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Title: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: joecct on February 09, 2012, 01:50:03 PM
http://mascac.com/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/MASCAC_Football_Announcement
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: oldhamfan on October 20, 2012, 05:41:40 PM
Quote from: joecct on February 09, 2012, 01:50:03 PM
http://mascac.com/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/MASCAC_Football_Announcement
Wow, I need my eyes checked. For a moment there, I thought the title of the thread was NESCAC championship added for 13-14.
Title: Waaayy too early Mascac Projections for the InauguralSeason
Post by: ECoastFootball on December 06, 2012, 09:33:17 PM
      School                      (Conf Record)
1. The Malikke Van Alstine's (8-0)
2. Bridgewater State (7-1)
3. Mass Maritime (5-3)
   Westfield State (5-3)
   Worcester State (5-3)
6. West Conn (3-5)
7. Plymouth State (2-6)
8. UMass Dartmouth (1-7)
9. Fitchburg State (0-8)

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Waaayy too early Mascac Projections for the InauguralSeason
Post by: bman on December 06, 2012, 10:27:14 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on December 06, 2012, 09:33:17 PM
      School                      (Conf Record)
1. The Malikke Van Alstine's (8-0)
2. Bridgewater State (7-1)
3. Mass Maritime (5-3)
   Westfield State (5-3)
   Worcester State (5-3)
6. West Conn (3-5)
7. Plymouth State (2-6)
8. UMass Dartmouth (1-7)
9. Fitchburg State (0-8)

Thoughts?

My guess is that West Conn is nearer to the top.  They are facing tougher comp in the NJAC, and unless they have lost a whole lot, they should be very competitive...(except on week 1... ;))
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 06, 2012, 10:50:32 PM
I think Western Connecticut will be better than 3-5, not because the NJAC is better but because Western Conn will be better next year regardless of the level of competition it's facing.
Title: Re: Waaayy too early Mascac Projections for the InauguralSeason
Post by: ECoastFootball on December 09, 2012, 12:14:09 PM


My guess is that West Conn is nearer to the top.  They are facing tougher comp in the NJAC, and unless they have lost a whole lot, they should be very competitive...(except on week 1... ;))
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I agree the MASCAC wont be what the NJAC was. But at the top, Framingham lost to Cortland by only 1, and all Van Alstyne jokes aside, are very stout on D. Bridgewater is pretty entrenched as #2. MMA, and WSU are solid and I think Westfield's 3-7 year was an anomaly.

That being said, I think the difference in conference will be shown. WestConn has won one NJAC game in 3 years, and I am calling for them to win 3 MASCAC games in year 1.
Title: Re: Waaayy too early Mascac Projections for the InauguralSeason
Post by: Yanks 99 on December 10, 2012, 08:25:19 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on December 09, 2012, 12:14:09 PM


My guess is that West Conn is nearer to the top.  They are facing tougher comp in the NJAC, and unless they have lost a whole lot, they should be very competitive...(except on week 1... ;))

I agree the MASCAC wont be what the NJAC was. But at the top, Framingham lost to Cortland by only 1, and all Van Alstyne jokes aside, are very stout on D. Bridgewater is pretty entrenched as #2. MMA, and WSU are solid and I think Westfield's 3-7 year was an anomaly.

That being said, I think the difference in conference will be shown. WestConn has won one NJAC game in 3 years, and I am calling for them to win 3 MASCAC games in year 1.
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Absolute biggest understatement of the year...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on December 10, 2012, 10:34:13 AM
The point I was trying to make was that I think Western Conn will be better overall. I'd think they could win two or three games in the NJAC next year, which is why I think five wins against next year's schedule is a reasonable projection.

Should be an interesting season.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: bman on December 10, 2012, 11:45:07 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on December 10, 2012, 10:34:13 AM
The point I was trying to make was that I think Western Conn will be better overall. I'd think they could win two or three games in the NJAC next year, which is why I think five wins against next year's schedule is a reasonable projection.

Should be an interesting season.
Pat

Now that West Conn is in the MASCAC, will they be honoring the NJAC/MAC challenge as scheduled?   Assuming it's a little late to change, but not sure.  I haven't heard anything from WU...so assume it's still on...any info?
Title: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on May 31, 2013, 07:54:42 AM
Anyone hear of any news about any of the teams since spring ball? Anybody have any top studs coming in?

Also, I saw that WestConn is opening with Nichols. Welcome to New England Football. West Conn 41, Nichols 7. They should start 2-2, we will find out what they are made of Week 5 when they play their first "middle of the pack" type team.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on June 04, 2013, 02:33:45 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on December 06, 2012, 10:50:32 PM
I think Western Connecticut will be better than 3-5, not because the NJAC is better but because Western Conn will be better next year regardless of the level of competition it's facing.

I agree, I believe Western Connecticut is going to better than 3-5, I think they are going to make the conference very competitive. It is going to be very interesting to see how teams respond to them. I wonder if Western Connecticut may surprise some teams as Buff State did in the Empire 8 and then mellow off as the season progress.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on June 10, 2013, 10:31:41 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on June 04, 2013, 02:33:45 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on December 06, 2012, 10:50:32 PM
I think Western Connecticut will be better than 3-5, not because the NJAC is better but because Western Conn will be better next year regardless of the level of competition it's facing.

I agree, I believe Western Connecticut is going to better than 3-5, I think they are going to make the conference very competitive. It is going to be very interesting to see how teams respond to them. I wonder if Western Connecticut may surprise some teams as Buff State did in the Empire 8 and then mellow off as the season progress.

Competitive...compared to who though? 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on June 10, 2013, 11:19:36 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on June 10, 2013, 10:31:41 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on June 04, 2013, 02:33:45 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on December 06, 2012, 10:50:32 PM
I think Western Connecticut will be better than 3-5, not because the NJAC is better but because Western Conn will be better next year regardless of the level of competition it's facing.

I agree, I believe Western Connecticut is going to better than 3-5, I think they are going to make the conference very competitive. It is going to be very interesting to see how teams respond to them. I wonder if Western Connecticut may surprise some teams as Buff State did in the Empire 8 and then mellow off as the season progress.

Competitive...compared to who though?

I was speaking in terms of competitiveness within the conference. There hasn't been any team that has dominated the conference for a long period of time. I just thing by adding West Connecticut, it is going to improve the conference as whole. As for competing outside the conference, it is up to the conference itself with scheduling OOC games, which I think only a couple teams are doing.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 10, 2013, 02:49:20 PM
They will probably raise the competitiveness level of the conference. By how much, not sure, but they should be in the upper half.

Western Conn's good teams have not performed very well in the tournament. The Colonials are 1-3 in the playoffs, with the lone win coming against Westfield State by an 8-7 score.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: lewdogg11 on June 10, 2013, 04:06:56 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on June 10, 2013, 02:49:20 PM
They will probably raise the competitiveness level of the conference. By how much, not sure, but they should be in the upper half.

Western Conn's good teams have not performed very well in the tournament. The Colonials are 1-3 in the playoffs, with the lone win coming against Westfield State by an 8-7 score.

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Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: mattvsmith on June 10, 2013, 07:19:09 PM
I think West Conn's solution is obvious. They need a dood with blazing speed.
Or maybe an incoming freshman who is HUGE.

Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUPepBand on June 11, 2013, 09:47:45 AM
Quote from: Rt Rev J.H. Hobart on June 10, 2013, 07:19:09 PM
I think West Conn's solution is obvious. They need a dood with blazing speed.
Or maybe an incoming freshman who is HUGE.

+K for the blazing speed...and HUGE!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on June 21, 2013, 10:34:00 AM
Anyone think that the MASCAC can get a playoff win in their first year of inception or atleast make some noise with their OOC schedule games?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUKaz00 on June 21, 2013, 01:43:49 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on June 21, 2013, 10:34:00 AM
Anyone think that the MASCAC can get a playoff win in their first year of inception or atleast make some noise with their OOC schedule games?

I think the former is more likely than the latter, but there really isn't much OOC outside of the other New England conferences.  Bridgewater could beat Willy P and Worcester State may hang with WPI, but neither opponent is a typically strong team.  Framingham at least scheduled a game at Rowan, so a quality result in Glassboro seems about the only thing that will raise expectations for the MASCAC this year.

Now, if someone like Husson makes the dance and ends up playing the MASCAC champ due to travel restrictions, then chances of winning a playoff game increase dramatically.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on June 21, 2013, 09:50:42 PM
I'd be surprised if the MASCAC even got a playoff team this year, actually.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on June 24, 2013, 09:11:29 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on June 21, 2013, 09:50:42 PM
I'd be surprised if the MASCAC even got a playoff team this year, actually.

With that being said, when would the MASCAC have an automatic qualifier?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUKaz00 on June 24, 2013, 10:15:47 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on June 24, 2013, 09:11:29 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on June 21, 2013, 09:50:42 PM
I'd be surprised if the MASCAC even got a playoff team this year, actually.

With that being said, when would the MASCAC have an automatic qualifier?

I think there's a 2 year wait, so it would be for 2015 season.

I could see a MASCAC team finishing with 1 loss and getting a Pool C (or a Pool B if the threshold for 2 Bs is met).
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUPepBand on June 24, 2013, 10:24:45 AM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on June 24, 2013, 10:15:47 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on June 24, 2013, 09:11:29 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on June 21, 2013, 09:50:42 PM
I'd be surprised if the MASCAC even got a playoff team this year, actually.

With that being said, when would the MASCAC have an automatic qualifier?

I think there's a 2 year wait, so it would be for 2015 season.

I could see a MASCAC team finishing with 1 loss and getting a Pool C (or a Pool B if the threshold for 2 Bs is met).

Leave it to the Kaz00 to beat Pep to the answer.....he took the kazoo right out of Pep's mouth! Two-year wait period, so it does appear the MASCAC will get the AQ in 2015.

Get the fight song ready!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on June 26, 2013, 09:11:49 AM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on June 21, 2013, 01:43:49 PM
I think the former is more likely than the latter, but there really isn't much OOC outside of the other New England conferences.  Bridgewater could beat Willy P and Worcester State may hang with WPI, but neither opponent is a typically strong team.  Framingham at least scheduled a game at Rowan, so a quality result in Glassboro seems about the only thing that will raise expectations for the MASCAC this year.

Now, if someone like Husson makes the dance and ends up playing the MASCAC champ due to travel restrictions, then chances of winning a playoff game increase dramatically.

Obviously not the quality of Rowan, but Framingham has also scheduled Endicott out of league, a pretty strong team the last 5 years. Also, Bridgewater has to play, probably the best team in the nation, Salve. Not a team I can remember Bridgewater playing anytime in recent history, so that is a HUGE OOC game.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on June 26, 2013, 11:29:36 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on June 26, 2013, 09:11:49 AM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on June 21, 2013, 01:43:49 PM
I think the former is more likely than the latter, but there really isn't much OOC outside of the other New England conferences.  Bridgewater could beat Willy P and Worcester State may hang with WPI, but neither opponent is a typically strong team.  Framingham at least scheduled a game at Rowan, so a quality result in Glassboro seems about the only thing that will raise expectations for the MASCAC this year.

Now, if someone like Husson makes the dance and ends up playing the MASCAC champ due to travel restrictions, then chances of winning a playoff game increase dramatically.

Obviously not the quality of Rowan, but Framingham has also scheduled Endicott out of league, a pretty strong team the last 5 years. Also, Bridgewater has to play, probably the best team in the nation, Salve. Not a team I can remember Bridgewater playing anytime in recent history, so that is a HUGE OOC game.

I think the MASCAC has done a good job with what they can, granted this year they aren't playing anybody from the E8, LL or MAC (contract with NJAC), but they have games against the other eastern conferences. Maybe if some of the ECFC games were substituted for E8 or LL games...idk feel free to comment and edit.

E 8 OOC opponents : Lewis & Clark, Cortland St., Husson, Moravian, Otterbein, CNU, Geneva, Waynesburg, W&J, Wesley, Brockport St., RPI, Morrisville, Union, UW-Whitewater, NCWC, Case, Montclair State, Becker, and Hobart

NJAC OOC opponents: Buffalo State, Wilkes, Lycoming, Delaware Valley, Kings, Lebanon Valley, Albright, FDU-Florham, Nichols, Salve Regina, Bridgewater State, UMHB, Framingham State, Hartwick, Plymouth State, St. Lawrence, Alfred, Endicott, SVU, SUNY-Maritime, SJF, Massachusetts Maritime, Wesley, Fitchburg State, Worcester State, Mass-Dartmouth, Ithaca, and Westfield State

LL OOC opponents: Curry, Norwich, Coast Guard, Dickinson, Western New England, Susquehanna, Worcester State, Husson, Alfred, Norwich, Thiel, Coast Guard, Castleton State, Gallaudet, Mount Ida, Morrisville State, Ithaca, SUNY-Maritime, and  Utica

ECFC OOC opponents: Fitchburg State, Mass-Dartmouth, RPI, Hartwick, Worcester State, Plymouth State, Shenandoah, Massachusetts Maritime, MIT, Maine Maritime, Springfield, Endicott, Apprentice School, Plymouth State, St. Lawrence, Alfred State, RPI, Rochester, Merchant Marine, WPI, Hartwick, Catholic, and William Patterson

MAC OOC opponents: Wesley, NCWC, Morrisville State, Brockport St., William Patterson, Gettysburg, Rowan, Montclair State, Kean , and TCNJ

NEFC OOC opponents: WPI, Westfield State, St. Lawrence, Bridgewater State, Springfield, Framingham State, Pomona-Pitzer, Western Connecticut, Becker, Anna Maria, Montclair State, Castleton State, Fitchburg State, Merchant Marine, Massachusetts Maritime, Hampden Sydney, Kean,  and Union

NESCAC: None ???
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: bman on June 26, 2013, 01:11:11 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on June 26, 2013, 11:29:36 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on June 26, 2013, 09:11:49 AM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on June 21, 2013, 01:43:49 PM
I think the former is more likely than the latter, but there really isn't much OOC outside of the other New England conferences.  Bridgewater could beat Willy P and Worcester State may hang with WPI, but neither opponent is a typically strong team.  Framingham at least scheduled a game at Rowan, so a quality result in Glassboro seems about the only thing that will raise expectations for the MASCAC this year.

Now, if someone like Husson makes the dance and ends up playing the MASCAC champ due to travel restrictions, then chances of winning a playoff game increase dramatically.

Obviously not the quality of Rowan, but Framingham has also scheduled Endicott out of league, a pretty strong team the last 5 years. Also, Bridgewater has to play, probably the best team in the nation, Salve. Not a team I can remember Bridgewater playing anytime in recent history, so that is a HUGE OOC game.

I think the MASCAC has done a good job with what they can, granted this year they aren't playing anybody from the E8, LL or MAC (contract with NJAC), but they have games against the other eastern conferences. Maybe if some of the ECFC games were substituted for E8 or LL games...idk feel free to comment and edit.

E 8 OOC opponents : Lewis & Clark, Cortland St., Husson, Moravian, Otterbein, CNU, Geneva, Waynesburg, W&J, Wesley, Brockport St., RPI, Morrisville, Union, UW-Whitewater, NCWC, Case, Montclair State, Becker, and Hobart

NJAC OOC opponents: Buffalo State, Wilkes, Lycoming, Delaware Valley, Kings, Lebanon Valley, Albright, FDU-Florham, Nichols, Salve Regina, Bridgewater State, UMHB, Framingham State, Hartwick, Plymouth State, St. Lawrence, Alfred, Endicott, SVU, SUNY-Maritime, SJF, Massachusetts Maritime, Wesley, Fitchburg State, Worcester State, Mass-Dartmouth, Ithaca, and Westfield State

LL OOC opponents: Curry, Norwich, Coast Guard, Dickinson, Western New England, Susquehanna, Worcester State, Husson, Alfred, Norwich, Thiel, Coast Guard, Castleton State, Gallaudet, Mount Ida, Morrisville State, Ithaca, SUNY-Maritime, and  Utica

ECFC OOC opponents: Fitchburg State, Mass-Dartmouth, RPI, Hartwick, Worcester State, Plymouth State, Shenandoah, Massachusetts Maritime, MIT, Maine Maritime, Springfield, Endicott, Apprentice School, Plymouth State, St. Lawrence, Alfred State, RPI, Rochester, Merchant Marine, WPI, Hartwick, Catholic, and William Patterson

MAC OOC opponents: Wesley, NCWC, Morrisville State, Brockport St., William Patterson, Gettysburg, Rowan, Montclair State, Kean , and TCNJ

NEFC OOC opponents: WPI, Westfield State, St. Lawrence, Bridgewater State, Springfield, Framingham State, Pomona-Pitzer, Western Connecticut, Becker, Anna Maria, Montclair State, Castleton State, Fitchburg State, Merchant Marine, Massachusetts Maritime, Hampden Sydney, Kean,  and Union

NESCAC: None ???

Have to admit and I am not overly impressed with the LL OOC schedule..

+K for a nice analysis!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on June 26, 2013, 01:55:59 PM
LL OOC schedule is poorous at best...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: pumkinattack on June 26, 2013, 07:32:51 PM
It's been that way for a while. 

Hobart is now finally making a 10th game more permanent for the first time in 15 odd years (couple of times they've done it by accident in the last decade) and they're probably not dropping Dickinson, who went from a regular 30-75th type team (competitive, regularly winning the CC) to being middle of the pack in that conference.  They've mixed it up in the past with some decent teams like AU, CMU & SJF, but with only still carrying 9 games and hanging onto the opening game with Dickinson, which has happened for 25 or 30yrs running, that's only leaving them one other game - currently UC. 

RPI - OOC = Garbage, it's science. 

Union - Consistently plays IC, but that's worth less these days and Springfield is now in conference. 

UofR used to play a brutal OOC, but I think they're lightening that up these days. 

I don't thin SLU, MMA or WPI have ever really played many OOC games outside of New England.  Springfield appears to also keep many of their games close to home. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on June 28, 2013, 01:34:25 PM
Dlip would love to see an LL vs. E8 challenge each year. Better yet an LL vs. ODAC (input any other out of region conference) take place. Dlip knows there are/would be financial challenges, prior commitments regarding scheduling, etc. However unrealistic these thoughts are dlip would love to see more games pitting regions against each other. With Buff St and UDub doing it and SJF and UMU having done it dlip has an tiny bit of hope that someday we'll see more of this.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUPepBand on July 01, 2013, 01:18:52 PM
Quote from: pumkinattack on June 26, 2013, 07:32:51 PM
It's been that way for a while. 

Hobart is now finally making a 10th game more permanent for the first time in 15 odd years (couple of times they've done it by accident in the last decade) and they're probably not dropping Dickinson, who went from a regular 30-75th type team (competitive, regularly winning the CC) to being middle of the pack in that conference.  They've mixed it up in the past with some decent teams like AU, CMU & SJF, but with only still carrying 9 games and hanging onto the opening game with Dickinson, which has happened for 25 or 30yrs running, that's only leaving them one other game - currently UC. 

RPI - OOC = Garbage, it's science. 

Union - Consistently plays IC, but that's worth less these days and Springfield is now in conference. 

UofR used to play a brutal OOC, but I think they're lightening that up these days. 

I don't thin SLU, MMA or WPI have ever really played many OOC games outside of New England.  Springfield appears to also keep many of their games close to home.

Pep has it from a reliable source that the Yellowjackets have scheduled Alfred State for 2014. Pep was sorry when the interesting AU-UR series was not renewed last year. Had some great games with UR. And while Alfred is "on the outside looking in" at the ROC regarding media coverage, whenever the Saxons play in the Rochester area, they get a hefty following, as AU gets a lot of its students from the Rochester area schools.

On Saxon Warriors!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on July 03, 2013, 01:36:42 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on July 01, 2013, 01:18:52 PM
Quote from: pumkinattack on June 26, 2013, 07:32:51 PM
It's been that way for a while. 

Hobart is now finally making a 10th game more permanent for the first time in 15 odd years (couple of times they've done it by accident in the last decade) and they're probably not dropping Dickinson, who went from a regular 30-75th type team (competitive, regularly winning the CC) to being middle of the pack in that conference.  They've mixed it up in the past with some decent teams like AU, CMU & SJF, but with only still carrying 9 games and hanging onto the opening game with Dickinson, which has happened for 25 or 30yrs running, that's only leaving them one other game - currently UC. 

RPI - OOC = Garbage, it's science. 

Union - Consistently plays IC, but that's worth less these days and Springfield is now in conference. 

UofR used to play a brutal OOC, but I think they're lightening that up these days. 

I don't thin SLU, MMA or WPI have ever really played many OOC games outside of New England.  Springfield appears to also keep many of their games close to home.

Pep has it from a reliable source that the Yellowjackets have scheduled Alfred State for 2014. Pep was sorry when the interesting AU-UR series was not renewed last year. Had some great games with UR. And while Alfred is "on the outside looking in" at the ROC regarding media coverage, whenever the Saxons play in the Rochester area, they get a hefty following, as AU gets a lot of its students from the Rochester area schools.

On Saxon Warriors!

It surprises me that I didn't see them get a lot more Division III opponents on their schedule this year.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on July 05, 2013, 12:39:44 AM
It's their first year since moving from a two-year program. That kid of schedule isn't too unusual given the circumstances.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUPepBand on July 05, 2013, 09:08:24 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on July 03, 2013, 01:36:42 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on July 01, 2013, 01:18:52 PM
Quote from: pumkinattack on June 26, 2013, 07:32:51 PM
It's been that way for a while. 

Hobart is now finally making a 10th game more permanent for the first time in 15 odd years (couple of times they've done it by accident in the last decade) and they're probably not dropping Dickinson, who went from a regular 30-75th type team (competitive, regularly winning the CC) to being middle of the pack in that conference.  They've mixed it up in the past with some decent teams like AU, CMU & SJF, but with only still carrying 9 games and hanging onto the opening game with Dickinson, which has happened for 25 or 30yrs running, that's only leaving them one other game - currently UC. 

RPI - OOC = Garbage, it's science. 

Union - Consistently plays IC, but that's worth less these days and Springfield is now in conference. 

UofR used to play a brutal OOC, but I think they're lightening that up these days. 

I don't thin SLU, MMA or WPI have ever really played many OOC games outside of New England.  Springfield appears to also keep many of their games close to home.

Pep has it from a reliable source that the Yellowjackets have scheduled Alfred State for 2014. Pep was sorry when the interesting AU-UR series was not renewed last year. Had some great games with UR. And while Alfred is "on the outside looking in" at the ROC regarding media coverage, whenever the Saxons play in the Rochester area, they get a hefty following, as AU gets a lot of its students from the Rochester area schools.

On Saxon Warriors!

It surprises me that I didn't see them get a lot more Division III opponents on their schedule this year.

The Pioneers were still under contract with a few junior college teams (Erie CC, Hudson Valley CC)...definitely a "transitional" schedule. I was somewhat surprised they landed a deal with Ohio Northern, while Wesley is always looking for a game and A-State actually played Southern Virginia last year. It will be interesting to see where the Pioneers find a conference home. Were they to go for a "football-only" conference, Pep would recommend the ECFC for starters.

The other ASC athletic teams, Pep would think, would land in the SUNYAC....which brings up another point. When, if ever, will the SUNYAC offer its own football conference? They're getting closer to having an AQ with a conference of their own: Alfred State, Brockport State, Buffalo State, Cortland State, Morrisville State,  SUNY-Maritime(?).....Plattsburgh State once fielded a football team. Haven't heard of any other SUNY colleges bringing back (or starting) football. Any posters hear any such thing?



Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on July 17, 2013, 01:12:01 PM
Quote from: dlip on June 28, 2013, 01:34:25 PM
Dlip would love to see an LL vs. E8 challenge each year. Better yet an LL vs. ODAC (input any other out of region conference) take place. Dlip knows there are/would be financial challenges, prior commitments regarding scheduling, etc. However unrealistic these thoughts are dlip would love to see more games pitting regions against each other. With Buff St and UDub doing it and SJF and UMU having done it dlip has an tiny bit of hope that someday we'll see more of this.

I would rather see more East vs. North than East vs. South. I say this due to the fact that when there is cross-regional playoff games in the first round, you usually see East vs. South (travel restrictions) with one team from the East going to 'you know who'. I would like to see top matchups like Union vs. Capital or Ithaca vs. Wheaton to prevent 'you know who' from invading. I'll even take Salisbury (traditionally south region) against Franklin. Nevertheless, it is good to see teams like Utica and SJF playing agianst teams like Lewis & Clark and Otterbein.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on July 25, 2013, 10:04:13 AM
Congrats to Melikke Van Alstyne, Sr., Framingham St. on making 2nd team All-American.
Title: Re: Waaayy too early Mascac Projections for the InauguralSeason
Post by: 7express on August 26, 2013, 01:19:46 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on December 06, 2012, 09:33:17 PM
      School                      (Conf Record)
1. The Malikke Van Alstine's (8-0)
2. Bridgewater State (7-1)
3. Mass Maritime (5-3)
   Westfield State (5-3)
   Worcester State (5-3)
6. West Conn (3-5)
7. Plymouth State (2-6)
8. UMass Dartmouth (1-7)
9. Fitchburg State (0-8)

Thoughts?

How bad are Plymouth, Dartmouth & Fitchburg when a team that has 1 win the last 3 years is picked in front of all those teams??
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 26, 2013, 10:26:25 PM
I think we all know the NJAC is a lot tougher conference than where these teams have played.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on August 27, 2013, 12:55:42 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on August 26, 2013, 10:26:25 PM
I think we all know the NJAC is a lot tougher conference than where these teams have played.

Yes,

I agree with that, it would have been crazy (lack of a better word) for them to put them in the top three, but where they are and based on whom they played over the last couple years, having them in that position is expected. Any idea on when the MASCAC coaches poll comes out?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on August 27, 2013, 02:39:46 AM
No, but I know when our Kickoff predictions come out -- noon tomorrow. :)
http://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/08/get-kickoff-2013
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on August 27, 2013, 03:32:36 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on August 27, 2013, 02:39:46 AM
No, but I know when our Kickoff predictions come out -- noon tomorrow. :)
http://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/08/get-kickoff-2013

Already purchased!!!  8-)
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on August 27, 2013, 07:22:44 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on August 27, 2013, 02:39:46 AM
No, but I know when our Kickoff predictions come out -- noon tomorrow. :)
http://www.d3football.com/notables/2013/08/get-kickoff-2013

Nice!
Title: MASCAC Coaches Poll 2013
Post by: MMBucs on August 27, 2013, 12:51:24 PM
MASCAC Coaches Poll
2013 Season
                                       
1.    Framingham St      77 pts  - 7 first place votes
2.    Bridgewater St      73 pts  - 1 first place vote
3.    Mass Maritime        62 pts  - 1 first place vote
4.    Worcester St          46 pts
5.    Westfield St           45 pts
6.    West Conn St        37 pts
7.    Plymouth St           25 pts
tie8.Fitchburgh St         20 pts
tie8.Umass Dartmouth  20 pts



Title: Re: MASCAC Coaches Poll 2013
Post by: D3MAFAN on August 27, 2013, 02:02:25 PM
Quote from: MMBucs on August 27, 2013, 12:51:24 PM
MASCAC Coaches Poll
2013 Season
                                       
1.    Framingham St      77 pts  - 7 first place votes
2.    Bridgewater St      73 pts  - 1 first place vote
3.    Mass Maritime        62 pts  - 1 first place vote
4.    Worcester St          46 pts
5.    Westfield St           45 pts
6.    West Conn St        37 pts
7.    Plymouth St           25 pts
tie8.Fitchburgh St         20 pts
tie8.Umass Dartmouth  20 pts


Thanks for the post...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 06, 2013, 10:01:30 AM
MASCAC WEEK 1 PREDICTIONS

FRIDAY NIGHT - 9/6
Becker - 14
@FITCHBURG STATE - 21
- Fitch gets first of 3-4 possible wins this season.

MOUNT IDA - 28
@UMass Dartmouth - 17
- Mt Ida to tough for Mass-Dartmouth.

WESTFIELD STATE - 14
@Nichols College - 7
- Playing Nichols good for business following a 3 win 2012 campaign.

SATURDAY 9/7
Bridgewater State - 14
@SALVE REGINA - 17
- Framingham beat Salve last year, BSU is not Framingham.

WORCESTER STATE - 41
@Anna Maria College - 10
- Lancers roll.

FRAMINGHAM STATE - 28
@Endicott College - 14
- This group of seniors has never beaten Endicott. They're ready.

CASTLETON STATE COLLEGE - 28
@ Plymouth State - 10
As long as Castleton's 4-4 stops the running game, the Panthers will continue their streak of falling to ECFC foes. If the Panthers can run the ball, however, look for them to win in a lower scoring affair here (14-10).

Thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: skratch29 on September 06, 2013, 05:28:28 PM
I'm an ecfc fan but I think the Becker game can go either way and I would hope ida and castleton can win by at least one more td than that. But im Just excited for the season to start!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 07, 2013, 11:13:46 AM
2-0 ECFC vs Mascac
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on September 07, 2013, 08:18:07 PM
West Conn looked better than expected today scrimmaging Union. They have some size and more athleticism than dlip thought they would. Dlip thinks they'll have a good year in this league. Best of luck to West Conn.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 08, 2013, 03:49:29 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 07, 2013, 11:13:46 AM
2-0 ECFC vs Mascac

While a "cute" stat, realize which teams are playing. The ecfc came out victorious against the bottom 3 teams in the MASCAC. For the second straight year your top team barely snuck out a win against one of the worst teams in the MASCAC. I honestly think the leagues aren't even close. Framingham could probably beat the ecfc all conference team.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: pumkinattack on September 08, 2013, 08:00:27 AM
Oh snap!  We've gots ourselves and ECFC/MASCAC throws on!

Gentleman, start your engines....
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 08, 2013, 05:56:04 PM
3-1 first weekend overall. I really do not think the ECFC is worse then the MASCAC.  Also Westfield lost to Nichols who has been one of the worse programs in New England last three years. Also SUNY Maritime smoked Western Conn the last two years if I am not mistaken.  I agree Framingham is above every team from both conference but beside that the conference is not really that strong.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on September 08, 2013, 06:32:14 PM
Quote from: pumkinattack on September 08, 2013, 08:00:27 AM
Oh snap!  We've gots ourselves and ECFC/MASCAC throws on!

Gentleman, start your engines....

Hahaha...nice...+k...

In all honesty, I thought it would be at least Week #3 before we started seeing arguments over who was NOT the worst conference in the country (between the ECFC and the MASCAC)...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 09, 2013, 09:51:16 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 08, 2013, 05:56:04 PM
3-1 first weekend overall. I really do not think the ECFC is worse then the MASCAC.  Also Westfield lost to Nichols who has been one of the worse programs in New England last three years. Also SUNY Maritime smoked Western Conn the last two years if I am not mistaken.  I agree Framingham is above every team from both conference but beside that the conference is not really that strong.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but having seen both conferences live, I don't think they are very close. I have friends who coach in both leagues, the MASCAC guys are pretty modest and don't talk themselves up much, but the ECFC guys to a man have said they do not think their league is as strong.

The MASCAC teams that lost to the ECFC will finish in the 3 bottom slots in the MASCAC, period. I think it says it all that last year IDA won the ECFC and barely squeaked out a win over a 1-9 UMD team. This year Ida is predicted to win the ECFC again, and they beat UMD 21-20 on UMD's THREE missed PAT's. UMD is picked to go last in the MASCAC again.

IMHO, Framingham, Bridgewater, Worcester and Maritime would all win the ECFC this year.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Jonny Utah on September 09, 2013, 11:16:11 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 09, 2013, 09:51:16 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 08, 2013, 05:56:04 PM
3-1 first weekend overall. I really do not think the ECFC is worse then the MASCAC.  Also Westfield lost to Nichols who has been one of the worse programs in New England last three years. Also SUNY Maritime smoked Western Conn the last two years if I am not mistaken.  I agree Framingham is above every team from both conference but beside that the conference is not really that strong.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but having seen both conferences live, I don't think they are very close. I have friends who coach in both leagues, the MASCAC guys are pretty modest and don't talk themselves up much, but the ECFC guys to a man have said they do not think their league is as strong.

The MASCAC teams that lost to the ECFC will finish in the 3 bottom slots in the MASCAC, period. I think it says it all that last year IDA won the ECFC and barely squeaked out a win over a 1-9 UMD team. This year Ida is predicted to win the ECFC again, and they beat UMD 21-20 on UMD's THREE missed PAT's. UMD is picked to go last in the MASCAC again.

IMHO, Framingham, Bridgewater, Worcester and Maritime would all win the ECFC this year.

The ECFC took a step down last year, but Mt. Ida also hung with Endicott 2 years ago when Mt. Ida was the 3rd place team and Charles thought Endicott's **** didn't stink.  And Mt. Ida actually lost to UMD that year.

But I don't think you can argue that the MASCAC/NEFC is better than the ECFC from top to bottom.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 09, 2013, 12:20:53 PM
Speaking of Endicott, they took it on the chin this weekend from Framingham.

And ya, UMD actually beat a few teams that year, went 5-4 I think. Terrible year last year, will be interesting to see if they got any better. Maybe their loss to Ida by 1 isn't a slight to Ida, maybe they are much improved?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 09, 2013, 06:05:19 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 09, 2013, 12:20:53 PM
Speaking of Endicott, they took it on the chin this weekend from Framingham.

And ya, UMD actually beat a few teams that year, went 5-4 I think. Terrible year last year, will be interesting to see if they got any better. Maybe their loss to Ida by 1 isn't a slight to Ida, maybe they are much improved?

Framingham States finally beats Endicott, took five years. I think this week is going to be very interesting for the RAMS, Rowan is going to be furious, especially after their fourth quarter performance against Delaware Valley. I think that the Rams can't have a slow start, they have to be ready every play, can't give up the big play.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on September 09, 2013, 07:17:49 PM
Dlip thinks this game is HUGE for the Profs...HUGE. dlip is still for some reason hung up on the Profs of yesteryear. He has watched this team and program battle with hopes of returning to it's days of East Region "Beast of the East" dominance for the past decade and more. There have been some highs, lows, and everything in between. Dlip will say this, if the Profs lose on Saturday it will be an all time low for these owl heads. To dlip it does not matter how good Framingham is, it is the fact that an NEFC team defeating Rowan used to be such an impossibility that to dlip, maybe because he has been around D3 football for so long, a loss would be brutal for Rowan football.

...or maybe dlip just needs to give it up and move on.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on September 09, 2013, 07:31:23 PM
...he means a former NEFC team. ****ing phone makes it impossible to edit a post. Piece of ****!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 10, 2013, 09:00:45 AM
Quote from: dlip on September 09, 2013, 07:31:23 PM
...he means a former NEFC team. ****ing phone makes it impossible to edit a post. Piece of ****!

If Rowan loses to the Rams, it would be a shock to Rowan and may be detrimental to the program success, especially with all the hype around the team after making the playoffs last year. However, if the Rams do beat the Profs, I think it can only benefit the East. We can at least get back and say our small East conferences have credible teams that can compete with the big boys. As the saying goes, you are only stronger than your weakest link and if you look around the nation, the perception is that the East weakess links are the worst of all.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on September 10, 2013, 11:27:57 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on September 10, 2013, 09:00:45 AM
Quote from: dlip on September 09, 2013, 07:31:23 PM
...he means a former NEFC team. ****ing phone makes it impossible to edit a post. Piece of ****!

