2021 Game Notes

[SimpleCoach]

College of Wooster v. Ohio Wesleyan
Wooster
Bias? – I played with Ian Banda.
   I am always surprised when I watch OWU how passive they seem at the start, almost like they are waiting to impose themselves on the opponent.  Maybe passive is not the right word.  Maybe more like methodical.
   Wooster is trying to push the envelope, but OWU doesn't let them get through easily.
   OWU #10 is such a good player.  Has a great sense of timing about the game.  Understands when it's time to attack or time to defend.  When to press, or drop off.
   As time ticks, Wooster starts to pull apart.  Defensive posture in the middle is real haphazard, especially in transition.  OWU can get 30 yards yup the field if they move the ball quickly.
   Wooster backs are not doing a good job of connecting into the middle.
   Wooster just hoping to connect on a long ball with COW#7?.
   COW#2? can be turned at the end line ... surprisingly so. 
   OWU#7 is pretty masterful at drifting into the midfield to get the ball, turn and make a play out wide.
   OWU keeps [robing switching the point of attack, trying to stretch the back line.  So far, COW has kept in front, but clearly OWU is getting closer to goal.
   COW continues to look for the long ball to catch OWU off balance.  I think defensively, they are too disciplined to let that happen.  But they do win a ball and send it across for a header that the OWU keeper must make a big save on.
   OWU is very purposeful about getting the ball out of pressure.  This, I think is a key piece in not only their attack, but how they are able to maintain shape defensively.
   And then like that, OWU has a corner, taken by OWU #10.  The ball is cleared out back to him where he is one on one His two supporting back are 10 yards away in the 18.  OWU #10 pushes the ball back down to the line, catching COW#7 off step.  Before another defender COW #24 can come into support, OWU#10 hits a perfectly floated ball to the center of the six where OWU#2 buries it far post with a flawless heard.  Wooster 0. Ohio Wesleyan 1.
   13 minutes left in the first half.
   After the goal, OWU is feeling it.  COW is back on its heels.
   OWU keeper has had a couple of tests and has acquitted himself well.
   And halftime with the Battling Bishops up, 1-0 over the Fighting Scots.

[SimpleCoach]

Tufts v. Middlebury
Middlebury
Bias? – These guys again??
   Lovely looking place for a game.... And the fall colors!
    Interesting and something I don't see very often.  Corner for Tufts early on that is cleared for Middlebury that goes all the way back to the Tufts keeper, who settles it outside his box.  There are two defenders back with them.  Everyone call to hold the ball so Tufts can get back into shape in the back, before the keeper plays the ball to a back.   It's a simple thing and maybe meaningless, but it's the many simple things that differentiate great teams from good teams.
   Middlebury#9 looks like he is a handful to defend against.
   Most of the game played in Middlebury's half.  Tuft's has a bit of a heavy metal style to them.  They are driven to score.  The psychology around playing them must weigh have on any opponent that plays them.
   Middlebury can't get the ball under control.  Tuft's is relentless.
   Middlebury needs to figure out a way to get and keep a hold of the ball.  Only way to mitigate Tuft's pace is to stretch them out defensively. 
   Will say that Tift's players move for the ball.  Middlebury players, not much.
   22 minutes in and Middlebury has a decent stretch of possession that ends up in a bad pass to Tufts#5.  Switching the point of attack.  Not forcing anything.  Just trying to find the next open man.  Makes Tufts look mortal.
   If I were coaching against Tufts, I would let them come to me.  Defend and press only in my have.  Wait for the penetrating pass to try and pick off and just go to the races and see if I can't get a lucky goal.
   Since Middlebury has been a bit more patient and sorted out defensively, they are starting to put pressure on the Tufts goal.  They have gotten to the box with a lot more ease than Tufts has.
   Middlebury#23, with space looks like he would be dangerous. 
   Middlebury#6 is a decent conductor.  Understands possession. 
   Another thing I find interesting with Tufts, is that when they turn it over and a player with the ball gets behind them, they are quick on the professional foul.
   Middlebury is starting to get it.  Quick switches and making high % passes are making it difficult for Tufts.
   I don't have anything to compare them to.  I really haven't seen Tufts play except for the games I watched this season.  I get why they are good.  There is an edge to them, and they have a load of individual talent.  They are all bought into how they play.  But it doesn't do it for me.  Do they have another gear depending on who they are playing, perhaps?  Not sure how this team compares to other Tufts teams, but their history is probably a huge edge for them.  Maybe I am missing something.
   Halftime.  Tufts 0, Middlebury 0.

