2014 D3 Season: National Perspective

[PaulNewman]

I see Brandeis and Kenyon as in very similar positions.  A lot of people are not going to pick them for the final four, and the odds for every team other than Messiah start out long, and while both are certainly beatable, it is going to take a tremendous effort to knock them out (aside from a case of not advancing on PKs or something very flukey).  These are two very senior-laden teams determined to go as far as they possibly can go.

[PaulNewman]

Mr.Right, take a breath.  Don't lose it here.  We need you for the tourney run 

[blooter442]

I have seen Brandeis 7 times this season and I am willing to call this and put REAL money down with odds if one of you Brandeis supporters feels differently

I'm sorry; I don't put down real money on anything, especially something found on a college soccer fan board that I use for fun, not for business.

[swibbles]

I have seen Brandeis 7 times this season and I am willing to call this and put REAL money down with odds if one of you Brandeis supporters feels differently

Betting = Legal?

[pelinho5]

I like Bold and am willing to wager Brandeis will not get out of the 2nd round if you give me odds

Cocky call. We shall see if you can live up to your name, "Mr. Right".

I actually agree with "Mr. Right", there first game against Husson (13-7) is going to be very very tough. Husson has a high quality strength of schedule, some big time losses, 4-0 to Bowdoin, and come from the stellar NAC conference. 

If they somehow won the first game, they would have to play the stellar 9 win Bowdoin bulldogs or Brockport Dodgers.  The dodgers have a great record in 10-3-6 and finished 3rd in the SUNYAC.

[Mr.Right]

Brandeis would get knocked off the ball by a team like Loras. Brandeis has a nice midfield and a couple players that can score critical goals but there GK is suspect and I do not think their D can hold up against better teams

[Mr.Right]

your sarcasm reeks pelinho...ok NCAC I need to take my meds and get off this Brandeis push but mark my words. Also, I like Brockport over Bowdoin so go figure

[pelinho5]

I have seen Brandeis 7 times this season and I am willing to call this and put REAL money down with odds if one of you Brandeis supporters feels differently

Betting = Legal?

http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/gambling-college-sports

"The NCAA opposes all forms of gambling — legal and illegal"

[oldonionbag]

Seems to me like Brandeis is a very good team, but that there are a lot of very good teams out there. I think many of these NCAA games will come down to which team shows up. I can't say with certainty that they will make the sweet sixteen, but I also can't say they won't.

The fact of the matter is that there is so much parity in D3 this year that anyone can beat anyone. I know there is always the "on any given Sunday...", but this year more than any other in recent memory I think that holds true. The traditional powerhouses seem to be down (save for maybe Messiah), as do the traditional powerhouse conferences. I think there will be some wild upsets and several cinderellas, and I'm excited to see it all happen. First round will be crazy!

[Mr.Right]

I just negative karma you Pelinho, which I rarely do. Get a grip and chill out

[swibbles]

I have seen Brandeis 7 times this season and I am willing to call this and put REAL money down with odds if one of you Brandeis supporters feels differently

Betting = Legal?

http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/gambling-college-sports

"The NCAA opposes all forms of gambling — legal and illegal"

Well that settles it, "Mr. Right". As much as I'd love to take your money, the moral victory is all I'm willing to wager.

[Mr.Right]

Seems to me like Brandeis is a very good team, but that there are a lot of very good teams out there. I think many of these NCAA games will come down to which team shows up. I can't say with certainty that they will make the sweet sixteen, but I also can't say they won't.

The fact of the matter is that there is so much parity in D3 this year that anyone can beat anyone. I know there is always the "on any given Sunday...", but this year more than any other in recent memory I think that holds true. The traditional powerhouses seem to be down (save for maybe Messiah), as do the traditional powerhouse conferences. I think there will be some wild upsets and several cinderellas, and I'm excited to see it all happen. First round will be crazy!

This I totally AGREE with

[Golden_Fan]

I wouldn't be surprised if brockport can make it past the second round. If they put it all together they can be dangerous

[PaulNewman]

Mr.Right, you should be rooting for Brandeis.  It's nice to see some new teams break through.

And let me repeat....we need   you through the tournament.  Wait a few weeks to get your next red card, please!

[lastguyoffthebench]

There is zero chance Husson beats Brandeis.   Okay, maybe a 5% chance.


Should be upwards of a 5-0 rout.   MSU outshot Husson 47-6. Bowdoin outshot them 34-2