If Rowan loses to the Rams, it would be a shock to Rowan and may be detrimental to the program success, especially with all the hype around the team after making the playoffs last year. However, if the Rams do beat the Profs, I think it can only benefit the East. We can at least get back and say our small East conferences have credible teams that can compete with the big boys. As the saying goes, you are only stronger than your weakest link and if you look around the nation, the perception is that the East weakess links are the worst of all.
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I agree with this...it is because of the NEFC, the ECFC, and the MASCAC.  Our upper echelon teams that have made deep runs in the playoffs are as good as any other teams out there and usually go far enough in the playoffs until they run into the normal MUC's, UWW's, or a small handful of other teams in the quarters.

When you are looking at the "East" as a whole two years from now and 3 auto bids are coming from the NEFC, ECFC, and the MASCAC...that is arguably 3 of the 5 worst conferences in the country that based on geographical location are almost always staying in the "East" region.  Not always...the NCAA committee every once in a while finds their balls and does the right thing and simply tries to find the best teams in the country for the playoffs (ie...two years ago with St. John Fisher)..but most of the time they are lazy as hell and they don't (ie... Bridgewater getting the Pool C bid last year...which was ridiculous).

The perception of the "East" as being the weakest, at least to me, stems from two things:  First...from getting on a 5-6 year run where MUC was sent to our region, therefore essentially eliminating any chance of our top teams getting to the Final 4 and playing other "top" tier regional teams not named MUC.  Second...the NEFC and the addition of the ECFC and the MASCAC.  Simply put, when one region essentially has three conferences that are this weak where geographically they are almost exclusively locked in to playing in the same region...it just looks bad.  NEFC is 2-16 in the playoffs all time (losing by about 3 TD's per game on average).  The ECFC champ has gotten their doors blown off the past two seasons.  The MASCAC is not going to fair much better.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 11, 2013, 01:24:36 PM
Predictions for week 2

Suny Martime 24
Mass Maritime 21

West Conn 28
Nicholls 24

Worcester St 35
WPI 21

WNEC 42
Westfield St 14

WP 31
Bridgewater 24

Fitchburg 24
Curry 34

Framingham 31
Rowan 28

Pymouth 13
Mount Ida 21
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 11, 2013, 01:27:55 PM
However I am rooting for  Bridgewater to beat Willy P
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: MMBucs on September 11, 2013, 04:27:09 PM


I might be a little bias, but I have a different score for the Chowda Bowl

MMA 28
SUNY 13
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on September 11, 2013, 05:40:14 PM
Nice picks, dlip likes to see weekly picks for any league. Dlip thinks Rowan will win...needs to win especially after that debilitating comeback loss against Del Val last week. If Framingham wins he will be a believer.

Also like dlip said earlier in the week. He thinks West Conn may have some success in this league.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 12, 2013, 08:08:49 AM
After a 5-2 Week 1, here are my Week 2 pics for the MASCAC.

Suny Maritime - 21
@ MASS MARITIME - 40
Suny finds out what the MASCAC schools already know, MMA has one of the elite offenses in New England.

WEST CONN - 35
@ Nichols - 7
Colonials show what they can do when they play Nichols OOC rather than Widener. (League jokes aside, I think West Conn would be better this year regardless of the league they were in, but getting out of the NJAC can only expedite their growth)

Wpi - 20
@WORCESTER STATE - 21
I could honestly see this going either way. I'm not sure if WPI's pounding of Curry is a bad sign for WSU, or just a bad sign for Curry.

WNEC - 41
@Westfield State - 14
WNEC too much for Westfield on all 3 sides of the ball.


William Paterson - 14
@ BRIDGEWATER STATE - 21
I would have bet my house BSU would lose to Salve, but not as badly as they did. BSU must rebound against a Willy P team that has struggled to win games against good teams over the last few years.

Fitchburg State - 10
@ CURRY COLLEGE - 31
Curry rebounds with big win. Fitch still reeling from last second loss.

Framingham State - 17
@ ROWAN - 21
I'm rooting for the Rams. They almost beat Cortland last year in the NCAA's, but I'm not ready to pull the trigger on this type of game yet.

Plymouth State - 17@
@ MT IDA - 27
A lot of tight ends, fullbacks, and hand offs in this one... if you're into that sort of thing.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 13, 2013, 09:14:45 AM
Does anyone know if their will be a video feed for Framingham-Rowan?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 13, 2013, 10:24:12 AM
ECoast ...its says there will be Video according to the D3 Scores pages.

Recap last night.

24-20 for Mass Maritime to win the Chowder bowl first time in schoool history. Congrats. Mass Maritime was sloppy on offense numerous fumbles/ 3 interceptions/bad play calling. Was not impressed with the offense especially with Suny losing numerous starters from last years defense. Mass had 14 points on a Kick return td and had an pick returned to the 1 and scored the next play. beside that the offense only managed 10 points. They only had the ball for 16 min!! However the Mass Maritime defense did a good job at stopping the offense.

SUNY maritime offense line was the weak point. They had hard time moving ball down field and could not put Mass away when they were given the chance. The CB from Maritime had two big picks and he played great all night. Suny had two chances at the 10 yard line to win it with 9 seconds left. The first play the QB had two players wide open on the left side. If he hit him right away instead of waiting SUNY wins. THe last play he was pressured and had a 1 yard gain to end the game.

Once again COngrats to Mass Maritime to pick up big win in their opening game.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 13, 2013, 10:58:47 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 13, 2013, 10:24:12 AM
ECoast ...its says there will be Video according to the D3 Scores pages.

Recap last night.

24-20 for Mass Maritime to win the Chowder bowl first time in schoool history. Congrats. Mass Maritime was sloppy on offense numerous fumbles/ 3 interceptions/bad play calling. Was not impressed with the offense especially with Suny losing numerous starters from last years defense. Mass had 14 points on a Kick return td and had an pick returned to the 1 and scored the next play. beside that the offense only managed 10 points. They only had the ball for 16 min!! However the Mass Maritime defense did a good job at stopping the offense.

SUNY maritime offense line was the weak point. They had hard time moving ball down field and could not put Mass away when they were given the chance. The CB from Maritime had two big picks and he played great all night. Suny had two chances at the 10 yard line to win it with 9 seconds left. The first play the QB had two players wide open on the left side. If he hit him right away instead of waiting SUNY wins. The last play he was pressured and had a 1 yard gain to end the game.

Once again COngrats to Mass Maritime to pick up big win in their opening game.

The only part of that I would say MMA doesn't need to be worried about is the Time of Possession. They run their offense at a break-neck uptempo speed, similar to Castleton a few years back but a little faster. T.O.P. isn't really an indicator for them. They do, however, need to solve their turnover issues if the want to compete with Worcester and Bridgewater, let alone Framingham.

On the other side, SUNY Maritime only putting up 20 on MMA is something they should be worried about. MMA is not known for their defense.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: MMBucs on September 13, 2013, 11:15:07 AM
True statement that MMA might not be known for their defense.
But clearly, the MMA defense and special teams had a big hand in the Chowder Bowl victory last night.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: 7express on September 14, 2013, 10:09:27 AM
Western defeats Nichols 44-7 I think it was.  The Colonials had about 470 yards of total offense, about 290 of which were rushing yards.  Nichols was held to 165 yards of offense.   Here's what Nichols coach Kevin Loney said about the Colonials after the game, "The MASCAC is in trouble because Western Connecticut is phenomenal. They have zero deficiencies. They're big, fast, athletic, and physical. They have a lot of veterans running around out there."  Let's hope the Nichols coach is right.  Would be great my last year there to see a football team challenge for the league championship.  I agree, we would've been a tad better in the NJAC this year, but getting out really expedited the growing process.
Western returns to action with the first home game of the year next Friday September 20 as we host WNEC at 7 PM.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on September 14, 2013, 12:45:15 PM
Surprised Westfield shut down a WNEC team that put up 40 vs Springfield in Week 1.

Hats off to Woo State, quite a comeback by their backup QB. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: lewdogg11 on September 15, 2013, 07:42:06 AM
Who dat said they gon beat WesConn?  Who dat?

Osborne St. Pub represent!!!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 15, 2013, 06:18:24 PM
Looks as if Framingham State gave Rowan a run for their money. I think this just shows that the smaller conference big dawgs can compete with the rest of the leagues. I think that the Rams would be a great represenative for their conference.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on September 16, 2013, 08:43:39 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on September 15, 2013, 06:18:24 PM
Looks as if Framingham State gave Rowan a run for their money. I think this just shows that the smaller conference big dawgs can compete with the rest of the leagues. I think that the Rams would be a great represenative for their conference.

We are going to need a better sample then one decent game against a flawed Rowan team.  I hope they continue to get better...and FAST...along with the rest of the NEFC, ECFC, and MASCAC...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 16, 2013, 09:21:06 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on September 16, 2013, 08:43:39 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on September 15, 2013, 06:18:24 PM
Looks as if Framingham State gave Rowan a run for their money. I think this just shows that the smaller conference big dawgs can compete with the rest of the leagues. I think that the Rams would be a great represenative for their conference.

We are going to need a better sample then one decent game against a flawed Rowan team.  I hope they continue to get better...and FAST...along with the rest of the NEFC, ECFC, and MASCAC...

I don't think he's saying the New England Football is = to the NJAC, just that the top teams seem to be able to hold their own. There is more than one game for the sample size. Framingham lost at Cortland last year on a botched PAT, and lost at Rowan this year after leading up until the 6 minute mark of the 4th. Bridgewater THROTTLED Willy P. Salve lost at Montclair by 1 in a game in which Salve dominated every statistical category. Is Fitchburg State awesome? Nope, but the top tier of the NEFC/MASCAC seem to be matching up better against the NJAC than I think anyone thought was possible.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 16, 2013, 09:45:01 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 16, 2013, 09:21:06 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on September 16, 2013, 08:43:39 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on September 15, 2013, 06:18:24 PM
Looks as if Framingham State gave Rowan a run for their money. I think this just shows that the smaller conference big dawgs can compete with the rest of the leagues. I think that the Rams would be a great represenative for their conference.

We are going to need a better sample then one decent game against a flawed Rowan team.  I hope they continue to get better...and FAST...along with the rest of the NEFC, ECFC, and MASCAC...

I don't think he's saying the New England Football is = to the NJAC, just that the top teams seem to be able to hold their own. There is more than one game for the sample size. Framingham lost at Cortland last year on a botched PAT, and lost at Rowan this year after leading up until the 6 minute mark of the 4th. Bridgewater THROTTLED Willy P. Salve lost at Montclair by 1 in a game in which Salve dominated every statistical category. Is Fitchburg State awesome? Nope, but the top tier of the NEFC/MASCAC seem to be matching up better against the NJAC than I think anyone thought was possible.

What he said.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on September 16, 2013, 10:15:59 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 16, 2013, 09:21:06 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on September 16, 2013, 08:43:39 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on September 15, 2013, 06:18:24 PM
Looks as if Framingham State gave Rowan a run for their money. I think this just shows that the smaller conference big dawgs can compete with the rest of the leagues. I think that the Rams would be a great represenative for their conference.

We are going to need a better sample then one decent game against a flawed Rowan team.  I hope they continue to get better...and FAST...along with the rest of the NEFC, ECFC, and MASCAC...

I don't think he's saying the New England Football is = to the NJAC, just that the top teams seem to be able to hold their own. There is more than one game for the sample size. Framingham lost at Cortland last year on a botched PAT, and lost at Rowan this year after leading up until the 6 minute mark of the 4th. Bridgewater THROTTLED Willy P. Salve lost at Montclair by 1 in a game in which Salve dominated every statistical category. Is Fitchburg State awesome? Nope, but the top tier of the NEFC/MASCAC seem to be matching up better against the NJAC than I think anyone thought was possible.

Keith and I discussed this today in the Around the Nation podcast:
http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/2013/09/16/around-the-nation-podcast-playing-the-questions-game/
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 16, 2013, 10:34:02 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on September 16, 2013, 10:15:59 AM
Keith and I discussed this today in the Around the Nation podcast:
http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/2013/09/16/around-the-nation-podcast-playing-the-questions-game/

No access to Audio at work. Does anybody care to share what was discussed? Thank you.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on September 16, 2013, 10:35:22 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 16, 2013, 10:34:02 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on September 16, 2013, 10:15:59 AM
Keith and I discussed this today in the Around the Nation podcast:
http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/2013/09/16/around-the-nation-podcast-playing-the-questions-game/

No access to Audio at work. Does anybody care to share what was discussed? Thank you.

Hard for me to condense a 5-minute segment on New England vs. the NJAC into words. It will still be online later to listen to.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 19, 2013, 09:00:46 AM
Brutal week going 2-6 last week on predicitions. Hopefully Week 3 is better.

Week 3 Games

Bridgewater-24
Worcester-17

West Conn-31
Plymouth-27

UMD-17
Westfield-28

Mass Maritime-42
Maine Maritime-10

Fitchburg-10
Framingham-35

Big games this weekend to see who will be the challengers to Framingham. The winners of Bridgewater/Worcester and Plymouth/West Conn will be in good position.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 19, 2013, 09:35:58 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 19, 2013, 09:00:46 AM
Brutal week going 2-6 last week on predicitions. Hopefully Week 3 is better.

Week 3 Games

Bridgewater-24
Worcester-17

West Conn-31
Plymouth-27

UMD-17
Westfield-28

Mass Maritime-42
Maine Maritime-10

Fitchburg-10
Framingham-35

Big games this weekend to see who will be the challengers to Framingham. The winners of Bridgewater/Worcester and Plymouth/West Conn will be in good position.

I think it may be a three-team race by the end of the year.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 19, 2013, 10:28:40 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 19, 2013, 09:00:46 AM
Big games this weekend to see who will be the challengers to Framingham. The winners of Bridgewater/Worcester and Plymouth/West Conn will be in good position.

I think the challenger(s) for Framingham are pretty clear cut. Bridgewater and Worcester are the "challengers," but I don't think either actually has a chance to beat Framingham. The only game I could see Fram losing would be to MMA if they get into some kind of shootout, or West Conn if they end up being very good (Has anybody heard anything about transfers to WestConn? I heard from somewhere they had an ACC or Big East transfer at one of their skill positions).

As for Plymouth, they will struggle to get to .500 in the MASCAC. Beating an average Mt. Ida team does not make them a challenger, let's not forget they have been ABYSMAL the last few years. That "run up the middle every play" O may work against some smaller overmanned defenses, but it wont work against, Bridgewater, Framingham, Westfield, hell, really anyone in the MASCAC.

P.S. My predictions later today.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on September 19, 2013, 11:51:42 AM
Guys, dlip is loving the weekly prediticions here and on the NEFC and ECFC boards. +k to all! Regardless of how annoying the discrepency in level of play is between the LL, E8, NJAC, and the MASCAC, NEFC, and ECFC, more head to head match-ups and more in depth discussion and fan perception is great to see. As much as it pisses dlip off each year come playoff time he is really enjoying learning more about the teams from these three leagues.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 19, 2013, 01:43:42 PM
Operating at 10-5 after a 5-3 showing last week. Would have been 8-0 if I had more faith in the league, the 3 picked wrong were all games in which I had MASCAC Schools losing OOC games that they all ended up winning.

Friday
Worcester State (2-0) - 14
@BRIDGEWATER STATE (1-1) – 21
This is assuming Bumpus plays, if he is not healthy watch for this one to get ugly.

Saturday
WEST CONN (1-0) - 41
@Plymouth State (1-1) - 21
I don't know how much better Plymouth State is than the Nichols team that West Conn rolled through last week. This game is the last one in West Conn's "Welcome home from the D3 SEC Tour" before they run the gauntlet of Framingham, Bridgewater and MMA. If they are going to contend for the MASCAC year one, look for them to beat up PSU.

UMass Dartmouth (0-1) - 17
@WESTFIELD STATE (1-1) – 28
I like each team to score a defensive touchdown in a slugfest that Westfield controls throughout.

MASS MARITIME (1-0) - 47
@Maine Maritime (0-1) - 7
Mass. Maritime gets it rolling against a much friendlier Maritime rival. A loss to AMC could be a precursor to an 0-for for the Mariners.

Fitchburg State (1-1) - 10
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE (1-1) – 41
Not much for moral victories, Framingham takes out their frustrations on a talented but young Fitchburg squad.

INAUGURAL MASCAC POWER RANKINGS
Now that they have all played at least 1 game, here are my power rankings for the MASCAC.
1.   Framingham (2-0)
No surprise here, the real question is do the Rams have a shot at an at large bid if Rowan runs the table?
2.   Bridgewater (1-1)
Solid #2 after a nice rebound win last weekend.
3.   Worcester State (2-0)
Big game Friday night could vault them to the "#1 Contender" spot.
4.   Mass Maritime (1-0)
Easy game this week, we will get a good picture of what they are when they play Worcester next week.
5.   West Conn (1-0)
I'm holding them at 5 until they make their run through some programs in New England with some on field credibility. While 5 is probably as low as they'll go, they could shoot up this list.
6.   Westfield (1-1)
Win over WNEC was huge, L @ Nichols still stings.
7.   Plymouth (1-1)
Nice win over Mt. Ida. I am VERY interested to see if they can run the ball against West Conn this week.
8.   Fitchburg State (1-1)
Don't know what to make of this team. They lost to perennially week Becker, and then beat a Curry team who I am beginning to think may have a very rough season. If they play Framingham tough then look out, Haverty may have started to turn it around. They were pretty good last time he was there. On the other hand, they also may just be terrible again. Have to put them at 8 because 1-1 > 0-1
9.   UMass Dartmouth (0-1)
If they could kick a PAT they would be 1-0. Other than that, I know nothing about this team, because the Jury is still out on Mt. Ida. Huge week for them. If they can beat Westfield they could jump to the middle of the pack and have a shot at a 4-5/5-4 type of year. Drop this one and they are in trouble.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: bman on September 19, 2013, 02:09:35 PM
ECoastFootball

+K...great analysis
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 19, 2013, 02:38:49 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 19, 2013, 01:43:42 PM
Operating at 10-5 after a 5-3 showing last week. Would have been 8-0 if I had more faith in the league, the 3 picked wrong were all games in which I had MASCAC Schools losing OOC games that they all ended up winning.

Friday
Worcester State (2-0) - 14
@BRIDGEWATER STATE (1-1) – 21
This is assuming Bumpus plays, if he is not healthy watch for this one to get ugly.

Saturday
WEST CONN (1-0) - 41
@Plymouth State (1-1) - 21
I don't know how much better Plymouth State is than the Nichols team that West Conn rolled through last week. This game is the last one in West Conn's "Welcome home from the D3 SEC Tour" before they run the gauntlet of Framingham, Bridgewater and MMA. If they are going to contend for the MASCAC year one, look for them to beat up PSU.

UMass Dartmouth (0-1) - 17
@WESTFIELD STATE (1-1) – 28
I like each team to score a defensive touchdown in a slugfest that Westfield controls throughout.

MASS MARITIME (1-0) - 47
@Maine Maritime (0-1) - 7
Mass. Maritime gets it rolling against a much friendlier Maritime rival. A loss to AMC could be a precursor to an 0-for for the Mariners.

Fitchburg State (1-1) - 10
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE (1-1) – 41
Not much for moral victories, Framingham takes out their frustrations on a talented but young Fitchburg squad.

INAUGURAL MASCAC POWER RANKINGS
Now that they have all played at least 1 game, here are my power rankings for the MASCAC.
1.   Framingham (2-0)
No surprise here, the real question is do the Rams have a shot at an at large bid if Rowan runs the table?
2.   Bridgewater (1-1)
Solid #2 after a nice rebound win last weekend.
3.   Worcester State (2-0)
Big game Friday night could vault them to the "#1 Contender" spot.
4.   Mass Maritime (1-0)
Easy game this week, we will get a good picture of what they are when they play Worcester next week.
5.   West Conn (1-0)
I'm holding them at 5 until they make their run through some programs in New England with some on field credibility. While 5 is probably as low as they'll go, they could shoot up this list.
6.   Westfield (1-1)
Win over WNEC was huge, L @ Nichols still stings.
7.   Plymouth (1-1)
Nice win over Mt. Ida. I am VERY interested to see if they can run the ball against West Conn this week.
8.   Fitchburg State (1-1)
Don't know what to make of this team. They lost to perennially week Becker, and then beat a Curry team who I am beginning to think may have a very rough season. If they play Framingham tough then look out, Haverty may have started to turn it around. They were pretty good last time he was there. On the other hand, they also may just be terrible again. Have to put them at 8 because 1-1 > 0-1
9.   UMass Dartmouth (0-1)
If they could kick a PAT they would be 1-0. Other than that, I know nothing about this team, because the Jury is still out on Mt. Ida. Huge week for them. If they can beat Westfield they could jump to the middle of the pack and have a shot at a 4-5/5-4 type of year. Drop this one and they are in trouble.

I think the represenative of the conference has to at least have a 9-1 record and that team has to be either Framingham State, Bridgewater State or even Western Connecticut. I think any other team will get left out similar to that of Waynesburg last year, due to SOS. I think the committee would reward Framingham State and Bridgewater State based on this year's schedule and how Framingham State played in last year's playoff game and Bridgewater's first half against Widener last year. I think Western Connecticut may get the benefit of the doubt, since they did come from the NJAC.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 19, 2013, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on September 19, 2013, 02:38:49 PM

I think the represenative of the conference has to at least have a 9-1 record and that team has to be either Framingham State, Bridgewater State or even Western Connecticut. I think any other team will get left out similar to that of Waynesburg last year, due to SOS. I think the committee would reward Framingham State and Bridgewater State based on this year's schedule and how Framingham State played in last year's playoff game and Bridgewater's first half against Widener last year. I think Western Connecticut may get the benefit of the doubt, since they did come from the NJAC.

Agreed. I think it would take an onset of injuries for someone other than Framingham or Bridgewater to win the league. I know an 8-2 champ will not get in (and I don't think they should even deserve to be considered with 2 losses), I just hope a 9-1 Framingham doesn't get left out.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 20, 2013, 09:00:14 AM
I got the Bridgewater State game on my 'To Watch list.' They have to show the nation something, since they are 1 of 3 games being played. I may dual-screen the Catholic game as well.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 20, 2013, 09:50:23 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on September 20, 2013, 09:00:14 AM
I got the Bridgewater State game on my 'To Watch list.' They have to show the nation something, since they are 1 of 3 games being played. I may dual-screen the Catholic game as well.

Me too. Interested to see Bridgewater-Worcester. Watched a little bit of them @Salve and they got WORKED. Have you watched a BWater game before, how's the quality?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 20, 2013, 10:35:03 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 20, 2013, 09:50:23 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on September 20, 2013, 09:00:14 AM
I got the Bridgewater State game on my 'To Watch list.' They have to show the nation something, since they are 1 of 3 games being played. I may dual-screen the Catholic game as well.

Me too. Interested to see Bridgewater-Worcester. Watched a little bit of them @Salve and they got WORKED. Have you watched a BWater game before, how's the quality?

Haven't had the chance to, but it appears they have them for most of the home games this year.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 20, 2013, 09:57:58 PM
Bridgewater wins big over the Lancers. I think the Bears played okay against an inferior team. Their execution on snaps wasn't good. I think the kicking game is kind of shaky as well. However, I got to see a BSU record broke, WR for BSU had a great game, it was big play after big play. The secondary for the Lancers were very suspect. Overall, good game by the Bears.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 23, 2013, 01:41:58 PM
Post-Week 3 - MASCAC POWER RANKINGS
1.   Framingham (2-1, 1-0)
The Rams have this spot on lock until they are beaten. Class of the league.
2.   Bridgewater (2-1, 1-0)
Spanked so called contender Worcester State 51-20 on Friday night. All eyes may want to move to Framingham on November 9th, but they would be wise not to over look West Conn's visit on October 5th.
3.   Mass Maritime (2-0, 0-0)
As expected, the Bucs put it on Maine Maritime this past weekend (52-18). Their game against Worcester State this week should be a good way to measure them against the Bears, who ran through Worcester this past week.
4.   West Conn (2-0, 1-0)
Two easy wins against two bad teams to start the season. 0 to 60 this week, as the Framingham State Rams come to town. A win here puts West Conn in the driver's seat of the whole damn MASCAC, while a competitive loss would still move them up the ladder in my eyes. If they get spanked, however, this would put their 2 easy wins in perspective. Many a team have run their stats up on Plymouth and Nichols the last few years. That being said, I expect a tight game here.
5.   Westfield (2-1, 1-0)
Their win over UMD was almost a carbon copy of their win over WNE. The Owl defense seems to be as stingy as it has been in the last 5 years.  Off this week, then should move to 3-1, 2-0 with a game against Plymouth.
6.   Worcester State (2-1, 0-1)
Worcester better hope Bumpus gets healthy. Their O looked anemic and their D looked overmatched vs. Bridgewater. MMA is not the team you want to see when you are having problems on D. Their O needs to put up some points if they want to compete this week.
7.   Plymouth (1-2, 0-1)
Plymouth ran into a buzz saw last week. This week, they travel down to UMD for an opponent much more their speed. Game should be very competitive.
8.   Fitchburg State (1-2, 0-1)
They did what a lot of teams in the MASCAC do when they travel to Framingham, got beat up. The issue here is a team that reportedly wanted to find its identity in running the ball has been living in the air. Falcons will be hard pressed to find another "W" this year if they can't learn to run the rock.
9.   UMass Dartmouth (0-2, 0-1)
Offense did not fare well against the Owls, but what's troubling for the Corsairs' is neither did their usually strong D. UMD has a must win game this week as PSU (their lone win last year) comes to town. An "L" to the Panthers would signal a very long year for the Corsairs.

Picks coming Thursday or Friday.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 26, 2013, 09:29:03 AM
5-0 last week missed on some scores.

Framingham-27
West Conn-21

Bridgewater-35
Fitchburg-17

Mass Maritime-31
Worcester-17

Plymouth-24
UMD-10

Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 26, 2013, 11:09:32 AM
Picks for Week 4
5-0 last week brings me to 15-5 for the year

Framingham State (2-1, 1-0) – 35
@WESTERN CONNECTICUT (2-0, 1-0) – 21
Framingham travels to Danbury for West Conn's first test of the year. I think this will be a competitive game, but in the end, Framingham will be too much for the young newcomers.

Bridgewater State (2-1, 1-0) – 41
@FITCHBURG STATE (1-2, 0-1) – 10
Bridgewater has been rolling since their lost to Salve. Fitchburg is probably the least talented team they have played all year. Could get bad.

Mass Maritime (2-0, 0-0) – 31
@ WORCESTER STATE (2-1, 0-1) – 21
Is Bumpus healthy or out for the year? If he plays this is a coinflip shootout. If he doesn't, Maritime should control this game.

Plymouth State (1-2, 0-1) – 27
@UMASS DARTMOUTH (0-2, 0-1) – 10
Plymouth gets revenge from last year.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 29, 2013, 06:27:40 PM
Framingham State barely survives a tough one against West Conn. However, a win is a win. Worcester State has big third quarter to help the comeback against Mass Maritime. Looking forward to the West Conn. vs. Bridgewater State game next week, this may be a close one as well.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 30, 2013, 12:41:51 PM
Post-Week 4 - MASCAC POWER RANKINGS

1.   (LW # 1) Framingham (3-1, 2-0)
Close call this week as they defeated West Conn on the road 14-12. Van Alstyne got his 100 yards, but was held to only 1 TD and a long of only 14 yards. Most likely back to business this week as Framingham hosts what should be an over matched Dartmouth team.
2.   (LW # 2) Bridgewater (3-1, 2-0)
Controlled most of the game after a slow start. Playing in the Game of the Week as West Conn comes to town on Friday. Winner of this game has the track at the #2 spot and an ECAC postseason bid.
3.   (LW # 4) West Conn (2-1, 1-1)
Proved more in their loss to Framingham than they did in their wins over inferior opponents (UMD pounded Plymouth just as bad as West Conn did, and Nichols is Nichols). Can still cap off an impressive start if they can knock off Bridgewater.
4.   (LW # 6) Worcester State (3-1, 1-1)
Bumpus came in and saved the day. I had written "if Bumpus plays this game will turn in to a coin flip shootout," and the kid made me a prophet. Trailing 41-14, Bumpus came off the bench with 5 minutes left in the first half to lead the Bucs to an unbelievable 64-63 victory.
5.   (LW # 5) Westfield (2-1, 1-0)
After an off week Westfield should be able to move to 3-1, 2-0.
6.   (LW # 3) Mass Maritime (2-1, 0-1)
Maritime scores, we knew that, but if you can't play defense you are in trouble. Going up 41-14 and losing is inexcusable. If they don't iron out the D, they could see themselves finish below .500 this year.
7.   (LW # 9) UMass Dartmouth (1-2, 1-1)
UMD's offense stunned Plymouth this weekend. I don't know where these kids came from, but it looks like the Corsairs have multiple guys with breakaway speed. If they can get these guys the ball in space, they may be able to surprise some people in the MASCAC. My guess would be they really wish they had another shot at mighty Mt Ida, they really should be 2-1 right now. Unfortunately for whatever momentum they built, this week calls for a trip to Framingham.
8.   (LW # 7) Plymouth (1-3, 0-2)
Plymouth has Westfield coming to town this week. If the Panthers want to save their season, they need to surprise the owls. Plymouth went into Dartmouth expecting to get to 2-2 and 1-1 in the league, and were probably shocked when they could not move the ball. Many a team has slept walked through a half after the long trip up to New Hampshire. Foglia needs to have a day, and Westfield needs to start slow.
9.   (LW # 8) Fitchburg State (1-3, 0-2)
Fitch heads to Buzzards Bay this week to take on Mass Maritime. If there ever was a week to find their offense, this is it. Their next two games have them playing teams that gave up a combined 127 pts last week. A big part of their slow start could be having to see Bridgewater and Framingham, but I still can't shake the loss they had to Becker.

Picks coming Thursday or Friday
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 30, 2013, 03:29:35 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 30, 2013, 12:41:51 PM
Post-Week 4 - MASCAC POWER RANKINGS

1.   (LW # 1) Framingham (3-1, 2-0)
Close call this week as they defeated West Conn on the road 14-12. Van Alstyne got his 100 yards, but was held to only 1 TD and a long of only 14 yards. Most likely back to business this week as Framingham hosts what should be an over matched Dartmouth team.
2.   (LW # 2) Bridgewater (3-1, 2-0)
Controlled most of the game after a slow start. Playing in the Game of the Week as West Conn comes to town on Friday. Winner of this game has the track at the #2 spot and an ECAC postseason bid.
3.   (LW # 4) West Conn (2-1, 1-1)
Proved more in their loss to Framingham than they did in their wins over inferior opponents (UMD pounded Plymouth just as bad as West Conn did, and Nichols is Nichols). Can still cap off an impressive start if they can knock off Bridgewater.
4.   (LW # 6) Worcester State (3-1, 1-1)
Bumpus came in and saved the day. I had written "if Bumpus plays this game will turn in to a coin flip shootout," and the kid made me a prophet. Trailing 41-14, Bumpus came off the bench with 5 minutes left in the first half to lead the Bucs to an unbelievable 64-63 victory.
5.   (LW # 5) Westfield (2-1, 1-0)
After an off week Westfield should be able to move to 3-1, 2-0.
6.   (LW # 3) Mass Maritime (2-1, 0-1)
Maritime scores, we knew that, but if you can't play defense you are in trouble. Going up 41-14 and losing is inexcusable. If they don't iron out the D, they could see themselves finish below .500 this year.
7.   (LW # 9) UMass Dartmouth (1-2, 1-1)
UMD's offense stunned Plymouth this weekend. I don't know where these kids came from, but it looks like the Corsairs have multiple guys with breakaway speed. If they can get these guys the ball in space, they may be able to surprise some people in the MASCAC. My guess would be they really wish they had another shot at mighty Mt Ida, they really should be 2-1 right now. Unfortunately for whatever momentum they built, this week calls for a trip to Framingham.
8.   (LW # 7) Plymouth (1-3, 0-2)
Plymouth has Westfield coming to town this week. If the Panthers want to save their season, they need to surprise the owls. Plymouth went into Dartmouth expecting to get to 2-2 and 1-1 in the league, and were probably shocked when they could not move the ball. Many a team has slept walked through a half after the long trip up to New Hampshire. Foglia needs to have a day, and Westfield needs to start slow.
9.   (LW # 8) Fitchburg State (1-3, 0-2)
Fitch heads to Buzzards Bay this week to take on Mass Maritime. If there ever was a week to find their offense, this is it. Their next two games have them playing teams that gave up a combined 127 pts last week. A big part of their slow start could be having to see Bridgewater and Framingham, but I still can't shake the loss they had to Becker.

Picks coming Thursday or Friday

You were definitely right about that. +K!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 01, 2013, 02:43:42 PM
Out of curiosity, did we have a team of the week for Week 3?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 02, 2013, 10:28:30 AM
Yes. The Team of the Week page has links to past weeks.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 02, 2013, 10:33:13 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 01, 2013, 02:43:42 PM
Out of curiosity, did we have a team of the week for Week 3?

It has to be West Connecticut.

Even though the MASCAC is amazingly weak, and I absolutely hate that it was formed in an effort to get a Pool A bid without ever really having to beat anyone of any significance, this is a team that went 5-44 over the past four years (.102 winning percentage).  To still be sitting at 2-1, and coming within a 2-point conversion of evening up the score with Framingham State  (who went to the NCAA's last year) in the fourth quarter, after the first 3 weeks...they are the team of the week.

Seriously...what are they looking at...8-2 at worst, maybe 7-3?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 02, 2013, 12:43:20 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 02, 2013, 10:28:30 AM
Yes. The Team of the Week page has links to past weeks.

Thanks!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 02, 2013, 12:48:27 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 02, 2013, 10:33:13 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 01, 2013, 02:43:42 PM
Out of curiosity, did we have a team of the week for Week 3?

It has to be West Connecticut.

Even though the MASCAC is amazingly weak, and I absolutely hate that it was formed in an effort to get a Pool A bid without ever really having to beat anyone of any significance, this is a team that went 5-44 over the past four years (.102 winning percentage).  To still be sitting at 2-1, and coming within a 2-point conversion of evening up the score with Framingham State  (who went to the NCAA's last year) in the fourth quarter, after the first 3 weeks...they are the team of the week.

Seriously...what are they looking at...8-2 at worst, maybe 7-3?

I think that they are playing very well now and you would be correct in your assessment, but I think they only play nine games this year with only 1 OOC game.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 08:45:15 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 02, 2013, 12:48:27 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 02, 2013, 10:33:13 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 01, 2013, 02:43:42 PM
Out of curiosity, did we have a team of the week for Week 3?

It has to be West Connecticut.

Even though the MASCAC is amazingly weak, and I absolutely hate that it was formed in an effort to get a Pool A bid without ever really having to beat anyone of any significance, this is a team that went 5-44 over the past four years (.102 winning percentage).  To still be sitting at 2-1, and coming within a 2-point conversion of evening up the score with Framingham State  (who went to the NCAA's last year) in the fourth quarter, after the first 3 weeks...they are the team of the week.

