NESCAC

[SKUD]

Amherst - Babson
Play by play was clear and impartial. Student doing the camera should study hard because camera career is not in their future. Well officiated from what I could tell from the poor camera work and sun glare.
Babson backs shutdown Okorogheye and Cubeddu. It was interesting to see Serpone moving them around to try to find the crack in the Babson back line. Serpone was all class with his post game remarks.  This Amherst team did not play with the edge i am accustomed to seeing.

Game of the week for Amherst Saturday as they host Williams. .

Tufts-Wesleyan
Only caught 2nd half.
Decent camera but you have to turn off the freshman super-fans doing the broadcast.

Teams were very even and the result seemed reflective of the battle.  Saw nothing spectacular.

[EnmoreCat]

My understanding is that it was the Mammoths' first non-conference loss in the regular season, since (and apologies if this is a mistake, I only checked once), a 1-0 loss to Western New England in 2005.  I can't speak for the team or coaching staff ( they are way more articulate than me), but I would be very surprised if that didn't burn just a little bit.  It was also Amherst's first loss in 23 and I would expect that didn't feel too good either. 

I haven't gone back to check exactly what I said after the Babson game last year, but I did think they were the best team I saw in the flesh last year.  The team had clearly experienced some tumult of their own very recently, but I wasn't surprised they matched up well.

The good news for the Mammoths is that there is an immediate chance for redemption against Williams on Saturday.  I suspect a much improved performance from the Purple.

Sadly, I will get to watch on my laptop in downtown Enmore after three fun weeks here.  Thanks to everyone who has shown me kindness and friendship whilst I have been here, both Amherst and otherwise and to the people who shouted out, "Hey EnmoreCat!", you made my day!

[TheNescacRat]

My understanding is that it was the Mammoths' first non-conference loss in the regular season, since (and apologies if this is a mistake, I only checked once), a 1-0 loss to Western New England in 2005.  I can't speak for the team or coaching staff ( they are way more articulate than me), but I would be very surprised if that didn't burn just a little bit.  It was also Amherst's first loss in 23 and I would expect that didn't feel too good either. 

I haven't gone back to check exactly what I said after the Babson game last year, but I did think they were the best team I saw in the flesh last year.  The team had clearly experienced some tumult of their own very recently, but I wasn't surprised they matched up well.

The good news for the Mammoths is that there is an immediate chance for redemption against Williams on Saturday.  I suspect a much improved performance from the Purple.

Sadly, I will get to watch on my laptop in downtown Enmore after three fun weeks here.  Thanks to everyone who has shown me kindness and friendship whilst I have been here, both Amherst and otherwise and to the people who shouted out, "Hey EnmoreCat!", you made my day!

I feel sorry for Williams because Amherst will be pissed off from the loss yesterday. Amherst 2-0 or 3-1

[camosfan]

Not sure what to say about Amherst, but I would rather play them than Conn!

[PaulNewman]

Fwiw, Williams is also coming off a home loss to Bowdoin.  Surprised to see any suggestion that Amherst is gonna roll over the Ephs...or that the Mammoths are gonna get 3 past Mr. Diffley.

[camosfan]

have a 0-0 , in my pool.

[Yankeesoccerdad]

The very divergent views of Williams are interesting.  When I saw them live last year and this year, they seemed solid but not special.  Yet they went on a crazy and unexpected tournament run last year and their stinginess on defense has continued into this year (last weekend excepted).  Will be very interesting to see how Williams and Amherst bounce back from losses.  I don't see a scenario where Williams pulls out a win.  Given the intensity of the rivalry and Serpone's competitiveness (especially following a loss), I would expect Amherst to win by at least two.  Definitely the game of the week.

[northman]

This is a good exchange.  I personally think the NESCAC is even less predictable this year.  I don't think there's any guarantee that a pissed Amherst travels to Williamstown and easily triumphs by 2+ goals.

