NESCAC

[PaulNewman]

I'm stunned by that result.

Tufts might have to win NESCAC tourney,which is doable, but probably fine if get a result with Midd and don't drop points to anyone else.  Shocked though.  0-3-1 since #1 ranking? Is that correct?

[blooter442]

Tufts fans, let me introduce you to Tennessee Jed.  He's got the "good stuff."

LOL. Man Utd fans could use some of that too today!

I'm stunned by that result.

Me too. It was a bit of a smash-and-grab, really, but even that said you've got to win those games and Tufts didn't do enough.

To be fair, last year Tufts did have a similar four-game hangover that started with a Brandeis loss, but that only culminated in ties with MIT, Amherst, and Midd. This year, you are correct - the stretch is 0-3-1 instead of 0-1-3. And without that senior class, things are suddenly looking pretty ominous this year.

[PaulNewman]

Tufts fans, let me introduce you to Tennessee Jed.  He's got the "good stuff."

LOL. Man Utd fans could use some of that too today!

I'm stunned by that result.

Me too. It was a bit of a smash-and-grab, really, but even that said you've got to win those games and Tufts didn't do enough.

To be fair, last year Tufts did have a similar four-game hangover that started with the Brandeis, but that only culminated in ties with MIT, Amherst, and Midd. This year, you are correct - the stretch is 0-3-1 instead of 0-1-3. And without that senior class, things are suddenly looking pretty ominous this year.

You're right, but last year at that time they weren't just #1 and no one at that point was thinking they were going to be national champs.  I at least was thinking, same old very talented underachieving Jumbos and was dramatically proven wrong.

[Nutmeg]

Tufts fans, let me introduce you to Tennessee Jed.  He's got the "good stuff."

That's a good one!

[TennesseeJed]

Tufts fans, let me introduce you to Tennessee Jed.  He's got the "good stuff."

Too funny.  Never expected to be introduced here, especially as a hooch supplier, but how can I resist coming to the aid of grieving fellow d3 soccer fans as we share unfortunate and avoidable losses following #1 nat'l rankings. (I'm a Kenyon supporter and we just ceded our first loss to DePauw, for those not following the line of thought.). To all Tufts and Kenyon fans, I raise a toast to the Jumbos and the Lords and hope to see you all on the sidelines of an NCAA tournament game in November!  In the meantime, I can highly recommend a Jack Daniels single barrel with a cube or two of ice.

[PaulNewman]

Tufts fans, let me introduce you to Tennessee Jed.  He's got the "good stuff."

Too funny.  Never expected to be introduced here, especially as a hooch supplier, but how can I resist coming to the aid of grieving fellow d3 soccer fans as we share unfortunate and avoidable losses following #1 nat'l rankings. (I'm a Kenyon supporter and we just ceded our first loss to DePauw, for those not following the line of thought.). To all Tufts and Kenyon fans, I raise a toast to the Jumbos and the Lords and hope to see you all on the sidelines of an NCAA tournament game in November!  In the meantime, I can highly recommend a Jack Daniels single barrel with a cube or two of ice.

TennJed (great name btw unless or even if you're from Tennessee and your name is Jed), what exactly is the "Devil's Cut"? 

As someone who takes himself way too seriously, it's important to remember to not take oneself too seriously. 

Your presence on the board is going to make my ride this year a lot more enjoyable.

[TennesseeJed]

Tufts fans, let me introduce you to Tennessee Jed.  He's got the "good stuff."

Too funny.  Never expected to be introduced here, especially as a hooch supplier, but how can I resist coming to the aid of grieving fellow d3 soccer fans as we share unfortunate and avoidable losses following #1 nat'l rankings. (I'm a Kenyon supporter and we just ceded our first loss to DePauw, for those not following the line of thought.). To all Tufts and Kenyon fans, I raise a toast to the Jumbos and the Lords and hope to see you all on the sidelines of an NCAA tournament game in November!  In the meantime, I can highly recommend a Jack Daniels single barrel with a cube or two of ice.

TennJed (great name btw unless or even if you're from Tennessee and your name is Jed), what exactly is the "Devil's Cut"? 

As someone who takes himself way too seriously, it's important to remember to not take oneself too seriously. 

Your presence on the board is going to make my ride this year a lot more enjoyable.

Thanks for the kind words NCACNE, delighted to be in the company of other D3 soccer fans and even happier to find fellow Kenyon fans.

TennesseeJed is a reference from a Grateful Dead song of the same name.  No deep story or significance to the song, I just liked the name and the TN connection is significant. Both sides of my family are long time Tennesseeans and even though I don't currently live there and haven't for some time I still consider it home. I'm in New England as you are, surrounded by NESCAC schools and teams and many friends who are alums of each. I think they're great institutions, both academically and athletically and I wish I had time to go see more NESCAC soccer games in person.

Devil's cut is the nasty piece of cut up sod just in front of the Kenyon goal that gives opponents a W in 99'....

Seriously, (if I can respond seriously to your perhaps not so serious question--I'm always serious about whiskey) devil's cut is a Jim Beam marketing gimmick that plays on what is referred to as the "angel's share."  Angel's share is the alcohol and water vapor that evaporates from the barrels as whiskey ages. Since bourbon and whiskey is typically aged in storage buildings that are not air conditioned, the evaporation can be significant over a long 8-12 year aging cycle.  The angel's share is not captured by distillers and is considered to be a gift or offering to angels.  Beam's devil's cut, they claim, is the whiskey that they have sucked out of the pores of the oak barrels in which the whiskey has been aged.

Sorry to drag on about non-NESCAC and non-soccer stuff here in a NESCAC soccer thread. Thank you for your indulgence.

Congrats to Amherst and Hamilton and their fans for the W's against Tufts. Tufts fans, the whiskey offer is a standing invitation!  Hoping we both won't need it after this weekend.

