NESCAC

[EasyGoer27]

Wow 8 conference games......

Hamilton 2 Wesleyan 1, Hamilton keeps surprising out posses Wes
Middlebury 2 Colby 0  League leaders cruise after midweek escape
Bates 2 Trinity 1  Bates quick attackers give Trinity fits......
Conn 2 Williams 1  First home pick, Devlin back and Conn back on track
Tufts 1 Amherst 0  Upset special don't think Amherst going undefeated, Tufts shocks at home.

Sunday:
Wes 2 Trinity 1 season of misery continues for Trinity
Hamilton 2 Tufts 1 same as last year Hamilton matches well with Tufts.
Amherst 4 Bates 1  Amherst comes home pissed and pounds smallish Bates.

[Shooter McGavin]

Shooter's Predictions

Tufts 2-1 Amherst

Wesleyan 1-1 Hamilton

Colby 1-3 Middlebury

Trinity 0-0 Bates

Conn. 2-1 Williams

Wesleyan 1-0 Trinity

Tufts 0-1 Hamilton 

Amherst 2-0 Bates

[Off Pitch]

Oct 1
Wesleyan 1 - Hamilton 0    Wesleyan has only managed 2 goals in their last 4 games, and Hamilton has been shut out in all 3 of their losses.  The Cardinals win at home.

Colby 1 - Middlebury 2    Colby has lost 3 of their last 4 surrendering 8 goals in the process. 

Trinity 2 - Bates 1    Trinity has not won at home, but they are a better October team.  They start their climb out of the cellar.

Conn 2 - Williams 1     Conn surprises the Ephs.

Tufts 0 - Amherst  2    The Jumbos have already been blanked 3 times this season by less formidable competition than Amherst.  The Lord Jeffs roll on.

Oct 2
Wesleyan 2 - Trinity 1    Cant pick Trinity two games in a row.

Tufts  2 - Hamilton 1

Amherst 3- Bates 0 

[Mr.Right]

Saturday's Predictions:

Wesleyan v Hamilton-----I believe life on the road for this young Hamilton side might be a struggle in Nescac this season. The most impressive stat of the season so far is that in 4 Nescac games so far, Hamilton has 1GA.  Very Impressive.. While this game will be an even game, I like the way Gruner is starting to play for Wes and as long their backline stays in check they will win this game.  1-0 Wesleyan

Colby v Midd--------Midd playing like the best team in Nescac and the past few weeks have been playing some attractive futbol. They have WAY more talent than Colby. I do have a hunch that Colby will BUNKER in and frustrate Midd all day. I like Midd 2-0 but I think they out shoot Colby 30-5 and come away with nothing. One of those frustrating games......0-0 Draw

Trinity v Bates-------My sleeper team, Trinity, has been asleep all season except for their nice road win at Endicott last week only to follow it up with a dud against Colby. I think there will be some goals in this game and if Trinity's backline can limit mistakes they will win the game. Both teams have weak GK'ing so goals will be at a premium..Trintiy 3-2

Conn v Williams------Williams playing very well so far this season. They will have revenge on their minds as Conn ended their season last year. Sean Dory will be man marking Devlin I would imagine and while Dory is a good player, I think Devlin can handle him. I still think Conn's other pieces are not as strong as last year and Williams has more depth but Conn has the best home field advantage in the league with its rowdy crowd. Conn's GK is a bit suspect so I will go
2-2 Draw

Tufts v Amherst----In years past Amherst has ruled this matchup by being way more physical than Tufts. I think that changes this year as Tufts comes out of the gates pumped up to defeat the National Champions. I think the turf will help Tufts in this one and I have no idea who will score for them but I still say Amherst might have the worst GK in Nescac. Tufts will be able to test him and will get a couple by him. Amherst shows their tired legs tomorrow...2-0 Tufts

[Jump4Joy]

Today's weather can work to be an equalizer. Depending on conditions of fields, can create sloppy and unpredictable play. All about keeping it simple, shortening strides and getting behind the ball. Usually, the team quicker to adjust--even if it means changing styles--comes out on top. Tempting to stay in and watch online...

[Jump4Joy]

What's the word on Majumber?

[blooter442]

What's the word on Majumber?

No idea of his condition, but barring a miracle I think you are safe for today's game.

[Mr.Right]

Today's weather can work to be an equalizer. Depending on conditions of fields, can create sloppy and unpredictable play. All about keeping it simple, shortening strides and getting behind the ball. Usually, the team quicker to adjust--even if it means changing styles--comes out on top. Tempting to stay in and watch online...

That is correct. Today's games in New England will all have wet and rainy weather conditions. Defensive mistakes and GK'ing errors will no doubt have a ton to do in today's games

[Mr.Right]

Trinity up 2-0 over Bates at half-time. Trinity is rolling along and are such a better team with Savonen om the lineup. Defenses have to focus on him and it gives his teammates a ton more freedom.

[Mr.Right]

Williams up 1-0 over Conn 10 minutes in. Horrific defending by Conn as multiple players were ball watchching. Singleton scores and had at least 5 seconds with the ball at his feet. Conn caught ball watching and ole'ing on defense.


I tell you what since Williams' goal, Conn has dominated. They have had at least 3 excellent chances to snag a goal back. Their finishing needs to be much better but they have Williams on their heels now. I have a feeling there will be more goals in this one.

[blooter442]

Well, well, well...Tufts up 1-0 on Amherst, Becherano with the goal. Apparently was a rebound. He has six on the season and while I believe he got a brace against Plymouth State that is a very good return so far for someone who isn't seen as possessing the same talent as talisman Majumder (who bagged 9 goals last year, so at this pace Becherano might be in with a shout for hitting double figures.) Fair play to him.

[Mr.Right]

I am having problems with the Tufts / Amherst live stream.

Meanwhile Conn tie up the game with Williams 1-1 on a Pat Devlin PK. Unintentional handball in the box but a tough call for the ref. Conn has deserved to get a goal as they are out possessing Williams and frankly look the better team so far.

[blooter442]

2-0 Tufts. Wow. Amherst had the next three shots following 1-0 but Tufts hits a sucker punch. If Tufts can get into half at 2 up and can keep Amherst out the first 5 minutes of the second half they will have a great chance. That said, Amherst will not go quietly.

[blooter442]

Looks like Majumder is back, making his first appearance of the year as a sub.

[Once_A_Metro_Always_A_Red]

2-0 Tufts. Wow. Amherst had the next three shots following 1-0 but Tufts hits a sucker punch. If Tufts can get into half at 2 up and can keep Amherst out the first 5 minutes of the second half they will have a great chance. That said, Amherst will not go quietly.

You guys, Tufts is good. And if they can score regularly, they'll be very good. Analysis.