NESCAC

[Mr.Right]

Spotted: Serpone at Brandeis vs. NYU

No problem with that. You have to be prepared just in case they see them down the line.

[Mr.Right]

Bloots,

Is Coven resting guys or is he playing straight up against NYU?

[Bucket]

Wow..The camera did not turn to midfield after the game, was Saward bullsh*t and in the refs mug?

He was calm, but definitely shared his opinion that he'd never seen anything like it.

[Becks]

Wesleyan advances past Midd on PK's to get to the Nescac Final to play the winner of Bowdoin / Conn. Midd will get a Pool C with the draw. Wesleyan's 3rd Kicker missed but the ref gave him a mulligan I am guessing because Sydor jumped early. Definitely controversial.

Controversial is an understatement. Referee didn't call it; Linesman ruled he was off his line. Late flag, too. Midd bench obviously livid. Wes bench laughing in disbelief. Both coaches said they'd never seen anything like it. Linesman told Saward after the game that he'd be sleeping just fine tonight. Unreal scene.

Isn't it the linesman's call? Isn't he the one stationed on the line for PKs to check for just that infraction? Not called much, but is from time to time. I'm surprised that the coaches would say they'd never seen anything like it.

[blooter442]

No problem with that. You have to be prepared just in case they see them down the line.

I have no problem with, it I like it! Scouting means that you respect your potential opposition, and I bet Coven will be watching a few games tomorrow.

Playing a mostly senior-laden lineup. Still a strong team.

[Once_A_Metro_Always_A_Red]

Wesleyan advances past Midd on PK's to get to the Nescac Final to play the winner of Bowdoin / Conn. Midd will get a Pool C with the draw. Wesleyan's 3rd Kicker missed but the ref gave him a mulligan I am guessing because Sydor jumped early. Definitely controversial.

Controversial is an understatement. Referee didn't call it; Linesman ruled he was off his line. Late flag, too. Midd bench obviously livid. Wes bench laughing in disbelief. Both coaches said they'd never seen anything like it. Linesman told Saward after the game that he'd be sleeping just fine tonight. Unreal scene.

(watching on the stream so I can't comment on specifics) but for what it's worth, that is the AR's call to make, that's why he is on the goal line. Again I'm speculating but usually referee crews go over signals for situations like this (I.E. If keeper steps early, the AR moves his flag from the left hand to the right to signal a retake). Obviously raising the flag is one pretty common way to do this, but maybe he re raised his flag late because the Center Ref missed the original signal? And better for the AR to process for the extra second to make sure he gets it right. Again, only watched on the stream, but I'm predisposed to believe the guy who was on the line and watching the line

[Bucket]

Wesleyan advances past Midd on PK's to get to the Nescac Final to play the winner of Bowdoin / Conn. Midd will get a Pool C with the draw. Wesleyan's 3rd Kicker missed but the ref gave him a mulligan I am guessing because Sydor jumped early. Definitely controversial.

Controversial is an understatement. Referee didn't call it; Linesman ruled he was off his line. Late flag, too. Midd bench obviously livid. Wes bench laughing in disbelief. Both coaches said they'd never seen anything like it. Linesman told Saward after the game that he'd be sleeping just fine tonight. Unreal scene.

Isn't it the linesman's call? Isn't he the one stationed on the line for PKs to check for just that infraction? Not called much, but is from time to time. I'm surprised that the coaches would say they'd never seen anything like it.

Yes, it is the linesmans call--I was just being specific in that it was not the referee who waved the save off. And from what I understand, the rationale given for the alleged infraction could have been flagged on just about any kick, thus the disbelief.

[Mr.Right]

Ref looked to have an issue with Sydor throughout the PK's. He did not like that Sydor was staring down each Wesleyan kicker. He might have made it a bit personal but know way of knowing.

[Mr.Right]

Bowdoin goes up early on Conn 1-0.

[lastguyoffthebench]

So who will be left out, Tufts or Middlebury?  Does the NESCAC get 4?   Here's to hoping MIT wins.   The fact that Midd got to PKs makes me now believe they have the upper hand on Tufts

[Mr.Right]

I think Midd is IN with the draw as I do not see anyone that could pass them except Bowdoin. Tufts is most certainly on the bubble and will be in the First 4 IN or First 4 OUT

[Mr.Right]

Bowdoin goes up 2-0 on Conn. Conn needs to WAKE UP. They have come out completely flat and must try to get 1 back before halftime.

[Mr.Right]

I think Midd is IN with the draw as I do not see anyone that could pass them except Bowdoin. Tufts is most certainly on the bubble and will be in the First 4 IN or First 4 OUT

Looking at the situation if Bowdoin's scoreline stays the same they will pass Tufts with a win IMO. Another ranked W gives them 3 and they won the head to head battle with Tufts. It is going to get really interesting if they do not win the AQ.

[Mr.Right]

With a 2-0 Bowdoin lead, Conn is going to HAVE to come out flying 2nd Half and start forcing the issue. Must start sending players forward and pressing and attacking which will leave them exposed. I have a feeling Murphy is going to light into them at Halftime.

[Mr.Right]

This is a really disappointing effort by Conn today. Bowdoin is just suffocating them today.