I've watched most or all of Bowdoin's matches in person or online so far this season.  I would say that Conn gave them the toughest challenge, despite Bowdoin falling 0-2 down to Middlebury in the first 15 minutes last weekend.  I think any of the top 5-6 teams can beat any of the other top 5-6 teams on any given day...home or away.

[coach analytics]

This is a good exchange.  I personally think the NESCAC is even less predictable this year.  I don't think there's any guarantee that a pissed Amherst travels to Williamstown and easily triumphs by 2+ goals.

I've watched most or all of Bowdoin's matches in person or online so far this season.  I would say that Conn gave them the toughest challenge, despite Bowdoin falling 0-2 down to Middlebury in the first 15 minutes last weekend.  I think any of the top 5-6 teams can beat any of the other top 5-6 teams on any given day...home or away.

No doubt.  The top of the NESCAC will continue to be a battle. Amherst is very very good.  Conn is very very good and Tufts is very very good.  Mid and Bowdoin seem right behind them which means nothing since every game is a battle. All 5 teams have a chance to make it to VA in December.

[Yankeesoccerdad]

This is a good exchange.  I personally think the NESCAC is even less predictable this year.  I don't think there's any guarantee that a pissed Amherst travels to Williamstown and easily triumphs by 2+ goals.

I've watched most or all of Bowdoin's matches in person or online so far this season.  I would say that Conn gave them the toughest challenge, despite Bowdoin falling 0-2 down to Middlebury in the first 15 minutes last weekend.  I think any of the top 5-6 teams can beat any of the other top 5-6 teams on any given day...home or away.

No doubt.  The top of the NESCAC will continue to be a battle. Amherst is very very good.  Conn is very very good and Tufts is very very good.  Mid and Bowdoin seem right behind them which means nothing since every game is a battle. All 5 teams have a chance to make it to VA in December.

Coach analytics, curious how you came up with your rankings.  I agree the top teams are very close.  I wouldn't have expected you to have Conn and Tufts ahead of Midd.  Massey rating and power have the teams in slightly different order but all in the top 8.

[coach analytics]

This is a good exchange.  I personally think the NESCAC is even less predictable this year.  I don't think there's any guarantee that a pissed Amherst travels to Williamstown and easily triumphs by 2+ goals.

I've watched most or all of Bowdoin's matches in person or online so far this season.  I would say that Conn gave them the toughest challenge, despite Bowdoin falling 0-2 down to Middlebury in the first 15 minutes last weekend.  I think any of the top 5-6 teams can beat any of the other top 5-6 teams on any given day...home or away.

No doubt.  The top of the NESCAC will continue to be a battle. Amherst is very very good.  Conn is very very good and Tufts is very very good.  Mid and Bowdoin seem right behind them which means nothing since every game is a battle. All 5 teams have a chance to make it to VA in December.

Coach analytics, curious how you came up with your rankings.  I agree the top teams are very close.  I wouldn't have expected you to have Conn and Tufts ahead of Midd.  Massey rating and power have the teams in slightly different order but all in the top 8.

I look at a combination of things including....record, returning players from last year, i click through on the box score to try to get a feel for the game and i try to watch as much as possible especially the goals to see how has special players that can create their own chances

While they tied, Amherst outplayed Mid by a fair amount
Tufts also out played Amherst despite the 3-1 result
Conn has been very convincing and the win over Babson looks good
Midd actually got out played by Hamilton despite the result.
Bowdoin lost a lot from last year although their league results have been solid so for.
Williams lost a lot from last year when they scored on an ot of set pieces and still struggle to score goals against solid teams...hard to see their good luck continuing.

[SKUD]

I love that we all see the same exact games/teams with completely different opinions.  That is what makes this so much fun.

[Viking]

Sending a digital flying shoulder bump to everyone in the extended Trinity College men's soccer family. I can't even pretend to understand the weight that must have been building on players, alumni, parents, coaching staff, athletics staff, and beyond as the streak lengthened. What a release. Love it.

[camosfan]

congrats!

[BendIt007]

Camels vs Hamilton - 2-1 after 11 minutes.  Amazing ... and looks like will be a lot more goals.