FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference

[Boxer7806]

When it comes down to it, if there is one Wesley team to pick out of the last 5 years to play in the first round of the playoffs as a MASCAC team, I would pick this one. This is not me saying that Framingham is going to win, or heck even keep it close. But this is the most vulnerable Wesley defense we have seen in a while, and hopefully Framingham can expose them a little bit. The defense has been playing better of late for Framingham, most of those early season woes were fixed or hid enough to get them back to the top of the league standings but this offense is going to be a different beast for them.

Wesley 50
Framingham 28

[Boxer7806]

This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.

[AUPepBand]

This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.

Pep looked at some video of Fitchburg and did notice that Dellachie can make some plays with his legs, much like Alfred's QB Tyler Johnson. The Saxons have played Bridgewater State and UMass-Dartmouth a few times but it will be a first time meeting with the Falcons. Should be fun. Does anyone know anything about the webcast?

Still debating whether to take time off work to attend Sunday's game....the late starting time (5 p.m.) on a Sunday makes it a difficult trip, timing wise. What with Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday, Pep has an early deadline to deal with, plus the game ending around 8 p.m. still leaves Pep six hours from home. Probably less than a two hour trip for the Fitchburg Falcons. Gosh, perhaps the ECAC could have RPI or Cortland State, with their big stadiums, host in the future?

And guess where Pep will be on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday for Thanksgiving next week? Haha....Suffield, CT...some 32 miles from New Britain. How's about the ECAC postpones the games until Saturday, Nov. 28?

On Saxon Warriors!

[Boxer7806]

This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.

Pep looked at some video of Fitchburg and did notice that Dellachie can make some plays with his legs, much like Alfred's QB Tyler Johnson. The Saxons have played Bridgewater State and UMass-Dartmouth a few times but it will be a first time meeting with the Falcons. Should be fun. Does anyone know anything about the webcast?

Still debating whether to take time off work to attend Sunday's game....the late starting time (5 p.m.) on a Sunday makes it a difficult trip, timing wise. What with Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday, Pep has an early deadline to deal with, plus the game ending around 8 p.m. still leaves Pep six hours from home. Probably less than a two hour trip for the Fitchburg Falcons. Gosh, perhaps the ECAC could have RPI or Cortland State, with their big stadiums, host in the future?

And guess where Pep will be on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday for Thanksgiving next week? Haha....Suffield, CT...some 32 miles from New Britain. How's about the ECAC postpones the games until Saturday, Nov. 28?

On Saxon Warriors!

Pep if I were you I would stream the game.

MASCAC came out with their player of the year awards and Framingham State swept the major categories with Silva as offensive MVP, Managano as defensive MVP, and Stanfield as Offensive Linemen of the year. The only one you could argue is Managano getting the defensive MVP, his stats were a little underwhelming compared to past winners, but to the victor goes the spoils.

Good luck to those Rams on Saturday, Wesley will be a tough game for them but I think they are capable of putting up another decent showing. The Triple take guys have them putting up a good game for the most part. Hopefully they can exceed expectations and even steal this one.

Would love for Fitchburg to knock off Alfred in the ECACs this week. This is the best Fitch team in a long time, it would show some real progress if they are able to win this game. The last time a MASCAC school played Alfred in ECAC Bridgewater got monkey stomped. Lets hope for something better.

Bridgewater and Carnegie Mellon I have no idea about. I have no idea how strong they are but my feeling is this is going to be a close game and one Carnegie Mellon will be fired up about to play. Interesting to see two teams from out of region play each other who for the most part would never do it.

[D3MAFAN]

This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.

Pep looked at some video of Fitchburg and did notice that Dellachie can make some plays with his legs, much like Alfred's QB Tyler Johnson. The Saxons have played Bridgewater State and UMass-Dartmouth a few times but it will be a first time meeting with the Falcons. Should be fun. Does anyone know anything about the webcast?

Still debating whether to take time off work to attend Sunday's game....the late starting time (5 p.m.) on a Sunday makes it a difficult trip, timing wise. What with Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday, Pep has an early deadline to deal with, plus the game ending around 8 p.m. still leaves Pep six hours from home. Probably less than a two hour trip for the Fitchburg Falcons. Gosh, perhaps the ECAC could have RPI or Cortland State, with their big stadiums, host in the future?

And guess where Pep will be on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday for Thanksgiving next week? Haha....Suffield, CT...some 32 miles from New Britain. How's about the ECAC postpones the games until Saturday, Nov. 28?

