Liberty League

[stlawus]

Roethel's bailed them out on more than one occasion, and has only allowed 6 goals 18 games.  I wouldn't say he's entitled to a howler but he certainly has earned the right to not be judged on one mistake like that.   

[deutschfan]

Agreed.  He is an excellent keeper and I would consider him a top candidate for defensive POY.  On the offensive side the two leading scorers overall are from the last place team who finished with a 5-0 beatdown.  Don't know what you do with that.  So can the 7th place team in a 9 team conference earn an NCAA bid?

[TheSwayzeTrain]

Agreed.  He is an excellent keeper and I would consider him a top candidate for defensive POY.  On the offensive side the two leading scorers overall are from the last place team who finished with a 5-0 beatdown.  Don't know what you do with that.  So can the 7th place team in a 9 team conference earn an NCAA bid?

Well atleast RPI will be well rested having weeks off while others play. Seems that they benefit from teams playing in their conference tournament which they didn't qualify for. How can you reward a team for not making the conference tournament? Why have conference games during the year if not making the tournament has no consequence? Seems like Chris Apple has lost interest in giving the East their respect seeing that Rochester isn't in the picture. Just another reason why committee members shouldn't be part of their own teams fate. If that's the case then a lot more coaches will be looking to represent their regions. No wonder Rochester has gotten the benefit of the doubt over the last handful of years. Not knocking their talent but I'm sure some real deserving teams were overlooked because them. No wonder why SOS is talked about, and who always has a high SOS; Rochester.

[SandyMac]

Predictions for the final?  Going to be a hell of a game. The LL title game hasn't gone to OT since Hobart topped Union in 2009, and I think this one could end up finishing in a similar fashion.

1-0 SLU in 2OT.

Here we go Saints!

[Mr.Right]

I've been praising Skidmore all year so why stop now. I'll take Skidmore 0-0 PK's. If Skidmore could snag a bid they are in a great geographical location to be sent to many different regions. Also, I think that would certainly wash RPI and possibly Plattsburgh if Oneonta loses to Brockport.

I have seen Oneonta a couple times this year but have not seen Brockport yet. I remember them at Brandeis last year but not sure how they stack up this year.

[SandyMac]

Ugh, penalties. Please no.

[Mr.Right]

SLU gonna snag a Pool C anyway give the breds a chance in the dance. Let the LL prove itself out there

[Saint of Old]

No predictions from me, but no Saint is ever happy when a game goes to penalties.
Should be the biggest battle of the year for both teams.
I might be in the minority here, but I do think that All 4 teams playing in the Finals this weekend (SUNYAC/LL) should get in with a Pool C.

[lastguyoffthebench]

I'm still going with SLU 2, Skidmore 0.

[Part_Bart]

I'm still going with SLU 2, Skidmore 0.

Agreeing with LGOB's predication: SLU 2 up on Skidmore.
Suspect it will not be a free-flowing game, and my over-under on yellow cards is four.

[stlawus]

Things are getting awfully chippy in Canton.  2 red cards on one play for SLU and Skidmore midway through the first half, 10 v 10 here on out.

[stlawus]

And now a handball in the box on Skidmore.  SLU converts the PK.  Kisselbach did well to get a hand on it but it was hit hard. 

[Mr.Right]

I was going to say Kisselbach almost got to that. Good effort. 10 v 10 and now Skidmore will have to attack. Game should open up in the 2nd Half

[Mr.Right]

Skidmore ties it up 1-1 with a header off a corner. Almost Halftime.

[stlawus]

That was a good set piece by Skidmore.  2nd half should be interesting.