Seriously...what are they looking at...8-2 at worst, maybe 7-3?

I think that they are playing very well now and you would be correct in your assessment, but I think they only play nine games this year with only 1 OOC game.

You are probably right about the 9-game schedule...for whatever reason, I have had a tough time the last three days getting into the team schedules page on D3football (it is an issue with my computer/access at home, and not a site issue).

I hope the MASCAC gets better quickly...I seriously do.  Someone will have to correct me, but I believe that the MASCAC does not get a Pool A bid this year...but that they will starting next year.  You cannot have a league where a team like West Conn can win all of 5 games over a five year period in one league, move to another league, and immedaitely win more games in one season than they did over the last half decade, while becoming a major player for the league title.  Not at the expense of other Pool C contenders throughout D3. 

I mean you can...looking at you Norwich/ECFC...but it just waters down the whole product and leaves a bad taste in almost everyone's mouth...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 08:45:15 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 02, 2013, 12:48:27 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 02, 2013, 10:33:13 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 01, 2013, 02:43:42 PM
Out of curiosity, did we have a team of the week for Week 3?

It has to be West Connecticut.

Even though the MASCAC is amazingly weak, and I absolutely hate that it was formed in an effort to get a Pool A bid without ever really having to beat anyone of any significance, this is a team that went 5-44 over the past four years (.102 winning percentage).  To still be sitting at 2-1, and coming within a 2-point conversion of evening up the score with Framingham State  (who went to the NCAA's last year) in the fourth quarter, after the first 3 weeks...they are the team of the week.

Seriously...what are they looking at...8-2 at worst, maybe 7-3?

I think that they are playing very well now and you would be correct in your assessment, but I think they only play nine games this year with only 1 OOC game.

You are probably right about the 9-game schedule...for whatever reason, I have had a tough time the last three days getting into the team schedules page on D3football (it is an issue with my computer/access at home, and not a site issue).

I hope the MASCAC gets better quickly...I seriously do.  Someone will have to correct me, but I believe that the MASCAC does not get a Pool A bid this year...but that they will starting next year.  You cannot have a league where a team like West Conn can win all of 5 games over a five year period in one league, move to another league, and immedaitely win more games in one season than they did over the last half decade, while becoming a major player for the league title.  Not at the expense of other Pool C contenders throughout D3. 

I mean you can...looking at you Norwich/ECFC...but it just waters down the whole product and leaves a bad taste in almost everyone's mouth...

I also have been having problems at my computer, something about the video is making my adobe script run slower. However, the MASCAC does not get an automatic bid this year, they are in Pool B with a good amount of other teams. I believe they will only receive one bid and that team has to be 9-1, so I think this week game that has Bridgewater St. vs. Western Connecticut is a good game to watch. If Western Connecticut beats Bridgewater State and runs the rest of the table, I think they have a slim chance at making the playoffs. On the otherhand if Bridgewater State beats West Conn, then we may be looking at a de facto conference championship between Framingham State and Bridgewater on November 9th.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUKaz00 on October 03, 2013, 02:37:20 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 08:45:15 AM
I hope the MASCAC gets better quickly...I seriously do.  Someone will have to correct me, but I believe that the MASCAC does not get a Pool A bid this year...but that they will starting next year.  You cannot have a league where a team like West Conn can win all of 5 games over a five year period in one league, move to another league, and immedaitely win more games in one season than they did over the last half decade, while becoming a major player for the league title.  Not at the expense of other Pool C contenders throughout D3. 

I mean you can...looking at you Norwich/ECFC...but it just waters down the whole product and leaves a bad taste in almost everyone's mouth...

I also have been having problems at my computer, something about the video is making my adobe script run slower. However, the MASCAC does not get an automatic bid this year, they are in Pool B with a good amount of other teams. I believe they will only receive one bid and that team has to be 9-1, so I think this week game that has Bridgewater St. vs. Western Connecticut is a good game to watch. If Western Connecticut beats Bridgewater State and runs the rest of the table, I think they have a slim chance at making the playoffs. On the otherhand if Bridgewater State beats West Conn, then we may be looking at a de facto conference championship between Framingham State and Bridgewater on November 9th.

I think there is a 2 year waiting period to get a Pool A.  And there are no guarantees of a conference getting a Pool B.  The committee will pick the best 3 Pool B schools.  So, Wesley will presumably get one.  Then the MASCAC champ (and perhaps runner-up), will be compared against all other Pool B teams including Chicago (4-0) and the winner (and perhaps runner-up) of the SAA - Birmingham-Southern, Centre, Millsaps, Rhodes.  An undefeated team should get the nod like SUNY-Maritime in 2010, but a one-loss team faces more dodgy prospects.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 02:59:17 PM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 03, 2013, 02:37:20 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 08:45:15 AM
I hope the MASCAC gets better quickly...I seriously do.  Someone will have to correct me, but I believe that the MASCAC does not get a Pool A bid this year...but that they will starting next year.  You cannot have a league where a team like West Conn can win all of 5 games over a five year period in one league, move to another league, and immedaitely win more games in one season than they did over the last half decade, while becoming a major player for the league title.  Not at the expense of other Pool C contenders throughout D3. 

I mean you can...looking at you Norwich/ECFC...but it just waters down the whole product and leaves a bad taste in almost everyone's mouth...

I also have been having problems at my computer, something about the video is making my adobe script run slower. However, the MASCAC does not get an automatic bid this year, they are in Pool B with a good amount of other teams. I believe they will only receive one bid and that team has to be 9-1, so I think this week game that has Bridgewater St. vs. Western Connecticut is a good game to watch. If Western Connecticut beats Bridgewater State and runs the rest of the table, I think they have a slim chance at making the playoffs. On the otherhand if Bridgewater State beats West Conn, then we may be looking at a de facto conference championship between Framingham State and Bridgewater on November 9th.

I think there is a 2 year waiting period to get a Pool A.  And there are no guarantees of a conference getting a Pool B.  The committee will pick the best 3 Pool B schools.  So, Wesley will presumably get one.  Then the MASCAC champ (and perhaps runner-up), will be compared against all other Pool B teams including Chicago (4-0) and the winner (and perhaps runner-up) of the SAA - Birmingham-Southern, Centre, Millsaps, Rhodes.  An undefeated team should get the nod like SUNY-Maritime in 2010, but a one-loss team faces more dodgy prospects.

I don't think there is a chance in hell a one loss MASCAC team sniffs a Pool B...not after SUNY Maritime's performance against Alfred a few years back.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 02:59:17 PM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 03, 2013, 02:37:20 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 08:45:15 AM
I hope the MASCAC gets better quickly...I seriously do.  Someone will have to correct me, but I believe that the MASCAC does not get a Pool A bid this year...but that they will starting next year.  You cannot have a league where a team like West Conn can win all of 5 games over a five year period in one league, move to another league, and immedaitely win more games in one season than they did over the last half decade, while becoming a major player for the league title.  Not at the expense of other Pool C contenders throughout D3. 

I mean you can...looking at you Norwich/ECFC...but it just waters down the whole product and leaves a bad taste in almost everyone's mouth...

I also have been having problems at my computer, something about the video is making my adobe script run slower. However, the MASCAC does not get an automatic bid this year, they are in Pool B with a good amount of other teams. I believe they will only receive one bid and that team has to be 9-1, so I think this week game that has Bridgewater St. vs. Western Connecticut is a good game to watch. If Western Connecticut beats Bridgewater State and runs the rest of the table, I think they have a slim chance at making the playoffs. On the otherhand if Bridgewater State beats West Conn, then we may be looking at a de facto conference championship between Framingham State and Bridgewater on November 9th.

I think there is a 2 year waiting period to get a Pool A.  And there are no guarantees of a conference getting a Pool B.  The committee will pick the best 3 Pool B schools.  So, Wesley will presumably get one.  Then the MASCAC champ (and perhaps runner-up), will be compared against all other Pool B teams including Chicago (4-0) and the winner (and perhaps runner-up) of the SAA - Birmingham-Southern, Centre, Millsaps, Rhodes.  An undefeated team should get the nod like SUNY-Maritime in 2010, but a one-loss team faces more dodgy prospects.

I don't think there is a chance in hell a one loss MASCAC team sniffs a Pool B...not after SUNY Maritime's performance against Alfred a few years back.

I think a 9-1 Framingham State or Bridgewater State may sneak in. Framingham State performed well against Cortland St last year and Bridgewater State played a good first half against an explosive Widener team last year. Also, SUNY-Maritime is in the ECFC and that was a bad loss for them. However, sometimes scores can get skewed a bit, I am not saying that Alfred would not have one the game, but sometimes blowouts like that happen. Remember that following year Salisbury beat Alfred by a considerable amount.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 03:48:29 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 02:59:17 PM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 03, 2013, 02:37:20 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 08:45:15 AM
I hope the MASCAC gets better quickly...I seriously do.  Someone will have to correct me, but I believe that the MASCAC does not get a Pool A bid this year...but that they will starting next year.  You cannot have a league where a team like West Conn can win all of 5 games over a five year period in one league, move to another league, and immedaitely win more games in one season than they did over the last half decade, while becoming a major player for the league title.  Not at the expense of other Pool C contenders throughout D3. 

I mean you can...looking at you Norwich/ECFC...but it just waters down the whole product and leaves a bad taste in almost everyone's mouth...

I also have been having problems at my computer, something about the video is making my adobe script run slower. However, the MASCAC does not get an automatic bid this year, they are in Pool B with a good amount of other teams. I believe they will only receive one bid and that team has to be 9-1, so I think this week game that has Bridgewater St. vs. Western Connecticut is a good game to watch. If Western Connecticut beats Bridgewater State and runs the rest of the table, I think they have a slim chance at making the playoffs. On the otherhand if Bridgewater State beats West Conn, then we may be looking at a de facto conference championship between Framingham State and Bridgewater on November 9th.

I think there is a 2 year waiting period to get a Pool A.  And there are no guarantees of a conference getting a Pool B.  The committee will pick the best 3 Pool B schools.  So, Wesley will presumably get one.  Then the MASCAC champ (and perhaps runner-up), will be compared against all other Pool B teams including Chicago (4-0) and the winner (and perhaps runner-up) of the SAA - Birmingham-Southern, Centre, Millsaps, Rhodes.  An undefeated team should get the nod like SUNY-Maritime in 2010, but a one-loss team faces more dodgy prospects.

I don't think there is a chance in hell a one loss MASCAC team sniffs a Pool B...not after SUNY Maritime's performance against Alfred a few years back.

I think a 9-1 Framingham State or Bridgewater State may sneak in. Framingham State performed well against Cortland St last year and Bridgewater State played a good first half against an explosive Widener team last year. Also, SUNY-Maritime is in the ECFC and that was a bad loss for them. However, sometimes scores can get skewed a bit, I am not saying that Alfred would not have one the game, but sometimes blowouts like that happen. Remember that following year Salisbury beat Alfred by a considerable amount.

No chance...

Bridgewater lost to Widener 44-14.  You can try to put lipstick on a 30 point drubbing...but it is still a beat down.  Framingham's "almost" win against Cortland was more likely an aberration than anything else.  Besides...even a 9-1 Framingham team shouldn't get a Pool B bid while losing to Rowan, especially if Rowan isn't the champion of the NJAC.

The Alfred-SUNY Maritime game was an all time beat down.  I watched the first half...and SUNY-Maritime had literally about 10 yards.  Alfred could have put 100 up on them easily.  My point is simply these new leagues that are formed from other conference bottom feeders to get Pool A bids should not even get an entertaining thought for a Pool B bid...not unless they want another Alfred-SUNY Maritime game.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 04:54:11 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 03:48:29 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 02:59:17 PM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 03, 2013, 02:37:20 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2013, 09:52:06 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 03, 2013, 08:45:15 AM
I hope the MASCAC gets better quickly...I seriously do.  Someone will have to correct me, but I believe that the MASCAC does not get a Pool A bid this year...but that they will starting next year.  You cannot have a league where a team like West Conn can win all of 5 games over a five year period in one league, move to another league, and immedaitely win more games in one season than they did over the last half decade, while becoming a major player for the league title.  Not at the expense of other Pool C contenders throughout D3. 

I mean you can...looking at you Norwich/ECFC...but it just waters down the whole product and leaves a bad taste in almost everyone's mouth...

I also have been having problems at my computer, something about the video is making my adobe script run slower. However, the MASCAC does not get an automatic bid this year, they are in Pool B with a good amount of other teams. I believe they will only receive one bid and that team has to be 9-1, so I think this week game that has Bridgewater St. vs. Western Connecticut is a good game to watch. If Western Connecticut beats Bridgewater State and runs the rest of the table, I think they have a slim chance at making the playoffs. On the otherhand if Bridgewater State beats West Conn, then we may be looking at a de facto conference championship between Framingham State and Bridgewater on November 9th.

I think there is a 2 year waiting period to get a Pool A.  And there are no guarantees of a conference getting a Pool B.  The committee will pick the best 3 Pool B schools.  So, Wesley will presumably get one.  Then the MASCAC champ (and perhaps runner-up), will be compared against all other Pool B teams including Chicago (4-0) and the winner (and perhaps runner-up) of the SAA - Birmingham-Southern, Centre, Millsaps, Rhodes.  An undefeated team should get the nod like SUNY-Maritime in 2010, but a one-loss team faces more dodgy prospects.

I don't think there is a chance in hell a one loss MASCAC team sniffs a Pool B...not after SUNY Maritime's performance against Alfred a few years back.

I think a 9-1 Framingham State or Bridgewater State may sneak in. Framingham State performed well against Cortland St last year and Bridgewater State played a good first half against an explosive Widener team last year. Also, SUNY-Maritime is in the ECFC and that was a bad loss for them. However, sometimes scores can get skewed a bit, I am not saying that Alfred would not have one the game, but sometimes blowouts like that happen. Remember that following year Salisbury beat Alfred by a considerable amount.

No chance...

Bridgewater lost to Widener 44-14.  You can try to put lipstick on a 30 point drubbing...but it is still a beat down.  Framingham's "almost" win against Cortland was more likely an aberration than anything else.  Besides...even a 9-1 Framingham team shouldn't get a Pool B bid while losing to Rowan, especially if Rowan isn't the champion of the NJAC.

The Alfred-SUNY Maritime game was an all time beat down.  I watched the first half...and SUNY-Maritime had literally about 10 yards.  Alfred could have put 100 up on them easily.  My point is simply these new leagues that are formed from other conference bottom feeders to get Pool A bids should not even get an entertaining thought for a Pool B bid...not unless they want another Alfred-SUNY Maritime game.

I understand your points, but if Framigham State continues to schedule tough opponents year in and year out, I wouldn't hold their conference membership against them, they may eventually become a good team within the region, for example if you look at Franklin in the HCAC, their conference is not the best within the North region, but over the year's they have become a good team and has gained respect, I am not saying that Framingham State is there, but at least they are trying and it is kind of showing within their conference.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 08:19:16 AM
No chance...

Bridgewater lost to Widener 44-14.  You can try to put lipstick on a 30 point drubbing...but it is still a beat down.  Framingham's "almost" win against Cortland was more likely an aberration than anything else.  Besides...even a 9-1 Framingham team shouldn't get a Pool B bid while losing to Rowan, especially if Rowan isn't the champion of the NJAC.

The Alfred-SUNY Maritime game was an all time beat down.  I watched the first half...and SUNY-Maritime had literally about 10 yards.  Alfred could have put 100 up on them easily.  My point is simply these new leagues that are formed from other conference bottom feeders to get Pool A bids should not even get an entertaining thought for a Pool B bid...not unless they want another Alfred-SUNY Maritime game.


1. SUNY-Maritime is a team from another conference, and one MUCH WORSE than both the NEFC and MASCAC. Their top teams win/lose competitive games with the other New England bottom feeders  every year.

2. Call the Widener game whatever you want, but BSU was close at the half and also beat Springfield (a team that spanked Alfred in the ECAC game that same year) at Springfield. Salisbury lost to widener by 21 the next weekend... should Salisbury not get in?

3. Bad conferences can have good team. It can happen. Framingham's game was an aberration? That's what everyone said when Curry smacked Hartwick in the NCAAs and then came back the next year and beat Ithaca in the NCAAs as well. Not to mention if you watched the Rowan-Fram game you would know FSU controlled the game until the 4th quarter when the Profs had the big drive to take the lead with 6 min left. They may have lost by 2 scores, but that's because Rowan punched one in with no time left to make their # look pretty.

4. Bad Conferences can have a good team. Is Framingham going to win the Title? No, but neither is anyone in the E8, LL or NJAC. If they go 9-1 and run the table the sky will not fall if they get a bid. If they lose to Bridgewater it's moot because then no one will be going to the NCAA anyways.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: boobyhasgameyo on October 04, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 08:19:16 AM
No chance...

Bridgewater lost to Widener 44-14.  You can try to put lipstick on a 30 point drubbing...but it is still a beat down.  Framingham's "almost" win against Cortland was more likely an aberration than anything else.  Besides...even a 9-1 Framingham team shouldn't get a Pool B bid while losing to Rowan, especially if Rowan isn't the champion of the NJAC.

The Alfred-SUNY Maritime game was an all time beat down.  I watched the first half...and SUNY-Maritime had literally about 10 yards.  Alfred could have put 100 up on them easily.  My point is simply these new leagues that are formed from other conference bottom feeders to get Pool A bids should not even get an entertaining thought for a Pool B bid...not unless they want another Alfred-SUNY Maritime game.


1. SUNY-Maritime is a team from another conference, and one MUCH WORSE than both the NEFC and MASCAC. Their top teams win/lose competitive games with the other New England bottom feeders  every year.

2. Call the Widener game whatever you want, but BSU was close at the half and also beat Springfield (a team that spanked Alfred in the ECAC game that same year) at Springfield. Salisbury lost to widener by 21 the next weekend... should Salisbury not get in?

3. Bad conferences can have good team. It can happen. Framingham's game was an aberration? That's what everyone said when Curry smacked Hartwick in the NCAAs and then came back the next year and beat Ithaca in the NCAAs as well. Not to mention if you watched the Rowan-Fram game you would know FSU controlled the game until the 4th quarter when the Profs had the big drive to take the lead with 6 min left. They may have lost by 2 scores, but that's because Rowan punched one in with no time left to make their # look pretty.

4. Bad Conferences can have a good team. Is Framingham going to win the Title? No, but neither is anyone in the E8, LL or NJAC. If they go 9-1 and run the table the sky will not fall if they get a bid. If they lose to Bridgewater it's moot because then no one will be going to the NCAA anyways.

My favorite part to those Curry stories are what happened to them the very next week both of those years.  A 31 point loss to Fisher in 2007 (from the same conference as Hartwick) and a 42 point loss to Cortland. 

Also I am pretty sure that a team in the E8, LL, or NJAC is leaps and bounds ahead of the MASCAC when it comes to chances to winning the title.  We've all proven the ability to defeat the top representatives from other conferences on a consistent basis.  Rowan had a series of great playoff runs in the late 90's and early 2000's.  RPI and more recently Hobart have made some considerable noise from the LL.  Fisher and Salisbury have also proven they can win multiple games in the playoffs.  Leaps and bounds closer. 

 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 10:21:09 AM
Quote from: boobyhasgameyo on October 04, 2013, 09:35:43 AM

My favorite part to those Curry stories are what happened to them the very next week both of those years.  A 31 point loss to Fisher in 2007 (from the same conference as Hartwick) and a 42 point loss to Cortland. 

Also I am pretty sure that a team in the E8, LL, or NJAC is leaps and bounds ahead of the MASCAC when it comes to chances to winning the title.  We've all proven the ability to defeat the top representatives from other conferences on a consistent basis.  Rowan had a series of great playoff runs in the late 90's and early 2000's.  RPI and more recently Hobart have made some considerable noise from the LL.  Fisher and Salisbury have also proven they can win multiple games in the playoffs.  Leaps and bounds closer. 



I think you're missing the argument. It has been had here 100 times. No one is saying that the MASCAC is anywhere near what those leagues are. We all understand that. All we are saying is that our top teams can compete. Not win titles, not earn at-large bids at 8-2, not get a 2nd bid for the league. Compete. That is all. I talked to people going into this season that thought that Willy Friggin P was going to go up and stomp Bridgewater. Were not saying we are a top tier conference, just that we have teams who can compete with the other leagues. 10 years ago I do not think that was the case.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 10:44:03 AM
Week 5 Picks

UMass Dartmouth (1-2, 1-1) - 20
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE (3-1, 2-1) - 35
Melikke Van Alstyne rushes for north of 200 yards and 3 scores as he leaves his stamp all over this one. Close early until the Rams wear out the young Corsairs. On the other side of the ball, while the Corsairs showed some speed last week, this week the FSU defense will show them what real team speed looks like.

West Conn (2-1, 1-1) - 14
@ BRIDGEWATER STATE (3-1, 2-0) - 28
Colonials may prove me wrong, but I think this week Bridgewater does what Framingham fails to do, puts West Conn in its place. The McCarthy to Green connection continues on, and the defense clamps down on McKoy. West Conn will compete and win some MASCAC titles in the near future, but not this year.

Fitchburg State (1-3, 0-2) - 28
@ MASS MARITIME (2-1, 0-1) - 60
Fitchburg showed last week they can score a few points, and this MMA unit is nowhere near what the Bears D they saw last week was. The issue here is, the Bucs may run 120 plays in this one. I'm looking for Stanton, Gustafson and Bennett to all have career days for the Bucs Homecoming Game.

WESTFIELD STATE (2-1, 1-0) - 21
@ Plymouth State (1-3, 0-1) - 14
Closer than you may think. I think the perennially well-coached Panthers re-group at home and give the Owls all they can handle. That being said, I don't think Plymouth will actually threaten Westfield in this game. Plymouth is going to try to pound the rock as always, and Westfield's strength 3 games into the season has undoubtedly been their Defense.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Bombers798891 on October 04, 2013, 11:01:41 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 08:19:16 AM

2. Salisbury lost to widener by 21 the next weekend... should Salisbury not get in?

3. That's what everyone said when Curry smacked Hartwick in the NCAAs and then came back the next year and beat Ithaca in the NCAAs as well.


To point #2 -- When Bridgewater plays a regular-season schedule even remotely as tough as Salisbury, then we can play the score comparison game. But considering the Gulls played in (and won, which sort of invalidates the whole "should they get in" question) one of the best conferences in the country AND played the team that finished 6th in the polls, I'm pretty sure that comparison is not even remotely applicable.

To point #3 -- As an Ithaca fan, I'm the first to give credit to Curry for beating the Bombers and Wick. But here's something people should probably realize: Those game were five and six years ago. I don't see Yanks on the E8 board bringing up 2007 when complaining that people are underestimating the Hawks, and I'm sure not bringing up what happened in 2008 to dispute Ithaca being considered a middle-of-the-pack team. But people keep dragging these Curry games out of the attic, year after year as if they're somehow relevant to things occurring now. They're not. Find some new data.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 04, 2013, 11:52:46 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 08:19:16 AM

1. SUNY-Maritime is a team from another conference, and one MUCH WORSE than both the NEFC and MASCAC. Their top teams win/lose competitive games with the other New England bottom feeders  every year.


Really?  Is the ECFC really "MUCH WORSE" than the MASCAC and the NEFC?  Based on what?

I think pretty much everyone can fully agree that the NEFC, ECFC, and MASCAC are...at absolute best...3 of the five worst conferences in the country.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: MMBucs on October 04, 2013, 12:03:47 PM
Yanks 99

Why always the negative comments?
Have you read Pat Coleman's latest article on ranking the Nation Conferences this season.
I think his assessment on the quality of the MASCAC is a move in the right direction.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUPepBand on October 04, 2013, 12:05:11 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 08:19:16 AM
No chance...

Bridgewater lost to Widener 44-14.  You can try to put lipstick on a 30 point drubbing...but it is still a beat down.  Framingham's "almost" win against Cortland was more likely an aberration than anything else.  Besides...even a 9-1 Framingham team shouldn't get a Pool B bid while losing to Rowan, especially if Rowan isn't the champion of the NJAC.

The Alfred-SUNY Maritime game was an all time beat down.  I watched the first half...and SUNY-Maritime had literally about 10 yards.  Alfred could have put 100 up on them easily.  My point is simply these new leagues that are formed from other conference bottom feeders to get Pool A bids should not even get an entertaining thought for a Pool B bid...not unless they want another Alfred-SUNY Maritime game.


1. SUNY-Maritime is a team from another conference, and one MUCH WORSE than both the NEFC and MASCAC. Their top teams win/lose competitive games with the other New England bottom feeders  every year.

2. Call the Widener game whatever you want, but BSU was close at the half and also beat Springfield (a team that spanked Alfred in the ECAC game that same year) at Springfield. Salisbury lost to widener by 21 the next weekend... should Salisbury not get in?

3. Bad conferences can have good team. It can happen. Framingham's game was an aberration? That's what everyone said when Curry smacked Hartwick in the NCAAs and then came back the next year and beat Ithaca in the NCAAs as well. Not to mention if you watched the Rowan-Fram game you would know FSU controlled the game until the 4th quarter when the Profs had the big drive to take the lead with 6 min left. They may have lost by 2 scores, but that's because Rowan punched one in with no time left to make their # look pretty.

4. Bad Conferences can have a good team. Is Framingham going to win the Title? No, but neither is anyone in the E8, LL or NJAC. If they go 9-1 and run the table the sky will not fall if they get a bid. If they lose to Bridgewater it's moot because then no one will be going to the NCAA anyways.

Funny how we pick and choose games to justify our position. Almost like picking out scriptures to justify our sin, while ignoring the scriptures that expose it.
The 2012 Alfred football season was marred by SIX overnight road trips, the last of which (and AU fans will argue was undeserved) was an ECAC trip to Springfield six hours away and COUNTLESS INJURIES. AU was playing at Springfield with its third string QB and JV running backs (who Pep might add, performed admirably considering the homestanding Pride was peaking). Funny you should ignore the head-to-head ECAC Bowl hosted by Bridgewater State in 2011 when the AU Pep Band rallied the Saxons, who trailed 10-0 early, to a 41-10 monkey stomp.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 04, 2013, 12:18:21 PM
Quote from: MMBucs on October 04, 2013, 12:03:47 PM
Yanks 99

Why always the negative comments?
Have you read Pat Coleman's latest article on ranking the Nation Conferences this season.
I think his assessment on the quality of the MASCAC is a move in the right direction.

This is Keith McMillan's piece, just for clarity.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 04, 2013, 12:22:55 PM
Quote from: MMBucs on October 04, 2013, 12:03:47 PM
Yanks 99

Why always the negative comments?
Have you read Pat Coleman's latest article on ranking the Nation Conferences this season.
I think his assessment on the quality of the MASCAC is a move in the right direction.

In all honesty, it is not about the negative comments.  At this point, most of us have made our peace with the way the MASCAC and ECFC were formed...and know that for the foreseeable future (probably 5-10 years) will have two Pool A more champions in the NCAA tournament (beyond an already weak NEFC conference champion) that will be overwhelmed by their first round opponent...while other deserving one loss teams from around the country that lost one game in a much tougher conference will stay home.

I get it...the ECFC, MASCAC, and NEFC Pool A bids are here to stay.

But when the ECFC and now the MASCAC run are three years in (for the MASCAC, obviously one year in) and there are already conversations about Pool B and Pool C bids...I think it is a joke.  Maybe the MASCAC teams will do a better job of scheduling non-conference games against non-ECFC or non-NEFC opponents.  But I doubt it.  There will be the occasional team that ventures out with some consistency (Salve from the NEFC has), and maybe Framingham will do the same.  But it is certainly not happening on a consistent basis.

I watch a lot of D3 football...like a lot of us do on here.  I want "our product"...D3 football...to be as great as it can.  And I just don't see it being great when a Pool B or Pool C bid gets thrown towards one of these conferences, while other deserving teams get left home. 

But there is no way I am going to take a comment seriously about how good the MASCAC is, or how they are "moving in the right direction" after one year of existence.  What data am I going off of?  How about the fact that Western Connecticut goes from 5-44 over the past 5 years in the NJAC, to in all likelihood a 3rd place finish at worst in the MASCAC...with more wins in their first season in the MASCAC than all of the previous five seasons combined?  Do you really think that West Conn all of a sudden "got good"?  It was just like when Norwich left the E8 for the ECFC.  Their conference record for the last few years before they left the E-8 was 4-26...four seasons into the ECFC and their record was 26-4.  Pathetic...

I have said it a million times on here before...I would LOVE these conferences to become good/competitive...and the sooner the better.  But when you start talking about the second place teams from these weak conferences acting like they deserve to be in the conversation for a Pool B or Pool C look...all while almost exclusively isolating themselves against only NEFC/ECFC/MASCAC opponents...I just think it's crazy. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 04, 2013, 12:40:11 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 08:19:16 AM

3. Bad conferences can have good team. It can happen. Framingham's game was an aberration? That's what everyone said when Curry smacked Hartwick in the NCAAs and then came back the next year and beat Ithaca in the NCAAs as well. Not to mention if you watched the Rowan-Fram game you would know FSU controlled the game until the 4th quarter when the Profs had the big drive to take the lead with 6 min left. They may have lost by 2 scores, but that's because Rowan punched one in with no time left to make their # look pretty.


I missed this earlier. 

Be careful when using this example.  You aren't factually incorrect in this particular case...but that certainly works both ways.  As an example, the NEFC is 2-16 all-time in the NCAA tournament as a conference, losing on average by almost 3 x TD's per game.  How much worse would some of those beat downs have been if the other team didn't call the dogs off?  How much worse would some of these scores be if the NEFC that was getting beaten pretty bad hadn't punched one or two meaningless scores in at the very end of the game to take a score from 45-7 with six minutes to go to 45-21 (as an example).  The Cortland vs. Endicott game a few years back is a good example of this.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Jonny Utah on October 04, 2013, 12:44:53 PM
Quote from: MMBucs on October 04, 2013, 12:03:47 PM
Yanks 99

Why always the negative comments?
Have you read Pat Coleman's latest article on ranking the Nation Conferences this season.
I think his assessment on the quality of the MASCAC is a move in the right direction.

Yanks does love to hate on the New England football schools. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 04, 2013, 12:47:24 PM
Quote from: Jonny "Utes" Utah on October 04, 2013, 12:44:53 PM
Quote from: MMBucs on October 04, 2013, 12:03:47 PM
Yanks 99

Why always the negative comments?
Have you read Pat Coleman's latest article on ranking the Nation Conferences this season.
I think his assessment on the quality of the MASCAC is a move in the right direction.

Yanks does love to hate on the New England football schools.

Hate is probably a strong word...general dislike maybe?

All kidding aside, I just don't think these conferences have done or shown enough to be considered for a Pool B/C bid.  Not even close.  Not to the detriment of other strong conferences regionally and nationally where 2nd place teams aren't getting in.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Bombers798891 on October 04, 2013, 12:56:42 PM
Quote from: MMBucs on October 04, 2013, 12:03:47 PM
Yanks 99

Why always the negative comments?
Have you read Pat Coleman's latest article on ranking the Nation Conferences this season.
I think his assessment on the quality of the MASCAC is a move in the right direction.

Yanks isn't being negative. He's being accurate, he's just telling you things you don't want to hear. The way these conferences form is ridiculous, and the way they schedule is laughable. Absolute bottom feeders from other conferences (W. Conn and Norwich) are immediately competing and winning these new conferences.

Norwich went 7-0 in the ECFC in 2011. Hartwick went 0-7 in the E8 in 2011. And Hartwick beat Norwich 37-14 that year. The worst team in the E8 walked all over the ECFC champ like it was nothing. Norwich's playoff spot that year was an absolute joke. Why should we be positive about bad teams that make it to the playoffs by taking their ball and going home with a bunch of teams as bad as they are in order to basically game the system? You look at how St. John Fisher did it. They were a doormat too. But they didn't go skulk off and join up with a bunch of other struggling teams. They kept at it and now they've built their program into a playoff contender.

That's why we're negative. Rather than building the program to win at a higher level, these schools just lower the level the program needs to compete at to win. No one can take away the playoff spot. But no one has to respect the way it was achieved either.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 01:33:49 PM
I think the ECFC is different. It was made from brand new programs, and a bad Norwich team. Norwich won the league because everyone else had been playing football for 4 or less total years.

The MASCAC wasn't a bunch of teams that finished 9-16 in the NEFC, it was all of the State schools wanting to form their own league, a league that already exists (and is the oldest conference in the country) in all other sports. I agree that this league should NEVER  receive a second bid. I understand that all 3 (ECFC, NEFC, and MASCAC) conferences are bottom tier, but I hate when people throw the ECFC teams in these arguments because as big as the Gap is from the LL or NJAC to the MASCAC, that's how big the gap honestly is between the ECFC and the other NE leagues. The team that wins the ECFC struggles every year with the last place team in the other leagues.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 04, 2013, 01:36:58 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 01:33:49 PM
I think the ECFC is different. It was made from brand new programs, and a bad Norwich team. Norwich won the league because everyone else had been playing football for 4 or less total years.

The MASCAC wasn't a bunch of teams that finished 9-16 in the NEFC, it was all of the State schools wanting to form their own league, a league that already exists (and is the oldest conference in the country) in all other sports. I agree that this league should NEVER  receive a second bid. I understand that all 3 (ECFC, NEFC, and MASCAC) conferences are bottom tier, but I hate when people throw the ECFC teams in these arguments because as big as the Gap is from the LL or NJAC to the MASCAC, that's how big the gap honestly is between the ECFC and the other NE leagues. The team that wins the ECFC struggles every year with the last place team in the other leagues.

Not being a wise guy here...serious question...what evidence are you using to determine that the MASCAC is that much stonger than the ECFC?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 01:51:08 PM
I have seen games live from both leagues, and I have seen games between teams from the two leagues. Plymouth may not win a game in the MASCAC this year, and I saw them live physically overpower on both sides of the ball Mt Ida, who won the ECFC last year and is picked to win it this year. Last year Mt Ida beat UMass Dartmouth 24-21 on a FG as time expires. Ida went on to win the league, UMD went on to go 1-9 in the NEFC.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUPepBand on October 04, 2013, 02:04:54 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 01:51:08 PM
I have seen games live from both leagues, and I have seen games between teams from the two leagues. Plymouth may not win a game in the MASCAC this year, and I saw them live physically overpower on both sides of the ball Mt Ida, who won the ECFC last year and is picked to win it this year. Last year Mt Ida beat UMass Dartmouth 24-21 on a FG as time expires. Ida went on to win the league, UMD went on to go 1-9 in the NEFC.

Pep "hears" that Gallaudet has a solid team this year....easily handled UR, which then nipped Springfield, 36-35, a team that demolished Mount Ida 41-0. Not sure why the Mustangs were picked to win the ECFC.

Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Bombers798891 on October 04, 2013, 03:01:30 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 01:33:49 PM

The MASCAC wasn't a bunch of teams that finished 9-16 in the NEFC, it was all of the State schools wanting to form their own league, a league that already exists (and is the oldest conference in the country) in all other sports.

That's a fair point, but I think there's still frustration over the end result, not to mention some of these team's reliance on ECFC teams as OOC fodder.

