NESCAC

[blooter442]

Wow that was super annoying...that was really loud....1-0 Bowdoin on the frosh Bryd's follow up...Hmm someone thought Bryd would be a factor today in last night's predictions....

Thankfully I was away from the computer.

[Mr.Right]

This is where Wiercinski will start milking a 1-0 lead...xtra subs, longer than usual throw-ins, etc....I understnad with about 5-10 minutes left but he is known for doing this with almost a half left. very unsporting

[blooter442]

This is where Wiercinski will start milking a 1-0 lead...xtra subs, longer than usual throw-ins, etc....I understnad with about 5-10 minutes left but he is known for doing this with almost a half left. very unsporting

The Mourinho effect...except with Mourinho, it's the first half.

[blooter442]

I actually like this commentator for the most part...he is pretty clear and interesting...just the explosion of volume on goals is a bit much for me.

[Mr.Right]

Bowdoin 1-0 win over Williams...Solid win for Bowdoin and a fantastic sweep of Wesleyan / Williams at home this weekend. That win could be a big win come November as you have to figure both those sides will be bubble teams.

[Mr.Right]

I am not even sure Williams will be on the bubble. They have 4 Shots with 1 SOG all game. I realize Bowdoin is difficult to generate a ton of solid chances against but this is starting to get down right ugly with today's game and yesterday's win at Colby. Williams always has had a penetrating attacking central midfielder who could thread the needle and "run the show" so to speak. They just do not have that at all and couple that with no real goal scoring threats and like i said in December and kind of like the SLU situation the recruiting needs to be stepped up. I see some talent and definite organization but for the most part a ton of role players and Williams is starting to look like just another average D3 / Nescac side.

[blooter442]

At Tufts vs. Trinity. Braun is up top and Tasker is out wide. Maybe — even with the former's cameo start against Kenyon last year — this is the start of a new trend.

[blooter442]

I do not understand what Eichhorst's role in that team is. Sure, he's big, although not like Braun/Najjar/Rojas/etc. He's not particularly quick or skilled or a good tackler. Maybe he is a utility player? He did score against UMASS-Boston last year and I guess is good for the odd goal, so I guess it makes sense.

Update: He was just denied a goal by a great tackle from the Trinity defender. I guess that's why I don't make the decisions.

[blooter442]

Tufts is big, but not as big as Amherst in recent years. That said, I don't deny that Shapiro has recruited for size with somewhat of an arms race going on in the NESCAC.

That said, Braun is a beast, and pretty quick for a guy his size. I think he is the target man Tufts has been calling out for.

The Jumbos do appear to be keeping the ball on the ground for the most part, although they have played direct at times. The ball over the top has been their method of choice a few times.

[Mr.Right]

nah ur right Eichhorst is just a big body IMO...he is veerrryyy SLOW and not very skilled..What i do not understand is why he came on for Rojas as the first sub.

[blooter442]

Trinity GK makes a great save off Eichhorst but appears to take it in the face. Ball then went off the Tufts player out for a goal kick.

Tufts has had most of the ball — probably around 80% in the half.

[Mr.Right]

Colby up 2-1 over Conn with a late goal in the 1st Half that looked to be offside. Very close. I think Colby has some decent players Aoyama( who scored the 2nd goal for Colby but who surprisingly did not start today and yesterday v Williams), Berolzheimer(who got the 1st goal and has some skill), Chandler Smith(who must be injured as he has not played), Clouse(long thrower)

[Mr.Right]

i do not see Bednarek in Trinity's 11 and I have not heard Savonen's name called at all...Tufts dominating possession but have they had any real dangerous chances? Not really. Trinity needs to come away with points anyway they can.

[blooter442]

Mieth replaces Johnson in goal for Tufts, and then Tasker misses wide left twice in the first minute of the half. Jumbos picking up where they left off — decent chances, but neither particularly close.

[blooter442]

Braun is back out there. He is a beast, and is pretty quick for a guy his size.

Freshman Jacobs just had two great chances in a minute. Tufts turning the screw.