[PaulNewman]

I don't think you're missing anything and it's all in your post.  Tufts isn't that pretty but they're skilled, very physical and overwhelming without being dirty although I got a sense Aroh could lose his temper and teams should try to mark him out as well as Van Brewer.  And they keep shape and balance like you said.  Midd one time had a semi-break and Tufts had amazing transition so what looked like what would be a good chance ended up like 2 v 7 with Tufts having the numbers back even though they had just been pressuring in the Midd 18.  Aroh is arrogant and someone on other team needs to match that.  As you said, Tufts dominated the first 20 until Midd settled in a bit, but still feels like a D1 team playing against a good D3 team.  Tufts must have a heck of a weight training program.  Even 5'7 Van Brewer is jacked.  #25 is huge like Aroh and fouls almost every play, they get in their hacks, but again, without going over the line.  They're probably a lot more like Amherst than they like to admit.  They could possibly lose today, but I have a hard time seeing who is going to beat them in big NCAA games.

[SimpleCoach]

I don't think you're missing anything and it's all in your post.  Tufts isn't that pretty but they're skilled, very physical and overwhelming without being dirty although I got a sense Aroh could lose his temper and teams should try to mark him out as well as Van Brewer.  And they keep shape and balance like you said.  Midd one time had a semi-break and Tufts had amazing transition so what looked like what would be a good chance ended up like 2 v 7 with Tufts having the numbers back even though they had just been pressuring in the Midd 18.  Aroh is arrogant and someone on other team needs to match that.  As you said, Tufts dominated the first 20 until Midd settled in a bit, but still feels like a D1 team playing against a good D3 team.  Tufts must have a heck of a weight training program.  Even 5'7 Van Brewer is jacked.  #25 is huge like Aroh and fouls almost every play, they get in their hacks, but again, without going over the line.  They're probably a lot more like Amherst than they like to admit.  They could possibly lose today, but I have a hard time seeing who is going to beat them in big NCAA games.

Yeah I see why they are good.  Without a doubt.  And yes, am wondering if they do one-armed pushups as a team .... 

[SimpleCoach]

Bates v Amherst
Amherst
Bias? – Pre-game, none.  Post-game, much.

   Messiah will have more completed passes in 5 minutes then Bates and Amherst have completed in 20 minutes ... combined.
   When the Bates Keeper gets the ball, Amherst#16 literally stays with him until he punts the ball.  Doesn't allow him to put the ball on the ground.  Forces him to get rid of it in 6-ish seconds.
   Most exciting this to watch was a flip throw by an Amherst#5.  Which is certainly dangerous.  But the Bates Keeper isn't making it any easier by not coming out for the ball.
   I get games that are knocked down, drag out fights ... league games can be like that.  But usually, you can find redeeming qualities in the game.  You can see beyond the fouling, kick ball and total chaos.  Not with this one.
   I see what Amherst is trying to do.  They are trying to get the ball up to the front line and isolate players 1 on 1, and then defensively just physically punish any Bates player who has the audacity of touching the ball.
   Everything is a push or a hard tackle, and in the meantime the referee just lets it happen.
   I don't know if the field is cut long, but it looks like it is.  Which makes keeping the ball on the deck a bit more challenging.
   If I coached a team that played the way Amherst does, I would resign and become a Professional Slap coach.
   Again, love that there can be so many styles, but there is a certain Neanderthal like quality to how Amherst plays.
   Wish I had something to say about Bates.  They are trying to get the ball on the ground and play but they just struggle to keep it for longer stretches.
   And no surprise, Amherst scores a decent goal.  Amherst #10 receives the ball outside the box, and dribbles into space through the defense and finds himself with an open shot on the keeper.  He strikes it well and hits the top of the net.  Bates 0, Amherst 1.
   It was actually a nice goal and give Amherst #10 credit for playing and looking like a soccer player. 
   I don't know what Bates was doing defensively on that goal.  Now I know how Moses felt at the Red Sea.
   On Amherst corners, every available player is inside the six.  They have had maybe ten corners/long throws ... they have all ended in fouls on the keeper.
   The referee is bad.
   Halftime Bates 0, Amherst 1.  I really wanted to like this game.  I really did.  Amherst has been taking care of business and being a NESCAC game I thought it would be exciting ...

[SimpleCoach]

Emory v Washington University
Washington U
Bias? – My wife leaves Emory boards all over the house and know an accomplished artist at one.