Let's look at last year's and the four year records of the schools in the conference

Framingham: 10-2, 31-13
Bridgewater: 9-2, 28-13
W. Conn 1-8, 3-36
Plymouth State 2-8, 20-21
MMA, 5-4, 18-20
Fitchburg State 2-8, 9-31
Worcester State 6-4, 20-21
Westfield State 3-7, 20-20
Mass-Dartmouth 1-9, 9-31

Two good teams, three horrible ones, and four that were pretty mediocre. Normally, I'd say this is a standard conference, just a bit weaker. But the thing is, most of them had schedules largely self-contained to the NEFC and ECFC, which sort of factors into the overall record. The two good teams have made forays into the NJAC (which is just an okay conference in its own right) but they haven't exactly made waves in doing so. Losing to Rowan isn't the worst thing in the world, but no one's hanging their hat on a win over W-P either. And the better W. Conn looks the worse the conference looks. Let's be honest: If they go 7-2 or 6-3 overall, you're treading in the whole "Bottom feeder comes in and makes noise" water.

I don't know, I just think it's sort of lame. At-large bids are a nightmare sometimes in D-III, but this trend away from them is, like Yanks said, hurting the brand. I mean, look at Curry-Wick in 2007. If you don't have at-large bids, your impression of the E8 that year is "The E8 champ getting spanked by Curry at home? Bad conference" But because we have at-large bids, we see that, oh yeah, the second place team won two games in the NCAA and the third place team nearly outscored all 10 of Mount's previous opponents combined.

Does D-III football benefit when a team like '07 Ithaca or Fisher replaced by a team that wins a bad conference?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 04, 2013, 07:48:04 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 01:33:49 PM
The MASCAC wasn't a bunch of teams that finished 9-16 in the NEFC, it was all of the State schools wanting to form their own league, a league that already exists (and is the oldest conference in the country) in all other sports.

The MIAA is the oldest conference in the country, now in its 126th season.
http://www.miaa.org/landing/index

The MASCAC was founded in 1971.
http://www.mascac.com/information/office/history/index
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 08:01:05 AM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 04, 2013, 07:48:04 PM
The MIAA is the oldest conference in the country, now in its 126th season.
http://www.miaa.org/landing/index

The MASCAC was founded in 1971.
http://www.mascac.com/information/office/history/index

I'm sorry, I must have misunderstood the MASCAC release. The quote I read was: "The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, the nation's oldest Division III men's and women's playing conference, has a rich and storied tradition of competitive success while celebrating excellence in the classroom." I guess it's the oldest with the lady sports? And I think we all love us some Women's lacrosse!
http://mascac.com/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/MASCAC_Football_Announcement
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 09:21:01 AM
Quote from: Bombers798891 on October 04, 2013, 03:01:30 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 04, 2013, 01:33:49 PM

The MASCAC wasn't a bunch of teams that finished 9-16 in the NEFC, it was all of the State schools wanting to form their own league, a league that already exists (and is the oldest conference in the country) in all other sports.

That's a fair point, but I think there's still frustration over the end result, not to mention some of these team's reliance on ECFC teams as OOC fodder.

Let's look at last year's and the four year records of the schools in the conference

Framingham: 10-2, 31-13
Bridgewater: 9-2, 28-13
W. Conn 1-8, 3-36
Plymouth State 2-8, 20-21
MMA, 5-4, 18-20
Fitchburg State 2-8, 9-31
Worcester State 6-4, 20-21
Westfield State 3-7, 20-20
Mass-Dartmouth 1-9, 9-31

Two good teams, three horrible ones, and four that were pretty mediocre. Normally, I'd say this is a standard conference, just a bit weaker. But the thing is, most of them had schedules largely self-contained to the NEFC and ECFC, which sort of factors into the overall record. The two good teams have made forays into the NJAC (which is just an okay conference in its own right) but they haven't exactly made waves in doing so. Losing to Rowan isn't the worst thing in the world, but no one's hanging their hat on a win over W-P either. And the better W. Conn looks the worse the conference looks. Let's be honest: If they go 7-2 or 6-3 overall, you're treading in the whole "Bottom feeder comes in and makes noise" water.
I don't know, I just think it's sort of lame. At-large bids are a nightmare sometimes in D-III, but this trend away from them is, like Yanks said, hurting the brand. I mean, look at Curry-Wick in 2007. If you don't have at-large bids, your impression of the E8 that year is "The E8 champ getting spanked by Curry at home? Bad conference" But because we have at-large bids, we see that, oh yeah, the second place team won two games in the NCAA and the third place team nearly outscored all 10 of Mount's previous opponents combined.

Does D-III football benefit when a team like '07 Ithaca or Fisher replaced by a team that wins a bad conference?

Bombers...you called it.  West Conn tub thumping Bridgewater State (generally considered by far the second best team in the MASCAC) pretty much immediately throws the MASCAC into the "bottom feeder comes in and makes noise" water.  And like that...all discussion of a possible Pool C or Pool B bid should absolutely end.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 10:09:09 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 09:21:01 AM
Bombers...you called it.  West Conn tub thumping Bridgewater State (generally considered by far the second best team in the MASCAC) pretty much immediately throws the MASCAC into the "bottom feeder comes in and makes noise" water.  And like that...all discussion of a possible Pool C or Pool B bid should absolutely end.

I don't know that you can say the worst team in the NJAC is doing damage, BWater played them already, William Paterson, and thumped them. I think West Conn is a team benefiting from playing in an easier conference for sure, but also from getting better. They are in their second year with their new coach who had previously built Otterbein from nothing to something in the OAC, and they have a tailback transfer from an ACC school starting.

PS There is one way and one way only the MASCAC deserves a bid this year. If Framingham finishes 9-1 (only loss @ Rowan) and Rowan wins the NJAC at 8-2 (losses to Del Val and Wesley), then there is nothing wrong with Framingham getting in. If Rowan finishes 2nd or 3rd in the NJAC, however, the MASCAC will (and should) go without a bid.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 12:15:55 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 10:09:09 AM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 09:21:01 AM
Bombers...you called it.  West Conn tub thumping Bridgewater State (generally considered by far the second best team in the MASCAC) pretty much immediately throws the MASCAC into the "bottom feeder comes in and makes noise" water.  And like that...all discussion of a possible Pool C or Pool B bid should absolutely end.

I don't know that you can say the worst team in the NJAC is doing damage, BWater played them already, William Paterson, and thumped them. I think West Conn is a team benefiting from playing in an easier conference for sure, but also from getting better. They are in their second year with their new coach who had previously built Otterbein from nothing to something in the OAC, and they have a tailback transfer from an ACC school starting.

PS There is one way and one way only the MASCAC deserves a bid this year. If Framingham finishes 9-1 (only loss @ Rowan) and Rowan wins the NJAC at 8-2 (losses to Del Val and Wesley), then there is nothing wrong with Framingham getting in. If Rowan finishes 2nd or 3rd in the NJAC, however, the MASCAC will (and should) go without a bid.

Come on...seriously?  I know already that someone will say I am just being completely down on the MASCAC (and I am a little bit)...but how is the worst team from the NJAC over the past half decade NOT doing damage right now in the MASCAC?

Who is West Conn going to lose to the rest of the way?  They played even with Framingham and absolutely destroyed Bridgewater.  They are, at worst, the second best team in the conference.

The whole "I think West Conn is a team benefiting from playing in an easier conference for sure, but also from getting better" argument is tired.  Really?  Well no kidding.  Five wins in half a decade, and all of a sudden they are just good and "getting better".  They have blown out two MASCAC teams (Bridgewater and Plymouth) and an NEFC team (Nichols), and the other game was a loss against Framingham...by 2 points when West Conn failed on a two-point try in the 4th quarter.  Getting better?  They are dominating now in the softest or second softest conference in the entire country.  Maybe I am old school a bit...but how is that getting better?

Even if Rowan wins the NJAC this year...which is going to be a relatively down year for the entire conference...all I would need to do is look at Framingham's schedule and say you are hanging your hat on a loss to Rowan and a two-point win over your "probable" second place team in West Conn (who by all accounts should win the remainder of their games this year and finish at 8-1) who has only won five games total over the past five seasons?  Not good enough for a Pool C or Pool B bid...not even close...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 12:39:58 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 12:15:55 PM
The whole "I think West Conn is a team benefiting from playing in an easier conference for sure, but also from getting better" argument is tired.  Really?  Well no kidding.  Five wins in half a decade, and all of a sudden they are just good and "getting better".  They have blown out two MASCAC teams (Bridgewater and Plymouth) and an NEFC team (Nichols), and the other game was a loss against Framingham...by 2 points when West Conn failed on a two-point try in the 4th quarter.  Getting better?  They are dominating now in the softest or second softest conference in the entire country.  Maybe I am old school a bit...but how is that getting better?

Even if Rowan wins the NJAC this year...which is going to be a relatively down year for the entire conference...all I would need to do is look at Framingham's schedule and say you are hanging your hat on a loss to Rowan and a two-point win over your "probable" second place team in West Conn (who by all accounts should win the remainder of their games this year and finish at 8-1) who has only won five games total over the past five seasons?  Not good enough for a Pool C or Pool B bid...not even close...

Here is all I am saying, West Conn would not be the worst team in the NJAC this year. Bridgewater throttled Willy P to prove that. Also, They have played a good Framingham team and beaten a decent Bridgewater team, but their other 2 wins are against the worst team in the NEFC and the worst team in the MASCAC. The Bridgewater win was a huge win for them sure, but I still don't think (hope maybe?) West Conn runs the table. Although that being said, their RB is nasty.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 12:53:43 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 12:39:58 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 12:15:55 PM
The whole "I think West Conn is a team benefiting from playing in an easier conference for sure, but also from getting better" argument is tired.  Really?  Well no kidding.  Five wins in half a decade, and all of a sudden they are just good and "getting better".  They have blown out two MASCAC teams (Bridgewater and Plymouth) and an NEFC team (Nichols), and the other game was a loss against Framingham...by 2 points when West Conn failed on a two-point try in the 4th quarter.  Getting better?  They are dominating now in the softest or second softest conference in the entire country.  Maybe I am old school a bit...but how is that getting better?

Even if Rowan wins the NJAC this year...which is going to be a relatively down year for the entire conference...all I would need to do is look at Framingham's schedule and say you are hanging your hat on a loss to Rowan and a two-point win over your "probable" second place team in West Conn (who by all accounts should win the remainder of their games this year and finish at 8-1) who has only won five games total over the past five seasons?  Not good enough for a Pool C or Pool B bid...not even close...

Here is all I am saying, West Conn would not be the worst team in the NJAC this year. Bridgewater throttled Willy P to prove that. Also, They have played a good Framingham team and beaten a decent Bridgewater team, but their other 2 wins are against the worst team in the NEFC and the worst team in the MASCAC. The Bridgewater win was a huge win for them sure, but I still don't think (hope maybe?) West Conn runs the table. Although that being said, their RB is nasty.

Agree to disagree, I guess...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 01:03:54 PM
I think it's fair to say that Western Connecticut is both getting better and facing easier competition. We predicted the Colonials would go 6-3 this season based on those factors and I think that's still possible.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 01:06:25 PM
Quote from: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 12:53:43 PM
Agree to disagree, I guess...

Fair Enough.

Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 01:03:54 PM
I think it's fair to say that Western Connecticut is both getting better and facing easier competition. We predicted the Colonials would go 6-3 this season based on those factors and I think that's still possible.

Agreed.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 01:06:37 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 01:03:54 PM
I think it's fair to say that Western Connecticut is both getting better and facing easier competition. We predicted the Colonials would go 6-3 this season based on those factors and I think that's still possible.

I think they are going 8-1.  Who else is going to beat them?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 01:07:40 PM
I suppose it's possible Mass Maritime or Worcester could outscore them.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Yanks 99 on October 07, 2013, 01:14:33 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 01:07:40 PM
I suppose it's possible Mass Maritime or Worcester could outscore them.

I guess it could happen...and those were the two teams I thought MIGHT have a shot...but after West Conn absolutely destroyed Bridgewater...I don't think anyone else will come close.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Bombers798891 on October 07, 2013, 02:01:36 PM
Look, West Connecticut might be better than William Patterson this year, but quibbling over that point to ignore the larger facts is ridiculous.

West Conn went 1-28 over the last three years.

West Conn in conference play, 2012: Scoring margin, -24 points
West Conn in conference play, 2013: Scoring margin, +17 points

Yes, teams can improve and make a leap in one year. But I'm not sure exactly how we're supposed to interpret a team making a six-touchdown turnaround as not being about the quality of competition. Teams improve, but by six touchdowns?

On the road, it's even worse:

West Conn on the road in conference play, 2012: Scoring margin, -41 points
West Conn on the road in conference play, 2013: Scoring margin, +27 points

So in other words, Western Connecticut is nearly 10 touchdowns better on the road in conference play in 2013 than 2012, and there's actually debate that this isn't a function of the respective conferences they're in?

West Conn may be better. How much better? Who knows? But if you're going to claim this isn't "Norwich, 2011" all over again, please provide some actual evidence. Because right now, all I see is another instance of a doormat becoming a power overnight upon jumping to one of these newly-formed conferences.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 02:01:55 PM
Post-Week 5 - MASCAC POWER RANKINGS

1.     (LW # 1) Framingham State (4-1, 3-0)
Framingham was taken to the wire against UMD, placing their NCAA at-large chances in jeopardy up until a late fumble caused by the Defensive Player of the Week Chevere Archer. Framingham State needs to play a much better 4 quarters on the road @ Westfield this weekend, as WeSU may be their toughest test the rest of the way.

2.     (LW # 3) West Conn (2-1, 3-1)
West Conn may be terrible, but not as terrible as the MASCAC. Their win over Bridgewater confirms what we have all been thinking; the NEFC, MASCAC and ECFC should break off and start their own Division IV. The following schools will also be invited to D-IV, in honor of their losses to an NEFC, MASCAC or ECFC member in the last 3 seasons: Catholic, Hartwick, Merchant Marine, Montclair State, Rochester, Springfield, St. Lawrence, Union and William Paterson. It is unclear how many colleges will accept the invitation.

3.     (LW # 5) Westfield State (3-1, 2-0)
After blanking Plymouth State and handling UMD and WNE with similar ease, we will give these owls their due. Using the familiar formula of a stout defense and potent running attack, the Owls looked especially dangerous last week when they added 245 passing yards. If they can run the ball consistently against Fram, they may have a chance.

4.     (LW # 2) Bridgewater State (3-2, 2-1)
Inexcusable loss this weekend. To lose is one thing, but to continually turn it over and allow 6 every time is another. Bridgewater is going to have to pound their old rival UMass this Friday night if they want to salvage this season, but they should be playing a UMD team that thinks they can win.

5.     (LW # 4) Worcester State (3-1, 1-1)
The Fightin' Bumpuses (Actually not a bad nickname IMHO) were off this week following their ridiculous 64 point explosion the week before. They take on a suddenly dangerous young Fitchburg team on the road in a game that now means a lot in the hierarchy of the league.

6.     (LW # 9) Fitchburg State (2-3, 1-2)
I said Fitch needed to find their O v MMA and they did not disappoint. That being said, I didn't know that 40 points and 540 yards were possible. The Freshmen Dellechiaie went 17-22 for 169 and Teague added 175 yards to ensure the route was balanced. The young Falcons look to be putting it together as they have more time to gel.

7.     (LW # 7) UMass Dartmouth (1-3, 1-2)
UMD stood toe-to-toe with Framingham for the entire 60 minutes, which must have been a great experience for their young team. The Corsairs held the ball for half of the TOP and even answered a potential back-breaking FSU TD that put the game at 21-7 in the 3rd, with a 7.5 minute, 12 play, 76 yard drive to pull back to 21-14. All things considered, UMD must think they have a shot w/BWater this week.

8.        (LW # 6) Mass Maritime (2-2, 0-2)
If you don't play defense you can't win, but when your "high-powered-O" only puts up 17 then you're really in trouble. MMA only put up 7 points in the final 3 quarters, and lost the TOP battle 2-to-1. I'm sure a 40-17 drubbing was not what the BUCS had in mind when they scheduled this as their Homecoming Game. Maritime now heads to WConn in what is suddenly a must-win game if they want a shot at an ECAC game. A loss may condemn them to the MASCAC basement if the team isn't mentally tough enough.

9.        (LW # 8) Plymouth State (1-4, 0-3)
The bye could not have come at a better time. The Panthers head into the off week licking their wounds, fresh off back to back to back beat downs that were not expected. Plymouth needs to regroup as it doesn't get any easier following the break, Bridgewater comes to town.


Picks coming Thursday or Friday
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: jknezek on October 07, 2013, 02:15:57 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 02:01:55 PM

2.     (LW # 3) West Conn (2-1, 3-1)
West Conn may be terrible, but not as terrible as the MASCAC. Their win over Bridgewater confirms what we have all been thinking; the NEFC, MASCAC and ECFC should break off and start their own Division IV. The following schools will also be invited to D-IV, in honor of their losses to an NEFC, MASCAC or ECFC member in the last 3 seasons: Catholic, Hartwick, Merchant Marine, Montclair State, Rochester, Springfield, St. Lawrence, Union and William Paterson. It is unclear how many colleges will accept the invitation.


Agree, disagree I don't care. That's just well done and funny. +K
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: lewdogg11 on October 07, 2013, 02:41:49 PM
I'll clear this all up...


The MASCAC does not deserve a Pool C this year, it's bad enough they are soon getting an A.  However, if Framingham were to win out and Rowan is to win out, Framingham will likely get a Pool C nod.  What is scary is that Framingham AND Western CT could finish with 1 loss(Western CT 1 less game).  Crazier things have happened.  Hopefully the NCAA will ignore both but if Fisher wins the E-8, that likely puts 2nd place there with 2 or 3 losses.  LL shouldn't get a Pool C(unless somehow St. Lawrence beats Hobart).  That said, maybe the East gets ZERO Pool C bids this year under those circumstances.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 02:43:25 PM
I am not sure they would get a C but they are far more likely to get a Pool B bid.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: lewdogg11 on October 07, 2013, 02:53:46 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 02:43:25 PM
I am not sure they would get a C but they are far more likely to get a Pool B bid.

I never know the difference.  I thought they did away with one of them. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: jknezek on October 07, 2013, 03:04:01 PM
Quote from: LewDogg11 on October 07, 2013, 02:53:46 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 02:43:25 PM
I am not sure they would get a C but they are far more likely to get a Pool B bid.

I never know the difference.  I thought they did away with one of them.

B's are for independents or non-AQ conference members. Since the MASCAC, SAA, UAA, SCAC and some others do not yet qualify for A bids, they are thrown into the B lists. C's are historically for teams in AQ conferences that didn't win the AQ. This year, based on the historic ratios, there might be 5 Pool B teams simply because there are so many Pool B qualifying schools. Last year when there were fewer Pool B qualifying teams there was only 1 Pool B bid (Wesley). A pool B team that does not get a Pool B bid is eligible to compete in the Pool C process. So A's are automatic, B's are decided amongst a small pool, and anyone who didn't get an A or B is eligible to come to the table for a C.

To sum it up, this year there will be a bunch more B bids and a corresponding lower number of C bids. Over the next two years, many of those B bids will be converted to A bids, and there will still be a correspondingly lower number of C bids. So we continue to move closer to a system with fewer second chances for good teams that screw up. In other words... win your conference if you want to go to the playoffs.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUKaz00 on October 07, 2013, 03:31:19 PM
3 Pool B and 4 Pool C selections in 2013.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 03:36:27 PM
Should be three and five.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: jknezek on October 07, 2013, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 03:36:27 PM
Should be three and five.

Pat, I just dug out the post I had where you corrected me a couple weeks ago. 3 Pool Bs and 5 Pool Cs according to the traditional math. Unless they change something if/when the handbook comes out (it might be out, I have no idea when these things happen).

At least I got the 5 right this time. I just applied it the wrong way. Regardless, at some point the MASCAC and SAA will get AQ bids going forward, so a max 5 Pool Cs, down from last year, is most likely here to stay. Which goes back to my original summary... win your conference if you want to go to the playoffs.

If the SCAC gets a few more members, or the CAC figures out football, you could see another drop. Although at some point it would make sense to fold the Bs into the Cs, that would still only earn you 1 at large back.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 07, 2013, 04:02:42 PM
Quote from: jknezek on October 07, 2013, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 07, 2013, 03:36:27 PM
Should be three and five.

Pat, I just dug out the post I had where you corrected me a couple weeks ago. 3 Pool Bs and 5 Pool Cs according to the traditional math. Unless they change something if/when the handbook comes out (it might be out, I have no idea when these things happen).

At least I got the 5 right this time. I just applied it the wrong way. Regardless, at some point the MASCAC and SAA will get AQ bids going forward, so a max 5 Pool Cs, down from last year, is most likely here to stay. Which goes back to my original summary... win your conference if you want to go to the playoffs.

If the SCAC gets a few more members, or the CAC figures out football, you could see another drop. Although at some point it would make sense to fold the Bs into the Cs, that would still only earn you 1 at large back.

I hope in the future that we can have every team in conference competing for a Pool A bid, then we could have 6 at-large bids, then teams will have to schedule stronger teams and perform well in order to get that at-large bid.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 15, 2013, 12:11:14 PM
I go away for one week and all hell breaks loose. UMD Stuns Bridgewater on Friday night, Maritime outscores West Conn (no one thought they would, although shout out to Pat Coleman, who pointed out they could), and Fitchburg SMACKS Worcester. The only thing that happened that I saw coming was Framingham eked out a win over Westfield. Based on who has beaten who, teams could kind of go anywhere right now, so theses may look a little funky. For example Worcester beat Maritime, who beat West Conn, who beat Bridgewater, who spanked Fitchburg, who spanked Worcester. I refuse to put everyone as a tie, so here it goes in the most dysfunctional league in the land.
Post-Week 6 - MASCAC POWER RANKINGS

1.     (LW # 1) Framingham State (5-1, 4-0)
Framingham is still the top dog, but they are beginning to look vulnerable. QB Matt Silva went down on the first play vs Westfield, and the game turned into a slugfest. They have a bye week before heading to Plymouth, so he has 2 weeks to get back, but Framingham could drop a game @ MMA, vs BWater or @ Worcester if they have to finish the year without Silva.

2.     (LW # 3) Westfield State (3-2, 2-1)
Mercadante was rolling vs Framingham as he racked up 153 yards on 32 carries. Rich added in a 19-40, 245 yard day to keep host Westfield close against Framingham for all four quarters. Outside of the puzzling loss to Nichols, Westfield has been solid all year. A battle with West Conn on Nov 16th could end up being for an ECAC Bowl spot.

3.     (LW # 2) West Conn (3-2, 2-2)
West Conn's offense happily learned what the rest of New England already knows, Mass Maritime does not play defense. Unfortunately for West Conn, MMA does play offense, better than pretty much anyone else in New England. Even after a loss I have West Conn ranked as the highest 2-2 team because they are 1-0 against the other 2-2 teams and because I think they will beat Fitchburg this weekend down in Danbury.

4.     (LW # 6) Fitchburg State (3-3, 2-2)
Regardless of what I may have just typed one paragraph up, Fitchburg can beat West Conn. They played the MASCACs top two offenses the last 2 weeks (MMA and WoSU), and outscored them 77-24. The Falcons are at West Conn then at Westfield. If they can split these 2 games, they have a realistic shot at finishing the year, 6-4, 5-3; light years of where anyone thought they would be.

5.     (LW # 7) UMass Dartmouth (2-3, 2-2)
How about this UMD team? Down 22-0 at the half, they somehow put together a 2nd half that leads them to 33-29 win over a suddenly slumping Bridgewater team. The Corsairs have already played Westfield and Framingham, and with MMA exposing West Conn's defense this past weekend, I think anything from 6-3 to 3-6 is a possibility for UMD.

6.     (LW # 4) Bridgewater State (3-3, 2-2)
BSU needed to pound UMD this week to get their season back on track and they did. The problem for the Bears was that NCAA games are 60 minutes not 30. To be honest, I think if Fitchburg plays Bridgewater again right now I'm taking Fitch. With games against Westfield and Framingham looming, BSU could finish with 5 losses for only the second time in the last 10 years.

7.     (LW # 8) Mass Maritime (3-2, 1-2)
MMA told me exactly what they thought of my "if you don't play defense" rant by giving up 53 points to West Conn on their way to a 54-53 WIN. I would have them higher than 7th on this list if they were better than 1-2, because I honestly think they have the best offense in New England (Although Fitchburg was not impressed). Similar to UMD and Worcester, I think MMA has the ability to win or lose all of its remaining games. They may be ranked 7th based on what has happened so far, but I would favor them in each individual match-up left outside of @ Framingham.

8.     (LW # 5) Worcester State (3-2, 1-2)
Worcester State got something no one thought they would, an a$$-kicking at the hands of Fitchburg. Bumpus finished only 14-35 for 145 yards, and no touchdowns. Like I said last week about MMA, if you are not going to play defense, ya better score some points. Worcester State travels to a surging UMD program this week, in a coin-flip game that will set the tone for the rest of each teams season.

9.     (LW # 9) Plymouth State (1-4, 0-3)
After a timely off week Plymouth returns to action with a trip to Bridgewater. IF there was ever a time to catch the Bears for Plymouth, this would be it. Plymouth is coming off of a bye-week and BSU is reeling from 2 straight losses. Plymouth likes to run the ball, and both West Conn and UMD had success doing so. If PSU can run the ball, they will shorten the game and put pressure on the BSU Offense.

Picks coming Thursday or Friday
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 15, 2013, 03:11:59 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 15, 2013, 12:11:14 PM
I go away for one week and all hell breaks loose. UMD Stuns Bridgewater on Friday night, Maritime outscores West Conn (no one thought they would, although shout out to Pat Coleman, who pointed out they could), and Fitchburg SMACKS Worcester. The only thing that happened that I saw coming was Framingham eked out a win over Westfield. Based on who has beaten who, teams could kind of go anywhere right now, so theses may look a little funky. For example Worcester beat Maritime, who beat West Conn, who beat Bridgewater, who spanked Fitchburg, who spanked Worcester. I refuse to put everyone as a tie, so here it goes in the most dysfunctional league in the land.
Post-Week 6 - MASCAC POWER RANKINGS

1.     (LW # 1) Framingham State (5-1, 4-0)
Framingham is still the top dog, but they are beginning to look vulnerable. QB Matt Silva went down on the first play vs Westfield, and the game turned into a slugfest. They have a bye week before heading to Plymouth, so he has 2 weeks to get back, but Framingham could drop a game @ MMA, vs BWater or @ Worcester if they have to finish the year without Silva.

2.     (LW # 3) Westfield State (3-2, 2-1)
Mercadante was rolling vs Framingham as he racked up 153 yards on 32 carries. Rich added in a 19-40, 245 yard day to keep host Westfield close against Framingham for all four quarters. Outside of the puzzling loss to Nichols, Westfield has been solid all year. A battle with West Conn on Nov 16th could end up being for an ECAC Bowl spot.

3.     (LW # 2) West Conn (3-2, 2-2)
West Conn's offense happily learned what the rest of New England already knows, Mass Maritime does not play defense. Unfortunately for West Conn, MMA does play offense, better than pretty much anyone else in New England. Even after a loss I have West Conn ranked as the highest 2-2 team because they are 1-0 against the other 2-2 teams and because I think they will beat Fitchburg this weekend down in Danbury.

4.     (LW # 6) Fitchburg State (3-3, 2-2)
Regardless of what I may have just typed one paragraph up, Fitchburg can beat West Conn. They played the MASCACs top two offenses the last 2 weeks (MMA and WoSU), and outscored them 77-24. The Falcons are at West Conn then at Westfield. If they can split these 2 games, they have a realistic shot at finishing the year, 6-4, 5-3; light years of where anyone thought they would be.

5.     (LW # 7) UMass Dartmouth (2-3, 2-2)
How about this UMD team? Down 22-0 at the half, they somehow put together a 2nd half that leads them to 33-29 win over a suddenly slumping Bridgewater team. The Corsairs have already played Westfield and Framingham, and with MMA exposing West Conn's defense this past weekend, I think anything from 6-3 to 3-6 is a possibility for UMD.

6.     (LW # 4) Bridgewater State (3-3, 2-2)
BSU needed to pound UMD this week to get their season back on track and they did. The problem for the Bears was that NCAA games are 60 minutes not 30. To be honest, I think if Fitchburg plays Bridgewater again right now I'm taking Fitch. With games against Westfield and Framingham looming, BSU could finish with 5 losses for only the second time in the last 10 years.

7.     (LW # 8) Mass Maritime (3-2, 1-2)
MMA told me exactly what they thought of my "if you don't play defense" rant by giving up 53 points to West Conn on their way to a 54-53 WIN. I would have them higher than 7th on this list if they were better than 1-2, because I honestly think they have the best offense in New England (Although Fitchburg was not impressed). Similar to UMD and Worcester, I think MMA has the ability to win or lose all of its remaining games. They may be ranked 7th based on what has happened so far, but I would favor them in each individual match-up left outside of @ Framingham.

8.     (LW # 5) Worcester State (3-2, 1-2)
Worcester State got something no one thought they would, an a$$-kicking at the hands of Fitchburg. Bumpus finished only 14-35 for 145 yards, and no touchdowns. Like I said last week about MMA, if you are not going to play defense, ya better score some points. Worcester State travels to a surging UMD program this week, in a coin-flip game that will set the tone for the rest of each teams season.

9.     (LW # 9) Plymouth State (1-4, 0-3)
After a timely off week Plymouth returns to action with a trip to Bridgewater. IF there was ever a time to catch the Bears for Plymouth, this would be it. Plymouth is coming off of a bye-week and BSU is reeling from 2 straight losses. Plymouth likes to run the ball, and both West Conn and UMD had success doing so. If PSU can run the ball, they will shorten the game and put pressure on the BSU Offense.

Picks coming Thursday or Friday

I am kind of disappointed in Bridgewater St. so far. I was expecting them to win these last couple weeks. With both West Conn., BSU, and Rowan losing, it is kind of hurting Framingham St.  chance at Pool B.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 16, 2013, 12:54:35 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 15, 2013, 03:11:59 PM
I am kind of disappointed in Bridgewater St. so far. I was expecting them to win these last couple weeks. With both West Conn., BSU, and Rowan losing, it is kind of hurting Framingham St.  chance at Pool B.

I agree, but even more than what other teams are doing, Framingham needs to take care of their own business in a more dominating way. Their last 3 are a 2-pt win @ W. Conn, a 7-pt home win over UMD and a 2-pt win @ Westfield. They need to start blowing some people out, our they can start eyeing an ECAC Bowl with a rematch of Week 1, Framingham-Endicott.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 18, 2013, 01:39:36 PM
Week 7 Predictions

WORCESTER STATE (3-2, 1-2) – 34
@ UMass Dartmouth (2-3, 2-2) – 21

I think WooState overlooked a young Fitchburg team and got surprised. They will not overlook the Corsairs, especially after UMD's dramatic win over BSU last weekend. UMD has the talent to win this game, but young talented teams generally have big let downs after big wins.

BRIDGEWATER STATE (3-3, 2-2) – 41
@ Plymouth State (1-4, 0-3) – 7

After West Conn and UMD, BSU gets exactly what it needs in a trip to Plymouth. I look for a frustrated BSU team to unleash on Plymouth. Fresh off a bye week this game may be close early, but I don't see the Plymouth front 7 having an answer for McCarthy, and I think their secondary will have just as much of an issue with Green.

MASS MARITIME (3-2, 1-2) – 44
@ Westfield State (3-2, 2-1) – 37

I think Westfield will put up points, as everyone has on MMA, but if West Conn gives up 50+, I have a hard time believing Westfield will shut down the Bucs. I cannot see the Owls putting up enough points here, especially giving that the Bucs held the Owls to only 13 points last year.

Fitchburg State (3-3, 2-2) – 21
@ WEST CONN (3-2, 2-2) – 34

I think West Conn will run the ball on Fitchburg in a similar way that Framingham did (280yds) earlier this year. To be honest a Fitchburg win here would shock me less than a Fitchburg win did last week, but I think West Conn is a much better team than Worcester is.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUKaz00 on October 19, 2013, 07:15:23 PM
I look forward to Yanks' reaction when Framingham gets a Pool C bid over Wesley...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 19, 2013, 07:34:25 PM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 19, 2013, 07:15:23 PM
I look forward to Yanks' reaction when Framingham gets a Pool C bid over Wesley...

With Rowan winning today, it doesn't make the lost to Rowan look to bad. It actually benefits Framingham St. since Wesley is going to be considered within Pool B, then secondary for Pool C.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUKaz00 on October 21, 2013, 10:15:22 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 19, 2013, 07:34:25 PM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 19, 2013, 07:15:23 PM
I look forward to Yanks' reaction when Framingham gets a Pool C bid over Wesley...

With Rowan winning today, it doesn't make the lost to Rowan look to bad. It actually benefits Framingham St. since Wesley is going to be considered within Pool B, then secondary for Pool C.

Yes, I meant to type B but fat-fingered a C instead.  My bad.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 21, 2013, 10:27:13 AM
Post-Week 7 - MASCAC POWER RANKINGS

1.     (LW # 1) Framingham State (5-1, 4-0)
Framingham was off last week, and everyone else in the league was just fine with that. They return to action this week as poor Plymouth State comes to town. Look for Aaron Owens or Jalen Green to break 100 yards as Van Alstyne sits the second half. The only thing the rest of the MASCAC is checking for in this game is whether Matt Silva comes back and plays, or if Fram has been forced to move on for the year at the QB position.

2.     (LW # 2) Westfield State (4-2, 3-1)
Westfield gutted out a close game v MMA this week, again turning to their defense. Sr. Gregg Jackson grabbed a 20 yd Pick-6 late in the third to break the tie and Westfield never looked back. Westfield heads to Bridgewater for the game of the week, as they continue their march toward an ECAC game.

3.     (LW # 3) West Conn (4-2, 3-2)
I hope everyone is healthy in Fitchburg, because they were brutalized this past week. A week removed from a 1 point loss to MMA, Octavias McKoy and company dropped a 70 piece on a Fitchburg program that I thought had a chance in this one. The "Welcome Back to New England Tour" continues this week with a trip up to Worcester.

4.     (LW # 5) UMass Dartmouth (3-3, 3-2)
They did it again. This time the Corsairs trailed 14-7 at the half, and 33-27 with 4 minutes left in the game. Yawn. 12 plays and 86 yards later, Charles Ruffin (1 of the 37 freshmen starters) scored from 4 out to put UMD right back up. A missed FG a few minutes later brought UMass their second straight come from behind victory over a more talented opponent. Maritime awaits.

5.     (LW # 7) Mass Maritime (3-3, 1-3)
The last 2 weeks MMA beat #3 West Conn and lost a close one at #2 Westfield, which is a stronger resume then anyone below can boast. If they weren't 1-3 in league, I would have them 4th. They may be there next week anyways as Stanton, Bennett and Gustafson eagerly await the Corsairs. Should be a great game.

6.     (LW # 6) Bridgewater State (4-3, 3-2)
You would think I would have them higher than MMA, but they don't hand-out WBC Heavyweight Title belts for beating the crap out of your little brother. A blowout over Plymouth is nice, but not really impressive. The last 3 tests for BSU have yielded ugly losses to Salve and WestConn and a collapse at UMD. A home date with Westfield gives the Bears a real opportunity to turn this season around.