[D3soccerwatcher]

After watching the Wesleyan game and the Tufts vs Plymouth State game, not sure Tufts is a #1 in country team!!  Amherst should prevail when they play Saturday!!

Tufts has now gone 265 consecutive minutes without scoring a goal.  They are going to have to find a way out of that funk if they hope to prevail against Amherst.  That being said, ECSUalum may have the right pick for Saturday

After today's loss, Tufts has now gone 371 consecutive minutes without scoring a goal.  That's the equivalent of over four full games without a goal.

Noted, but they have played 3 great defensive teams in a row, one which will be no.1 and one probably in top 5... That has a little something to do with it...

Are you referencing #8 Brandeis who gave up two goals to Trinity and another two goals to Carnegie Mellon?  And are you also referencing unranked Wesleyan who gave up two goals to Bowdoin?  I think to make claim to being the best you have to beat the best. While Tufts certainly made an absolutely unbelievable run to win last year's tournament, IMO they were probably not the best team in the country.  And IMO that may prove to be true as I don't think they will get very close to defending their title this year. Many of the NESCAC insiders on this string have not even picked Tufts to win the conference.

That being said, I fully except Tufts will finally break their scoreless streak today and have a break out game against last place Hamilton.

Tufts finally breaks their scoreless streak after 408 consecutive scoreless minutes...but to no avail against NESCAC last place Hamilton.  Absolute stunner.  As Tuft's website says..."Hamilton Golden Goal in Second Overtime Stuns Men's Soccer, 2-1".  And it's not like Tufts dominated and just got a bad result -- SOG's: Tufts 2, Hamilton 4.  Really is stunning for a team laying claim to a possible repeat.  That's 0-3-1 in their last four outings, with a tie and a loss in the last six days to two nationally unranked teams.  Tufts will likely fall off the national rankings on Tuesday.

[amh63]

First...4moreyears...why would I give you a negative K. .do not know your post history. Or you.  Should I ?  No. My post is to suggest one will improve the posting on a game by chatting on the field action and avoid post feelings about the coaches.  Do I want to read about how a coach yells too hard for his players when I do not know that you prefer a quiet coach.  Does anyone know the real reason why there are so many Yankee haters?  Because they win?...they have too much money?  Because it is fun?  It Appears that the reasons given is really unexplained.....think on that a little.  Some one gives a reason and the poster is pounded.
Now complaints on the no calls as well as the calls..that is to be expected..acceptable human nature, IMO.
My friend Bucket..nice try.  Understand the Indiana MBB coach insertion by the way.  Still not good enough.  How they win?.....need more than that.  Going back in history to other coaches is IMO is not good enough posters...to a time before social media.  People just did not have the means to complain about some one or something as they today...me thinks.

[FourMoreYears]

First...4moreyears...why would I give you a negative K. .do not know your post history. Or you.  Should I ?  No.

Was just kidding around, my apologies probably shouldn't have singled you out.  But I would like to clarify that I am not an Amherst hater.  Having been exposed to Amherst football from the other side of the ball, I consider EJ Mills and his program a class act in all respects.  So it really has nothing to do with "jealousy" because they win.  It's how Amherst soccer conducts themselves.  I think Serpone is an excellent coach, and it would not surprise me that he has excellent relationships with his players that last for years after the players graduate.  Simply put, my observation is that Serpone's style on the sideline during a game towards the refs and his opponents is lacking in class. This is based on first-hand, in-person observations, I have never watched an Amherst game on video.  Just my opinion, others can have theirs.

PS - Somebody gave me negative K based on my post ... I knew that was coming from SOMEBODY ... LOL

[amh63]

Four more years....appreciate your post.  I now know why you do not like the coach.  He yells at the refs...about calls...support his players.  Clearer now.  Judgement on his approach is another thing ...do not want to know.  Others do not like his " style of play"....long ball, etc.  versus preferred " true" soccer.  I say field rather than pitch....so.
FYI....I also got singled.  That is another matter.  Since I post on other boards...it could be for a post elsewhere.  When I give a plus K, I tell someone.  If I give a negative one, I will do the same.  Just my style.
Because I can....plus K to you...being up front and clearer.  Me...better stay off this board.  Only played freshman ball.  Not very good...being a city boy and never saw the game...private school game.
In the sixties...when Amherst played the Ivies...no Div3 or Nescac...the Amherst Soccer Coach dropped Harvard off the schedule when their coach complained about an Amherst player.  The Amherst football Coach dropped a school off the schedule because of their coach's behavior..  Coach Darp did that.

[Mr.Right]

I didn't mean to start a 2 page Serpone bashing. I have been praising Amherst for the most part all year, especially NPL and Singer. I feel they have a very good side with a real chance of getting to the NCAA Final 4. Let's leave it at that and move on

[Mr.Right]

A bunch of mid-week Nescac teams are playing non-conference games this week. Most of them against weaker competition but the big game is on Wednesday. Conn v ECONN is a MUST win for both teams for Pool C chances. I was completely impressed with Conn in the 1st half against Williams. They are young but they played futbol with precise passing thru Devlin and build their attack on the ground. The wingbacks push forward into attack with speed. If Conn plays like that every game they are def an NCAA team.

[Mr.Right]

I think the travel Tufts had this past week really showed against Hamilton. A mid-week 2 1/2 drive to Wesleyan ND Playing 110 minutes. The a 2 hr drive on Saturday and battling Amherst for almost 110 minutes and then going another 3 1/2 hours to Hamilton the next day. We have talked about the major losses to graduation for Tufts but this type of travel would wear any team down. 

[jumpshot]

Having watched many amherst soccer games in person in recent years, the coach's conduct is deplorable ---and everyone knows it including the college's administration.