   Emory owns the ball.
   Washington U just can't get a hold of the ball. 
   Emory is solid and organized.  Most of the play and Emory possession is in WashU's half.
   Emory being very patient with the ball to start.  Have no rush on trying to get the ball forward.
   When WashU gets the ball, they move it ok in the back, but have difficulty trying to do something with it beyond midfield.
   I am impressed with Emory.  More so than in previous games that I have watched.  Can they translate their possession into opportunities in front of goal?
   Can't read numbers.  Video is too distant to read them.
   An observation that just dawned on me.  I am not sure I have seen a team mark man to man.  Think they pick up players as necessary, but no one seems to track players anymore.  Wouldn't even call this a theory yet.
   Maybe because of the view of the field, but I think if I were a coach playing with 3 up top, I would go man to man on the three backs that most teams.  The fourth back I would have my outside mid cover, then the CDM I would push my CAM on to.  I wonder what would happen then.
   Team water break.  The game is clearly not being played in Northwestern PA.
   What beautiful place to play.
   WashU with its first real opportunity on goal but went just wide.
   Game seems to be between the 18s with each trying to break the other defensive posture. 
   Any goals will have to come from crosses into the box.  Not that there is a ton of room, but for both teams, the easiest way to goal is to get it wide and long and whip it into the box.  Of course set plays.
   17 minutes left in the half.
   Not sure if it is the heat, but bit of a slow game.  That and don't think either team wants to make a mistake.
   WashU is solid defensively, with two very solid center backs.
   Halftime.  Looks like a bit of a chess match, with one side opting for the French Defense, and the other opting for the Scandinavian Defense.   

[SimpleCoach]

Wilmington v Mount Union
Wilmington
Bias? – I've been to Wilmington, Delaware, and I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

   Mount Union lacking the defensive organization I have watched from previous games.  And their control of the ball is a bit haphazard.
   Wilmington has some skillful players.  Wilmington #6, #10 #7, #8
    Better than I expected.
   When Mount Union settles down and controls the tempo, Wilmington just ends up chasing. 
   Mount Union just can't make it happen in the final third.
   Mount Union #6 is a hammer.  And everything is a screw.
   Mount Union can connect in the final third. Wilmington Keeper just comes up big on a Mount Union cross that is headed at point blank range.  Legit should be 1-0 for  the Purple Raiders.
   Wilmington is making it difficult for Mount Union at every step.  Shift over on the ball very well, usually outnumbering players around the ball.
   Mount Union needs to shift the point of attack much quicker.  And in general, needs to do better controlling the ball and moving it.  If a player holds it for too long, they are swarmed by at least 3 defenders.
   Most of Mount Union's danger in front of goal are ball launched into the box.
   Wilmington is bending not breaking.  Very compact in the back.  Back line of 5 it seems with 4 ahead of them 5, 10 yards max.  Very difficult to penetrate without any movement.
   And like that, a long throw by Wilmington is not cleared out by Mount Union and falls Wilmington#16? who one times it into the back of the net to the keepers left from 10 yards away.  Poor clearance by Mount Union #6.  Wilmington 1, Mount Union 0.
   17 minutes left in the half.
   Watching Mount Union, there is something I noticed a lot of teams do on the attack.  For all intents and purposes, few teams attack with depth.  Every forward and attacking midfielders line up across the defensive back line, and don't have much in the way of support if the ball gets knocked back toward midfield.  Counterattack just waiting to happen.
   Wilmington defend with 8, to Mount Unions 4 on attack.  Mount Union resorting to shots from 35 yards out.
   Someone please explain to me the value of having a single forward chase the ball when the other team is knocking it around the back three?  Watch out, am developing another theory ... but don't think it is ready for prime time yet.
   Halftime.  Wilmington 1, Mount Union 0.  Can see why both teams are getting regional looks. 

[SimpleCoach]

Drew v Catholic
Little Rome
Bias? – Watched both teams multiple times.

