SUNYAC 2022

[stlawus]

SUNYAC doesn't seem to get much attention on here these days, so I figure I'll stoke some discussion.   A team to look out for is Plattsburgh.  They're now 3-0 and still have yet to concede.  Are the Cardinals back?

With Cortland rebounding very strong after losing to UR, Oneonta being Oneonta, Buff St having a very competitive team and now Geneseo at 2-1, the SUNYAC looks like an absolute gauntlet this year.   Even Potsdam has started off 2-0 and New Paltz has 2 wins as well. 

[Saint of Old]

The Cardinals ran the SUNYAC during my time and it was not even close.
Coach Waterbury is a legend, I think he won over 400 games.
Plattsburg being back would not surprise anyone.

Former D1 team Oneonta has had quite a 15 year run as well and maybe should have a championship or 2 to show for it.

Cortland has been very strong  for about a decade also.

The SUNYAC plays a very physical style and the best of them battle LL teams to get ready for league play.
LL teams do the same.

[OldSoccerGuy]

I agree on the physical play in SUNYAC...and Cortland & Oneonta to battle for the top spot. Cortland really moves the ball well with one and two touch play against high quality opponents.

I need to see Plattsburgh against more quality opponents before I put them in top 3 however they are off to a promising start before stumbling against Renselear

Looks like New Paltz (big upset win versus NYU) will battle for the third spot with Platts; both Platts & NP had trouble scoring last season

Geneseo has an experienced senior heavy squad. Buffalo lost a few key players (Pencic) and will likely find the season a bit tougher. Oswego has a decent squad as well.

Some interesting matchups this week SUNYAC vs. LL   
NP vs Vassar then Skidmore
Oneonta vs. Renselear
Ithaca vs Brockport

[stlawus]

Plattsburgh absolutely steals one today in Cortland.  Erased a 2 goal deficit and secured the game tying goal with 17 seconds left.   The Cardinals are legit in my view. 

[Saint of Old]

Potsdam playing well against #13 Cortland.

I have to tip my hat to the boys at Clarkson and Potsdam.
This might be the strongest Route 11 has been in its entire History.
Even back in early/mid-90s when Clarkson and SU were playing good football, Potsdam was not at the same level.

Now Potsdam is 4-1-1 looking strong in SUNYAC
Clarkson has played 6 games and has been scored upon 0 times.
St. Lawrence working hard to defend the LL crown.

Route 11 standing up in 2022.

[stlawus]

Was thinking the same thing.  Overall Cortland probably had the better play in the first half but Potsdam had the best chance.  They seem to be using home field advantage to the maximum, as the ball moves noticeably different on their turf. 

On another note, New Paltz gets back into the swing of things with a road win against Plattsburgh.   I still think the Cardinals are a good team given their result against Cortland, but New Paltz is also showing they are going to hang with the best of them. 

[Saint of Old]

Potsdam legit.
Cortland scores, Potsdam scores  and equalizes off the kick off!

[SlideTackle]

Potsdam legit.
Cortland scores, Potsdam scores  and equalizes off the kick off!

Transfer #9 at Potsdam who scored the tieing goal last night played academy ball with my son for many years and DI for two different schools before transferring. He's a very talented player and a real nice kid.  I have no doubt he will be a difference make all year long.

[OldSoccerGuy]

Potsdam is the surprise team for sure. Solid Draw versus a tough Plattsburgh squad. Potsdam look much better with the ball this year versus last year.

Brockport 3-0-0 is off to a very good start in SUNY AC play but yet to play Oneonta, Cortland, Platts.(10\1) or New Paltz.
However trouble looms with yellow card accumulations already one player picked up his 5th and two more with four already.

Oneonta beats NP after a slow start to the match. Oneonta much better in the attacking third with good off the ball movement to beat. NP Offense just not as dynamic as Oneonta. Second goal for Oneonta was an absolute rocket upper 90.

Plattsburgh having trouble scoring in conference play but in the top 4 mix.

[stlawus]

Brockport keeps winning and now sit at the top at 4-0.  Lots of big tests remaining but taking down Plattsburgh will add to their confidence. 

Geneseo with the big upset at Oneonta to give the Red Dragons their first loss.  I was impressed with the Knights in the season opener against SLU, so I'm not completely shocked they managed 3 points today. 

Cortland has now scored 10 goals in their last 2 games, looks like they're back. 

[OldSoccerGuy]

Nice win for Brockport over Platts., down 0-1 and score 2 to win. Brockport hosting Fredonia mid week so 5-0 looks likely  and puts them in a good spot for playoffs and face a real test versus Oneonta on Saturday.

Platts in a tough spot with two losses and two ties, they cannot score in conference play (other than Cortland match)

Up & Down New Paltz gives up a goal with under a minute to go to settle for a tie with Buffalo. NP like Platts cannot score in conference matches.

Cortland & Oneonta still the most talented teams but Brockport can put themselves in the mix with a win or tie against Oneonta. Geneseo, NP and Platts best of the rest. Geneseo hosts NP Saturday.

[Golden_Fan]

Brockport downs Oneonta 2-0

[OldSoccerGuy]

Great win by Brockport versus Oneonta who are now top of the table and only need two more wins to clinch 1st seed. Only two goals conceded in Conference play to date.

Brockport and Cortland now the top of the conference. Brockport keeps on plowing thru the competition with a match still looming versus Cortland last week of season...the only question is can Brockport remain perfect 9-0-0 with three left to play??

Oneonta in a bit of a rough patch two losses sandwiched around a draw.

Nice comeback win for Plattsburgh against Oswego. Watched most of the second half and Plattsburgh regrouped well against the wind in the second half to pull it out.

NP squeaks by Geneseo, not much action in this game low SOG totals.
Looks like Geneseo and Oswego for the last playoff spot, Geneseo has a game in hand.

[Coach Jeff]

Good point about the conference wins but what wins did Brockport have out of conference play.  Oneonta has a poorer conference record.  How did they do out of conference?

[stlawus]

Good point about the conference wins but what wins did Brockport have out of conference play.  Oneonta has a poorer conference record.  How did they do out of conference?

That is what is so strange about Brockport this season.  Aside from the in conference win against Oneonta they have no remarkable out of conference result.  They started the season with 3 consecutive draws against average/mediocre competition.  They even lost to Ithaca who are having one of their worst seasons in recent history.