2015 D3 Season: NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

[Mr.Right]

One more thing: I am sure someone has talked / answered this question back in 2014 but does anyone have any information on why Ludwig left York? Was he forced out or did he want to foucs on club / development teams. Did he change professions?...Just curious

[PaulNewman]

For instance Brandeis:

Instead of taking a trip to Texas to play 2 good teams why not if you are willing to play top teams have Oneonta or Rutgers Camden come to them and play. Would still be considered In-Region and boast their SOS and OWP stats just as much as the other 2 games. Now usually it is hard to squeeze in new games with new teams because you have your set schedule year in and year out with teams you normally play out of conference but the usual time that works best for both new teams is the first 2 weekends of each season.

Especially since Brandeis already does a ton of traveling with UAA schedule so hard to argue they are making the trip to add some diversity of experience for the student-athletes (like Oberlin going to the West Coast).  That said, hard to argue with Brandeis on difficulty of schedule.  If memory serves they were over .600 last year.

[lastguyoffthebench]

All that praise for Camden and I actually just went to their schedule for 2015 and I am a bit disappointed. A couple Centennial games and 1 or 2 tough road games but generally that out of conference schedule doesn't do much for me

Possibly a strategic move in the mathematical sense here?   Their OWP crushed Salisbury and they beat Newark twice, but missed the dance just as they were peaking.  Playing a numbers game with their schedule to be near the magical .580 OWP with fewer blemishes?   

I agree with you on it being not as strong as seasons passed, but the key match ups vs Salisbury and CNU are vital to their tournament resume.

[wchandy22]

One more thing: I am sure someone has talked / answered this question back in 2014 but does anyone have any information on why Ludwig left York? Was he forced out or did he want to foucs on club / development teams. Did he change professions?...Just curious

I believe this article from the York Dispatch sums it up.

After 16 successful seasons, Ludwig resigns as York College men's soccer coach
By JOHN WALK
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_27143753/

[Mr.Right]

Hmmmm the article was a little thin on details but certainly one of the more bizarre stories in D3 this past year.

[Mr.Right]

All that praise for Camden and I actually just went to their schedule for 2015 and I am a bit disappointed. A couple Centennial games and 1 or 2 tough road games but generally that out of conference schedule doesn't do much for me

Possibly a strategic move in the mathematical sense here?   Their OWP crushed Salisbury and they beat Newark twice, but missed the dance just as they were peaking.  Playing a numbers game with their schedule to be near the magical .580 OWP with fewer blemishes?   

I agree with you on it being not as strong as seasons passed, but the key match ups vs Salisbury and CNU are vital to their tournament resume.

Excellent point..Last year Camden had a great resume but had 1-2 extra losses that hurt them in the end. Also, a good point about going head to head with some of the South Atlantic competition which will look favorably to the committee if they get results.

[PaulNewman]

Game of the Day:  KZoo at OWU

Tomorrow is a D3 fan's feast:  Messiah @ Carnegie Mellon, Brandeis @ Trinity (TX), Haverford @ Stevens, Calvin @ Gordon, Newark at Rochester, Ohio Northern @ Wheaton (MA), NC Wesleyan @ Lynchburg, Covenant @ Centre, Wash U @ Wheaton (Ill)

[blooter442]

Brandeis tied with Hardin-Simmons 1-1 at half. Cowboys came out much stronger and took a 1-0 lead five minutes in. Judges equalized in the 38th through Chris Bradley. Apparently H-S has been down to 10, a red in the 26th (I saw the ref take out the red card but he didn't point it at anyone so I assumed it was a mistake. Guess not).

[blooter442]

Update: 'Deis wins it 2-1 in 2OT. Bradley taken down from behind in the box, J. Ocel scored the PK. Looked a foul to me, but you can never be sure.

[D3soccerwatcher]

Gordon College quietly off to a 2-0 start. They will be challenged tonight as they face nationally ranked Calvin College.  This is one of several games to keep an eye on today. Others include. Wheaton IL vs Washington Univ and Messiah vs Carnegie Mellon.

[PaulNewman]

The rough start for Wheaton (MA) continues.  Ohio Northern wins 3-1.  If ONU can get another good New England win tomorrow against Babson that will go a long way in heading them in the right direction.

[stlawus]

SLU continues to roll. 4-0 win against Rowan.  Freshman are playing superb. 

[backyarddawg]

Noticed Steven's won 3-2 vs Haverford.  Watched some of the game and felt like an NCAA game and thought Haverford had the better of play.

RUC good win vs St Mary's -- Mike Ryan continues to score goals.

Etown good win on the young season 2-1 over Dickinson.

Stockton 3 W&L 0-- Stockton 3-0 with wins at Catholic and neutral vs W&L

Sewanee gets first win of year for young coach Pacella.


F&M in a fight w Alvernia 0-0
Messiah vs CMU early 0-0

Cannot wait for Brandeis vs Trinity later

[PaulNewman]

When was last time someone scored 3 goals against Messiah?  Game far from over.  CMU up 3-2 with 29 min to go.

[PaulNewman]

ECSU just beat Muhlenberg with under a minute left in 2nd OT.

Messiah with constant pressure, tied game 3-3 on bad CMU giveaway just outside box.  Looking like a 4-3 win for Messiah in reg or OT.  Messiah is better, more dominant team but CMU is playing them straight up and getting their chances.