2015 D3 Season: NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Mr. Ypsi · September 08, 2015, 07:00:35 PM

Quote from: NCAC New England on September 08, 2015, 06:37:38 PM
What in the world is Calvin doing playing and beating Great Lakes Christian 14-0???

I have no insider knowledge, but it is only 60? miles away and shares a similar mission (not sure, but it may even share a denominational affiliation).

(Just checked the GLC website; while the GLC coach has no direct tie to Calvin, he was head coach at Tri-State (now Trine) University, which is in the same conference as Calvin. So perhaps a coach-to-coach favor in scheduling?)

PaulNewman · September 08, 2015, 08:11:11 PM

Loras up 1-0. Forgot about central time. Already in 2nd half.

PaulNewman · September 08, 2015, 08:29:05 PM

2-0 Loras....thru Rummelhart.

KICKIN95 · September 08, 2015, 08:53:11 PM

Loras content to clear the ball and maintain their 2-0 lead. Wheaton hasn't really been a threat the entire match.

KICKIN95 · September 08, 2015, 08:58:22 PM

There it is folks, #2 Wheaton proves to me no match for the Duhawks "swarm"

Homegrown Harry · September 08, 2015, 09:03:43 PM

OK Boys, how high does Loras climb in the rankings and how low do Wheaton (IL) fall?

PaulNewman · September 08, 2015, 09:35:13 PM

Loras at least up to #2.

lastguyoffthebench · September 08, 2015, 09:46:26 PM

Loras tied #1, IMO. Unless Tufts gets a draw

lastguyoffthebench · September 08, 2015, 09:47:55 PM

Wheaton should fall to #5 in region if not lower

Dubuquer · September 08, 2015, 10:21:07 PM

I was at the Loras-Wheaton game and Wheaton is not even close to being the same team they were last year. I was thinking this would be a down year for Loras but they are surprising me. I can't imagine them being the #2 team in the country, though.

lastguyoffthebench · September 08, 2015, 10:28:05 PM

Tufts
Trinity
Loras

Toss up with Trinity win over Brandeis... Gut says Loras, though

D3soccerwatcher · September 08, 2015, 10:31:42 PM

Quote from: Dubuquer on September 08, 2015, 10:21:07 PM
I was at the Loras-Wheaton game and Wheaton is not even close to being the same team they were last year. I was thinking this would be a down year for Loras but they are surprising me. I can't imagine them being the #2 team in the country, though.

Dubuquer -

On paper Wheaton returned a ton of talent and brought in a swarm of freshmen from around the country. Did Loras simply have more talent? Did Loras out play/out hustle Wheaton? Was Loras more organized? Interested in your first hand perspective.

KICKIN95 · September 08, 2015, 10:45:19 PM

I watched the match and my opinion is that Loras simply out hustled Wheaton from whistle to whistle. The ref definitely let them play for stretches, some bad missed calls on both sides. Would have netted another goal for Loras if the calls were made. PK foul for Bradley and a hand ball in the box on Wheaton gives Loras potentially 2 more, but also missed a handball that Rummelhart put away.
Talent wise Wheaton is stacked except they don't seem to play with any passion or belief. Loras's all in all the time swarm mentality and the fact that they would lay down and die for their teammates and coaches is a huge reason for their continued success regardless of their individual talent level. Hard to beat a team with an agenda.

Midwest Soccer · September 08, 2015, 11:31:51 PM

Saying Wheaton doesn't play with passion or belief after seeing them play a 90 minute match tonight is a little too judgmental for my taste. To each their own though.

If rankings did come out this week I'm sure Wheaton would have moved down to the 8-10 spots. Does Loras really deserve to move to #1 or 2 with a win over a presumed #8-10 team? No doubt they are good, but that's a lofty jump.

"And the fact that they would lay down and die for their teammates and coaches is a huge reason for their continued success...." Now I'm sure you're trying to paint a picture that they all like each other and get along great and have phenomenal team camaraderie, which, isn't all that surprising. I'd say most top programs have that same kind of locker room.

Wisco21 · September 08, 2015, 11:36:25 PM

Watched the match as well. Definitely agree with you Kickin, it doesn't matter how much skill you have, if your passion isn't up to par with Loras'.... good luck hanging with em. Goes back to the old adage, hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard (not to say Loras isn't talented!).

That being said, I did enjoy portions of Wheaton's play. Taking on Loras at the Rock Bowl is no walk in the park. They made the field big in possession and their chemistry seems somewhat present. If they can figure out the final piece, the "gotta wanna, do it before I don't" mentality I believe they can become a well oiled machine poised to make some noise. It's still early. Thought #8 Elliot Borge played well, thought Hollingsworth was quiet.