7.     (LW # 4) Fitchburg State (3-4, 2-3)
Ouch. 70-14? Ouch. Perfect time for a bye week.

8.     (LW # 8) Worcester State (3-3, 1-3)
I don't know what to make of this Worcester team, I think they are extremely talented offensively, but they have not been able to outscore teams the way MMA has. With this defense and Mr. McKoy coming to town, WooState will be begging for MMA and only 63 points.

9.     (LW # 9) Plymouth State (1-4, 0-4)
Plymouth rushed 29 times for 70 yards. The opponent doesn't matter if the Panthers can't run the ball.

Picks coming Thursday or Friday
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: 7express on October 23, 2013, 03:52:47 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 12:39:58 PM
Here is all I am saying, West Conn would not be the worst team in the NJAC this year. Bridgewater throttled Willy P to prove that. Also, They have played a good Framingham team and beaten a decent Bridgewater team, but their other 2 wins are against the worst team in the NEFC and the worst team in the MASCAC. The Bridgewater win was a huge win for them sure, but I still don't think (hope maybe?) West Conn runs the table. Although that being said, their RB is nasty.

it definitely did help us (West Conn) getting moved out of the NJAC into a much easier, and MUCH more travel friendly schedule.  This team wouldn't have been that bad in the NJAC if we stuck around, but I doubt that, even in a down year for the NJAC that Western would've competed for a conference championship like we're doing in the MASCAC.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 23, 2013, 11:50:04 AM
Quote from: 7express on October 23, 2013, 03:52:47 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 12:39:58 PM
Here is all I am saying, West Conn would not be the worst team in the NJAC this year. Bridgewater throttled Willy P to prove that. Also, They have played a good Framingham team and beaten a decent Bridgewater team, but their other 2 wins are against the worst team in the NEFC and the worst team in the MASCAC. The Bridgewater win was a huge win for them sure, but I still don't think (hope maybe?) West Conn runs the table. Although that being said, their RB is nasty.

it definitely did help us (West Conn) getting moved out of the NJAC into a much easier, and MUCH more travel friendly schedule.  This team wouldn't have been that bad in the NJAC if we stuck around, but I doubt that, even in a down year for the NJAC that Western would've competed for a conference championship like we're doing in the MASCAC.

I agree with your comment, but the way the NJAC looks now as of today, there would be a slight chance.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Knightstalker on October 23, 2013, 11:52:50 AM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 21, 2013, 10:15:22 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 19, 2013, 07:34:25 PM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 19, 2013, 07:15:23 PM
I look forward to Yanks' reaction when Framingham gets a Pool C bid over Wesley...

With Rowan winning today, it doesn't make the lost to Rowan look to bad. It actually benefits Framingham St. since Wesley is going to be considered within Pool B, then secondary for Pool C.

Yes, I meant to type B but fat-fingered a C instead.  My bad.

Man that is one fat finger, it skipped the V to type the C.   ;D
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Knightstalker on October 23, 2013, 11:53:37 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 23, 2013, 11:50:04 AM
Quote from: 7express on October 23, 2013, 03:52:47 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2013, 12:39:58 PM
Here is all I am saying, West Conn would not be the worst team in the NJAC this year. Bridgewater throttled Willy P to prove that. Also, They have played a good Framingham team and beaten a decent Bridgewater team, but their other 2 wins are against the worst team in the NEFC and the worst team in the MASCAC. The Bridgewater win was a huge win for them sure, but I still don't think (hope maybe?) West Conn runs the table. Although that being said, their RB is nasty.

it definitely did help us (West Conn) getting moved out of the NJAC into a much easier, and MUCH more travel friendly schedule.  This team wouldn't have been that bad in the NJAC if we stuck around, but I doubt that, even in a down year for the NJAC that Western would've competed for a conference championship like we're doing in the MASCAC.

I agree with your comment, but the way the NJAC looks now as of today, there would be a slight chance.

I don't think so, I think they would still be the last place team or next to last in the NJAC.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUPepBand on October 24, 2013, 09:20:58 AM
Quote from: Knightstalker on October 23, 2013, 11:52:50 AM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 21, 2013, 10:15:22 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 19, 2013, 07:34:25 PM
Quote from: AUKaz00 on October 19, 2013, 07:15:23 PM
I look forward to Yanks' reaction when Framingham gets a Pool C bid over Wesley...

With Rowan winning today, it doesn't make the lost to Rowan look to bad. It actually benefits Framingham St. since Wesley is going to be considered within Pool B, then secondary for Pool C.
Yes, I meant to type B but fat-fingered a C instead.  My bad.

Man that is one fat finger, it skipped the V to type the C.   ;D

Yeah, that big fat finger may be the reason Kaz doesn't play trumpet. Thank God for the invention of the kazoo!!   ;)

Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 25, 2013, 11:45:14 AM
Week 8 MASCAC Picks

UMass Dartmouth (3-3, 3-2) – 31
@ MASS MARITIME (3-3, 1-3) – 45

UMD travels to an MMA team that has not been bottled up 2 weeks in a row all season. After 27 points and a loss last week, I think Stanton and Co have a big day while the Maritime D slows the Corsair O down enough to hold on.

Plymouth State (1-5, 0-4) – 3
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE (5-1, 4-0) – 28

Battle of polar opposites here. 21-3 by the half in a game in which everyone plays. I'm interested to see who quarterbacks the Rams.

Westfield State (4-2, 3-1) – 21
@ BRIDGEWATER STATE (4-3, 3-2) – 24

McCarthy paces the Bears as Westfield takes a step back in their ECAC chase. Very close contest throughout but  think the Bears will be able to run the ball on the Owl D.

WEST CONN  (4-2, 3-2) – 50
@ Worcester State (3-3, 1-3) – 35

West Conn tripped up against MMA, and recovered with a shellacking of Fitch. Fich's win over WooState aside, I think the Lancers match up ok with West Conn and will put up some points. That being said, I think West Conn's offense will be able to pick the # they want to stop at.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 26, 2013, 03:12:08 PM
Worcester State and Western Connecticut tied at half...looks like a barn burner.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 26, 2013, 03:18:37 PM
Framingham State looking to get another score...34-9!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: 7express on October 26, 2013, 11:53:05 PM
Octavias McKoy!!  Beast mode today.  455 yards (single game record for all divisions), 5 TDs, 55-35 win over Worcester.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 27, 2013, 09:28:15 AM
Quote from: 7express on October 26, 2013, 11:53:05 PM
Octavias McKoy!!  Beast mode today.  455 yards (single game record for all divisions), 5 TDs, 55-35 win over Worcester.

That is a great accomplishment, I don't care what level you play, that is a great performance. I looked at the box score and Western Connecticut, need every bit of those yards and touchdowns.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Knightstalker on October 27, 2013, 03:29:44 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 27, 2013, 09:28:15 AM
Quote from: 7express on October 26, 2013, 11:53:05 PM
Octavias McKoy!!  Beast mode today.  455 yards (single game record for all divisions), 5 TDs, 55-35 win over Worcester.

That is a great accomplishment, I don't care what level you play, that is a great performance. I looked at the box score and Western Connecticut, need every bit of those yards and touchdowns.
He is one of the stories on the yahoo headline scroll.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 01, 2013, 11:56:01 AM
Post Week 8 MASCAC Power Rankings

In case you were wondering ya boy went 4/4 last week with picks.

1.     (LW # 1) Framingham State (6-1, 4-1)
Framingham finally put up a somewhat large number this last week, beating Plymouth 41-9, they'll need another big # on Maritime for a win this week. The 2 burning questions here are #1 - Is Silva done for the year? (That's a real question, if you know please answer) and #2 - Does a close game v MMA remove them from playoff contention?

2.     (LW # 3) West Conn (5-2, 4-2)
West Conn has arrived in the MASCAC. I think the success is 1 part Oktavious McKoy and 2 parts Joe Loth. Coach Loth has done this at Kean in the competitive NJAC, and Otterbein in the ultra-competitive OAC. The fact he is doing it in the MASCAC (a league probably somewhere between the NJAC and OAC)* should not be surprising. 

3.     (LW # 6) Bridgewater State (5-3, 4-2)
This last win was a big one for BSU, as a loss would have driven them down into the bottom half of the league. A game that could have gone either way may be the one that lets the Bears into an ECAC game.

4.     (LW # 2) Westfield State (4-3, 3-2)
A tough loss for Coach Marino. A win here could have led to an ECAC birth and a shot for Marino to retire at 7-3 or 8-3. Westfield should get back on track this week with a trip to Worcester.

5.     (LW # 5) Mass Maritime (4-3, 2-3)
Maritime did what BSU and Woo State could not do, held on in the second half against a resilient UMD squad. Impressive when you look at the stats and do not see Gustafson's name and you see limited touches for Bennett. Hats off to the Maritime D for gutting out a win.

6.     (LW # 4) UMass Dartmouth (3-4, 3-3)
They almost did it again, trailing 27-20 they just couldn't get over the hump. It's important to remember they came out firing after their last 2 losses. After being embarrassed at Westfield they smoked Plymouth. After losing a competitive game @ Framingham they ripped off wins over BWater and Worcester. Mr. McKoy and Co. await.

7.     (LW # 7) Fitchburg State (3-4, 2-3)
Big game this week at Westfield coming off their bye. It will be very interesting to see if the young Falcons can move the ball against the older more experienced Owls. This game will be a good barometer of things to come in the next couple of years for Fitch.

8.     (LW # 8) Worcester State (3-4, 1-4)
I think McKoy just scored again.

9.     (LW # 9) Plymouth State (1-6, 0-5)
Plymouth hosts Worcester this week. The problem for Plymouth is the 8 v 9 game in a conference should be competitive, but I don't think this one will be.

Picks coming later today.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 01, 2013, 12:10:01 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 01, 2013, 11:56:01 AM
Post Week 8 MASCAC Power Rankings

In case you were wondering ya boy went 4/4 last week with picks.

1.     (LW # 1) Framingham State (6-1, 4-1)
Framingham finally put up a somewhat large number this last week, beating Plymouth 41-9, they'll need another big # on Maritime for a win this week. The 2 burning questions here are #1 - Is Silva done for the year? (That's a real question, if you know please answer) and #2 - Does a close game v MMA remove them from playoff contention?
2.     (LW # 3) West Conn (5-2, 4-2)
West Conn has arrived in the MASCAC. I think the success is 1 part Oktavious McKoy and 2 parts Joe Loth. Coach Loth has done this at Kean in the competitive NJAC, and Otterbein in the ultra-competitive OAC. The fact he is doing it in the MASCAC (a league probably somewhere between the NJAC and OAC)* should not be surprising. 

3.     (LW # 6) Bridgewater State (5-3, 4-2)
This last win was a big one for BSU, as a loss would have driven them down into the bottom half of the league. A game that could have gone either way may be the one that lets the Bears into an ECAC game.

4.     (LW # 2) Westfield State (4-3, 3-2)
A tough loss for Coach Marino. A win here could have led to an ECAC birth and a shot for Marino to retire at 7-3 or 8-3. Westfield should get back on track this week with a trip to Worcester.

5.     (LW # 5) Mass Maritime (4-3, 2-3)
Maritime did what BSU and Woo State could not do, held on in the second half against a resilient UMD squad. Impressive when you look at the stats and do not see Gustafson's name and you see limited touches for Bennett. Hats off to the Maritime D for gutting out a win.

6.     (LW # 4) UMass Dartmouth (3-4, 3-3)
They almost did it again, trailing 27-20 they just couldn't get over the hump. It's important to remember they came out firing after their last 2 losses. After being embarrassed at Westfield they smoked Plymouth. After losing a competitive game @ Framingham they ripped off wins over BWater and Worcester. Mr. McKoy and Co. await.

7.     (LW # 7) Fitchburg State (3-4, 2-3)
Big game this week at Westfield coming off their bye. It will be very interesting to see if the young Falcons can move the ball against the older more experienced Owls. This game will be a good barometer of things to come in the next couple of years for Fitch.

8.     (LW # 8) Worcester State (3-4, 1-4)
I think McKoy just scored again.

9.     (LW # 9) Plymouth State (1-6, 0-5)
Plymouth hosts Worcester this week. The problem for Plymouth is the 8 v 9 game in a conference should be competitive, but I don't think this one will be.

Picks coming later today.

No, you have to look at how they matchup against other Pool B candidates, if they are fortunate based upon the criteria, then they will be in, if not, then they have to schedule stronger OOC or wait until Pool C elgibility starts.

Ultra-competitive, I don't know, but Top-Heavy competitive, sure.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 01, 2013, 01:54:11 PM
^^ Week 9 Power Rankings above^^

MASCAC Week 9 Predictions
My 4-0 tally last week brings me to 25-11 (.694) for the year.

Fitchburg State (3-4, 2-3) – 17
@ WESTFIELD STATE (4-3, 3-2) – 31

Westfield let a solid Bridgewater club sneak away with a dub last week. I think the young Falcons will press Westfield in this one, and may be the better team in the near future, but I think the Owls control this game with their running game and defense.

WEST CONN (5-2, 4-2) – 27
@ UMass Dartmouth (3-4, 2-3) – 13

Based on UMD's track record this year, I would have taken them against any team in the conference other than Framingham and West Conn. They have played very well coming off of an L this year, but I think they will be simply outmatched here. Solid D may keep it close but I don't see the young Corsairs scoring much on Mike Lacaria and the WConn D.

WORCESTER STATE (3-4, 1-4) – 47
@ Plymouth State (1-6, 0-5) – 21

I want to say Plymouth will hang with the 8th placed team in the league, but I can't think of a way for it to happen. They may grind out some points on WooState, but there is no way they slow them down. I don't care if it's Bumpus or Viencek slangin the rock, Hippert and Scerra are going to rip this D apart.

Mass Maritime (4-3, 2-3) – 27
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE (6-1, 4-1) – 40

Maritime has not seen a D like this, and I may be being kind with 27. If Gustafson and/or Bennett do not play, I change this prediction to 35-7. Framingham is going to shove the ball right down MMA's throat. For the second week in a row, the aspect of this game that I am most intrigued by is whether or not Matt Silva is playing.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 02, 2013, 09:03:12 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 01, 2013, 01:54:11 PM
^^ Week 9 Power Rankings above^^

MASCAC Week 9 Predictions
My 4-0 tally last week brings me to 25-11 (.694) for the year.

Fitchburg State (3-4, 2-3) – 17
@ WESTFIELD STATE (4-3, 3-2) – 31

Westfield let a solid Bridgewater club sneak away with a dub last week. I think the young Falcons will press Westfield in this one, and may be the better team in the near future, but I think the Owls control this game with their running game and defense.

WEST CONN (5-2, 4-2) – 27
@ UMass Dartmouth (3-4, 2-3) – 13

Based on UMD's track record this year, I would have taken them against any team in the conference other than Framingham and West Conn. They have played very well coming off of an L this year, but I think they will be simply outmatched here. Solid D may keep it close but I don't see the young Corsairs scoring much on Mike Lacaria and the WConn D.

WORCESTER STATE (3-4, 1-4) – 47
@ Plymouth State (1-6, 0-5) – 21

I want to say Plymouth will hang with the 8th placed team in the league, but I can't think of a way for it to happen. They may grind out some points on WooState, but there is no way they slow them down. I don't care if it's Bumpus or Viencek slangin the rock, Hippert and Scerra are going to rip this D apart.

Mass Maritime (4-3, 2-3) – 27
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE (6-1, 4-1) – 40

Maritime has not seen a D like this, and I may be being kind with 27. If Gustafson and/or Bennett do not play, I change this prediction to 35-7. Framingham is going to shove the ball right down MMA's throat. For the second week in a row, the aspect of this game that I am most intrigued by is whether or not Matt Silva is playing.

Framingham State wins big, keeps their Pool B/C hopes alive.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: LECFAN32 on November 03, 2013, 04:11:43 AM
Nice to see western succeeding again in football. During my 4 years and change on campus it was painfully obvious they were not meant to be in the njac with accepting to my first year (fall 2005). The old liberty league they had been in was probably the best match but the Mascac is a good place to start.

Just funny how a team of mostly the same guys can preform so much differently In a year, maybe they can get into an Ecac tourney so McKoy can be seen by more people and have a chance to go out with a title.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: AUPepBand on November 03, 2013, 07:23:11 AM
Quote from: LECFAN32 on November 03, 2013, 04:11:43 AM
Nice to see western succeeding again in football. During my 4 years and change on campus it was painfully obvious they were not meant to be in the njac with accepting to my first year (fall 2005). The old liberty league they had been in was probably the best match but the Mascac is a good place to start.

Just funny how a team of mostly the same guys can preform so much differently In a year, maybe they can get into an Ecac tourney so McKoy can be seen by more people and have a chance to go out with a title.

Yeah, it's funny the same thing happened at Norwich when the Cadets dropped out of the Empire 8 and joined the Eastern College Football Conference back in 2009. The Cadets (2-8, 0-6 E8 in 2008) performed much differently in 2009 (8-3, 6-0 ECFC).

Nevertheless Pep believes Western Connecticut is indeed a better football team today. Coach Joe Loth has a proven record of turning around the fortunes of football programs and, were the Colonials still in the NJAC, they certainly would have fared better this year than in recent years. If they can get past Westfield State, an ECAC bowl invitation is likely.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Knightstalker on November 03, 2013, 08:21:03 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on November 03, 2013, 07:23:11 AM
Quote from: LECFAN32 on November 03, 2013, 04:11:43 AM
Nice to see western succeeding again in football. During my 4 years and change on campus it was painfully obvious they were not meant to be in the njac with accepting to my first year (fall 2005). The old liberty league they had been in was probably the best match but the Mascac is a good place to start.

Just funny how a team of mostly the same guys can preform so much differently In a year, maybe they can get into an Ecac tourney so McKoy can be seen by more people and have a chance to go out with a title.

Yeah, it's funny the same thing happened at Norwich when the Cadets dropped out of the Empire 8 and joined the Eastern College Football Conference back in 2009. The Cadets (2-8, 0-6 E8 in 2008) performed much differently in 2009 (8-3, 6-0 ECFC).

Nevertheless Pep believes Western Connecticut is indeed a better football team today. Coach Joe Loth has a proven record of turning around the fortunes of football programs and, were the Colonials still in the NJAC, they certainly would have fared better this year than in recent years. If they can get past Westfield State, an ECAC bowl invitation is likely.

Yeah, they might have won two conference games this season.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 04, 2013, 10:12:34 AM
Post Week-9 MASCAC Power Rankings

1.     (LW # 1) Framingham State (7-1, 6-0)
After a few close games in a row Framingham has outscored opponents 99-21 over the last few weeks. The defense held Gustafson under 100 and probably benefited from the absence of EJ Bennett, but the story of the day was the offense. Framingham returned to an actual top team with the return of Matt Silva at QB. He went 15-24 for 300+ and 4 TDs. With the passing game moving Malikke ran for 200 plus, 9 yards a carry and 2 scores. Framingham again looks like a possibility for an at large.

2.     (LW # 2) West Conn (6-2, 5-2)
West Conn heads into their bye week coming off a solid road win vs UMD. Octavious came back to Earth (probably as much because he played a real defense as anything else), but the offense did enough to win somewhere that road teams have had trouble this year. They will come off their bye to face a very tough Westfield team, with an ECAC bid on the line.

3.     (LW # 3) Bridgewater State (5-3, 4-2)
The Bears had a bye week; they probably have an equal chance of getting a win this Saturday when Framingham comes to town.

4.      (LW # 7) Fitchburg State (4-4, 3-3)
Absolutely huge win for the young Falcons. With Plymouth remaining they are basically assured a .500 finish in the league. If they can win what will be a slugfest with UMD Saturday, the Falcons could secure their first winning season since 2005.

5.     (LW # 4) Westfield State (4-4, 3-3)
Another tough loss for the Owls, whose season looked so promising just two weeks ago. They should be a heavy favorite at Worcester this weekend. That win can get them to 5-4, 4-3 heading into a match up with a tough WestConn team to close out the season.

6.      (LW # 6) UMass Dartmouth (3-5, 3-4)
UMD seemed to fight again this week, but lacked offensive fire power as neither the Fr. RB Ruffin or So. WR Aborishade played. The D did hold Octavious to human numbers, which is something to build on. They travel top Fitchburg this week to finish up their year with a winnable game. A win here would give the very young team a 4-4 conference record, a ton to build on following a 1-9 campaign last year.

7.     (LW # 5) Mass Maritime (4-4, 2-4)
It seems as though MMA needs Bennett. Since he has gone down they have scored 19 points in 6 quarters. Granted, they ran into a fully loaded Framingham team trying to grab a bid, but 12 points isn't going to cut it when you don't play defense.  Maritime takes on a rejuvenated Plymouth State team this week which I think will be a very interesting game. The styles couldn't contrast any more.  Plymouth's 1937 O v MMA's 2013 hurry-up spread.

8.      (LW # 9) Plymouth State (2-6, 1-5)
I was shocked to see Plymouth beat Worcester, but talk about needing a win huh? The Panthers THREW THE BALL on 17 plays and finished with 141 passing yards. I think Plymouth will compete the rest of the way.

9.     (LW # 8) Worcester State (3-5, 1-5)
What a disappointing season for Worcester. After starting 3-1, Worcester will finish at 3-7 and 1-7 in league play in all likelihood. Coming off an 8-3 and 6-4 season, they thought this was their year. Instead, Bumpus has been on and off the field all season with health issues and the defense only stops people when games have already been decided.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 06, 2013, 02:02:03 PM
Framingham debuts at #6 in the NCAA East Regional Rankings:

1   Hobart   7-0   7-0
2   Ithaca   7-1   7-1
3   Gallaudet   8-0   8-0
4   Rowan   6-2   6-2
5   Lebanon Valley   7-1   7-1
6   Framingham State   7-1   7-1
7   Alfred   6-2   6-2
8   St. John Fisher   6-2   6-2
9   Salve Regina   6-2   6-2
10   St. Lawrence   6-2   6-2

For the record, if I had to rank these same 10 teams, I would rank them like this:
1   Hobart   7-0   7-0
2   Ithaca   7-1   7-1
3   Lebanon Valley   7-1   7-1
4   Alfred   6-2   6-2
5   St. John Fisher   6-2   6-2
6   Rowan   6-2   6-2
7   Framingham State   7-1   7-1
8   Salve Regina   6-2   6-2
9   St. Lawrence   6-2   6-2
10   Gallaudet   8-0   8-0

If I were ranking from the entire eastern field, I would probably not rank Salve or St Lawrence and definitely not Gallaudet.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 08, 2013, 10:10:43 AM
Week 9 MASCAC Predictions

FRAMINGHAM STATE (7-1, 6-0) – 35
@ Bridgewater State (5-3, 4-2) – 14

The #6 team in the East Region continues its quest for an at-large bid with a trip to rival Bridgewater. While BWater would love to play spoiler, I do not think they have the ability. I don't think there is a team in New England that can play with a healthy Framingham except for Wesleyan. Silva throws for 250 and MVA rushes for 150.

WESTFIELD STATE (4-4, 3-3) – 35
@ Worcester State (3-5, 1-5) – 17

If you can't beat with Plymouth you can't beat anyone. Unlike Plymouth, Westfield throws it and runs it.

Plymouth State (2-6, 1-5) – 21
@ MASS MARITIME (4-4, 2-4) – 41

That was a nice feel good game for the Panthers last week, but they are going to get spanked on Senior Day down in Buzzards Bay as the Bucs senior's chase a winning season.

UMASS DARTMOUTH (3-5, 3-4) – 20
@ Fitchburg State (4-4, 3-3) – 17

After everything the Corsairs have been through this year, I just can't see them finishing by dropping 3 strait. These two teams are probably about even, but I give the edge to the team coming off 2 losses and playing their final game of the year. UMD may find themselves in an ending similar to their BWater and Worcester finishes.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 15, 2013, 01:00:49 PM
Post Week-10 MASCAC Power Rankings
UMD/MMA flip spots, everything else stays the same.

1.     (LW # 1) Framingham State (8-1, 7-0)
Framingham State just squeezed by BWater, in a game I thought they would win by 2 td's. Margin of victory shouldn't be an issue here, as they travel to Worcester. Next stop NCAA's, where they pray Gallaudet gets seeded as a 4 and Fram gets to travel down as the 5. Long shot scenario, but the only way I see Fram winning a game.

2.     (LW # 2) West Conn (6-2, 5-2)
Bye week. That's why the MASCAC board is dead. Had they played and beaten someone we would have been blessed with all the sky-is-falling LL and E8 posters.

3.     (LW # 3) Bridgewater State (5-4, 4-3)
I am actually shocked by how well they played Fram. Finding themselves down 27-14 and rallying back to a 28-27 lead is even more impressive. Unfortunately the next drive Silvia went 3-3 w.30 yds and MVA went 4 carries for 30 yds and a TD.

4.      (LW # 4) Fitchburg State (5-4, 4-3)
How about this Fitchburg team? Another gritty win as they defeat UMD 25-20. It will be fun to watch Dellechiaie grow up over the next 3 years.

5.     (LW # 5) Westfield State (5-4, 4-3)

Ahh, if you could only play Worcester State every week.

6.      (LW # 7) Mass Maritime (5-4, 3-4)
It's like I make fun of their D and they one up every week with a "actually it's worse than that." 44 to Plymouth State? MMA must have been thrown off by Plymouth's offensive diversity and creative play calling.

7.      (LW # 6) UMass Dartmouth (3-6, 3-5)
I'm sure they would disagree, but a nice season for the young Corsairs. And I do mean young. Freshmen started all over the place and the team is led by a beast of a linebacker Derek Tarpey, a Sophomore.

8.      (LW # 8) Plymouth State (2-7, 1-6)
If I told you 5 years ago Plymouth scored 44 and lost a game you would tell me I was crazy. You'd be right, but that's beside the point. Tough L for the Panthers, but it is nice to see them playing teams competitively.

9.     (LW # 9) Worcester State (2-7, 1-6)
You hear that sound? That's the sound of Coach Brien Cullen banging his head against his desk in the office.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: MMBucs on November 15, 2013, 01:28:17 PM
ECoastFootball out of pure curiosity have you actually seen MMA play live this season
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 15, 2013, 02:22:29 PM
MASCAC WEEK 11 PREDICTIONS (Plus 1 bonus pick... ooooh)

Cranberry Bowl
Bridgewater State (5-4, 4-3) – 44
@ MASS MARITIME (5-4, 3-4) – 47

This game will probably be the most exciting MASCAC game this week, back and forth the entire way. While I think BWater will score a bunch this game (obviously), I think Maritime will score at will.

FRAMINGHAM STATE (8-1, 7-0) – 42
@ Worcester State (3-6, 1-6) – 21

I refuse to dignify this game with more than one sentence.

WESTFIELD STATE (5-4, 4-3) – 27
@ West Conn (6-2, 5-2) – 21

I think Westfield can control the ball in this game and keep Octavious off the field. If they can limit WCSU early they can win this game. I think West Conn is the better team, but I also think Westfield will leave it all out there for Coach Steve Marino's final game.

Plymouth State (2-7, 1-6) – 20
@ FITCHBURG STATE (5-4, 4-3) – 31

Fitchburg puts an exclamation point on their season with a strong home win. I think Plymouth will keep it close, but once Fitch gets up and don't think Plymouth has the ability to trade scores.

NEFC DeFacto Title Game
SALVE REGINA - 30
Endicott - 21

I think Salve will control this game and outplay Endicott for all 4 quarters. I think the match-up of Endicott's high-scoring O and Salve's D will decidedly favor Salve.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 15, 2013, 02:26:11 PM
Quote from: MMBucs on November 15, 2013, 01:28:17 PM
ECoastFootball out of pure curiosity have you actually seen MMA play live this season

If by live you mean in-person, then no. I have watched their team play on the live-stream though. I think the Gustafson kid is pretty good, but a lot of backs could do that in that system. He is probably the 4th best back in the league. I think Bennett is legit and a special player with the ball in his hands. Regardless of BWater's Green's #s, I think Bennett is the best WR in the league. I think the pace they play at is awesome and creates multiple mistakes by the opposing defense every week
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2013, 04:53:49 PM
This is going to make some mad, but after looking at the result today and the last regional rankings, there is a decent chance Framingham could host a first round playoff game. The Gallaudet loss already moves them up to #5 in the rankings, but Endicott beating Salve will most likely move Endicott into the final regional rankings giving Framingham a regional win. Compound with the Ithaca loss, they could maybe sneak in at #4. Crazy stuff indeed.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Upstate on November 16, 2013, 05:01:30 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2013, 04:53:49 PM
This is going to make some mad, but after looking at the result today and the last regional rankings, there is a decent chance Framingham could host a first round playoff game. The Gallaudet loss already moves them up to #5 in the rankings, but Endicott beating Salve will most likely move Endicott into the final regional rankings giving Framingham a regional win. Compound with the Ithaca loss, they could maybe sneak in at #4. Crazy stuff indeed.

Regional Rankings =/= playoff seeds or imply who could host a game.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Jonny Utah on November 16, 2013, 05:12:02 PM
God I hope ithaca plays at Framingham
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2013, 05:18:35 PM
I could actually see that happening... and I think it would be closer than the experts think, but I think its going to be tough for Framingham to beat anyone outside of Endicott or Gallaudet in the east.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: BomberJeff on November 16, 2013, 05:25:43 PM
The problem is we are assuming nobody gets moved over into this bracket of 8.  I think it is extremely likely now that Mount Union gets moved over to be the 1 seed, which means everybody gets pushed the line down a notch.  If that is the case, the most likely result for Ithaca and Framingham State would be to go on the road to either Rowan or Lebanon Valley.

EDIT: Actually, hold that thought, cause Lebanon Valley has lost as well.  So... yeah, we might just get Ithaca v Framingham in round 1 IF Framingham jumps both LVC and Galladuet.  Problem is, winner would look near certain to be heading to Alliance in round 2.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2013, 06:05:10 PM
we also know the NCAA wants to limit the amount of flights they hand out during the course of the tournament... its going to be interesting to see how everything pans out given the craziness of today's east action. Hell, I think Fisher is getting in because of the loss of Illinois College. Who knows where everyone ends up.

Edit: I guess they are up against it with Illinois Weyslean... Either way, they have the SOS against all the remaining pool C teams, its really might come down to whether stays in the final regional rankings.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: BomberJeff on November 16, 2013, 06:13:43 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2013, 06:05:10 PM
we also know the NCAA wants to limit the amount of flights they hand out during the course of the tournament... its going to be interesting to see how everything pans out given the craziness of today's east action. Hell, I think Fisher is getting in because of the loss of Illinois College. Who knows where everyone ends up.

Its Illinois Wesleyan, not Illinois College that matters for Pool C, and IWU did win over Elmhurst.

As for flights, last year suggests they weren't as worried about that as they had been in the past, but even if that is an issue, the solution would seem pretty simple for round 1- just flip Endicott to Hobart and Gallaudet to Mount Union (which is within the 8 driving hours on Google Maps).
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: BomberJeff on November 17, 2013, 10:04:10 PM
I know it is a little late, but I did just want to post my congratulations to Framingham State for making the tournament.  A great accomplishment for the first year of the MASCAC.  Hopefully you all will have a good time in Ithaca (but not that good a time).  ;D
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 20, 2013, 08:05:56 PM
Congrats to all the players who made the all-Mascac team. Went to a few Bridgewater games this year, and the Ruggiero kid was the real deal. In my opinion he was the best defensive player in the league. McKoy was the obvious choice for offensive player of the year, even though I think McCarthy from BSU deserved some consideration since he carried that team this year. He willed that team almost to victory against Framingham the other week. He was unstoppable in the Cranberry Bowl. BSU will certainly miss him, Green, and Jewel next year. Should be an interesting year for the Bears.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Ralph Turner on November 23, 2013, 04:08:52 PM
Congratulations Framingham State.  Very good showing on the national stage for your conference in its first playoff appearance.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on November 23, 2013, 04:18:20 PM
Dlip concurs and congratulates Framingham on a great season!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 24, 2013, 08:19:39 AM
Quote from: dlip on November 23, 2013, 04:18:20 PM
Dlip concurs and congratulates Framingham on a great season!

Great game indeed...both teams played admirably.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on May 16, 2014, 01:02:48 PM
Pete Kowalski Named Westfield State Football Head Coach http://www.d3football.com/seasons/2013/contrib/201405161vijad

Westfield State names Coach Kowalski Steve Marino's successor. From everything I have heard, this is not just some bull move where the assistant gets moved up just because. Everything I have heard about Kowalski has been that he is a top notch DC who should transition seamlessly into being the new HC.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on July 19, 2014, 10:01:46 AM
MASCAC is going to be very different this year. Some of the top teams have lost some big stars. Interesting how this year is going to shape up. Also, there are some interesting OOC games this year. Less than a month a way for some of these young men.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on August 25, 2014, 01:45:57 PM
Coaches poll is out for the MASCAC, looks as if majority of the coaches everyone has Framingham State as the favorite again. I'm interested to see how they perform without those major contributors from a very good team last year.

http://www.mascac.com/sports/fball/2014-15/releases/Preseason_Poll_14
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on August 25, 2014, 05:31:17 PM
Dlip is looking forward to heading the Western Conn (Danbury) this Saturday for the scrimmage vs Union. Anyone have any lunch recommendations out there?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on August 25, 2014, 07:51:15 PM
Quote from: dlip on August 25, 2014, 05:31:17 PM
Dlip is looking forward to heading the Western Conn (Danbury) this Saturday for the scrimmage vs Union. Anyone have any lunch recommendations out there?

Dlip, here is a list from the school website of places to eat...http://www.wcsu.edu/parents/restaurants.asp
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on August 25, 2014, 07:54:06 PM
MASCAC coaches poll came out today. Framingham, WesConn and Bridgewater went 1, 2, 3
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on August 25, 2014, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on August 25, 2014, 07:51:15 PM
Quote from: dlip on August 25, 2014, 05:31:17 PM
Dlip is looking forward to heading the Western Conn (Danbury) this Saturday for the scrimmage vs Union. Anyone have any lunch recommendations out there?

Dlip, here is a list from the school website of places to eat...http://www.wcsu.edu/parents/restaurants.asp

Thank you very much! +k
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on August 25, 2014, 08:39:57 PM
Quote from: ITH radio on August 25, 2014, 07:54:06 PM
MASCAC coaches poll came out today. Framingham, WesConn and Bridgewater went 1, 2, 3

It will be interesting to see what West Conn does without McCoy. That kid was a beast of a runner. He ran right over Union in last years scrimmage! He was/is VERY powerful.

West Conn was all kinds of pumped up for last years scrimmage. Dlip felt they caught the Dutchmen underestimating them and came out like gangbusters. Dlip hopes the Dutchmen come ready to play on Saturday. Dlip thinks the scrimmage can be an important test for Union's focus and give us all an idea if they are ready to take a step forward this season. Dlip hopes for a good scrimmage with no injuries on either side.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on August 26, 2014, 09:41:16 PM
I was wondering if Framingham State at 105, may be ranked a tad bit low. Even though they loss a good back in that of Melikke Van Alstyne, but they return a good amount of their team that performed admirably. Nothing against Morrisville State, but at 49.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on August 30, 2014, 03:07:14 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on August 26, 2014, 09:41:16 PM
I was wondering if Framingham State at 105, may be ranked a tad bit low. Even though they loss a good back in that of Melikke Van Alstyne, but they return a good amount of their team that performed admirably. Nothing against Morrisville State, but at 49.