   Drew #8 with a nasty tackle.  Deserved yellow card.
   Drew owns more of the ball.  Would say they are more organized.  Catholic seems to make it up as it goes along.
   Drew Keeper looks comfortable coming off his line.  Catholic likes to drop it in deep close to the keeper.  Not sure that is smart in this case.
   Watched Drew play The College of New Jersey and thought Drew does seem to build with a purpose.  They have the players to do so.
   Catholic does try usually in their half to move the ball.  Once they cross midfield they just don't have the ability to keep the ball tight.  Catholic #12 has pace but his touch only works in space.  If I were the Drew coach, I would have someone tight on him always.  He will drop the ball back if he doesn't have the room.  I am not the coach.
    Drew #13 is waiting for his opportunity to break.  Just not getting the balls yet.  He is good at finding the right gap to go through.
   Drew #3 is better with the ball as CDM than Catholic's CDM #18, but #18 is much more active and instrumental in moving the ball.  If I were the Drew coach, I would try to lock him up.  Catholic would have problems switching the field.
   Drew #13 just rifled a ball off the crossbar after picking off a terrible pass from the left back.  On the ground, through the middle... to no one.
   I think Catholic have keeper troubles.  Just very unsure of how to play, especially balls that require judgement.
   Catholic sets up for corners with 9 players inside the six, while 4 Drew players, including Drew #13 are outside the six.  Drew #13 is on the 12.  Drew #24 sits at the 22 with no one around.  Perfect for a pass to one time it on frame.
   Drew is just so much more at ease.  Catholic looks uncomfortable.
   Catholic's midfield, #18, #24, #20, is a three-legged stool ... with only one leg... #18.  I don't think I have seen either #24 or #20 connect a pass forward.  In fact, they both have turned the ball over that have led to Drew counters.  If I were the Catholic coach, I would sub them out for someone else.  If there is no one else, I would sub them out for some cones.  I am not the coach, but I do have cones.
   Catholic #7 who I think is a good player from previous games, isn't the same today.  Real quiet.
   Drew is knocking on the door.  Really making Catholic chase.
   Catholic #20 seems insistent on taking 7 touches so he can arrange his feet and the ball, so he can make a 10-yard pass to his center back.
   If Drew scores it will be because of #10 and #11 who work the ball well together and #13 just taking advantage of space.
   Drew getting a little bit stretched and Catholic is able to get it into spaces.
   I would press Catholic #5 every time he gets the ball.  A liability with the ball.
   How do I know Catholic has a keeper problem?  First, on a simple ball that came to him, he bobbled it.  Second, on a through ball he came out of his box, when his defender just wanted to head it back to him he bobbled it as well.  In goal, if you don't do simple things well, it's problematic.
   Drew works mostly down the middle and their left.  Need to mix up the point of attack.
   I think Drew #24 is talented but needs to get involved in the play.
   For Drew to score they are going to have to catch Catholic on a counter or against the run of play.  For Catholic to score, they will need to create chaos and get on the end of a sloppy ball.  Both teams have the punch to score of some stupid foul set piece too.  There are plenty of those.
   Halftime 0-0

[College Soccer Observer]

I don't think you're missing anything and it's all in your post.  Tufts isn't that pretty but they're skilled, very physical and overwhelming without being dirty although I got a sense Aroh could lose his temper and teams should try to mark him out as well as Van Brewer.  And they keep shape and balance like you said.  Midd one time had a semi-break and Tufts had amazing transition so what looked like what would be a good chance ended up like 2 v 7 with Tufts having the numbers back even though they had just been pressuring in the Midd 18.  Aroh is arrogant and someone on other team needs to match that.  As you said, Tufts dominated the first 20 until Midd settled in a bit, but still feels like a D1 team playing against a good D3 team.  Tufts must have a heck of a weight training program.  Even 5'7 Van Brewer is jacked.  #25 is huge like Aroh and fouls almost every play, they get in their hacks, but again, without going over the line.  They're probably a lot more like Amherst than they like to admit.  They could possibly lose today, but I have a hard time seeing who is going to beat them in big NCAA games.

Was at the game in person, and Midd had some good chances even after going down a man with 30 minutes left in regulation.  Tufts was very lucky to escape with a yellow when Campbell took down Saint-Louis as the last defender.  Referee made typical mistake of not looking around prior to the foul, but judging the position of players after the foul had occurred.  I think this was a very important psychological result for Midd.  They came away pissed that they did not win, and they will be up for a rematch down the road.  This game highlighted everything that is wrong with NESCAC officiating:

1. Allowing one coach to whine and question calls all day with no repercussions
2. Allowing some early hard fouls with no cards, followed by trying to get the game under control later
3. Flat out incorrect decision to stop the clock in first OT when both teams had players at the table to sub in and ball went out for a corner kick. Ref stopped clock to allow Tufts to take a set piece that they otherwise would never have gotten off
4. Not visible on video, but when Paoletta got a card for decking Roberts at the end of the second OT, Midd players were asking for a red card (It was not a red, IMO).  Tufts #23 gets in the face of Midd GK Grady and pushes him.  Midd #25 Nelson runs over, yells get the %*#% off my goalie, and pushes him down.  Ref was oblivious to the whole thing and asked AR if he saw anything, to which the reply was "No"

Having seen quite a few NESCAC games, the officiating is simply way too permissive and not at the level it needs to be.

