2015 D3 Season: NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

[PaulNewman]

swibbles, that is some bold talk.  Looking forward to your 9th post (presumably after the game).

I'll be sure to check back in for ya, NCAC, and I'll be the first to admit it if I'm dead wrong.  Who do you like in that game? Your post count suggests you know more about this than I do  :^)

In hindsight, I think I reacted more to "never been impressed by Loras" more than your prediction.  Not liking how they play is one thing, but I confess guilt to not understanding a comment like "never been impressed" by what pretty objectively has been one of the top 3-4 programs in all of D3 over the past 6-8 or more years.  As for the prediction, yes I would pick Loras, but Chicago winning would be great for D3 soccer and add a lot of excitement to discussions about the pool of legit contenders.  Perhaps you noticed that I thought Chicago should have garnered a top ranking this week.

[Mr.Right]

And the struggles continue for Oneonta as RPI scores a possible dagger to go up 1-0 with 20 minutes left....If RPI holds on this would be an impressive start with a decent to above average schedule before liberty league play

[PaulNewman]

First solid win for 6-0 Wabash.....1-0 over Rose-Hulman.

[Mr.Right]

RPI still hanging on v Oneonta....Their first 3 games have been cupcakes then they beat 2 decent NJAC teams down in Jersey. With a result over Oneonta and SUNY Potsdam , Babson, Williams and Hobart, SLU, Skidmore and Vassar they are going to have MANY opportunities to get wins v ranked opponents and an SOS over .600. Actually, the first 3 games were so weak they might drag that SOS down considerably.

[Mid-Atlantic Fan]

Messiah and Gettysburg headed to overtime. Pretty even first half. Messiah putting on the pressure in the second half.

[Mr.Right]

Couple surprises tonight:

Messiah v Gettysburg 0-0 going into OT
WPI v Brandeis    0-0 going into OT
RPI v Oneonta     1-0 RPI 10 minutes left
OWU  loses to Ohio Northern 1-0
MOntclair v Haverford 2-2 20 minutes left

[KICKIN95]

Loras leading U of C 1-0 at halftime. Jorge Simon with a nice free kick from 26 out right over the wall and left the keeper flat footed.

[swibbles]

swibbles, that is some bold talk.  Looking forward to your 9th post (presumably after the game).

I'll be sure to check back in for ya, NCAC, and I'll be the first to admit it if I'm dead wrong.  Who do you like in that game? Your post count suggests you know more about this than I do  :^)

In hindsight, I think I reacted more to "never been impressed by Loras" more than your prediction.  Not liking how they play is one thing, but I confess guilt to not understanding a comment like "never been impressed" by what pretty objectively has been one of the top 3-4 programs in all of D3 over the past 6-8 or more years.  As for the prediction, yes I would pick Loras, but Chicago winning would be great for D3 soccer and add a lot of excitement to discussions about the pool of legit contenders.  Perhaps you noticed that I thought Chicago should have garnered a top ranking this week.

No doubt that it had objectively been successful. I just want to claw my eyes out as I watch it. That's the issue. :^)

[Mr.Right]

Brandeis defeats WPI in 2OT 1-0. That is their 4th 1-0 decision IN A ROW AND 5TH IN 7 GAMES and are 6-0-1. They now have 10 days off before they head to defending national champion Tufts. Tufts has a back to back this weekend before the battle with Brandeis. I think Brandeis needs the 10 days to rest up and regroup as they are struggling finishing their chances so far this year from what I can tell.

[Mr.Right]

Geneseo St gets their 3rd draw in a row against a weaker side in Houghton. Geneseo is now 3-0-3 with 3 straight draws against SLU, Clarkson and Houghton. That win earlier in the season against U of Rochester is looking a bit less impressive.

The East is for the first time in a long time a complete mess. RPI, Stevens, Oneonta, SLU, Rochester, Geneseo, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Skidmore, Vassar are all beating each other up a bit. November is going to be more interesting than ever for the East and they will be stealing some bids from other regions if all this continues.

[KICKIN95]

It's killing me to try and watch this match.  Stop-start-stop -start. Refreshing every 2 seconds.
Loras and U of C are certainly polar opposites in playing styles. Loras uses the abilities of the players  they have to achieve great results,  regardless of the opinion of whomever is watching.  Fr 2007 thru 2010 Loras was very much a possession and build up team, but they don't have those types of players right now and Coach Rothert is wise enough to know how to get every bit of energy  and production out of who he has.

[KICKIN95]

That's 2-0 Loras

[KICKIN95]

Excuse me, I  meant to say 3-0 Loras.  No matter how you feel about  their "style" of play you cannot argue the results past or present.

[blooter442]

I had suspected that Chicago was a bit lucky to be ranked #5 and get out of their first few games 5-0 (especially after almost losing to St. Olaf at home.) They're certainly a decent side, but getting humbled 3-0 at home could be a good wake-up call for them.

[KICKIN95]

4-0 Loras