Looked at their roster and it looks like they loaded up on some good transfers. I'm pretty sure the Grant kid started off at Iowa on scholarship. The running back Offley (spelling might be off) was a very good high school player at Brockton High as well, guessing that is who they are going to replace Van Alstyne with. The WR positions looks well stocked and with Silva back at QB and it looks like 3 starters back on the line, my guess is they air it out more. One more interesting thing looking at the roster was the number of players from Springfield, MA on it, and just Western, MA in general. Seems instead of going into CT they are just moving west and keeping those kids in-state instead of having them go south to CT.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: dlippiel on August 31, 2014, 11:32:54 AM
Nice job at the scrimmage yesterday West Conn. Dlip was impressed with your Sr QB, as well as your overall intensity throughout. Dlip feels you will be in contention in the MASCAC. Well done and Dlip wishes West Conn all the best!

Also Dlip thought the facility was beautiful! Great place to watch a FB game!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 02, 2014, 02:04:38 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on August 30, 2014, 03:07:14 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on August 26, 2014, 09:41:16 PM
I was wondering if Framingham State at 105, may be ranked a tad bit low. Even though they loss a good back in that of Melikke Van Alstyne, but they return a good amount of their team that performed admirably. Nothing against Morrisville State, but at 49.

Looked at their roster and it looks like they loaded up on some good transfers. I'm pretty sure the Grant kid started off at Iowa on scholarship. The running back Offley (spelling might be off) was a very good high school player at Brockton High as well, guessing that is who they are going to replace Van Alstyne with. The WR positions looks well stocked and with Silva back at QB and it looks like 3 starters back on the line, my guess is they air it out more. One more interesting thing looking at the roster was the number of players from Springfield, MA on it, and just Western, MA in general. Seems instead of going into CT they are just moving west and keeping those kids in-state instead of having them go south to CT.

I think it is always important to keep kids in state, regardless of the team or Division. You have much more backing when kids are either local or from nearby areas. The fanbase tends to relate to them.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 03, 2014, 09:09:47 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on August 30, 2014, 03:07:14 PMSeems instead of going into CT they are just moving west and keeping those kids in-state instead of having them go south to CT.

I think they may be making an effort to get Mass kids rather than CT kids, but they are not "keeping kids from going south to CT." Where would they go, there is only really West Conn. I strongly doubt Framingham would recruit head to head against any of the other guys in CT (Trinity, Wesleyan, USCGA). What they're doing by going west is stealing kids from Worcester, Westfield and WNEC.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 03, 2014, 10:41:22 AM
Here is my preseason poll for the 2014-2015 MASCAC.
The poll will appear as such:
My Rank (D3 Kickoff Rank/MASCAC Coach's Poll Rank) TEAM

1. (2/1) Framingham State Rams
2. (1/2) Western Connecticut State Colonials
3. (5/3) Bridgewater State Bears
4. (6/5) Westfield State Owls
5. (3/4) Fitchburg State Falcons
6. (4/8) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs
7. (9/6) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers
8. (7/7) Worcester State Lancers
9. (9/8) Plymouth State Panthers

My predictions for this weekend's games will be out either tomorrow or Friday.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 05, 2014, 10:29:44 AM
Week 1 Predictions for the MASCAC

Friday September 5th

Nichols College - 14
@ WESTFIELD STATE - 34
Westfield definitely overlooked the Bison last year. With a new Head Coach to impress and last year's embarrassment on their minds, this one could get ugly.

UMASS DARTMOUTH – 24
@ Mt Ida – 21
Just as the last three years have produced tight games, this one will be a one score affair. It's hard for me to imagine someone winning a third year in a row with two so evenly matched squads.

SALVE REGINA – 30
@ Bridgewater State – 14
Salve's Defense is not what you want to see when you are breaking in a new QB. Look for their D to overwhelm and their rushing attack to pound the Bears. I think this is the year Salve captures that elusive NEFC crown.

Anna Maria – 14
@ WORCESTER STATE – 35
With Sr. Kevin Bumpus healthy, look for the Lancers to have an easy time with the AMCATS. I don't expect much out of Woo State in the MASCAC this year, but I don't expect much out of Anna Maria ever.

FITCHBURG STATE – 38
@ Becker – 14
I could basically copy and paste what I wrote for the WeSU-Nichols game here, except change "impress new coach" to "kick-off a championship chase." I don't think Fitch is MASCAC Title good, but their coaches and kids definitely do.

Saturday September 6th
Endicott – 14
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE – 24
Everyone will be watching this one closely to see what the Ram offense looks like sans Malikke. I think the Rams will be just fine. They may look to air it out more with Silva and their talented wides, but they'll still have a solid back in Jalen Green. He may not have Malikke's vision or quickness, but he will add a new dimension of speed to the backfield.

PLYMOUTH STATE – 21
@ Castleton – 14
Plymouth played a little better towards the end of the season and I expect that to carry over to the opener. I don't think they have the talent to win a second MASCAC game this year, but they should be able to handle Castleton if the Spartans truly shift to a run first team. If Castleton surprises and comes to air it out, however, they can expose Plymouth's secondary and steal this game.

Hartwick – 14
@ WESTERN CONNECTICUT – 35
Look for Loth's bunch to continue where they left off in 2013. They lose their Big 10 (Iowa) transfer at tailback, but they will just plug in their ACC (Virginia) transfer. Must be nice.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 05, 2014, 11:36:52 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 05, 2014, 10:29:44 AM
Week 1 Predictions for the MASCAC

Friday September 5th

Nichols College - 14
@ WESTFIELD STATE - 34
Westfield definitely overlooked the Bison last year. With a new Head Coach to impress and last year's embarrassment on their minds, this one could get ugly.

UMASS DARTMOUTH – 24
@ Mt Ida – 21
Just as the last three years have produced tight games, this one will be a one score affair. It's hard for me to imagine someone winning a third year in a row with two so evenly matched squads.

SALVE REGINA – 30
@ Bridgewater State – 14
Salve's Defense is not what you want to see when you are breaking in a new QB. Look for their D to overwhelm and their rushing attack to pound the Bears. I think this is the year Salve captures that elusive NEFC crown.

Anna Maria – 14
@ WORCESTER STATE – 35
With Sr. Kevin Bumpus healthy, look for the Lancers to have an easy time with the AMCATS. I don't expect much out of Woo State in the MASCAC this year, but I don't expect much out of Anna Maria ever.

FITCHBURG STATE – 38
@ Becker – 14
I could basically copy and paste what I wrote for the WeSU-Nichols game here, except change "impress new coach" to "kick-off a championship chase." I don't think Fitch is MASCAC Title good, but their coaches and kids definitely do.

Saturday September 6th
Endicott – 14
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE – 24
Everyone will be watching this one closely to see what the Ram offense looks like sans Malikke. I think the Rams will be just fine. They may look to air it out more with Silva and their talented wides, but they'll still have a solid back in Jalen Green. He may not have Malikke's vision or quickness, but he will add a new dimension of speed to the backfield.

PLYMOUTH STATE – 21
@ Castleton – 14
Plymouth played a little better towards the end of the season and I expect that to carry over to the opener. I don't think they have the talent to win a second MASCAC game this year, but they should be able to handle Castleton if the Spartans truly shift to a run first team. If Castleton surprises and comes to air it out, however, they can expose Plymouth's secondary and steal this game.

Hartwick – 14
@ WESTERN CONNECTICUT – 35
Look for Loth's bunch to continue where they left off in 2013. They lose their Big 10 (Iowa) transfer at tailback, but they will just plug in their ACC (Virginia) transfer. Must be nice.

Nice Predications E Coast. Hopefully, your prediction on West Conn being a 21 point favor is correct, however I think it may be a closer game and maybe a shoot out. I'd maybe have the Bridgewater vs. Salve game being a much more wider spread. As far as the Becker game, I am hoping Becker can actually pull that game, similar to what they did in the previous year. NOW, regarding the Framingham State vs. Endicott game, this one should be a doosy, hoping for a great game with Framingham pulling away in the second half. However, if Endicott gets some momentum and capitalize when they have good field position, it can be very close.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 05, 2014, 09:56:31 PM
Congrats to Bridgewater State, they fought to the very end. I though they were going to make a comeback. Great effort.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 08, 2014, 08:09:36 PM
Tough loss for W Conn, a game like this may lag a bit, hopefully they can rebound against Nichols and not have one of those too close for comfort games against a team they should beat easily. Framingham State played okay against Endicott, as aforementioned, if Endicott gained any type of momentum it would be a close game. Framingham State Defense played well which kept Endicott from scoring more points.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on September 09, 2014, 08:25:49 PM
Huge game this week for Framingham vs Rowan. It seems both teams might be a little down from last year, but regardless I think it will be Rowan by a couple TDs. Framingham needs to be able to pass the ball to win this game, and they did have success through the air last year against these guys until Silva got hurt in this game. But if the same air attack shows up against Rowan that it did verse Endicott then this will be a blowout. It looks like their second leading receiver Gauthier didn't play vs Endicott and their leading returning receiver Hayes was kept off the stat sheet. Last year the Jones kid had almost half of his season catches in just the Rowan game with 10, and I don't see that happening again. It seems Fram. was able to run the ball somewhat effectively against Endicott, but couldn't rush a lick against Rowan last year and that was with Van Alstyne. For Framingham to have a shot Gauthier will have to play and out of Hayes, Jones, and this new kid Grant, 2 of those guys need to have a big game for them to pull off this upset. I would just love to see a New England team start off the year with wins against 2 playoff teams from last year, even if 1 is fellow New England team from last year. This is the type of game the MASCAC/NEFC/ECFC teams have to win to gain some traction in the east. Framingham is 0-3 their last three against upper echelon E8/NJAC teams, losing each game in the 4th quarter. Lets hope they learned how to pull this one out.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 10, 2014, 09:32:14 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on September 09, 2014, 08:25:49 PM
Huge game this week for Framingham vs Rowan. It seems both teams might be a little down from last year, but regardless I think it will be Rowan by a couple TDs. Framingham needs to be able to pass the ball to win this game, and they did have success through the air last year against these guys until Silva got hurt in this game. But if the same air attack shows up against Rowan that it did verse Endicott then this will be a blowout. It looks like their second leading receiver Gauthier didn't play vs Endicott and their leading returning receiver Hayes was kept off the stat sheet. Last year the Jones kid had almost half of his season catches in just the Rowan game with 10, and I don't see that happening again. It seems Fram. was able to run the ball somewhat effectively against Endicott, but couldn't rush a lick against Rowan last year and that was with Van Alstyne. For Framingham to have a shot Gauthier will have to play and out of Hayes, Jones, and this new kid Grant, 2 of those guys need to have a big game for them to pull off this upset. I would just love to see a New England team start off the year with wins against 2 playoff teams from last year, even if 1 is fellow New England team from last year. This is the type of game the MASCAC/NEFC/ECFC teams have to win to gain some traction in the east. Framingham is 0-3 their last three against upper echelon E8/NJAC teams, losing each game in the 4th quarter. Lets hope they learned how to pull this one out.

I had a chance to watch both teams this past weekend and I think the game is going to be a good one. I actually think that Framingham State has the edge in this game. Although Rowan defense is presumed to be better than that of Endicott, Framingham State still has enough balance to keep Rowan off a bit. I don't think Rowan current quarterback is good enough to beat Framingham State based on last week's performance. Nevertheless, it is still going to come down to whom can capitalize and score points within each opponents side of the field and which defense steps up when their back is against the wall.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 10, 2014, 12:33:24 PM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 1

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (1-0)
Life without MVA got off to a rocky start as Fram's D pulled out a gutty win for the Rams. The bright side is that Endicott will probably end up being the 3rd or so best team Fram sees all year, so this was a quality opponent. The dark side is the Rams could not run the ball, and that's no way to make a living. I am still very anxious to see this team try to transition into a "throw it" team.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (0-1)
Talk about a tough situation.  Up at the half, night off on your home campus on a Friday night, and a second half against an E8 team the next morning. The upside to this is Hartwick may surprise in the E8 this year behind that QB of theirs. If the Hawks prove to be a legit E8 team, that would make them the 2nd best team West Conn sees all year.

3.   (LW 4) Westfield State Owls (1-0)
Nice win for the Owls in Week 1. If if if if if if if if if, if Mercadante can stay healthy, this senior laden Westfield team is a legitimate MASCAC Title contender.

4.    (LW 3) Bridgewater State Bears (0-1)
I moved BWater down because I should have had Westfield 3 to begin with more  than anything else. I was extremely impressed to see them rally like that in the second half against my pick to win the NEFC. Even better for BWater, it seems they have their heir at the QB position. Danny Higgins, a freshman out of New Jersey, went 16-27 for 244yds/3TDs/0 INTs. More importantly, he ran the ball 13 times. Regardless of his yardage, that means Bridgewater doesn't feel the need to change to O with him in there.

5.    (LW 5) Fitchburg State Falcons (1-0)
Nice win for the Falcons, who dropped their home opener to Becker last year. Regardless of the opponent, it is always tough to go into someone else's place for a home opener under the lights and take a dub from them. Curry comes to town this weekend in what's sure to be a tougher test.

6.    (LW  6) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (1-0)
After 2 years of gut-wrenching losses, UMD finally opens up with a win over Ida. Special Teams, and more specifically the Field Goal units, were almost the Corsairs downfall for the 3rd straight year. The gap was too close the last 2 years to overcome the miscues, but stout D and timely O were able to build a 14 pt lead that pushed them passed their 3 chipshot misses. Had the kicking game been there, this would have been a 31-14 game.

7.    (LW 7) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (0-0)
Nothing to see hear.

8.    (LW 8) Worcester State Lancers (1-0)
It's always nice to open up with a win, but you don't get points for defeating the worst team from the worst conference in the country.

9.   (LW 9) Plymouth State Panthers (0-1)
Tough loss for the Panthers. That CSC one was one they needed to get, for many reasons. It does not look to be turning around in Plymouth. What happened to the teams of the late 2000's?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on September 10, 2014, 08:14:57 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 10, 2014, 12:33:24 PM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 1

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (1-0)
Life without MVA got off to a rocky start as Fram’s D pulled out a gutty win for the Rams. The bright side is that Endicott will probably end up being the 3rd or so best team Fram sees all year, so this was a quality opponent. The dark side is the Rams could not run the ball, and that’s no way to make a living. I am still very anxious to see this team try to transition into a “throw it” team.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (0-1)
Talk about a tough situation.  Up at the half, night off on your home campus on a Friday night, and a second half against an E8 team the next morning. The upside to this is Hartwick may surprise in the E8 this year behind that QB of theirs. If the Hawks prove to be a legit E8 team, that would make them the 2nd best team West Conn sees all year.

3.   (LW 4) Westfield State Owls (1-0)
Nice win for the Owls in Week 1. If if if if if if if if if, if Mercadante can stay healthy, this senior laden Westfield team is a legitimate MASCAC Title contender.

4.    (LW 3) Bridgewater State Bears (0-1)
I moved BWater down because I should have had Westfield 3 to begin with more  than anything else. I was extremely impressed to see them rally like that in the second half against my pick to win the NEFC. Even better for BWater, it seems they have their heir at the QB position. Danny Higgins, a freshman out of New Jersey, went 16-27 for 244yds/3TDs/0 INTs. More importantly, he ran the ball 13 times. Regardless of his yardage, that means Bridgewater doesn’t feel the need to change to O with him in there.

5.    (LW 5) Fitchburg State Falcons (1-0)
Nice win for the Falcons, who dropped their home opener to Becker last year. Regardless of the opponent, it is always tough to go into someone else’s place for a home opener under the lights and take a dub from them. Curry comes to town this weekend in what’s sure to be a tougher test.

6.    (LW  6) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (1-0)
After 2 years of gut-wrenching losses, UMD finally opens up with a win over Ida. Special Teams, and more specifically the Field Goal units, were almost the Corsairs downfall for the 3rd straight year. The gap was too close the last 2 years to overcome the miscues, but stout D and timely O were able to build a 14 pt lead that pushed them passed their 3 chipshot misses. Had the kicking game been there, this would have been a 31-14 game.

7.    (LW 7) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (0-0)
Nothing to see hear.

8.    (LW 8) Worcester State Lancers (1-0)
It’s always nice to open up with a win, but you don’t get points for defeating the worst team from the worst conference in the country.

9.   (LW 9) Plymouth State Panthers (0-1)
Tough loss for the Panthers. That CSC one was one they needed to get, for many reasons. It does not look to be turning around in Plymouth. What happened to the teams of the late 2000’s?


I agree with most of this but I think Fram. actually was able to run the ball against Endicott...i think they averaged over 4 yards a carry... what they couldn't do is actually throw the ball. It will be interesting to see what happens this week versus Rowan. Rowan's QB situation looks like a mess and Fram. Defense looks good, so the game is going to come down to if Framingham can do anything against Rowan's D which judging from last year is more likely to come from the air.

Bridgewater is down. They are playing alot of younger players but I really hope this Higgins kid is the real deal. It took McCarthy a little bit of time to develop as a passer, so I'm hoping Higgins is more of a downfield threat with the ball so Bridgewater can get back to that power run game. When Bridgewater was at their best they were really a downhill team. I'm hoping they can get back that consistency from the tailback position with Higgins being not only a dual threat, but softening defenses with his arm as well.

Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 12, 2014, 08:49:24 AM
Week 2 Predictions for the MASCAC

Thursday September 11th
Mass Maritime – 30
@ SUNY MARITIME – 31
I swear I didn't forget these two were playing last night. I definitely would have picked SUNY in a squeaker though.
*** In all seriousness, does anyone (I'm talking to you MMABucs) know what's up with EJ Bennet? He is by far the best WR in the league and the Bucs ran their O around him last year. He is listed on the roster still but he didn't play a snap last night. If he's gone that would mean the MMA O lost the best tackle in the league, the best WR in the league, their starting Q and their starting tailback. I would adjust my prediction to 0-10 if Bennet is gone.

Friday September 12th
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE – 41
@ UMass Dartmouth – 14
UMD stepping out into the world with this one. Welcome to the big boy table. While it is nice to see them playing a traditional power, they couldn't have down so at a worse time. Last year UMD stayed with a Framingham team that was most likely overlooking them, but coming off a loss to WNEC the Pride won't be. This one could get ugly quick.

Curry College – 17
@ FITCHBURG STATE – 24
I just can't think WPI is very good all of the sudden, so I'm going to assume Curry is continuing its slow slide into mediocrity. But I'll take Dellechiaie and co behind a 3 TD 250 yd performance from the young gunslinger.

Worcester State – 14
@ WPI – 31
WPI may have a very soft 2-0 on their hands after this one. Woo State stays in town again, but a mediocre LL team and a poor Anna Maria team are not the same thing. That being said, the outside chance this game stays close is a shoot-out. Their D will do what WoSU's D does, but if Sr. Kevin Bumpus has a career day like he did off the bench vs Maritime last year, anything is possible.

Saturday September 13th
ROWAN – 24
@ Framingham State – 14
The NJAC pick-ems' line has Rowan as a 3.5 pt favorite and there seem to be people taking Fram with the line and strait up. Last year I would have done that, and the fact people are going both ways makes me think Rowan may be down a bit, but I needed to see more out of the Ram O last week to be confident in this one. The D will keep it close, but Rowan will just be too much.

MT IDA – 17
@ Plymouth State – 10
I don't know how this game will look, but I know Plymouth won't win it. Ida's Q was like 2-44 last week, but they should be able to just run the ball on Plymouth. The Panthers only put up 10 on Castleton, so I'll go ahead and assume that's about what they get this week.

BRIDGEWATE STATE – 27
@ William Paterson – 20
This game will be much closer than last year as Willy P should be a little better, but as long as the Bears can get ahead early and rely on the run game they should be ok. I am very interested to see how the Higgins kid progresses. The rest of the MASCAC is hoping he regresses, while another solid week could point to BSU being back and ready to contend with Westfield for the #1 contender spot.

Nichols – 14
@ WEST CONN – 41
West Conn should not be playing Nichols OOC. Step it up on your OOC scheduling. Also, hopefully their kids don't all go out on the town at halftime like they probably did vs Hartwick.

WESTFIELD STATE – 21
@ Wnec – 20
I know the buzz around WMass last year was that Westfield only got WNEC because WNEC overlooked them and turned the ball over. I'm not buying it. If Westfield can hold the ball and grind the clock out with Mercadante and keep that Golden Bear O on the sideline, the Owls can control the game. Much tighter than last year, but the Owls defeat a good opponent on their way to 2-0.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 17, 2014, 10:16:04 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 2

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (1-1)
You do not get bumped down for losses to reigning champs of the NJAC. Their win over Endicott looks even better following the Gulls respectable performance against Hobart this past weekend. Framingham sits at 1-1, but they have by far the most impressive win out of everyone in the league.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (1-1)
Nichols should stop scheduling West Conn. Just seems like poor decision making.
P.S. I think this Mack kid may be solid.

3.   (LW 3) Westfield State Owls (1-1)
Tough loss to a good WNEC team. I watched this whole game, and I'm thinking WNEC definitely has a shot to challenge Endicott and Salve for the NEFC Crown. Westfield played very well and displayed that they have a potent rushing attack and a very stout defense. I'm very excited to watch Westfield-Framingham in a few weeks.

4.    (LW 4) Bridgewater State Bears (1-1)
Higgins stepped up to the task as he led the Bears past an NJAC foe on the road. The jury is still out on the Bears though, as I think that Willy P would be a middle of the pack team in the MASCAC. Bridgewater's season will be defined in the next four weeks. They play 2-0 Worcester, Fitchburg, @ West Conn and then a very tough UMD team all in a row. BWater could win or lose every one of those games.

** I THINK 5-7 IS VERY, VERY, CLOSE **
5.   (LW 7) Worcester State Lancers (2-0)
You get no points for beating Anna Maria, but you get points for dominating a Liberty League opponent who just smacked Curry around the week before. You know who's pissed right now? MASCAC D. Coordinators. Everyone knows Woo State can fling it around, but they also ran for 235 this past week. Kemani Jones had 17 carries for 100 yards and a score. If they can run the ball, they can beat some people.

6.   (LW 5) Fitchburg State Falcons (2-0)
Not much has changed from last week. I know Becker sucks, and now I think Curry might too. Nothing against Fitch, I just don't know what to think of their wins based on opponent strength. We'll find out this week though, as the Falcons host the Rams.

7.    (LW  6) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (1-1)
I predicted a 40 to something loss v Springfield and while the score was close to that, I was wrong. UMD stood toe-to-toe with Springfield and traded punches. It was 14-14 at the half and UMD could have very realistically been up. I watched what seemed to be a bad call take away a TD from the Datrmouth D. The Corsairs have 3 extremely explosive kids on offense to go with their always solid D. They can play with anyone in the MASCAC.

8.    (LW 9) Plymouth State Panthers (1-1)
And the Panthers defeat Mt. Ida. Again. Why does Mt Ida schedule this game? Terrible match up for them. I was watching a bit of this game, looking at all the athletes on Ida's D and thinking, what a waste. Their style of D doesn't match up at all, and Plymouth just shoves it down their throats. Maybe they can call Nichols. I have a feeling they're all set with West Conn Week 2.

9.    (LW 8) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (0-1)
We all knew they were losing Trudel, Gustafson and Tackle John Moriarty. They cannot afford to lose Bennett. He is the best WR in the conf, and with him the offense is still dangerous. Without him they have a bad defense and a bad offense. Historically, that's not a great 1-2 punch. It will be hard to evaluate them as they play a lighter opponent this weekend, but a loss to Maine Maritime would be a very bad indicator for things to come.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 18, 2014, 08:59:05 AM
The first New England D3 poll came out. What a joke:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html

1. WNEC
2. Amherst
3. Wesleyan
4. Framingham
5. Fitchburg
6. Worcester
7. Middlebury
8. MIT
9. Trinity
10. Salve
Teams Receiving Votes:
11. Springfield
12. West Conn
13. Endicott
14. Bridgewater

Hmm, let's see, I agree with... almost nothing here. West Conn, Endicott, Framingham and maybe Salve are better than WNEC. In what world do MIT, Fitcburg and Worcester rank above Springfield? Trinity's hasn't lost more than 2 games in 13 years and they're essentially 4th in the NESCAC? I know nothing about the NESCAC but I know that's bullspit.

HERE are the real New England Rankings (Excluding the NESCAC because, ya know, they play 4 games a year with no playoffs. I don't rank teams with 1 month seasons.)

1. Framingham - They receive all first place votes.
2. Endicott
3. West Conn
4. Salve
5. WNEC
6. Springfield
7. Westfield
8. BWater
9. Fitchburg/Worcester tied

Thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 18, 2014, 10:05:42 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 18, 2014, 08:59:05 AM
The first New England D3 poll came out. What a joke:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html

1. WNEC
2. Amherst
3. Wesleyan
4. Framingham
5. Fitchburg
6. Worcester
7. Middlebury
8. MIT
9. Trinity
10. Salve
Teams Receiving Votes:
11. Springfield
12. West Conn
13. Endicott
14. Bridgewater

Hmm, let's see, I agree with... almost nothing here. West Conn, Endicott, Framingham and maybe Salve are better than WNEC. In what world do MIT, Fitcburg and Worcester rank above Springfield? Trinity's hasn't lost more than 2 games in 13 years and they're essentially 4th in the NESCAC? I know nothing about the NESCAC but I know that's bullspit.

HERE are the real New England Rankings (Excluding the NESCAC because, ya know, they play 4 games a year with no playoffs. I don't rank teams with 1 month seasons.)

1. Framingham - They receive all first place votes.
2. Endicott
3. West Conn
4. Salve
5. WNEC
6. Springfield
7. Westfield
8. BWater
9. Fitchburg/Worcester tied

Thoughts?

As you mentioned, I do not rank teams that are separated from the rest of field. I believe these rankings are from individuals similar to that of the ACFC coaches polls. I think you nailed it in your assessment on how the teams should be ranked. I have no issue with them wanting to rank team in the New England region. However, I have an issue with them not having valid data to support those rankings. Anyone can say, they just look better, sometimes that may be the case, but in all truthfulness, you can't rely on it. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: fulbakdad on September 18, 2014, 01:25:13 PM
I get a kick out of some of these polls and Regional All Star teams that end up loaded with NESCAC players and teams.  And even funnier to me when one or two of the NESCAC teams end up getting votes on the national top 25 right here on this site.  There are some good players in NESCAC, but the teams all are limited due to academic restrictions of players and roster sizes.  And until one of them plays outside of their sandlot, shouldn't be considered......
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 18, 2014, 01:45:01 PM
Quote from: fulbakdad on September 18, 2014, 01:25:13 PM
I get a kick out of some of these polls and Regional All Star teams that end up loaded with NESCAC players and teams.  And even funnier to me when one or two of the NESCAC teams end up getting votes on the national top 25 right here on this site.  There are some good players in NESCAC, but the teams all are limited due to academic restrictions of players and roster sizes.  And until one of them plays outside of their sandlot, shouldn't be considered......

My point wasn't necessarily to disparage the NESCAC, but this whole poll. I think the NESCAC teams would do very well against the NE schools. The high academic thing helps them more than anything, as elite athletes who could play D-2/1-AA sometimes go the NESCAC route if they don't get an Ivy or Patriot offer. I think the whole poll is ridiculous because a team that hasn't lost 3 times in a season in over a decade is ranked 4th in it's own league, and a WNE team is ranked 1 after going 2-0 in tight games, when neither team they beat is ranked. Fitch is ranked 5th here and they've beaten Nobody U and We're Not Good Anymore College.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 19, 2014, 09:16:20 AM
Week 3 Predictions for the MASCAC

Friday September 19th
FRAMINGHAM STATE – 24
@ Fitchburg State – 14
I am pretty excited to watch this game, I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to head out to Fitchburg or just catch it on live stream. That being said, there are only two ways Fitchburg wins this game. 1. Turnovers. If the Rams put the ball on the turf or get too pass happy and throw some pics, Fitch can win this one. 2. Special Teams break downs. If the Falcons can run a kick back or block a punt, that could put them over the top. All things considered equal, I see the Rams defense suffocating Fitch's O tonight.

Saturday September 20th
MAINE MARITIME – 37
@ Mass Maritime – 31
November 23, 2010. That's the last time the Mariners won the Admiral's Cup. The last few installments haven't even been close. I don't expect a lot of defense here, but if Bennett doesn't play I don't know if MassMA can keep pace. I understand the MaineMA only beat Anna Maria last week, but 42 is 42. That triple is hard to stop when it gets rolling. The two big factors in this game will be can the Bucs tackle the QB (Fahey ran for 240 last week) and does Bennett play.

BRIDGEWATER STATE – 24
@ Worcester State – 21
Worcester has been a pleasant surprise this year and this game is a chance for them to announce themselves to the league as a contender. The big question mark around BWater this year was QB, and they seemed to have found one in Higgins. Last year BWater absolutely abused the young corners at WooState so it will be interesting to see what they do to stop WR Matt Green. They at least need to commit a safety over there. They need to decide if they want to force BWater to run it (which is what the Bears want to do anyway) or give up 1-play TD drives to Green again.

Plymouth State – 14
@ WEST CONN – 50
I don't know if Loth and Castonia get along or not. If they do, maybe this one goes 41-14, if they don't, maybe this one goes 70-14.

WESTFIELD STATE – 24
@ UMass Dartmouth – 21
This is a big game for both teams. Westfield wants to get to 1-0 in the MASCAC and has visions of a conference title chase. UMD would love to get to 2-1 with Plymouth next up. If the Corsairs can run the ball consistently, they will win this game. I just don't see that happening. That's what Westfield does, they stop the run. Cooper is definitely one of the better backs in the league, but the Owls are going to force Barneys to beat them with his arm. On the other side, I don't see any explosion out of the Owls, but Mercadante will grind out around 100 yards and 2 scores or so.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on September 20, 2014, 05:34:21 PM
Quote from: fulbakdad on September 18, 2014, 01:25:13 PM
I get a kick out of some of these polls and Regional All Star teams that end up loaded with NESCAC players and teams.  And even funnier to me when one or two of the NESCAC teams end up getting votes on the national top 25 right here on this site.  There are some good players in NESCAC, but the teams all are limited due to academic restrictions of players and roster sizes.  And until one of them plays outside of their sandlot, shouldn't be considered......

And of the 25 voters, many agree with you, but not all do. And I'm comfortable with that -- I think that's the way it should be. No one opinion is the correct one.

I do believe, however, that the New England regional poll is generally poor and seems to be even more so this year.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on September 21, 2014, 05:06:51 PM
I think the number 1 thing the Endicott and Hobart results tell us is the Liberty League isn't really head and shoulders above the NEFC or MASCAC. Worcester has been beating up on WPI recently, WNEC took down Springfield earlier this year and in the past Salve has taken down Union. If anything I think Hobart is actually most likely overrated in terms of the national polls, especially considering their playoff results from last year.

I know ECoast loves Framingham, but I think the MASCAC winner is going to come down to West Conn versus Bridgewater in 2 weeks. I think those are the 2 best teams in the MASCAC. I really like what Bridgewater has going on and the Willy P win looks better now after they beat Salve this week. It should be interesting. I think BSU is getting better every week, while Framingham has shown no real imporvement, and seem to have a real achilles heel in turnovers. I don't think Rowan was necessarily better than them, I think Framingham just beat themselves.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 22, 2014, 09:46:38 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on September 21, 2014, 05:06:51 PM
I think the number 1 thing the Endicott and Hobart results tell us is the Liberty League isn't really head and shoulders above the NEFC or MASCAC. Worcester has been beating up on WPI recently, WNEC took down Springfield earlier this year and in the past Salve has taken down Union. If anything I think Hobart is actually most likely overrated in terms of the national polls, especially considering their playoff results from last year.

I know ECoast loves Framingham, but I think the MASCAC winner is going to come down to West Conn versus Bridgewater in 2 weeks. I think those are the 2 best teams in the MASCAC. I really like what Bridgewater has going on and the Willy P win looks better now after they beat Salve this week. It should be interesting. I think BSU is getting better every week, while Framingham has shown no real imporvement, and seem to have a real achilles heel in turnovers. I don't think Rowan was necessarily better than them, I think Framingham just beat themselves.

I don't think the LL is on the same level as the E8 or NJAC, but the top of the league is clearly better than the top of the NEFC or MASCAC. That Hobart team has been VERY good lately. They won 2 playoff games before falling to St Thomas two years ago and last year lost to a very, very good Fisher team.

As far as the Bridgewater State thing, you'll see my rankings later today, but I don't think they've passed Framingham yet. I believe that all 3 teams Fram has played are better than anyone that Bridgewater has played. I think BSU could lose to Westfield or Fitchburg very easily. Is Bridgewater a good team? Absolutely, but I still think that if Fram doesn't win the league, West Conn does.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 22, 2014, 11:16:12 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 3

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (2-1)
Tough, hard fought win for the Rams. Some may say the Rams have fallen off, and offensively, they have a little. Defensively? Not so much. Framingham is still home to what I believe to be the best defense in New England. I have seen flashes from this passing attack, and as soon as it starts clicking, watch out. Also, the Rams have faced BY FAR the toughest 3 team stretch to open the season out of everyone in the conference.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (2-1)
I think Arndt just threw another TD pass. Absolutely huge showdown this week. September date with November implications. This Framingham team is much better than Hartwick, but the Colonials should have the benefit of playing this one all at once. I think this will be a great game.

3.   (LW 3) Westfield State Owls (2-1)
What a nail biter for the Owls. Saved by a missed extra point. I think the Owls got too conservative too early and it almost came back to bite them. They also benefited from the Corsairs starting Q sitting this one out. Won't learn much about the Owls for two weeks now, as they have a bye week before facing Plymouth.

4.    (LW 4) Bridgewater State Bears (2-1)
A tight first half turned into a rout when Green caught a bomb down the left side and then returned a punt to the house in the first four minutes of the 3rd quarter. On that big TD Green was single covered and the Safety was helping on the other side. Worcester... I thought we talked about that already . Bridgewater has a huge test this week when they host Fitchburg Friday night. If not for WCSU-Fram, this would be the game of the week.


5.   (LW 6) Fitchburg State Falcons (2-1)
The Falcons impressed me this weekend. I can honestly say that they could finish anywhere from 3rd to 6th, and I wouldn't be surprised. Fitch stood toe to toe. They sputtered offensively in the Second half, but Framingham will do that to you. Late in the fourth with the ball on the 50, Dellechieia hit is WR in the chest on a short route, but the ball deflected off his WR into Manganos hand for the deciding pick 6. They head to Bridgewater Friday for a big one.

6.    (LW  7) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (1-2)
UMD should find out if Aborishade or Tarpey can kick and extra point. I bet on of them can. That aside, the defense played awesome and the offense fought like hell in the 2nd half. You can say Westfield got conservative offensively (they did), but you still have to stop them (they did). Offensively, hopefully the backup QB can build on his 4th quarter heroics. They definitely missed Barneys. If he plays this game is more of a 28-27 type game, as the UMD O puts up points, and the Westfield O is forced to stay more wide open. It will be interesting to see if/when they get him back.