[SimpleCoach]

Was at the game in person, and Midd had some good chances even after going down a man with 30 minutes left in regulation.  Tufts was very lucky to escape with a yellow when Campbell took down Saint-Louis as the last defender.  Referee made typical mistake of not looking around prior to the foul, but judging the position of players after the foul had occurred.  I think this was a very important psychological result for Midd.  They came away pissed that they did not win, and they will be up for a rematch down the road.  This game highlighted everything that is wrong with NESCAC officiating:

1. Allowing one coach to whine and question calls all day with no repercussions
2. Allowing some early hard fouls with no cards, followed by trying to get the game under control later
3. Flat out incorrect decision to stop the clock in first OT when both teams had players at the table to sub in and ball went out for a corner kick. Ref stopped clock to allow Tufts to take a set piece that they otherwise would never have gotten off
4. Not visible on video, but when Paoletta got a card for decking Roberts at the end of the second OT, Midd players were asking for a red card (It was not a red, IMO).  Tufts #23 gets in the face of Midd GK Grady and pushes him.  Midd #25 Nelson runs over, yells get the %*#% off my goalie, and pushes him down.  Ref was oblivious to the whole thing and asked AR if he saw anything, to which the reply was "No"

Having seen quite a few NESCAC games, the officiating is simply way too permissive and not at the level it needs to be.

Watching online, it's hard to read the dynamics of the referee.  But as a referee myself, I am surprised at how permissive most ref's I watch are when it comes to the early fouling.  I get you don't want to dole out yellow cards 5 minutes in, but if it is warranted, so be it.  Usually helps later in the game calming the more terrible angels of our nature.

That all said, I know we talk about how do we make college soccer, US soccer, youth soccer ... I think the  one conversation that is sorely lacking is how do we make refereeing better.

[D3_Slack]

An interesting note.  In the NYU/Carnegie Mellon game there was a clear red card that should have been handed out right off the bat.  CMU striker gets past goalie, goalie takes him down from behind.  Gets a yellow, not a red.  PK awarded and CMU scored...but NYU should have been playing with 10 men basically the whole game.  There were a ton of injuries in this game as well, a fight at the end, then the goalie getting a red card after the game winner was scored in 2OT for going after the CMU bench.  Total mess.  NYU the deserving side (they're legit) and the goalie is terrific.  But the refereeing was a full blown mess...and literally, kids dropping like flies during the game.

[SimpleCoach]

Kenyon v Denison
Denison
Bias? – Multiple times for each.

   Kenyon has better control of the ball while Denison is trying to absorb the pressure.  Kenyon is a bit imprecise when it comes to connecting top.
   Another observation that I have in watching this game, and Denison in particular, I am struck at how off the ball defending is so ... zonal?  And that defending is focused on the ball, not necessarily stopping the pass from originally happening.
   Denison seems to moving a little too slow on the attack.  They are predictable regardless of where they are attacking from.
   On what appears to be a long throw that is cleared out by Denison, the ball lands at the top of the box where the original thrower ... Kenyon#18? ... who takes a touch and sets himself up with his left.  Denison shifts to prepare for a cross, including the Denison keeper who left his near post pretty open.  Kenyon#18? drives a low ball with his left to the near post and catches the keeper.  Kenyon 1, Denison 0.
   27 minutes left in the half.
   On corners, Denison holds two by the ball, puts three or four big guys at the six, and a couple of players at the 12.  All of Kenyon is defending.  Kenyon Keeper really has no room to move.
   Kenyon does transition well when they lose the ball.  Denison is insisting on trying to get the ball behind the Kenyon back line by sending it long, but it hasn't worked once.
   Denison#22?, the holding mid, is a good ball player.  Denison would do well if he could dictate more of the tempo of the game.
   Aside from the goal and some long throws into the box, not much seems to be happening inside the 18s.  In fairness both teams have been making it difficult to work the ball inside 35 yards of either goal.
   Kenyon#15 is very active on the right side.  Comes up from the back given the opportunity.
   Kenyon#8 is someone to watch out for.  Not the biggest of players, but he has the speed and the ideas to hurt Denison.
   Floated clearance from Denison back to midfield is controlled by Kenyon who slots a player at the circle.  He takes 20 yards and passes wide to a team mate now one on one with the Denison defender.  He drops it outside to the winger who takes a couple of touches into the middle at the corner of the 18, and hits it with his right peg.  A forward I think distracts the keeper but the ball goes far post for the goal.  Kenyon 2, Denison 0.   
   That's was a quick counter on the recovered ball.
   Unfortunate for Denison as there are only 38 seconds left on the clock.
     And halftime.  Unless Denison can perform some magic, not sure they have the wherewithal to turn the score board around.