On Saxon Warriors!

Pep if I were you I would stream the game.

MASCAC came out with their player of the year awards and Framingham State swept the major categories with Silva as offensive MVP, Managano as defensive MVP, and Stanfield as Offensive Linemen of the year. The only one you could argue is Managano getting the defensive MVP, his stats were a little underwhelming compared to past winners, but to the victor goes the spoils.

Good luck to those Rams on Saturday, Wesley will be a tough game for them but I think they are capable of putting up another decent showing. The Triple take guys have them putting up a good game for the most part. Hopefully they can exceed expectations and even steal this one.

Would love for Fitchburg to knock off Alfred in the ECACs this week. This is the best Fitch team in a long time, it would show some real progress if they are able to win this game. The last time a MASCAC school played Alfred in ECAC Bridgewater got monkey stomped. Lets hope for something better.

Bridgewater and Carnegie Mellon I have no idea about. I have no idea how strong they are but my feeling is this is going to be a close game and one Carnegie Mellon will be fired up about to play. Interesting to see two teams from out of region play each other who for the most part would never do it.

Looking at it from a logical standpoint, I will have to agree with Triple take, the game is going to be close, until late. Maybe due to a fumble recovery that sparks the other team to take a two touchdown lead or an Interception that is the straw that breaks the Camel back. As far as the Fitchburg game against Alfred, I think this will be a interesting game, whichever team limits the turnovers will most likely still the momentum and win. Lastly, the Bridgewater vs. Carnegie Mellon, I like Carnegie if they are able to control the line a scrimmage, they have been playing very well as of late.

[wesleydad]

Congrats to Framingham.  Very well played game.  Very well prepared and tried to do what was needed to keep the game close.  Nice QB, skilled with both legs and arms.  Line play was pretty good too.  Represented the league very well today.  Good luck in the upcoming season.

[AUPepBand]

This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.

Pep looked at some video of Fitchburg and did notice that Dellachie can make some plays with his legs, much like Alfred's QB Tyler Johnson. The Saxons have played Bridgewater State and UMass-Dartmouth a few times but it will be a first time meeting with the Falcons. Should be fun. Does anyone know anything about the webcast?

Still debating whether to take time off work to attend Sunday's game....the late starting time (5 p.m.) on a Sunday makes it a difficult trip, timing wise. What with Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday, Pep has an early deadline to deal with, plus the game ending around 8 p.m. still leaves Pep six hours from home. Probably less than a two hour trip for the Fitchburg Falcons. Gosh, perhaps the ECAC could have RPI or Cortland State, with their big stadiums, host in the future?

And guess where Pep will be on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday for Thanksgiving next week? Haha....Suffield, CT...some 32 miles from New Britain. How's about the ECAC postpones the games until Saturday, Nov. 28?

On Saxon Warriors!

Pep if I were you I would stream the game.

MASCAC came out with their player of the year awards and Framingham State swept the major categories with Silva as offensive MVP, Managano as defensive MVP, and Stanfield as Offensive Linemen of the year. The only one you could argue is Managano getting the defensive MVP, his stats were a little underwhelming compared to past winners, but to the victor goes the spoils.

Good luck to those Rams on Saturday, Wesley will be a tough game for them but I think they are capable of putting up another decent showing. The Triple take guys have them putting up a good game for the most part. Hopefully they can exceed expectations and even steal this one.

Would love for Fitchburg to knock off Alfred in the ECACs this week. This is the best Fitch team in a long time, it would show some real progress if they are able to win this game. The last time a MASCAC school played Alfred in ECAC Bridgewater got monkey stomped. Lets hope for something better.

Bridgewater and Carnegie Mellon I have no idea about. I have no idea how strong they are but my feeling is this is going to be a close game and one Carnegie Mellon will be fired up about to play. Interesting to see two teams from out of region play each other who for the most part would never do it.

Pep will be watching the stream at the library. Neighbor Joe, who played for AU in the 50s, will be there as his daughter lives in Connecticut. AU will likely be well represented by parents of players and perhaps some alumni from the area, weather permitting.

In that ECAC game at Bridgewater a few years back, it was the AU Pep Band that sparked the monkey stomp. AU was trailing 10-0 midway through the second quarter when THREE alumni members of the AU Pep Band finally appeared with trombone, and trumpets in hand, much to the delight of AU fans, one of which declared "The Pep Band is HERE!" Until that moment, Pep had been sitting in the stands alone with a bass drum, getting awkward glances from some of the Bridgewater State students whose faces said, "What's the old guy with a drum doing up there?"

