NESCAC

[Mr.Right]

You gave it to me so I gave it back. Don't be so sensitive its only karma

[Nutmeg]

I think the same thing can be said for Santos, Kayne & Greenwood...but that is the nature of the beast and I won't take away from those named to the first team.....

Yes any of those players could have been named to the first team and their would be no argument here. Congrats to all!

[MENESCACFAN]

Calling Wirz on second team a gross injustice is hyperbole.  Maybe it is just a difference of opinion and not some agenda?  Everybody on these boards had different opinions, so stands to reason the coaches would too.

The biggest surprise to me was Hoppenot on 1st team and Santos 2nd, seems the wrong way around.

[Corazon]

I agree on the Santos/Hoppenot transposition. Hoppenot is a good player who did not have a great year.  His reputation apparently carried him.

[CacCaptain]

I disagree. Having seen several Tufts games this year, I think Hoppenot is a no doubt first team player. Yes his production was not as high scoring just 3 goals this year, but he is the key to the Tufts attack. His ability to shield defenders and hold up the ball may be the best I have ever seen (at the non-professional level). He finds a way to somehow consistently win long balls over defenders and manage to keep possession as the midfielders support him in the final third.

Good luck to all the NESCAC teams today!

[Mr.Right]

I noticed Hoppenot is working his ass off this year on the field.He is also known for scraping for goals when Tufts really needs one.

[Mr.Right]

Tufts gets a well deserved win today against Dickinson for their first NCAA win in maybe 20 years. This is a good team folks and tomorrow's match up with Wheaton should be fireworks. Tufts worked their ass off today and I hope they have that energy tomorrow.

[amh63]

Amherst wins 2-0 over Fitchburg St. Today.  Will meet host St. Lawrence on Sunday.  Last season, Amherst won over St. Lawrence in the post season in a 2OT game...2-1, I Believe.

[Nutmeg]

Tufts gets a well deserved win today against Dickinson for their first NCAA win in maybe 20 years. This is a good team folks and tomorrow's match up with Wheaton should be fireworks. Tufts worked their ass off today and I hope they have that energy tomorrow.

Congrats to the Jumbos. Tomorrow will bring a tough game on Wheaton's home field but if they stay focused and play good defense they can win the game.

[Corazon]

I disagree. Having seen several Tufts games this year, I think Hoppenot is a no doubt first team player. Yes his production was not as high scoring just 3 goals this year, but he is the key to the Tufts attack. His ability to shield defenders and hold up the ball may be the best I have ever seen (at the non-professional level). He finds a way to somehow consistently win long balls over defenders and manage to keep possession as the midfielders support him in the final third.

Good luck to all the NESCAC teams today!

Sorry, for me, a first team NESCAC forward needs to score more than 1 league goal and 1 assist in 10 games.  He is a good player but in my opinion, there are more deserving players this year. And yes, I watched many of Tufts' games. If he was a new player this year without the past pedigree, no way he gets chosen.

[Corazon]

Sounds like Bowdoin had a dramatic win and an incredible sounding goal in over time. I Missed the game. I'd love a first hand account from one who saw it.

So the NESCAC goes 3 for 3 today. It appears its demise has been greatly exaggerated. 3 tough games tomorrow.

[Mr.Right]

Bowdoin and Brockport played an interesting game between two teams that are not at the top of their conference but close. The Sunyac side was more physical as Sunyac sides usually are but Bowdoin was more technical. Every time each team scored a goal they let off the gas a bit and allowed the other to score 10 minutes later. It was a see saw battle that was entertaining to watch. DIaz Costa, Henshall and Hunter Miller all played very well. Odulate had a great header off a corner to tie it 2-2. Well played game. Brockport earned their Pool C bid and I thought were just a tad better than a RPI or Haverford. Bubble teams that just missed out.

[Corazon]

Thanks for the report. Today should be interesting as all 3 are playing quality opponents.

[Mr.Right]

Tufts up early 1-0 but looks like they lost Gus Santos to a knee injury. Very very disappointing as he is their most technical player. I feel for them lets hope its not to serious

[Mr.Right]

Gus Santos back on the field for Tufts. Wheaton playing extremely chippy and trying to get Tufts out of their game. Still 1-0