7.   (LW 5) Worcester State Lancers (2-1)
Bumpus may have set the school record for passing, but Kemani Jones was held to 44 yards rushing. For Worcester to beat good teams, they need to be less 1 dimensional, and they need much much better defensively. They have Maritime this week, and they should be able to pull out a more comfortable win than their 64-63 heart pounder from last year.

8.    (LW 8) Plymouth State Panthers (1-2)
Tough one for Plymouth, West Conn is very good. Plymouth must think they have a mirror image coming to visit on Saturday, a 1-2 team with a win over Ida. I would argue with them that UMD would have slapped Castleton State, and that Plymouth would not have hung with SC or WeSU. That being said, if the Panthers can catch a maybe Barneysless Corsair team and steal a win, the Panthers would be feeling real nice at 2-2.

9.    (LW 9) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (1-1)
The bright side is Bennet is back. Had they won this game in regulation I would move them above Plymouth, but I can't reward beating Maine Maritime in OT. I picked Maine and I thought they had them. I didn't watch much of this game, but I can't think of a logical excuse for why an uptempo offense with the best WR in the league can't score more than 20 points in regulation on Maine.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on September 22, 2014, 12:19:36 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 22, 2014, 09:46:38 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on September 21, 2014, 05:06:51 PM
I think the number 1 thing the Endicott and Hobart results tell us is the Liberty League isn't really head and shoulders above the NEFC or MASCAC. Worcester has been beating up on WPI recently, WNEC took down Springfield earlier this year and in the past Salve has taken down Union. If anything I think Hobart is actually most likely overrated in terms of the national polls, especially considering their playoff results from last year.

I know ECoast loves Framingham, but I think the MASCAC winner is going to come down to West Conn versus Bridgewater in 2 weeks. I think those are the 2 best teams in the MASCAC. I really like what Bridgewater has going on and the Willy P win looks better now after they beat Salve this week. It should be interesting. I think BSU is getting better every week, while Framingham has shown no real imporvement, and seem to have a real achilles heel in turnovers. I don't think Rowan was necessarily better than them, I think Framingham just beat themselves.

I don't think the LL is on the same level as the E8 or NJAC, but the top of the league is clearly better than the top of the NEFC or MASCAC. That Hobart team has been VERY good lately. They won 2 playoff games before falling to St Thomas two years ago and last year lost to a very, very good Fisher team.

As far as the Bridgewater State thing, you'll see my rankings later today, but I don't think they've passed Framingham yet. I believe that all 3 teams Fram has played are better than anyone that Bridgewater has played. I think BSU could lose to Westfield or Fitchburg very easily. Is Bridgewater a good team? Absolutely, but I still think that if Fram doesn't win the league, West Conn does.

I agree Hobart is better than anyone in the NEFC or MASCAC, I just think Hobart is not a top ten team in the nation like the polls have them (or close to it) this past year and last. If Hobart was truly a top ten team, then they would of beaten up Endicott by more than ten. I'm just saying I believe Hobart is more of a late teen / early twenties team in terms of national rankings. When comparing the majority of both leagues, obviously Hobart withstanding, I think the NEFC/MASCAC match up pretty well with the rest of the Liberty.

Obviously to stay true to my prediction before, I think West Conn beats Fram this week and BSU takes down Fitchburgh this week to set up a big time matchup in 2 weeks between those schools. ECoast, did you catch the Framingham/Fitch. game live or did you watch it on the live stream?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: lewdogg11 on September 22, 2014, 03:28:50 PM
Let's not get too crazy.  Historically, Hobart has never been a team to blow the doors off opponents on the scoreboard.  What they do is consistently win year after year after year.  Are they a top 10 team?  Even if they go undefeated, we probably wouldn't know that answer until the playoffs which is just how it goes in the East, but I wouldn't leap to judgement based on their final scores.  I would say they are just about right at 11 at this point in the year and their history has earned them that ranking.

Endicott is big enough and fast enough to compete with many top quality teams, same goes for Framingham and Bridgewater, so it doesn't surprise me that Endicott gave Hobart a good game, but Hobart did win so that is really what came out of it.  St. John Fisher does the same thing and has some headscratcher games every year, but then they perform when the quality of opponent gets better in the post season and that explains where they are in the Top 25 as well.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 23, 2014, 08:55:04 AM
New DIII New England Poll:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html

1. WNEC
2. Wesleyan
3. Framingham
4. Amherst
5. Trinity
6. MIT
7. Bridgewater St.
8. Springfield College
9. Western Connecticut
10. Williams
11. Endicott
12. Fitchburg St
13. Middlebury
14. Salve

IMHO, again, this poll is ridiculous. Bridgewater, Springfield and West Conn would all beat MIT badly. BADLY. Like, 21 points if there aren't too many turnovers. Salve will beat MIT this weekend. Endicott will beat MIT by 30 on Nov 1st. There are many issues with this poll, but that is the obvious, easy, ridiculous ranking.

P.S. Boxer, I went to the Fram-Fitch game. Did you watch it? How bout that trick play/1 handed grab by Fitch early in the game. That was awsome.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: lewdogg11 on September 23, 2014, 09:55:17 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 23, 2014, 08:55:04 AM
New DIII New England Poll:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html

1. WNEC
2. Wesleyan
3. Framingham
4. Amherst
5. Trinity
6. MIT
7. Bridgewater St.
8. Springfield College
9. Western Connecticut
10. Williams
11. Endicott
12. Fitchburg St
13. Middlebury
14. Salve

IMHO, again, this poll is ridiculous. Bridgewater, Springfield and West Conn would all beat MIT badly. BADLY. Like, 21 points if there aren't too many turnovers. Salve will beat MIT this weekend. Endicott will beat MIT by 30 on Nov 1st. There are many issues with this poll, but that is the obvious, easy, ridiculous ranking.

P.S. Boxer, I went to the Fram-Fitch game. Did you watch it? How bout that trick play/1 handed grab by Fitch early in the game. That was awsome.

This is awful.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 23, 2014, 09:58:16 AM
Quote from: LewDogg11 on September 23, 2014, 09:55:17 AM
This is awful.

Agreed. BTW, spot on in your earlier post on Hobart/Fisher.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on September 23, 2014, 01:52:00 PM
I give Hobart a pass at 11 given the fact they've made the playoffs every year since 2011 and have gone 32-4 over that same period. Losses to #10 Fisher, #2 UST and #3 Wesley in each respective season isn't a "bad thing" IMO.

I do agree that this year's team appears more "vulnerable" given the lack of a "star" skill player like Webb (although if you watch the highlight clip of FY WR Brandon Shed that might all change real soon). The QB play has been average at best, which you don't expect from a Top 15 team. Even w/o Worthington, the defense hasn't really lost a step, save for allowing more points late in games when practically all but FY and SOs are getting some work.

Honestly I think the jury's out on Hobart until late October / early November.

In defense of the LL vs. E8, the 0-3 mark was decided by 15 total points. RPI got a bad call that helped the Saxons and missed a FG. That one could have gone either way. Union (currently in dead last in the LL standings based on overall record) was killing Utica then had a meltdown for the ages. The Dutch played IC tough too in Wk 1 and IC is a legit #2 (or #1) E8 / pool C (or A) team. I do agree the 0-5 vs a combo of NEFC/MASCAC/ECFC raised eyebrows but those games were all close too.

Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 23, 2014, 05:03:28 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 23, 2014, 08:55:04 AM
New DIII New England Poll:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html

1. WNEC
2. Wesleyan
3. Framingham
4. Amherst
5. Trinity
6. MIT
7. Bridgewater St.
8. Springfield College
9. Western Connecticut
10. Williams
11. Endicott
12. Fitchburg St
13. Middlebury
14. Salve

IMHO, again, this poll is ridiculous. Bridgewater, Springfield and West Conn would all beat MIT badly. BADLY. Like, 21 points if there aren't too many turnovers. Salve will beat MIT this weekend. Endicott will beat MIT by 30 on Nov 1st. There are many issues with this poll, but that is the obvious, easy, ridiculous ranking.

P.S. Boxer, I went to the Fram-Fitch game. Did you watch it? How bout that trick play/1 handed grab by Fitch early in the game. That was awsome.

I watch the game and it was awesome. It was very competitive. Fitch has a nice receiver that could play on any team.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on September 25, 2014, 06:39:51 AM
Ecoast I didnt see it live. I saw them live last year about three times including the bridgewater game at the end of the year which was a great game. Im thinking of heading to their game this weekend against west conn. Both teams should be pumped up for it and I believe its fram. Homecoming game so the place should have some atmosphere. I still think west conn has the edge because their more balanced than fram. And take care of the ball better. Should be a good one and a true indicator of west conn because this is the best team they have played to date.

As for the new england poll..... Its a joke and has no reflection of the actual d3 scene till the end of the year when everyone has played each other and its obvious who the best teams are. Well except for the nescac as we already know, whose winner will usually be in the top 2 in the poll at the end of the year regardless.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 26, 2014, 10:34:16 AM
Week 4 Predictions for the MASCAC
(4-1 last week, 15-6 or 0.714 for the year)

Friday September 26th
FITCHBURG STATE – 28
@ Bridgewater State – 24
I don't know why I see this happening, but I have a feeling the Fitchburg bounces back in a big way and stuns Bridgewater here. If the Falcons can run the ball and protect Dellechiaie, points will not be an issue. The real issue here is can Fitch contain Green and the base run game. What happens to the Bears if Higgins is forced to throw the ball elsewhere to engineer a drive?

Saturday September 27th
West Conn – 21
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE – 24
I am more nervous about this pick than any pick I have made in awhile. The absolute key to this game is the Ram defense. West Conn has the best offense in the conference. If Framingham can hold them to 21ish, the Rams win the game. If they get in some type of a shoot out, I don't think they hold up. This also may be gut check time for the Ram offense. Are they going to try to throw the ball, or feed the run game as they have in the past?

WORCESTER STATE -37
@ Mass Maritime  - 28
If Bumpus was able to throw the ball the way he did against BWater last week, I shudder to think of what he does against Maritime. Also, I can imagine that the Lancers won't be leaving Bennett single covered on the outside after they saw Green score 42 touchdowns against WooState in the last two years. Last week aside, here's a chance for WooState to be in a great place, 3-1, to start the season. Much better than last year.

UMASS DARTMOUTH – 30
@ Plymouth State – 14
What I'm interested in here is to see if Barneys plays. If he does, this game should be like last year and in the 40's range. If not, either of the two quarterbacks the Corsairs played last week should be able to manage the offense to some points, but UMD may take the air out of the ball if they get up. For Plymouth to keep it close they'll need a big day out of Hennessy, for Perron to hit a deep play action pass or two, and for UMD to turn it over.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 26, 2014, 10:30:26 PM
Great game between BSU and Fitchburg State, it appears it came down to the last minute. Enjoyed every minute, I thought BSU was going to have one of those last second heroics and come out on top, but Fitchburg defense held strong.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Jonny Utah on September 28, 2014, 07:00:23 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 23, 2014, 08:55:04 AM
New DIII New England Poll:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html

1. WNEC
2. Wesleyan
3. Framingham
4. Amherst
5. Trinity
6. MIT
7. Bridgewater St.
8. Springfield College
9. Western Connecticut
10. Williams
11. Endicott
12. Fitchburg St
13. Middlebury
14. Salve

IMHO, again, this poll is ridiculous. Bridgewater, Springfield and West Conn would all beat MIT badly. BADLY. Like, 21 points if there aren't too many turnovers. Salve will beat MIT this weekend. Endicott will beat MIT by 30 on Nov 1st. There are many issues with this poll, but that is the obvious, easy, ridiculous ranking.

P.S. Boxer, I went to the Fram-Fitch game. Did you watch it? How bout that trick play/1 handed grab by Fitch early in the game. That was awsome.

That poll looks a little less ridiculous this week I think.  Although I'd probably put Norwich in there now. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 28, 2014, 12:21:29 PM
Framingham State pulled off an amazing 4th quarter performance against West Conn, I really thought West Conn played well throughout the whole game, momentum just took the turn for the worst for them and the better for Framingham State. I think if Fitchburg can run the table and on the 18th of October take advantage of home field advantage against Western Conn, the MASCAC may have a chance for two playoff teams (maybe that's to early).
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 28, 2014, 05:06:29 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on September 28, 2014, 12:21:29 PM
Framingham State pulled off an amazing 4th quarter performance against West Conn, I really thought West Conn played well throughout the whole game, momentum just took the turn for the worst for them and the better for Framingham State. I think if Fitchburg can run the table and on the 18th of October take advantage of home field advantage against Western Conn, the MASCAC may have a chance for two playoff teams (maybe that's to early).

There is no way the MASCAC gets 2 teams in. If Framingham wins out, they still need help from Rowan to get in themselves. The league's teams are definitely much stronger than they've been in the past, but they are no where near being a 2 bid league, and Fitchburg is not an NCAA playoff team. I can see why you can be happy with the Falcons, but their OOC was Becker and Curry. That being said, I would be shocked if Fitch beat WConn, and I also think Westfield-Fitch will be a slugfest.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Jonny Utah on September 28, 2014, 06:40:25 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on September 28, 2014, 05:06:29 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on September 28, 2014, 12:21:29 PM
Framingham State pulled off an amazing 4th quarter performance against West Conn, I really thought West Conn played well throughout the whole game, momentum just took the turn for the worst for them and the better for Framingham State. I think if Fitchburg can run the table and on the 18th of October take advantage of home field advantage against Western Conn, the MASCAC may have a chance for two playoff teams (maybe that's to early).

There is no way the MASCAC gets 2 teams in. If Framingham wins out, they still need help from Rowan to get in themselves. The league's teams are definitely much stronger than they've been in the past, but they are no where near being a 2 bid league, and Fitchburg is not an NCAA playoff team. I can see why you can be happy with the Falcons, but their OOC was Becker and Curry. That being said, I would be shocked if Fitch beat WConn, and I also think Westfield-Fitch will be a slugfest.

And don't forget that west conn lost to hartwick, who apparantly isn't a good football team. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on September 30, 2014, 10:39:09 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 4
Not a lot of movement here, other than switching Fitch with BWater. In hindsight I probably should have already had Fitch 4 and BWater 5 seeing how I ended up picking Fitch to beat the Bears on the road anyways. I also want to say that there are 6 solid football teams in this league right now. You have to come to play week in and week out, because outside of MMA and PSU, anybody can beat you if they play their game. I don't think I could have said that about this collection of schools 3 years ago.

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (3-1, 2-0)
Great win for the Rams. Down 31-28 after 3, the Rams rattled off 20 unanswered to remind West Conn that they ain't there yet. While we're here, let's talk about depth. MVA graduates, Offley gets hurt, and some kid named Hunter Beckerman comes in and does nothing but rattle off 125 yards on 8.1 ypc. Silva and the passing game also come together as he throws 4 tds and only one pick. This win puts Framingham firmly in the driver seat for a 2nd MASCAC title, and a 3rd strait conference title.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (2-2, 1-1)
This loss drops West Conn to 2-2, not where they planned to be at this point. They started off on fire, but slowed down to a halt in the 4th (broken record alert: 'Ham does this to people). Absolutely huge one for West Conn as they host a BWater team coming off of a Heart Breaker. This game will set the tone for the rest of the season, with the winner positioning themselves for a shot at an ECAC game and the loser falling to 2 conference losses way too early.

3.   (LW 3) Westfield State Owls (2-1, 1-0)
Nice time for a bye, right about the midpoint of the season. Hopefully for the Owls Mercadante recharged his battery and they can ride him to a ECAC bid. Plymouth coming to town this Saturday, don't expect much throwing at all. Plymouth doesn't like to, and Westfield won't need to.

4.    (LW 5) Fitchburg State Falcons (3-1, 1-1)
Huge win for the Falcons. I had been questioning their opponent strength up until Friday night, but that's a good Bear team they just beat. Dellechieia is poised as hell and Saint Juste is a beast of a WR. Look for Fitch to continue to roll as they get MMA this week.

5.   (LW 4) Bridgewater State Bears (2-2, 1-1)
Very tough loss for the Bears. In spite of all the nice things I just said above, the Bears had every opportunity to win this game, and I don't know that Fitchburg is really a better team than BWater. Fitch scored off of a pick6 on a bad decision by Higgins. BWater's game ended on what clearly should have been a P.I. call on the Fitch DB. The bigger issue is that 3 years ago BWater doesn't put themselves in this situation, and a first year qb will make mistakes in this type of environment.

6.    (LW  6) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (2-2, 1-1)
Dominating performance for the Corsairs. The game was not as close as the score. I would say the question mark would be is Barneys out for good, but according to the stats it seems like Burnham absolutely shredded Plymouth, so they may have something there. Gut check time for the Corsairs this week though, as New England Football's measuring stick rolls into town. Interested to watch this one, as I have a feeling UMD will trade some punches with Fram, at least early.

7.   (LW 7) Worcester State Lancers (3-1, 1-1)
Must be fun to play MMA after the abuse they took from BWater the week before. 3-1 looks good, but I'm not sure if Worcester is a paper tiger, propped up with 3 wins over bad teams. WPI, Curry and MMA? Not impressed. We won't know until Worcester-Fitch, as the Lancers have 2 weeks to prepare for the rival Falcons.

8.    (LW 8) Plymouth State Panthers (1-3, 0-2)
Plymouth does not seem to be rebuilding. I thought at one point this was just a downturn from graduating a good class, but years keep changing and Plymouth just isn't improving. Something must have changed up there that's holding Castonia back, because they used to be very, very good.

9.    (LW 9) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (1-2, 0-1)
MMA may be looking at a 1-9 year. Tough for a program that had been competing with the rest of the MASCAC for the last few years. They may surprise someone this year if they can tempo them and steal some points, but I don't think they can stop anyone. Another problem for that, teams with recent success are more likely to tank when they start losing, because they're not used to it. With trips to Fitchburg and West Conn next, it's going to get worse before it gets better.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 01, 2014, 08:06:28 AM
The Week 3 New England poll is out and is as follows: http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html ... I have taken out the NESCAC teams but you can see them in the link.

Rank (Rank w.NESCAC Teams Included) Team
1  (1) WNEC
2  (3) Framingham
3  (6) MIT
4  (7) Springfield College
5  (8) Fitchburg State
6  (9) Endicott College
7 (10) West Conn
8 (12) Worcester State

My New England Poll (minus the NESCAC*)
Rank.  Team - Conference - (Record, Reasoning)
1.    Framingham State - MASCAC - (3-1, lost to Rowan)
2.    WNEC - NEFC - (3-0, beat good Springfield and Westfield teams)
3.    Springfield - LL - (3-1, lost close game to WNEC)
4.    Endicott - NEFC - (2-2, Lost to Framingham and Hobart)
5.    West Conn - MASCAC - (2-2, Lost to Hartwick and Framingham)
6.    MIT - NEFC - (3-0, P.S. I told you guys Salve would kill them)
7.    Westfield State - MASCAC - (3-0, lost close game to WNEC)
8.    Fitchburg State - MASCAC -  (3-1, lost close game to Framingham)
9.    Bridgewater State - MASCAC -  (2-2, lost close games to Salve and Fitchburg)
10.  Norwich - ECFC -  (2-1, lost 29-9 @ RPI but beat 3-1 St. Lawrence)

*** I am not holding out NESCAC teams because I don't think the league is good, I do. I'm doing it because A. They don't play outside their league so it's tough to gauge them and B. I don't watch them play ever.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 01, 2014, 08:15:16 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 01, 2014, 08:06:28 AM
The Week 3 New England poll is out and is as follows: http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html ... I have taken out the NESCAC teams but you can see them in the link.

Rank (Rank w.NESCAC Teams Included) Team
1  (1) WNEC
2  (3) Framingham
3  (6) MIT
4  (7) Springfield College
5  (8) Fitchburg State
6  (9) Endicott College
7 (10) West Conn
8 (12) Worcester State

My New England Poll (minus the NESCAC*)
Rank.  Team - Conference - (Record, Reasoning)
1.    Framingham State - MASCAC - (3-1, lost to Rowan)
2.    WNEC - NEFC - (3-0, beat good Springfield and Westfield teams)
3.    Springfield - LL - (3-1, lost close game to WNEC)
4.    Endicott - NEFC - (2-2, Lost to Framingham and Hobart)
5.    West Conn - MASCAC - (2-2, Lost to Hartwick and Framingham)
6.    MIT - NEFC - (3-0, P.S. I told you guys Salve would kill them)
7.    Westfield State - MASCAC - (3-0, lost close game to WNEC)
8.    Fitchburg State - MASCAC -  (3-1, lost close game to Framingham)
9.    Bridgewater State - MASCAC -  (2-2, lost close games to Salve and Fitchburg)
10.  Norwich - ECFC -  (2-1, lost 29-9 @ RPI but beat 3-1 St. Lawrence)

*** I am not holding out NESCAC teams because I don't think the league is good, I do. I'm doing it because A. They don't play outside their league so it's tough to gauge them and B. I don't watch them play ever.

I watch a couple a year (big rivalry games), but you are 100% correct, +K.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 03, 2014, 08:44:17 AM
Week 5 Predictions for the MASCAC
(4-0 last week, 8-1 last 2 weeks, 19-6 or 0.760 for the year)
I'm going to start to put my overall New England rank next to the teams each week. Sweet Right?

1. FRAMINGHAM STATE (3-1, 2-0) – 24
@ UMass Dartmouth (2-2, 1-1) – 20

Trap game here for the reigning champs. Huge win over West Conn and now they head down to play a good football team on the road that sports a pedestrian 2-2 record. If Aborishade gets a long one and the Corsairs can get Cooper going, they could stun the Rams. The difference here will be that the Rams have played in games like this before. Silva and Mangano should be able to rally the Rams from anything the Corsairs throw at them.

9. Bridgewater State – 27 (2-2, 1-1)
@ 5. WEST CONN – 34 (2-2, 1-1)

West Conn traveled up to Bridgewater and THUMPED the Bears last year. They built a 42-7 first half lead and never looked back. The Bears will have that in their minds as they make the drip down, and this one will be much tighter. Two teams coming off a loss fighting desperately to keep their MASCAC title hopes alive. I think in the end West Conn just has more talent across the board. Bumpus went 33-51, 455 yds 2 TDs 1 INT v BWater. West Conn won't be that one dimensional, Mack will get his touches. But if Arndt is anywhere close to 455 then that TD # will be more like 3 or 4, just because of the athletes around him. I am also very interested to see what Green can do to a solid Colonial secondary.

Plymouth State – 6 (1-3, 0-2)
@ 7. WESTFIELD STATE – 35 (2-1, 1-0)

Welcome to the Mercadante Show (for the first half anyways). My only real question here is: Why would the Westfield administration make their Bridgewater game in 3 weeks Homecoming? This is the one. Stress free W. Westfield should march up and down the field, and Plymouth shouldn't be able to get much going.

Massachusetts Maritime – 14 (1-2, 0-1)
@ 8. FITCHBURG STATE – 40 (3-1, 1-1)

The only thing that may keep Dellechiaie from abusing this swiss-cheese secondary on his way to a 2nd Golden Helmet is the fact that, in all probability, they're just going to hand off the rock. Look for both Perry and Titus to get a bunch of carries and have a big day.

Thoughts ?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: amh63 on October 03, 2014, 03:19:02 PM
ECoastFootball....thanks for the info.   You should try to take in a Nescac football game.  If interested, let me know.  The third oldest football rivalry in the land....is in Amherst in Early Nov.  this year under the lights.  NESN will covered the game as usual and it will be broadcasted around the world to Amherst and Williams Alumni/ ae...gatherings. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 03, 2014, 10:07:59 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 03, 2014, 08:44:17 AM
Week 5 Predictions for the MASCAC
(4-0 last week, 8-1 last 2 weeks, 19-6 or 0.760 for the year)
I'm going to start to put my overall New England rank next to the teams each week. Sweet Right?

1. FRAMINGHAM STATE (3-1, 2-0) – 24
@ UMass Dartmouth (2-2, 1-1) – 20

Trap game here for the reigning champs. Huge win over West Conn and now they head down to play a good football team on the road that sports a pedestrian 2-2 record. If Aborishade gets a long one and the Corsairs can get Cooper going, they could stun the Rams. The difference here will be that the Rams have played in games like this before. Silva and Mangano should be able to rally the Rams from anything the Corsairs throw at them.

9. Bridgewater State – 27 (2-2, 1-1)
@ 5. WEST CONN – 34 (2-2, 1-1)

West Conn traveled up to Bridgewater and THUMPED the Bears last year. They built a 42-7 first half lead and never looked back. The Bears will have that in their minds as they make the drip down, and this one will be much tighter. Two teams coming off a loss fighting desperately to keep their MASCAC title hopes alive. I think in the end West Conn just has more talent across the board. Bumpus went 33-51, 455 yds 2 TDs 1 INT v BWater. West Conn won't be that one dimensional, Mack will get his touches. But if Arndt is anywhere close to 455 then that TD # will be more like 3 or 4, just because of the athletes around him. I am also very interested to see what Green can do to a solid Colonial secondary.

Plymouth State – 6 (1-3, 0-2)
@ 7. WESTFIELD STATE – 35 (2-1, 1-0)

Welcome to the Mercadante Show (for the first half anyways). My only real question here is: Why would the Westfield administration make their Bridgewater game in 3 weeks Homecoming? This is the one. Stress free W. Westfield should march up and down the field, and Plymouth shouldn't be able to get much going.

Massachusetts Maritime – 14 (1-2, 0-1)
@ 8. FITCHBURG STATE – 40 (3-1, 1-1)

The only thing that may keep Dellechiaie from abusing this swiss-cheese secondary on his way to a 2nd Golden Helmet is the fact that, in all probability, they're just going to hand off the rock. Look for both Perry and Titus to get a bunch of carries and have a big day.

Thoughts ?

EastCoast
Spot on man. I'm starting to become a believer in Framingham now that the Bears seem out of it. Looking back, Fram seems to really hit their stride right about this time in the season every year and I don't see why it would be different this year. The way things have played out, Fram has easily had the hardest schedule of any team in New England and if you told them they would be 3-1 at this point, I think they would take it. Turnovers killed them in the Rowan game, specifically Silva with picks. If he keeps playing like he did last week, then they could be a tough out once again come playoff time. (Yes, I'm saying they are getting in because Endicott is going to give them a RR win since they are the best team in the NEFC.) The team that most impresses me is Fitchburg St, who I wouldn't be shocked makes an ECAC bowl this year. Next year, I would like to see them go out and play a NJAC or LL team. I think they have moved on from the Curry's (Can't believe I'm saying that) and the Anna Maria's of the world and need to start challenging themselves if they really want to make a move in the future.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 05, 2014, 04:16:52 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 03, 2014, 10:07:59 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 03, 2014, 08:44:17 AM
Week 5 Predictions for the MASCAC
(4-0 last week, 8-1 last 2 weeks, 19-6 or 0.760 for the year)
I'm going to start to put my overall New England rank next to the teams each week. Sweet Right?

1. FRAMINGHAM STATE (3-1, 2-0) – 24
@ UMass Dartmouth (2-2, 1-1) – 20

Trap game here for the reigning champs. Huge win over West Conn and now they head down to play a good football team on the road that sports a pedestrian 2-2 record. If Aborishade gets a long one and the Corsairs can get Cooper going, they could stun the Rams. The difference here will be that the Rams have played in games like this before. Silva and Mangano should be able to rally the Rams from anything the Corsairs throw at them.

9. Bridgewater State – 27 (2-2, 1-1)
@ 5. WEST CONN – 34 (2-2, 1-1)

West Conn traveled up to Bridgewater and THUMPED the Bears last year. They built a 42-7 first half lead and never looked back. The Bears will have that in their minds as they make the drip down, and this one will be much tighter. Two teams coming off a loss fighting desperately to keep their MASCAC title hopes alive. I think in the end West Conn just has more talent across the board. Bumpus went 33-51, 455 yds 2 TDs 1 INT v BWater. West Conn won't be that one dimensional, Mack will get his touches. But if Arndt is anywhere close to 455 then that TD # will be more like 3 or 4, just because of the athletes around him. I am also very interested to see what Green can do to a solid Colonial secondary.

Plymouth State – 6 (1-3, 0-2)
@ 7. WESTFIELD STATE – 35 (2-1, 1-0)

Welcome to the Mercadante Show (for the first half anyways). My only real question here is: Why would the Westfield administration make their Bridgewater game in 3 weeks Homecoming? This is the one. Stress free W. Westfield should march up and down the field, and Plymouth shouldn't be able to get much going.

Massachusetts Maritime – 14 (1-2, 0-1)
@ 8. FITCHBURG STATE – 40 (3-1, 1-1)

The only thing that may keep Dellechiaie from abusing this swiss-cheese secondary on his way to a 2nd Golden Helmet is the fact that, in all probability, they're just going to hand off the rock. Look for both Perry and Titus to get a bunch of carries and have a big day.

Thoughts ?

EastCoast
Spot on man. I'm starting to become a believer in Framingham now that the Bears seem out of it. Looking back, Fram seems to really hit their stride right about this time in the season every year and I don't see why it would be different this year. The way things have played out, Fram has easily had the hardest schedule of any team in New England and if you told them they would be 3-1 at this point, I think they would take it. Turnovers killed them in the Rowan game, specifically Silva with picks. If he keeps playing like he did last week, then they could be a tough out once again come playoff time. (Yes, I'm saying they are getting in because Endicott is going to give them a RR win since they are the best team in the NEFC.) The team that most impresses me is Fitchburg St, who I wouldn't be shocked makes an ECAC bowl this year. Next year, I would like to see them go out and play a NJAC or LL team. I think they have moved on from the Curry's (Can't believe I'm saying that) and the Anna Maria's of the world and need to start challenging themselves if they really want to make a move in the future.

It is kind of strange, because between 01-09, they were the standard that many teams within the New England Area looked to be like, now with the way they are playing this year, it is kind of tragic (lack of better word). Now, as for the rest of the MASCAC, it appears that Framingham is heading their stride and as you stated with Silva finally getting over the turnover bug, such that it was in the Rowan game (with Rowan winning against Cortland State and Wesley continuing to blow teams away, may be better than what we thought), they may be the clear favorite, but they can not have a let down game. Regarding Fitchburg State, they have been impressive this year, they haven't been blowing teams away, but playing every game tough or some may say playing to the level of their opponent, they still have Western Connecticut in a couple weeks, we shall see if they have taken that step forward. It would be nice for them to take a stab a the other top conferences in the East or South, just for the experience, it has help other teams.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 07, 2014, 09:32:22 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 5

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (4-1, 3-0)
Nice road win for the Rams. Dead locked in a 14-14 battle at the half, the Rams exploded in half #2. The offense looked great and Silva carved up a young corsair secondary. Defensively they had a little trouble in the first half, but they completely locked down UMD for part 2. Another Big Game for FSU this week, as they welcome a very good Westfield team to Bowditch next week. Fram snuck by the Owls 17-15 last year.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (3-2, 2-1)
Nice win for the Colonials keeps them on track for a 2nd place finish and an ECAC bid half way through the season. That was a good BWater team, though I really would have liked to see how the Bears would have fared with Green playing. In addition to no Green, there was also very little Arndt. West Conn is not the same team without him at the helm, and they need him back.

3.   (LW 3) Westfield State Owls (3-1, 2-0)
Westfield is just an all around solid team. Good Defense. Solid Offense. We'll find out this week exactly what they are, as they head to Framingham for the Game of the Week in New England. If they can get Mercadante going on that Bowditch grass, the Owls could send shockwaves through the MASCAC.

4.    (LW 4) Fitchburg State Falcons (4-1, 2-1)
I don't know what to make of this Fitchburg team. I honestly think they overlooked Maritime, but how can a team that's 14-30 over the last 5 years overlook anyone? This game was in doubt all the way to the very end, and if the Falcons play like this against Westfield or West Conn, they'll get spanked. The young Dellechiaie may have been a bit rattled, or just not checked in, as he threw an uncharacteristic 2 picks. Fitch should be able to get by Worcester on Saturday, but Western Connecticut looms.

5.   (LW 5) Bridgewater State Bears (2-3, 1-2)
Need to know what's going on with Green. When he plays, that offense is different. They can score almost on accident. Also, this is not a typical Bear defense. I'm used to watching a bruising linebacking core that lays people out for 60 minutes and 2 ball hawking safeties. They were not that last season, and they certainly aren't that this year. I am not saying this is a bad defense, probably middle of the pack, but in the past they've been elite. If Green is out indefinitely, the D better pick it up.

6.   (LW 7) Worcester State Lancers (3-1, 1-1)
Big Game for Worcester coming off this bye. I've called them a paper tiger before, sitting at 3-1 with wins over no one and a blowout loss to BWater. If they can beat Fitchburg it all changes. Always helps to have a bye before a big one, we'll see what they did with this one.

7.    (LW  6) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (2-3, 1-2)
This one hurts much more than Springfield did. The Springfield box score looked very similar to this one, but the game had a different feel. I will say that I think Framingham is much better than Springfield, but for the first time this year UMD looked completely outclassed. They traded punches in the first half and even the third quarter, but the 4th quarter looked like a bully picking on a little kid. Burnham did display great poise early, but was clearly rattled late after he was continuously stuck for the first 3 quarters.

8.    (LW 9) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (1-3, 0-3)
Some life out of the Bucs! MMA stayed with Fitch all the way through and had an opportunity to win this game. It seems like they've developed another offensive threat to go with Bennett, as Bobby Rosano had 10 catches for 123 yards. The problem for MMA and any momentum is they had, is they now host West Conn. They better hope for some rain and a bunch of wind off that water, because the Colonials will be on the war path after losing and giving up 54 to MMA last year. As we've learned in the past, WCSU games get ugly whenever West Conn has a chance to make them ugly. This week could get ugly.

9.    (LW 8) Plymouth State Panthers (1-4, 0-3)
Westfield has left, but Plymouth is still outside on the field working their offense on air. They haven't scored yet.

Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 09, 2014, 02:06:19 PM
Week 4 of the New England poll is out and is as follows: http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html ... I have taken out the NESCAC teams but you can see them in the link.