Pep had introduced via Facebook and arranged for one trumpet-playing alum living south of Boston to pick up a trombone-playing alum near Boston and attend the game. Traffic delayed their arrival but when they got out of their vehicle in the parking lot, another Boston area pep band alum sees their pep band shirts and greets them with, "Had I known the pep band was going to be here, I'd have brought my trumpet!"

"I've got another trumpet in the car you can play," said the first trumpet player.

The three musicians had never played together, each from a different era of the 15-year-old AU Pep Band. As they settled in, AU got a first down and the band played....after each first down until AU finally found paydirt and the band erupted into the fight song. After forcing a 3-and-out, AU blocked a punt and returned it for a TD and the band played the fight song again. The momentum the Saxons carried into the locker room (well, there really wasn't any) carried into the second half and AU rolled to a 41-10 win...and the band played on!

[Boxer7806]

Overall a decent showing by the MASCAC. Can't really call it a good showing because no one won. Bridgewater really laid an egg out there, getting absolutely demolished and really taking away any of the good will brought by Framingham and Fitchs competitive losses. Really wish Fitch pulled that one out, that would of been a very good win for them and created alot of momentum for next year. I think Fitchburg is going to be the team to beat next year with Dellachie back at QB, their top two running backs back, 3 of their top 4 receivers, 3 of 5 O linemen back, this is going to be a tough offense to go against. Defensively they are losing some key players but from the looks of it have played alot of underclassmen as well and they do have the defensive rookie of the year to.

Framingham is losing just about everybody from their offense and some very key clogs from their defense. Framingham is losing Silva the QB, their top 4 WR's, their conference of the year linemen, their leading sack and TFL D tackle, and both safeties including the defensive player of the year, and an all conference corner. When looking at this I think Fitchburg is your team to beat next year, and the best shot at an NCAA win. Normally Fitchburg doesn't schedule anyone of status in their OOC schedule so we won't know much about them until they play Framingham which is usually week 3 or 4.

Also to note that West Conn took a step back as well. Nicol is back but they lose alot of talent as well on both sides including their QB and top WR. It should be noted that many of the new teams that join the NEFC/MASCAC have had initial success but only to drop off dramatically after the first couple years. Coast Guard started well and has been a bad/mediocre team as of late. Plymouth State started well and has been dreadful as of late. West Conn has had less success than both of those team initially did and already back to a .500 team in the league. For the MASCAC to keep improving teams such as West Conn, who go out and schedule some actual decent competition, must not only remain competitive, but have some success. Part of me also wonders how long West Conn could stay in the MASCAC, as some of this local shake up league wise makes them a potential target since they are only a member of this conference football wise only.

[desertcat1]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Safe Travels.

[Cal_Paolantonio]

Anyone want to throw out way too early predictions or power rankings for the MASCAC next year? Also do you think there are any players in the MASCAC that will get a tryout with an NFL/CFL team this year?

[MASCACAlum]

I would have to think fitchburg and bsu are the teams to beat. framingham needs to replace alot. umd and western conn st has great skill. worcester and plymouth looked good later in the season. maritime and westfield are bottom feeders

[D3MAFAN]

I would have to think fitchburg and bsu are the teams to beat. framingham needs to replace alot. umd and western conn st has great skill. worcester and plymouth looked good later in the season. maritime and westfield are bottom feeders

It's going to be an interest year for the MASCAC, I think with the success over the past few year Framingham State has done a good job recruiting and building a brand and will compete, however may take a minor step back with the experience of other teams aforementioned, but will still compete until Week 11 for the championship. I think Fitchburg has a really good chance, they can play.

[ITH radio]

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Matt Noonan previews the NEFC and other NE D3FB conferences, including the NESCAC, in this blog post.

[D3MAFAN]

It's that time of the year, ready to watch some football. Excited for the new players and new starters. Wishing everyone a great season and injury free season.

[D3MAFAN]

Had a chance to digest the Framingham State vs. Endicott game a bit. First, Framingham has to fixed the kicking game. I am not sure if that can be done overnight, but something has to be done. They have to understand that teams now see them as a very good team and will play their best and you can't have lapse that will allow teams to get back into the game. Nevertheless hats off to Endicott, they did not give up, they showed great resolve, they just couldn't find a way to stop the big plays. However, I believe both teams will improve next week, they each face some stiff competition that will see how far each respective conference has come and if they can take the next step and winning those big games in the East Region.