2014 D3 Season: National Perspective

[WarhawkFan]

Has Wheaton gelled later in the season? They have 3 losses so they apparently are beatable. The losses are to 2 really good teams and 1 mediocre team so that's understandable,  but I don't think tgey should be handed the silver medal just yet.  I watched Whitworth (one of their losses) beat Covenant the other day and they looked better than Wheaton technically.

Since that Carthage loss they have outscored their opponents 24-3 (all 3 of those coming in games they still won by at least 3 goals).  The key to the earlier losses were keeping the score low, but with how they've been finding the net lately and how they came together last night I'm not sure how you keep them from scoring.  Maybe they just played exceptionally well last night, but if the team we saw last night can bring that level every game they are going to be hard to stop. Consistency will be key for them (as it is for any team looking to make a run).   

[Mr.Right]

Amherst v SLU will be interesting as Amherst rested and di not play 6 starters yesterday against Fitchburg St. They started their GK and back 4 and 6 reserves. Smart coaching move but also a tad arrogant and a slap in the face to the opponent. I like it and am interested to see how they come out against SLU. SLU has GOT to have revenge on their mind for last year. They need to get over the Williams / Amherst hump they have run into the last few years

[Mr.Right]

Wheaton MA and Tufts should provide some goals and Tufts will have their starting CB Kramer back after a 2 game suspension.

[Mr.Right]

One more note. I was very impressed with the way Brandeis played yesterday against Husson. They moved the ball two touch all over the field. They are great at home and played very well on the carpet. Husson was not very athletic but were well organized and did not give Brandeis much space. Brandeis still played some great futbol. Let's see how they do against a more athletic side in Bowdoin today.

[stlawus]

Amherst bench antics are a disgrace to the game. 

[Mr.Right]

Yea we go over this in Nescac thread all the time..Nothing you can do but ignore it

[Domino1195]

Glassman left the premises after Bein subbed out (Kenyon). Not a happy camper. More changed things up today, 15 playing deep sweeper, 3 as def mid (played target yesterday)

[Golden_Fan]

cortland is up 2-0 with about four left in the first. oneonta is tied at 0 at the half

[stlawus]

0-0 at half between SLU and Amherst.  SLU dictated most of the half, and had lots of dangerous chances.  Knocking at the door. Very physical game so far. 

[Domino1195]

More is playing a 2-3-2-3 with the back two never venturing past midfield. If Kenyon is to get a result today it will have to come from a set piece. More has had some very good chances but it feels like they are waiting for KFTM.

[Domino1195]

Glassman left the premises after Bein subbed out (Kenyon). Not a happy camper. More changed things up today, 15 playing deep sweeper, 3 as def mid (played target yesterday)

Glassman out with hamstring injury

[Mr.Right]

Tufts misses a couple sitters. Still up 1-0 on Wheaton MA. COuld be 2 or 3. Game is picking up steam and tempers flaring

[Mr.Right]

Amherst seems to be picking up steam. They are putting some pressure on and have a huge advantage if they get a free kick in a nice spot. BOTH teams playing very chippy. 5 Total cards so far

[stlawus]

Amherst take the lead on a garbage goal. 

[Golden_Fan]

oneonta finally puts one in with 7 to go

As soon as i say that they put in another to go up 2-0