the only team officially eliminated

Corazon · October 25, 2014, 05:31:47 PM

Why is Trinity ahead of Colby? Is it because of the head to head matchup? Colby has a better goal differential. I do not know how the tie breaker works.

FourMoreYears · October 25, 2014, 05:42:43 PM

Quote from: Corazon on October 25, 2014, 05:31:47 PM
Why is Trinity ahead of Colby? Is it because of the head to head matchup? Colby has a better goal differential. I do not know how the tie breaker works.

Yes first tie breaker is head to head Trinity beat Colby. It's the snapshot at this moment ...

Mr.Right · October 25, 2014, 06:58:43 PM

Well next week's regional rankings seem even more unpredictable after this weekends upsets and losses, ties by the ranked teams. ECONN at Babson tomorrow is the only match up left with implications before the next ranking comes out. I do not see many teams behind the first 11 that could crack the rankings. The only possible team could be UMASS Boston but I do not think their SOS is good enough. They do play at Plymouth State tomorrow which should drop that SOS even more.

1. Brandeis- idle and sitting pretty for now.
2. Tufts- keep winning and #2 will be theirs. Win over Hamilton solidifies #2.
3. Wheaton- tie vs Coast Guard could be enough to move up to #3 but not sure about #3-#5. Complete toss up.
4. Amherst- tie vs Mount Saint Mary is disappointing but I do not think they drop significantly.
5. Coast Guard- Ties vs ECONN and Wheaton. Teams usually will not drop from #2 to #5 as you could flip flop them and Amherst.

Those will be your top 5 teams, however the order could change. The big question mark is what happens #6-#11. Everyone except WPI lost or tied and some had multiple losses.

6. WPI- I think with the win over Babson they could realistically jump to #6 as there SOS will improve and record vs ranked gets a lone victory.
7. Babson- This is temporary as they lost to WPI and if they lose or tie ECONN tomorrow they might drop to #10 or #11. A loss and they will disappear.
8. Midd- Loss to Castleton was bad but they did beat Wesleyan and stand at 8-3-3 with a decent SOS and some respectable results against some top teams.
9. Williams- Tied Bates. They could flip flop back with Gordon but they both tied.
10. Gordon- Tied Salve Regina.
11. Wesleyan-With two losses to Midd and Trinity they very well could be gone but the issue is I have no one else that deserves this spot.

Others:
Trinity had a shot but lost to Conn.
ECONN has a bad SOS but had they beaten UMASS Dartmouth they could have snuck in. They lost.
Nichols just has a horrible SOS and with a win over Eastern Nazarene that will drop more.
UMASS Boston- has a very unlikely shot but you never know.

oldonionbag · October 27, 2014, 12:03:00 PM

I agree with your predictions, Mr. Right. Additionally, I remember you mentioning that Conrad looked like NESCAC POY on Saturday for Midd, and I have to agree. He was sensational! I'm very interested to see how the middle of the pack- Midd, Wesleyan, and Williams- plays out in the NESCAC tournament. Could see any of them reaching the finals if they play like we know they can.