2014 D3 Season: National Perspective

[PaulNewman]

And the one touch cross in from Anthony.  Just so efficient and decisive and fluid in his decisions.

Where is Thunder announcing crew?  Used to have 2-3 guys like Messiah and after the game coach interview and whole 9 yards.

[PaulNewman]

Wheaton may go up 3-1 but they're also giving Trinity a chance to tie it up because don't know how to slow things down.  That's why I don't think they can beat Messiah.

[FalconFan]

Yeah, Trinity is still dangerous and they are starting to play with urgency.

The speed with which Wheaton transitions into attack after winning the ball is really entertaining to watch.

[PaulNewman]

Wow.  Game made me dizzy.  Congrats to Wheaton.  Valiant effort by Trinity.

[Saint of Old]

A worthy clash of Champions.
We might have just seen the 2014 Kings.

[wchandy22]

Wheaton is a very deserving Final Four team. But their last five tournament games have all been at home. They now need to show us they can win on the road. Oddly enough, they are closer to Kansas City than any of the other three Final Four teams.

[Sirius90]

Goodbye Amherst. I hope that your collective antics are not the subject of conversation next year.

[Jump4Joy]

Watched today. Saw a team giving it their all, supported by an enthusiastic bench. In fact, Amherst probably surprised some folks today in their ability to play the underdog without looking like one. Sometimes it seems folks are jumping willy-nilly on an anti-Jeffs bandwagon?

On another note, why am I earning negative karma points? How have I offended thee? (Other than by supporting Amherst...)

[stlawus]

Watched today. Saw a team giving it their all, supported by an enthusiastic bench. In fact, Amherst probably surprised some folks today in their ability to play the underdog without looking like one. Sometimes it seems folks are jumping willy-nilly on an anti-Jeffs bandwagon?

On another note, why am I earning negative karma points? How have I offended thee? (Other than by supporting Amherst...)

"Enthusiastic bench"  Come on.  We all know they cross the line between being "enthusiastic" and being completely obnoxious and classless.  They could and should receive yellow cards every single game.  Literally every call that goes against them they go ballistic and act like they never do anything wrong.  They've earned their reputation for a reason.  Most of us aren't sad to see them go. 

[blooter442]

They've earned their reputation for a reason.

Exactly. It's one thing if one or two people think something. But when many folks from different angles share a similar collective view, there is usually some truth behind the viewpoint.

[Jump4Joy]

OK. I agree the coach behaves that way. It's obvious. But I'm still not convinced the boys deserve the animosity here. Go ahead and give me a thousand negative karma points, but I just don't see/hear it the way you do, StLawUs. Hopefully, you're not that guy (father?/alum?) who felt it necessary to yell derogatory remarks at the Jeffs players as they jogged across the pitch in a cool-down last Sunday. That guy was classless and did not represent SLU well at all.

[wchandy22]

Conditions appear to be much better in Gambier, much warmer although they could see some rain; especially during the 2nd game (Kenyon / OWU). Heading out to Allentown; hoping the field is in better conditions. Doesn't appear field conditions improved much for yesterday's 2nd game given he following comments from Tuft's web site:

Field conditions at Muhlenberg were a factor after the pitch froze overnight and had only slightly melted before play started today.

http://www.gotuftsjumbos.com/sports/msoc/2014-15/releases/20141122gjae9v

I don't think we will see many goals today. A very small field with two of the better defensive teams in the country. 1-0?

[Sherlock Holmes]

I'm sure the field will be as bad today as well. I'm sure we'll see lots of slipping and sliding. After watching both games live yesterday, I don't see Tufts hanging with Messiah the entire game. I think their defender #25 is dangerous on any free kicks or corner kicks, and that's their best shot. #12 was the most dangerous offensive player, but he didn't seem well supported by the rest of the team for much of the game. I'm leaning more towards 3-0 or 3-1. Something like that.

[stlawus]

OK. I agree the coach behaves that way. It's obvious. But I'm still not convinced the boys deserve the animosity here. Go ahead and give me a thousand negative karma points, but I just don't see/hear it the way you do, StLawUs. Hopefully, you're not that guy (father?/alum?) who felt it necessary to yell derogatory remarks at the Jeffs players as they jogged across the pitch in a cool-down last Sunday. That guy was classless and did not represent SLU well at all.

No, it wasn't me.  I wasn't at the game.  Sure he probably didn't represent SLU well, but everyone will forget about and still remember Amherst's antics.  Even from a neutral standpoint, animosity is completely warranted.  It's ridiculous the way they conduct themselves.  You may not hear it the way I do, but the rest of the NCAA sure does. 

[Jump4Joy]

StLus, how can u hear what the players are saying from the bench? I hear lots of ohs! And heys! But I'm at the games. Is the feed so clear you can hear phrases and clauses? The one time I heard fbombs this year it was from the revered bench of a highly touted arch rival. Maybe you can PM me to give me examples so I can understand your view more clearly?