SUNYAC 2015

[Mr.Right]

Looks like I missed a good weekend of games (Vegas got the best of me). If brockport beats plattsburgh this weekend they could possibly have the 3rd bid

This is correct. Brockport MUST beat Plattsburgh to get on the bubble and must go clean.

[Golden_Fan]

Even then their weaker non-conference schedule could prove the difference

[Mr.Right]

Even then their weaker non-conference schedule could prove the difference

Brockport does not have a win vs any Ranked team this year...Losses include Johns Hopkins and Oneonta St....They will need to beat Plattsburgh and even then I do not think they have the resume to get in.

[Golden_Fan]

New East Poll

http://www.nscaa.com/rankings/4716

[Golden_Fan]

Ouch Brockport not making it. They must walk away with 2 wins this weekend          


                         East                             In-Division Record      Overall Record      In Div SOS
1.   Plattsburgh St.                               12-1-3                  12-1-3                       .583
2.   Stevens Institute of Technology          11-1-2               11-1-2                     .553
3.   SUNY Oneonta                                  11-3-1               11-3-1                       .605
4.   SUNY Cortland                                 9-4-2                  9-4-2                         .592
5.   Hobart                                            10-2-2                 10-2-2                       .541
6.   St. Lawrence                                    10-3-2              10-3-2                        .569
7.   Rensselaer                                      9-3-3                   9-3-3                        .561

[Shooter McGavin]

Stevens being 2nd is the funniest thing since I saw Cortland St. at 4th. This region is a mess thanks to the committee.

I'd go...Platts, Oneonta, St. Law, Stevens, Hobart, RPI, Cortland if I have to use those teams.

[Golden_Fan]

The last weekend of SUNYAC play before playoffs. Today we have

Plattsburgh @ Geneseo
Oneonta @ Fredonia
Potsdam @ Brockport
New Paltz @ Buff State

and tomorrow

Plattsburgh @ Brockport     (Game of the weekend)
Potsdam @ Geneseo
Cortland @ Oswego
New Paltz @ Fredonia
Oneonta @ Buff State       


Too many possible scenarios to go over so here are the current standings so you can figure them out:

School   CPts   Conf   Overall
Oneonta   18   6-1   11-3-1
Plattsburgh   15   4-0-3   12-1-3
Brockport   14   4-1-2   10-2-2
Cortland   13   4-3-1   9-4-2
Potsdam   10   3-3-1   9-5-1
Buffalo State   10   3-3-1   9-5-2
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New Paltz   9   3-4   10-6-1
Geneseo   6   2-5   7-6-3
Fredonia   5   1-4-2   2-10-3
Oswego   3   1-7   4-9-1

[TheSwayzeTrain]

Buff State could play themselves out by not beating New Paltz due to Oneonta on their mind. Haven't looked that convincing in the last few matches. Brockport could also do the same with a "who knows what you're going to get" Potsdam team and Plattsburgh tomorrow.

[Mr.Right]

IMO the SUNYAC has 3-4 teams that are "who are you going to get on any given day"...Very unpredictable but I'll take a stab..
Friday:

Geneseo v Plattsburgh----1-0 in my upset special.

Fredonia v Oneonta--------0-3  Fredonia I believe is mathematically eliminated from the Top 6 so the max effort will not be there.

Brockport V Potsdam------2-0  Potsdam has been trending down after a fantastic start and Brockport MUST win this game. I will say that if Potsdam "shows" up with max intensity and focus they could win this game 2-0.

Buff State v New Paltz-----1-1  I still cannot believe New Paltz is still in the play-off picture...This week-end should end all that as Buff State should at the worst draw New Paltz but I think should win.

Saturday:

Brockport v Plattsburgh-----1-0  This game will be a physical intense battle...I say there will be more cards than SOG..If Plattsburgh drops 2 games this weekend their Pool C chance will be severely diminished..Brockport meanwhile is building a solid resume and I believe will sweep the week-end...

Geneseo v Potsdam--------1-2   Geneseo rests on their laurels against Potsdam and Potsdam takes full advantage..After this week-end Potsdam will be beat up but will have some great results.

Oswego v Cortland----------0-0  Oswego is the weakest team in the SUNYAC and Cortland is the most overrated at 9-4-2 and somehow getting regionally ranked. Oswego has nothing to play for which can either be dangerous for their opponents or a cakewalk..I am guessing the former.

Fredonia v New Paltz-------1-0  I have seen Fredonia 2 times and while I was unimpressed they are not as bad as their record suggests. I think Fredonia knocks New Paltz out of thst #6 seed.

Buff State v Oneonta-------0-0  Buff State needs points anyway they can get them. If they play 10 deep they could frustrate Oneonta.

[Shooter McGavin]

IMO the SUNYAC has 3-4 teams that are "who are you going to get on any given day"...Very unpredictable but I'll take a stab..
Friday:

Geneseo v Plattsburgh----1-0 in my upset special.

Fredonia v Oneonta--------0-3  Fredonia I believe is mathematically eliminated from the Top 6 so the max effort will not be there.

Brockport V Potsdam------2-0  Potsdam has been trending down after a fantastic start and Brockport MUST win this game. I will say that if Potsdam "shows" up with max intensity and focus they could win this game 2-0.

Buff State v New Paltz-----1-1  I still cannot believe New Paltz is still in the play-off picture...This week-end should end all that as Buff State should at the worst draw New Paltz but I think should win.