[SimpleCoach]

Luther v University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Luther College Soccer Field
Bias? – Think one is a franchise and the other is kind of as well

   And now for something completely different.
   Nice grass field at Luther College.
   Luther controls the game out of the gate.  UWW can't get a rhythm going to start.
   Video moves a lot but will make the most of it.
   Luther#37 is a powerful outside mid. And Luther #7 is a left wing, equally dangerous.  The two of them are a handful. Luther gets the ball out left very quickly looking for them to make something happen..
   And UWW with the first big chance rifling a ball off the right post that had the Keeper planted.  The rebound came to a UWW forward (Can't tell the number) who hit the ball, but the Keeper became unplanted and made a real good save.
   Was going to type that this was a bit chippy grabby the first 10 minutes, and on a foul in the UWW, a quick restart to #7 behind the UWW right back, Luther#7 went one on one with the UWW Keeper and slotted the ball far post.  Luther 1, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 0
   First, I am not sure what the foul was.  Second UWW#24 with a real heads up quick restart catching UWW asleep at the wheel.  Great assist.  Third, why did the UWW not come further off his line?  He tried to stay at the six.  I guess this is one of those examples of modern goalkeeping that I just don't understand.
   I think UWW coach is arguing that very point.  Along with the ball was moving when he kicked it.  Get that, but it's not like UWW is doing great and they got robbed.  Luther has been taking it to UWW since the first whistle.
   Another team, UWW that crowds the six ... and levels the keeper.
   Video is making me dizzy.
   This is my first time watching either team.  And neither team is justifying their record.
   Luther is a bit of a one trick pony on the left.  Johns Hopkins has a thing down the right, but they move the ball so much better.
   Luther is feeling inspired.
   UWW can get a hold of the ball easily.  Nor are they able to connect.  Luther presses and is physical.
   I do get the sense that the ref lost the plot...
   Luther is lightening quick on the attack coming from the left..  Think UWW is struggling dealing with it.
   UWW is starting to come alive, at least by playing with some energy and purpose.
   UWW#5 is lazy.  If I were the Luther coach, I would make his like difficult every time he got the ball.  Tries to be too cute.  But he does have cool hair.
   It is amazing what it is taking for this ref to call a foul.
   This time, Luther#18 gets the ball on the left side, takes it down the line after beating the right back UWW#8? and leaving the rest of the defense a bit out of shape.  Puts the ball across and land at the feet of a player (Luther #10?) at the far post about 18 out.  Takes a few touches across the box and then strikes the ball far post beating the keeper to his left.  Luther 2, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 0. 
   11 minutes remaining.  Think I am out of this one.

[SimpleCoach]

So, I took a look at all the teams that had the highest pass ratio in a game, and I had watched them more than once.  Once you take into account all the games, the average becomes somewhat predictable.

Just for reference, anything under 5:1 pass ratio is the lowest, 5:1 to 7:1 is the middle group, and 7:1 and higher is the top group.

		Bad	% of	Passes in	Pass Ratio	Attack	Passes	Passes
	Passes	Passes	Bad Passes	Attack	(Passes:Bad Passes)	Ratio	per Minute	Per Game
Messiah	360	50	14%	121	7.20	34%	6	540
Johns Hopkins	246	35	14%	58	7.03	24%	4	369
Washington University	109	16	15%	4	6.81	4%	2	164
Chicago	91	14	15%	43	6.50	47%	5	410
Muhlenberg	75	14	19%	19	5.36	25%	1	113
Eastern University	62	12	19%	18	5.17	29%	3	279
Ohio Northern	77	16	21%	0	4.81		1	116
Kenyon	119	27	23%	32	4.41	27%	2	179
Catholic	226	52	23%	61	4.35	27%	4	339
Mount Union	143	34	24%	16	4.21	11%	2	215
Gettysburg	107	27	25%	8	3.96	7%	4	321

[Gregory Sager]

Sorry, can't figure out the table thing.

Don't worry, I'll set it up for you when I have some spare moments this morning.