NESCAC

[Jump4Joy]

One point about Amherst's thuggery as deemed singular in the league according to those who will cast stones: Conn out-mugged Amherst, 25-19, yesterday... The Jeffs don't corner the market on hard hitting play

[All NESCAC]

ALL NESCAC, your comments about Amherst in microcosm are similar to why some outsiders trend towards a lukewarm or even mildly to moderately negative view of the NESCACs in general.  There is at minimum a vague sense of a superiority and socioeconomic status entitlement vibe that rubs some the wrong way, and which, for the most part, does not seem to pertain to the equally academically outstanding UAA group.

No one else in the NESCAC comes even close to Amherst regarding sense of superiotity and arrogance when it comes to Men's soccer....they win in a landslide (like Nixon over McGovern).  Its too bad because there is right way and a wrong way.  They are extremely talented and very good and I would like to root fir them given how good they are but their ARROGANCE doesn't allow it. 

[Bucket]

ALL NESCAC, your comments about Amherst in microcosm are similar to why some outsiders trend towards a lukewarm or even mildly to moderately negative view of the NESCACs in general.  There is at minimum a vague sense of a superiority and socioeconomic status entitlement vibe that rubs some the wrong way, and which, for the most part, does not seem to pertain to the equally academically outstanding UAA group.

No one else in the NESCAC comes even close to Amherst regarding sense of superiotity and arrogance when it comes to Men's soccer....they win in a landslide (like Nixon over McGovern).  Its too bad because there is right way and a wrong way.  They are extremely talented and very good and I would like to root fir them given how good they are but their ARROGANCE doesn't allow it.

No need to limit this observation to men's soccer. 

[Corazon]

Regarding the Amherst backlash, I can tell you that the players are very loyal to the coaching staff and the parents are happy with their sons' choice.

[Brother Flounder]

Is it me or is this Amherst-Bowdoin game a SNOOZEFEST or good defense?

[Jump4Joy]

OT. Amherst with the best chance: hit the post. Bowdoin well organized in the back

[Bucket]

Regarding the Amherst backlash, I can tell you that the players are very loyal to the coaching staff and the parents are happy with their sons' choice.

No backlash here. Just an observation of a culture of arrogance that surrounds Lord Jeffs athletics. At least they have a reason to be arrogant—they're good at just about everything. They're kinda like the Yankees. (And I say this as a Yankee fan.) Rather than dispute that everyone thinks you're arrogant, embrace this.

I have no reason to doubt the players are extremely loyal to the coaching staff. They should be. Justin Serpone has developed a hell of a program. And I'll offer another contrary opinion: I like Serpone.

Also, I'm sure parents are thrilled with their kids' choices. Who wouldn't be!?

For a fun and humorous take on Amherst's arrogance, just take a gander at this great episode from the Middlebury hoops documentary. Another sport, obviously. But the opinion is the same.

http://vimeo.com/87147196

[blooter442]

WOW. Who would have said Bowdoin would win the NESCAC championship when they were 2-0 down to Tufts at home two weeks ago? Not I, for one, and I'm sure that I'm not alone.

[All NESCAC]

OT. Amherst with the best chance: hit the post. Bowdoin well organized in the back

Bowdoin wins in PKS.  Karma payback haunts Lord Jeff and all of NESCAC gives a collective cheer!

[PaulNewman]

OK, I was pretty neutral, but after those Bull shenanigans and the ref just letting it happen, I am SO GLAD Bowdoin won.  Cannot stand that behavior and should not be permitted.  Credit to Bowdoin for prevailing in the face of that ridiculousness.

On a side note, I'm ready to cast my vote for NPL as POY.

[blooter442]

OK, I was pretty neutral, but after those Bull shenanigans and the ref just letting it happen, I am SO GLAD Bowdoin won.  Cannot stand that behavior and should not be permitted.  Credit to Bowdoin for prevailing in the face of that ridiculousness.

That was absurd. I loved how one of the Bowdoin guys (fourth kicker?) looked and gloated at him after he made his pen, because Bull had been a total jerk in the buildup to that kick in particular. Karma

[PaulNewman]

And it took 5 kickers for the lackadaisical ref to catch on and finally go get the ball instead of letting Bull walk the ball up to the kicker and play those mind games.  Karma indeed.

[1970s NESCAC Player]

Agreed that NPL is the best player in the league this year.

[Brother Flounder]

Yep, Bull was a real tool.  Hope Greenwood beats him out for 1st team.  That was classless...... I still think Tufts makes it to the tourney but will probably lose some sleep tonight. Being on top of the regular season standings just may get them in. Congrats to the Bears... Amherst had its chances..... Bears sucked it up in pks......

[Mr.Right]

It will be interesting where the committee places Amherst. I will be watching that for sure as I feel they should be hosting the 1st 2 rounds but they will not be hosting the sweet 16. I think their 2 first round opponents will be tougher than they could have been had they not faltered down the stretch a bit.