Saturday:

Brockport v Plattsburgh-----1-0  This game will be a physical intense battle...I say there will be more cards than SOG..If Plattsburgh drops 2 games this weekend their Pool C chance will be severely diminished..Brockport meanwhile is building a solid resume and I believe will sweep the week-end...

Geneseo v Potsdam--------1-2   Geneseo rests on their laurels against Potsdam and Potsdam takes full advantage..After this week-end Potsdam will be beat up but will have some great results.

Oswego v Cortland----------0-0  Oswego is the weakest team in the SUNYAC and Cortland is the most overrated at 9-4-2 and somehow getting regionally ranked. Oswego has nothing to play for which can either be dangerous for their opponents or a cakewalk..I am guessing the former.

Fredonia v New Paltz-------1-0  I have seen Fredonia 2 times and while I was unimpressed they are not as bad as their record suggests. I think Fredonia knocks New Paltz out of thst #6 seed.

Buff State v Oneonta-------0-0  Buff State needs points anyway they can get them. If they play 10 deep they could frustrate Oneonta.

Can't see Platts dropping both games this weekend. Maybe one but I doubt they lose both. Just my thoughts though. I like the Fredonia pick over New Paltz.

[Mr.Right]

Thank you..now that is better conversation...What teams do you follow or what teams have seen this year and what are your thoughts?

[Shooter McGavin]

Thank you..now that is better conversation...What teams do you follow or what teams have seen this year and what are your thoughts?

I am a big Skidmore fan...I am kidding that's the last time I pull your leg I promise! We got off on the wrong foot so let that fade and start fresh. I like to add some spice and sarcasm to these kinds of forums because sometimes people need to sit back and and take a deep breath.

I usually don't cheer for one individual team every year. I like to look for a team that floats under the radar and can surprise people. This year I am a Case fan for sure. The potential of that group is endless and they could make a run if they can click at the right time. Sitting at 11-2-1 and 3-1 in a tough conference has me excited to see them still get under appreciated each week. I anticipate them finishing 14-3-1 losing to Chicago in their last 4 matches. The Brandeis game could have gone either way and I think a tie would have been a fair result for both teams but Brandeis prevailed in that one. If Case wins that game I think people see them in a whole new light. The 2 losses are to top quality teams, the other being Thomas More College early in the year, and a tie with Oberlin well it happens. Very disappointed that the Kenyon game wasn't made up. Think Kenyon has a better squad at the moment and might have won the regular season game but a showdown in NCAA's if that's even possible would favor Case. As for the remaining games, Chicago on the road will be tough as well as 3/4 remaining are road games. I think they win the other 2 and sneak by CMU at home to finish up with an at large berth or maybe even a conference championship. Time will tell. Who do you tend to pull for? 

[Mr.Right]

I watched the debacle of a game between Case and Brandeis...That was the game where the ref lost absolute control...I only saw Case in that game but my opinions are they are solid in the back and solid in net but lack some creativity in midfield. #2 Chris Cvecko is one fast player up front or on the flank but I think if you STICK him hard he would fade away...He can defintly beat people 1v1 and is a GOOD player but I think he can be neutralized by a defender(s) that can match his speed / skill and tenacity...Big and fast backs should be able to deal with him . Case is a solid squad but I do not think they will reach the Sweet 16 if they happen to make the NCAA's.

[Golden_Fan]

IMO the SUNYAC has 3-4 teams that are "who are you going to get on any given day"...Very unpredictable but I'll take a stab..
Friday:

Geneseo v Plattsburgh----1-0 in my upset special.

Fredonia v Oneonta--------0-3  Fredonia I believe is mathematically eliminated from the Top 6 so the max effort will not be there.

Brockport V Potsdam------2-0  Potsdam has been trending down after a fantastic start and Brockport MUST win this game. I will say that if Potsdam "shows" up with max intensity and focus they could win this game 2-0.

Buff State v New Paltz-----1-1  I still cannot believe New Paltz is still in the play-off picture...This week-end should end all that as Buff State should at the worst draw New Paltz but I think should win.

Saturday:

Brockport v Plattsburgh-----1-0  This game will be a physical intense battle...I say there will be more cards than SOG..If Plattsburgh drops 2 games this weekend their Pool C chance will be severely diminished..Brockport meanwhile is building a solid resume and I believe will sweep the week-end...

Geneseo v Potsdam--------1-2   Geneseo rests on their laurels against Potsdam and Potsdam takes full advantage..After this week-end Potsdam will be beat up but will have some great results.

Oswego v Cortland----------0-0  Oswego is the weakest team in the SUNYAC and Cortland is the most overrated at 9-4-2 and somehow getting regionally ranked. Oswego has nothing to play for which can either be dangerous for their opponents or a cakewalk..I am guessing the former.

Fredonia v New Paltz-------1-0  I have seen Fredonia 2 times and while I was unimpressed they are not as bad as their record suggests. I think Fredonia knocks New Paltz out of thst #6 seed.

Buff State v Oneonta-------0-0  Buff State needs points anyway they can get them. If they play 10 deep they could frustrate Oneonta.

It is oswego's senior day according to their website that could give them something to play for.
I still cant figure out new paltz, they seem to get results and idk how.

[Golden_Fan]

Half time updates

Plattsburgh 0 - 1 Geneseo  (Geneseo out shooting them 14-1 with 11 shots on goal    )
Oneonta 1 - 0 Fredonia
Potsdam 1 - 0  Brockport (Brockport playing very sloppy and needs to clean it up)
New Paltz 0 - 1 Buff State