Rank (Rank w.NESCAC Teams Included) Team
1  (1) WNEC
2  (3) Framingham
3  (6) MIT
4  (7) Springfield College
5  (8) Fitchburg State
6  (9) Endicott College
7 (10) West Conn
8 (11) Westfield State

My New England Poll (minus the NESCAC*)
Rank  (LW) Team - Conference - (Record, Reasoning)
1(1)    Framingham State - MASCAC - (4-1, dismantled UMD @ UMD)
2(2)    WNEC - NEFC - (4-0, Defeated USCGA. Defense played well, offense struggled.)
3(3)    Springfield - LL - (3-1, Defeated Union in a shootout. Will be tested this week as they head to   Hobart)
4(4)    Endicott - NEFC - (3-2, Beat a bad MaineMA team, have another snoozer scheduled Saturday)
5(5)    West Conn - MASCAC - (3-2, beat BSU, but BSU was without Green. Arndt left with an injury, they'll need him back if they want to stay at only 2 tallys in the L column)
6(6)    MIT - NEFC - (4-0, Bye this week (and next week really with Nichols coming up))
7(7)    Westfield State - MASCAC - (4-1, Held Plymouth to 1 first down this past week)
8(8)    Fitchburg State - MASCAC -  (4-1, struggled against a BAD MassMA team this past week)
9(NR)  Husson - ECFC - (2-1, knocked off Norwich last week and their loss is to Alfred)
10(9)  Bridgewater State - MASCAC - (2-3, here because there is noone else to put here. A loss @ WCSU without their best player doesn't kill them I guess)

Dropped Out: 10. Norwich (lost to Husson)

thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 09, 2014, 07:58:07 PM
Husson could be higher but generally speaking its right on. Very interested in westfield vs Framingham. If fram wins they haven the league practically wrapped up which makes this game have huge implications. I think it will be tough for westfield because all they have is mercandante and if he is stopped so is westfields offense. Husson I feel could be sneaky good for that conference and actually be better than westfield. I think they will run away with the ecfc just like fram could in the mascac because they played and won all their toughest league games for the year already.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 10, 2014, 08:25:30 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 09, 2014, 07:58:07 PM
Husson could be higher but generally speaking its right on. Very interested in westfield vs Framingham. If fram wins they haven the league practically wrapped up which makes this game have huge implications. I think it will be tough for westfield because all they have is mercandante and if he is stopped so is westfields offense. Husson I feel could be sneaky good for that conference and actually be better than westfield. I think they will run away with the ecfc just like fram could in the mascac because they played and won all their toughest league games for the year already.

I think that Husson will win the ECFC and the race is over. They would have to lose 2 for Norwich to catch them, so even at 8-2 (with losses to Alfred and another random) they'd still get in. Don't sleep on Westfield though. Mercadante is a beast, but their OL is very good as well. They QB can sling it a little if you crowd the line and they do go to some 4 wide stuff from time to time. Their defense is also one of the best in New England. Their new head coach is the guy who's been their DC forever, and he's a good one.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 10, 2014, 09:09:48 AM
Week 6 Projections for the MASCAC
(Went 4-0 for the second straight week last week, although some scores were off. Puts me at 12-1 for the last 3 weeks and 23-6 for the year or 0.793)

Friday October 10th
UMASS DARTMOUTH (2-3, 1-2) - 14**
@ 10. Bridgewater State (2-3, 1-2) - 10**

HUGE game for both programs. The difference between 3-3 and 2-4 is big. I don't know who to take because I don't know who's playing. If Green is playing I take BSU 24-14. He adds so much to both the offense and the Special Teams. If Barneys is playing and Green isn't, I take UMD 24-10. He's just a great athlete and he gave Springfield fits, I can only imagine him against the BWater D. **If neither play, I take UMD in a tight low scoring game. I think UMD has a better defense than BSU, and that will be the difference. If both play I would add 10-14 pts to each team's total.

Saturday October 11th
5. WEST CONN (3-2, 2-1) – 48
@ Mass Maritime (1-3, 0-2) – 7

I look for West Conn to pound Maritime, especially after last year. Coach Loth likes to send messages with the scoreboard, and he will do that after the 1 point shootout loss to a team that he should have beat a year ago. I'll be watching for two things: 1. Does Arndt play, and 2. How good can So. Michael Nicol be if he is forced to lead this offense the rest of the way?

8. FITCHBURG STATE (4-1, 2-1) – 30
@ Worcester State (3-1, 1-1) – 24

This is the second test of the year for the Lancers, they failed the first one miserably with a 51-27 loss at Bridgewater. I expect Dellechiaie to shred the Woo State secondary, the question of the day will be can Bumpus keep pace. When Bumpus has a run game to go with his arm he is at his best. If they get Jones going, this game could be a tight one, but if he gets held under 50 like he did v BWater, a one-dimensional Woo State tends to turn the ball over.

7. Westfield State (3-1, 2-0) – 21
@ 1. FRAMINGHAM STATE (4-1, 3-0) – 24

Another heartbreaker for the Owls at the hands of the Rams. I think Westfield is built to play with Framingham, and they almost have the horses to do it. Their defense is good and their rushing attack will make every possession priceless, but I just trust Fram in close ones. They've been in games like this throughout the last few years, and the only times they have lost close ones are when they are the less talented team (@ Cortland '12, @ Rowan '13, @ Ithaca '13). I think the experience in big games and the edge in offensive productivity puts Silva and the Rams at 5-1, inching closer to a possible at large bid.


Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 12, 2014, 05:10:28 PM
I had a chance to watch the UMD vs. Bridgewater game, was very impress with the way UMD played, they played with a lot of enthusiasm, especially after the early turnover for a touchdown and then the safety. Bridgewater just didn't really respond after that. I thought that they were going to make it game early in the third, but UMD kept it on them. Framingham State beat an okay Westfield State team, I stop watching after the long touchdown run midway of the third. Fitchburg continues to win setting up a big game against Western Connecticut this upcoming weekend. If Fitchburg does win out, their SOS will hurt them with any chance of reaching the playoffs, but will nevertheless have a ECAC home game.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 13, 2014, 01:55:10 PM
I watched the framingham game too. Just too many weapons for westfield to deal with specifically the wide out jones. And the green kid stepped in and played well at running back. He is their third different back to go over 100 for them. But the real story is westfields qb was bad... fram took mercandante out of the game and their qb just struggled mightily. The only score for westfield happened after 3 or 4 personal foul penalties on the same drive in the 4th quarter. But westfield states d is good... they fly to the ball and tackle well but fram is a good team and have limited their turnovers. Watched a little of fitch and worcester and worcester just cant stop anybody. Fitch moved the ball well and had guys running open andnhad some big holes. Bumpus and vincek both played but neither that great but when they needed a stop in the 4th fitchburgh just marched down and scored easily. Worcester looks like a pretender.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Cbarmy on October 13, 2014, 08:53:19 PM
Anyone know what is going on with the QB situation at Westconn?
This kid Mike Nicol starting to make a name for himself. Still think they need
Will Arndt back if they are going to make another run at another ECAC bid.
But the future looks bright at QB with Nicol proving to be a dual threat  to run and throw
Back to back 100 plus yards rushing.

Big game versus Fitchburg this week, curious to see how Fitchburg shows up after the drumming
They took from Westconn a year ago during the Octavia's Mckoy show. Should be game of the week
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 13, 2014, 10:20:29 PM
Quote from: Cbarmy on October 13, 2014, 08:53:19 PM
Anyone know what is going on with the QB situation at Westconn?
This kid Mike Nicol starting to make a name for himself. Still think they need
Will Arndt back if they are going to make another run at another ECAC bid.
But the future looks bright at QB with Nicol proving to be a dual threat  to run and throw
Back to back 100 plus yards rushing.

Big game versus Fitchburg this week, curious to see how Fitchburg shows up after the drumming
They took from Westconn a year ago during the Octavia's Mckoy show. Should be game of the week

I agree, I'm looking forward to that game the most this week. From the looks of it, its Nicol's show for now because it seems Arndt is out. It will be interesting to see how he does going forward now that teams have a couple weeks of film on him. Teams with true duel threat qb's have been very sucessful in the past in this league with McCarthy from Bridgewater being the best example as of late. IT seems Fitchburg is very good against the run this year, leading the league only giving up 100 yards a game, but this will be their toughest test since Framingham for Fitchburg, and that game Framingham seemed to run the ball pretty well. I'm excited to see how this one shakes out.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 14, 2014, 09:33:45 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 6

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (5-1, 4-0)
Another dominating win by the Rams who are clearly better than the rest of the MASCAC. To show the true disparity I should probably rank the next best team as #3, that would give a better picture of the gap in talent. They plugged in their 3rd hundred yard rusher of the year as sophomore Jalen Green hit the century mark. Westfield State is a solid team, they probably should have beaten WNEC, but Fram just handled them. With MMA, BSU and Woo State left, this team should sleepwalk to 9-1. They deserve an NCAA bid if they avoid an upset, they are every bit as good as the last 2 years NCAA teams.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (4-2, 3-1)
Surprisingly tough battle with Maritime. I thought they would pound the Bucs, but WCSU needed 14 late 4th quarter points to flip a 19-16 deficit into a 30-19 victory. If they play like that Saturday, they'll lose. Here is another point that needs to be made: With the way they ran their offense this past week, we may soon find out how good WCSU's 3rd string QB is. It seems Arndt is out, and while 150 yards rushing is great, 21 rushing attempts is a lot for a QB. That works against a defense that hasn't hit anyone in 2 years, but it won't work against Fitch.

3.   (LW 4) Fitchburg State Falcons (5-1, 3-1)
Another nice win for the Falcons as they continued to show their growth as a program. When Worcester battled back late to close the gap Fitchburg stepped on their throats with 14 4th quarter points to ice the game. Dellechiaie is playing like a senior and that defense is really flying around. They have West Conn this week and they must be heading into this one blood thirsty after the @sskicking they took last year.

4.   (LW 3) Westfield State Owls (3-2, 2-1)
Ouch. Whatever Westfield was expecting to get out of their game with Framingham, a whipping wasn't it. The Owls were held under 200 yards of offense and they only rushed for 77 yards. They needed to be in the 150-200 yards rushing area for this one to be close. Westfield heads to Buzzards Bay this weekend, where they should get back on track. The Owls need to put this one behind them, with Fitch and WCSU still in front of them, 8-2 gets you an ECAC Bowl invite.

5.    (LW  7) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (3-3, 2-2)
Talk about 2 different teams in 2 different weeks. The Corsairs dominated the Bears on Defense and Special Teams. The Offense looked dangerous at times and Aborishade took over the game. There was even a Trent Barneys sighting! (though Burnham took most of the snaps) UMD is sitting at 3-3 with losses only to Framingham, Springfield and a heartbreaker to Westfield. This team could definitely play the spoiler to Fitchburg and West Conn's ECAC bids.

6.   (LW 5) Bridgewater State Bears (2-4, 1-3)
That one hurts. Bridgewater hasn't had a losing record in 12 years, but they were just dominated the last two weeks by West Conn and UMass Dartmouth by a combined score of 71-20. The Bears should pound Plymouth this week to get to 3-4 and they should finish with a win over Maritime. The big game if they want to get to .500 will be Westfield in two weeks, 'cause they sure as heck ain't sniffing Framingham.

7.   (LW 6) Worcester State Lancers (3-2, 1-2)
Despite the final score, this weekend's game was actually winnable. They were down 27-24 late, before giving up 14 points in the last 5 minutes. This is about what I expected out of Worcester, they can beat all the bad teams, but have trouble with teams of equal or greater talent. Their D just can't seem to get a stop when they need to. Also, 66 yards rushing just isn't going to cut it. UMD comes in on Saturday boasting a 3-0 road record. If the Lancers want to get to 4-2, they better be able to run it against the Corsairs. If they try to fling it all around Brummitt may have another couple of pics to add to his 3 from Friday.

8.    (LW 8) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (1-4, 0-4)
Valiant effort from the Bucs. I thought they were going to get slaughtered and they almost pulled off the upset of the year in New England. Westfield comes to town this week as the Bucs continue to look for their first MASCAC W of the year. They'll need to slow Mercadante if they want to have a shot.

9.    (LW 9) Plymouth State Panthers (1-4, 0-3)
Bye week must have been restless for Plymouth. While 1-4 may be what they've known as of late, it is not what Castonia is used to. They may see a glimmer of hope as they get ready to head down to battle a wounded Bear team.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 15, 2014, 03:29:19 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 14, 2014, 09:33:45 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 6

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (5-1, 4-0)
Another dominating win by the Rams who are clearly better than the rest of the MASCAC. To show the true disparity I should probably rank the next best team as #3, that would give a better picture of the gap in talent. They plugged in their 3rd hundred yard rusher of the year as sophomore Jalen Green hit the century mark. Westfield State is a solid team, they probably should have beaten WNEC, but Fram just handled them. With MMA, BSU and Woo State left, this team should sleepwalk to 9-1. They deserve an NCAA bid if they avoid an upset, they are every bit as good as the last 2 years NCAA teams.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (4-2, 3-1)
Surprisingly tough battle with Maritime. I thought they would pound the Bucs, but WCSU needed 14 late 4th quarter points to flip a 19-16 deficit into a 30-19 victory. If they play like that Saturday, they'll lose. Here is another point that needs to be made: With the way they ran their offense this past week, we may soon find out how good WCSU's 3rd string QB is. It seems Arndt is out, and while 150 yards rushing is great, 21 rushing attempts is a lot for a QB. That works against a defense that hasn't hit anyone in 2 years, but it won't work against Fitch.

3.   (LW 4) Fitchburg State Falcons (5-1, 3-1)
Another nice win for the Falcons as they continued to show their growth as a program. When Worcester battled back late to close the gap Fitchburg stepped on their throats with 14 4th quarter points to ice the game. Dellechiaie is playing like a senior and that defense is really flying around. They have West Conn this week and they must be heading into this one blood thirsty after the @sskicking they took last year.

4.   (LW 3) Westfield State Owls (3-2, 2-1)
Ouch. Whatever Westfield was expecting to get out of their game with Framingham, a whipping wasn't it. The Owls were held under 200 yards of offense and they only rushed for 77 yards. They needed to be in the 150-200 yards rushing area for this one to be close. Westfield heads to Buzzards Bay this weekend, where they should get back on track. The Owls need to put this one behind them, with Fitch and WCSU still in front of them, 8-2 gets you an ECAC Bowl invite.

5.    (LW  7) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (3-3, 2-2)
Talk about 2 different teams in 2 different weeks. The Corsairs dominated the Bears on Defense and Special Teams. The Offense looked dangerous at times and Aborishade took over the game. There was even a Trent Barneys sighting! (though Burnham took most of the snaps) UMD is sitting at 3-3 with losses only to Framingham, Springfield and a heartbreaker to Westfield. This team could definitely play the spoiler to Fitchburg and West Conn's ECAC bids.

6.   (LW 5) Bridgewater State Bears (2-4, 1-3)
That one hurts. Bridgewater hasn't had a losing record in 12 years, but they were just dominated the last two weeks by West Conn and UMass Dartmouth by a combined score of 71-20. The Bears should pound Plymouth this week to get to 3-4 and they should finish with a win over Maritime. The big game if they want to get to .500 will be Westfield in two weeks, 'cause they sure as heck ain't sniffing Framingham.

7.   (LW 6) Worcester State Lancers (3-2, 1-2)
Despite the final score, this weekend's game was actually winnable. They were down 27-24 late, before giving up 14 points in the last 5 minutes. This is about what I expected out of Worcester, they can beat all the bad teams, but have trouble with teams of equal or greater talent. Their D just can't seem to get a stop when they need to. Also, 66 yards rushing just isn't going to cut it. UMD comes in on Saturday boasting a 3-0 road record. If the Lancers want to get to 4-2, they better be able to run it against the Corsairs. If they try to fling it all around Brummitt may have another couple of pics to add to his 3 from Friday.

8.    (LW 8) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (1-4, 0-4)
Valiant effort from the Bucs. I thought they were going to get slaughtered and they almost pulled off the upset of the year in New England. Westfield comes to town this week as the Bucs continue to look for their first MASCAC W of the year. They'll need to slow Mercadante if they want to have a shot.

9.    (LW 9) Plymouth State Panthers (1-4, 0-3)
Bye week must have been restless for Plymouth. While 1-4 may be what they've known as of late, it is not what Castonia is used to. They may see a glimmer of hope as they get ready to head down to battle a wounded Bear team.


I think Fitchburg has this game against West Conn. Without their QB I just got a weird feeling that they are prime to be upset by a team that does not have as much talent as they do. Now, obviously I'm stating the obvious here because Mass Maritime almost got them last weekend, but something has to give in this game. Either Fitchburg lives up to their lofty run D statistic and stuffs West Conn to a victory orrrrrrrrr West Conn just runs all over them. For some reason I just don't think their will be middle ground, mostly because Framingham ran for close to 8 yards a carry on them, which @ this point is their best game to date rushing the ball. Either Fitchburg fixes their problems with the zone (I'm pretty sure both teams run a bunch of zone concepts) or West Conn goes wild. I'm leaning towards Fitchburg figuring it out for a win. If Fitch loses this one, I don't think they get by Westfield either, who has the defense and rushing attack to trip them up.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 16, 2014, 08:31:08 AM
Week 5 (10/13/14) of the New England SID Poll is out and is as follows:http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html ... I have taken out the NESCAC teams but you can see them in the link.

Rank (Rank w.NESCAC Teams Included) Team
1  (2) WNEC
2  (3) Framingham
3  (6) MIT
4  (7) Fitchburg State
5  (8) Endicott College
6  (9) Springfield College
7 (10) West Conn

A lot of shake up in my rankings as we see more and more of these teams.
My New England Poll (minus the NESCAC*)
Rank  (LW) Team - Conference - (Record, Reasoning)
1(1)    Framingham State - MASCAC - (5-1, dismantled a solid MASCAC opponent for the 2nd week in a row.)
2(2)    WNEC - NEFC - (5-0, squeeked out a win versus a talented but underperforming SRU team. Should beat up Union if they want to show they are the NEFC frontrunner.)
3(4)    Endicott - NEFC - (4-2, struggled with Nichols but inching up on WNEC as my NEFC favorite. Will learn a lot about them as they play MIT on 11/1 and WNEC on 11/5.)
4(3)    Springfield - LL - (3-2, I only penalize you so much for losses to Hobart.)
5(8)    Fitchburg State - MASCAC -  (5-1, Another convincing win. Huge game for this program on Saturday.)
6(6)    MIT - NEFC - (5-0, this team is rolling. They play Nichols this week before back to back games with WNEC and Salve. They win all three they'll by #2 in this poll and more importantly, NEFC champs.)
7(5)    West Conn - MASCAC - (4-2, Struggled against a bad Maritime team. Big one this week w.Fitch)
8(7)    Westfield State - MASCAC - (3-2, tough loss to a good opponent. Defense played well at times, but offense did absolutely nothing.)
9(9)  Husson - ECFC - (3-1, throttled SUNY Maritime 40-0)
10(NR)  UMass Dartmouth - MASCAC - (3-3, Great all around W for UMD. They have outscored BWater 70-17 over their last 6 quarters.)

Close: Castleton - ECFC (4-1), but it's very hard for me to rank a team Plymouth took to overtime.

Dropped Out: 10. Bridgewater St (lost to UMass Dartmouth)

thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 17, 2014, 08:52:41 AM
Week 7 Projections for the MASCAC
(Went 4-0 for the third straight week last week, although some scores were off again. Puts me at 16-1 for the last 4 weeks and 27-6 for the year or 0.818)

Saturday October 18th
8. WESTFIELD STATE (3-2, 2-1) – 27
@ Mass Maritime (1-4, 0-3) – 21

The Owls get back on track after being handled by FRAM last week. Westfield's style does not lend itself to blowouts, but I think they control this game. They beat a much better MMA team 37-27 last year. They never trailed in that one, and if not for a 70 yard Bennett TD with 12 minutes to go in the 4th, they never would have been tied either. Last year the Owls held the Bucs to 350 yards, this year they may hold them under 300.

7. WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE (4-2, 3-1) – 28
@ 5. Fitchburg State (5-1, 3-1) – 27

Game of the Week in non-NESCAC New England. I know what you guys are saying, "Why would you rank Fitch ahead of WCSU if you weren't going to pick 'em?" I think Fitchburg has done more to earn a higher ranking at this point, but I think WCSU is the better team. I mean, who on here is taking #18 East Carolina over #21 Texas A&M? Boxer7806 made a good point about Arndt being out, this will be a big moment for Nicol. I think, however, that Mack will make it easier for him. Fitch has really only played one team that ran the ball; they gave up 226 yard and 6.6 yards a carry to Framingham.  The Colonels aren't the Rams, but I can see 175-200 yards rushing and 5 yards a carry for the visitors. One thing's for sure, there will be no 70 point sleepwalk for West Conn this time. I would not be shocked if the Falcons snuck this one out on the heels of last year's score being run up, but I can't get myself to pull the trigger. I just think WCSU is better.

Plymouth State (1-4, 0-3) – 14
@ BRIDGEWATER STATE (2-4, 1-3) – 30

No better recipe for stopping a slide than a home game against Plymouth. Look for the Bears to dominate for four quarters, both running the ball and getting Higgins going throwing the rock. If I were the Bears, I might even sit Green out for this one if I thought that would get him to 100% for their make or break game at Westfield next week. For the Panthers, I would say they can keep it close if they can force the Bears to run it, but I don't think they have the secondary to take away any of the Bears WR's.

10. UMASS DARTMOUTH (3-3, 2-2) – 30
@ Worcester State (4-2, 1-2) – 24

I'll say it again, Worcester can get a big win this week if they can run the ball. I know they want to throw it, I know they can throw it, but they need to be able to give their D a rest at some point. In their two losses the Lancers have rushed for 66 yards and 33 yards. They can move the ball through the air, but when you fling it every play, you throw picks. For the Corsairs, I'm excited to see more of Barneys after he got one series @ Bridgewater (his first action since getting hurt vs. Springfield). Look for UMD to be balanced offensively and score enough points to allow their staunch D to lead them to 4-3.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 20, 2014, 10:27:30 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 7

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (5-1, 4-0)
Perfect time for the bye week for the Rams as they rest up for their stretch run. Plymouth State's up next. I could say something about overlooking the Panthers or the long bus ride up,  but coming off a bye and with MMA next anyways, we'll be looking at a smackdown in NH.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (5-2, 4-1)
Huge win for the Colonials. They seem to have reinvented themselves behind Nicol. The young QB looks to have a bright future and is a solid decision maker and athlete for WCSU. He was extremely efficient, going 10-14. The real story of the day was the WCSU defense and the performance of Tory Mack. Wes Conn hosts Worcester State next week in a game that should be exciting, and much more high scoring than their past game.

3.   (LW 3) Fitchburg State Falcons (5-2, 3-2)
Definitely a tough loss for the Falcons. I thought momentum had turned for them following Louissannt fumble recovery. The Falcons even marched right down the field and tied it at 14 with an 8 point drive. I thought WCSU was done after that. Dellechiaie managed the game well, but the Colonials limited his explosive receiving corps' big plays, and that was the difference. Fitch now gets a week off. Great time for a bye, as they have 2 weeks to prepare to host a very solid Westfield team.

4.   (LW 4) Westfield State Owls (4-2, 3-1)
Much more fun for the Owls to play the Bucs than the Rams. This game was not as close as the score, and Mercadante went over 200 yards in a workmanlike performance. WSU hosts Bridgewater this week in a game that always leaves both teams bruised. I expect another huge day out of Merc and a big win for the Owls as they try to keep pace with Fitch and WCSU in their chase for an ECAC game.

5.   (LW 7) Worcester State Lancers (4-2, 2-2)
This was Worcester's first really good win of the season IMHO. I've said mulitiple times, when they can run it they can beat the good teams. Hippert will get the press, but Jones rushing for 100 yards is a big deal. The Lancers fought back in a seesaw affair that could have gone either way. I think they lucked out against some broken coverages, but it takes a tough team to continuously score after giving up big plays. I still think there is a solid break between the 4th and 5th spot in this league, but we'll find out as they have West Conn next and Westfield in a few weeks. Everything still lies in front of the Lancers, as they officially join the 4 team group (WCSU, Fitchburg, Westfield, Worcester) in the Hunt for and ECAC bid.

6.    (LW  5) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (3-4, 2-3)
Disappointing game for UMD. I don't know what's wrong with Derek Tarpey, but Corsairs better hope it's nothing serious. The heart and soul of their defense didn't play a snap, and you could tell he was missing. No way they give up 50 to WooState with him out there. Preston Cooper's absence is also troubling, as the Corsairs had no running game to speak of. Despite this, the Corsairs exploded for 43 points. Burnham did look very good and Aborishade is a beast. Barneys was disappointing overall, but he did quarterback 1 touchdown drive very nicely. The Corsairs should get back to .500 this week, as they face the worst defense they've seen all year.

7.   (LW 6) Bridgewater State Bears (3-4, 2-3)
If only you could play Plymouth every week. More important than any stat was the return of the Bear offense, aka Matthew Green. The game was nowhere near as close as the score, and I feel like Bridgewater was in control every time I checked in. It will be interesting to see how they fair at Westfield. To this point I think they have beaten the teams they are more talented than and struggled against those they were equal to. Season defining game up next for the Bears. They have Westfield, Framingham and MMA left, so a win over the Owls is a must if they want to get to 5-5.


8.    (LW 8) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (1-5, 0-5)
No-show performance from the Bucs. They fought their @sses off against West Conn, but they got spanked by Westfield. As expected, Bennett and Rosano played well, but there was no running game or defense to speak of. Maritime travels to UMD this week in a game they need to get. If Tarpey is out and Maritime can run it, they could make it interesting. But with with UMD coming off a tough loss, and the Corsairs losing at Maritime last year, the Bucs may get thumped.

9.    (LW 9) Plymouth State Panthers (1-5, 0-4)
Plymouth hosts Framingham next. Ouch.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 20, 2014, 06:29:54 PM
Didn't get to watch any games this weekend, but was able to check in on the live stats here and there. I am upset that I missed a good game between West Conn and Fitchburg, from the nice breakdown by ECoast, it appeared that it was a tale of two halves, a key fumble that changes momentum, but West Conn survives in OT. I think if both teams continue to win out, they both can host a ECAC game. In other MASCAC games, Westfield continues it race to possibly try to take a bid away from either West Conn and Fitchburg, I think they will be able to handle Bridgewater State this upcoming weekend, which will setup a good matchup between them and Fitchburg. Thanks for the Power Rankings ECoast. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 21, 2014, 08:27:08 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on October 20, 2014, 06:29:54 PM
Didn't get to watch any games this weekend, but was able to check in on the live stats here and there. I am upset that I missed a good game between West Conn and Fitchburg, from the nice breakdown by ECoast, it appeared that it was a tale of two halves, a key fumble that changes momentum, but West Conn survives in OT. I think if both teams continue to win out, they both can host a ECAC game. In other MASCAC games, Westfield continues it race to possibly try to take a bid away from either West Conn and Fitchburg, I think they will be able to handle Bridgewater State this upcoming weekend, which will setup a good matchup between them and Fitchburg. Thanks for the Power Rankings ECoast.

Do you think an 8-2 MASCAC team will host an ECAC game? I think they may travel. Good point about 2 teams having a shot. Will be interesting to see what happens if Fitch, West Conn and Westfield all split and end up 7-3.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 21, 2014, 08:48:09 AM
Week 6 (10/20/14) of the New England SID Poll is out and is as follows: http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html ... I have taken out the NESCAC teams but you can see them in the link.

Rank (Rank w.NESCAC Teams Included) Team
1  (1) WNEU
2  (3) Framingham
3  (5) MIT
4  (7) West Conn
5  (8) Springfield College
6  (9) Endicott College
7 (10) Fitchburg
8 (11) Husson

My New England Poll (minus the NESCAC*)
Rank  (LW) Team - Conference - (Record, Reasoning)
1(1)    Framingham State - MASCAC - (5-1, Bye)
2(2)    WNEU - NEFC - (6-0, Convincing win over a reeling Union club)
3(3)    Endicott - NEFC - (4-2, Bye)
4(4)    Springfield - LL - (4-2, Only losses are to the #2 team in this poll and the #1 team in the East)
5(7)    West Conn - MASCAC - (5-2, Big road win at Fitch)
6(6)    MIT - NEFC - (6-0, Very excited to see them host WNE this week)
7(5)    Fitchburg State - MASCAC -  (5-2, Tough loss to WCSU in a game that could have gone either way)
8(8)    Westfield State - MASCAC - (4-2 Dominated Mass Maritime this week)
9(9)  Husson - ECFC - (4-1, Snuck by Gallaudet. Maybe my bias is showing, but I think this is a 6-4/5-5 team in the MASCAC or NEFC)
10(NR)  Worcester St - MASCAC - (4-2, Big win over UMD)

Close: No one else

Dropped Out: 10. UMass Dartmouth (Lost to Worcester)

thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 21, 2014, 10:19:22 AM
Games to Watch this week in New England

Saturday 1 pm
#4 Springfield College (5-2) @ #10(EAST) St. Lawrence (5-1)

Saturday 5 pm
#1 Western New England (6-0) @ #6 MIT (6-0)
#10 Worcester State (4-2) @ #5 Western Connecticut (5-2)
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 21, 2014, 12:12:01 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 16, 2014, 08:31:08 AM
Week 5 (10/13/14) of the New England SID Poll is out and is as follows:http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html ... I have taken out the NESCAC teams but you can see them in the link.

Rank (Rank w.NESCAC Teams Included) Team
1  (2) WNEC
2  (3) Framingham
3  (6) MIT
4  (7) Fitchburg State
5  (8) Endicott College
6  (9) Springfield College
7 (10) West Conn

A lot of shake up in my rankings as we see more and more of these teams.
My New England Poll (minus the NESCAC*)
Rank  (LW) Team - Conference - (Record, Reasoning)
1(1)    Framingham State - MASCAC - (5-1, dismantled a solid MASCAC opponent for the 2nd week in a row.)
2(2)    WNEC - NEFC - (5-0, squeeked out a win versus a talented but underperforming SRU team. Should beat up Union if they want to show they are the NEFC frontrunner.)
3(4)    Endicott - NEFC - (4-2, struggled with Nichols but inching up on WNEC as my NEFC favorite. Will learn a lot about them as they play MIT on 11/1 and WNEC on 11/5.)
4(3)    Springfield - LL - (3-2, I only penalize you so much for losses to Hobart.)
5(8)    Fitchburg State - MASCAC -  (5-1, Another convincing win. Huge game for this program on Saturday.)
6(6)    MIT - NEFC - (5-0, this team is rolling. They play Nichols this week before back to back games with WNEC and Salve. They win all three they'll by #2 in this poll and more importantly, NEFC champs.)
7(5)    West Conn - MASCAC - (4-2, Struggled against a bad Maritime team. Big one this week w.Fitch)
8(7)    Westfield State - MASCAC - (3-2, tough loss to a good opponent. Defense played well at times, but offense did absolutely nothing.)
9(9)  Husson - ECFC - (3-1, throttled SUNY Maritime 40-0)
10(NR)  UMass Dartmouth - MASCAC - (3-3, Great all around W for UMD. They have outscored BWater 70-17 over their last 6 quarters.)

Close: Castleton - ECFC (4-1), but it's very hard for me to rank a team Plymouth took to overtime.

Dropped Out: 10. Bridgewater St (lost to UMass Dartmouth)

thoughts?


The WNEC vs MIT game is huge this week. I think in the MASCAC you really don't have one go to game this week. To be honest I think the best game that was left on the schedule was played last week between Fitch and West Conn, which was a great game to watch. Fitchburgh let that game slip through their fingers... I'm with you ECoast, I thought after the fumble recovery Fitch had the game. It was interesting to hear the Fitch commenters questions Haverty in the OT about being in shotgun formation and going for it with a run up the middle as opposed to the QB sneak from under center. I thought Haverty made the right call because it gives you more than one option on that play with a read of the backside end or backer. Heck, West Conn sealed the game on a 3-12 when the QB kept it on a zone read pull and Nicol got a huge first down to set up Mack's TD run instead of trying a FG (which is never a gimme at this level). 

In terms of ECAC teams, I think there is an obvious drop off after Fitchburg and West Conn. I see these being the only two teams to get a nod. In fact, this loss by Fitchburg hurts Framingham's chances of getting into the NCAAs because now everyone on Frams schedule has at least 2 losses. If Fitch won out, their is a high change they sneak into the RR as a 9-10 seed and give Framingham a huge win to their credit. For Fram to get in, they will need Endicott to win out as they are the best chance for them to get a RR win to their credit. I don't think West Conn St will make the cut in the Regional Rankings because of the parity in the E8 and Liberty League.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 21, 2014, 12:28:32 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 21, 2014, 12:12:01 PM
The WNEC vs MIT game is huge this week. I think in the MASCAC you really don't have one go to game this week. To be honest I think the best game that was left on the schedule was played last week between Fitch and West Conn, which was a great game to watch. Fitchburgh let that game slip through their fingers... I'm with you ECoast, I thought after the fumble recovery Fitch had the game. It was interesting to hear the Fitch commenters questions Haverty in the OT about being in shotgun formation and going for it with a run up the middle as opposed to the QB sneak from under center. I thought Haverty made the right call because it gives you more than one option on that play with a read of the backside end or backer. Heck, West Conn sealed the game on a 3-12 when the QB kept it on a zone read pull and Nicol got a huge first down to set up Mack's TD run instead of trying a FG (which is never a gimme at this level). 

In terms of ECAC teams, I think there is an obvious drop off after Fitchburg and West Conn. I see these being the only two teams to get a nod. In fact, this loss by Fitchburg hurts Framingham's chances of getting into the NCAAs because now everyone on Frams schedule has at least 2 losses. If Fitch won out, their is a high change they sneak into the RR as a 9-10 seed and give Framingham a huge win to their credit. For Fram to get in, they will need Endicott to win out as they are the best chance for them to get a RR win to their credit. I don't think West Conn St will make the cut in the Regional Rankings because of the parity in the E8 and Liberty League.

I agree with most of your post, although I think Westfield could steal one from Fitch or WCSU. There have been years where Westfield beats a team clearly better than them, and they have a very good defense. I hope that Fitch or WCSU don't take anymore losses, and Endicott wins out. That would give Framingham 3 wins over 8-2 teams. I would hate to see a 9-1 Framingham get left out. As you can see by my rankings, I definitely think they are the best team in New England.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 21, 2014, 01:32:04 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 21, 2014, 12:28:32 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 21, 2014, 12:12:01 PM
The WNEC vs MIT game is huge this week. I think in the MASCAC you really don't have one go to game this week. To be honest I think the best game that was left on the schedule was played last week between Fitch and West Conn, which was a great game to watch. Fitchburgh let that game slip through their fingers... I'm with you ECoast, I thought after the fumble recovery Fitch had the game. It was interesting to hear the Fitch commenters questions Haverty in the OT about being in shotgun formation and going for it with a run up the middle as opposed to the QB sneak from under center. I thought Haverty made the right call because it gives you more than one option on that play with a read of the backside end or backer. Heck, West Conn sealed the game on a 3-12 when the QB kept it on a zone read pull and Nicol got a huge first down to set up Mack's TD run instead of trying a FG (which is never a gimme at this level). 

In terms of ECAC teams, I think there is an obvious drop off after Fitchburg and West Conn. I see these being the only two teams to get a nod. In fact, this loss by Fitchburg hurts Framingham's chances of getting into the NCAAs because now everyone on Frams schedule has at least 2 losses. If Fitch won out, their is a high change they sneak into the RR as a 9-10 seed and give Framingham a huge win to their credit. For Fram to get in, they will need Endicott to win out as they are the best chance for them to get a RR win to their credit. I don't think West Conn St will make the cut in the Regional Rankings because of the parity in the E8 and Liberty League.

I agree with most of your post, although I think Westfield could steal one from Fitch or WCSU. There have been years where Westfield beats a team clearly better than them, and they have a very good defense. I hope that Fitch or WCSU don't take anymore losses, and Endicott wins out. That would give Framingham 3 wins over 8-2 teams. I would hate to see a 9-1 Framingham get left out. As you can see by my rankings, I definitely think they are the best team in New England.

I'm with ya on Westfield's D, they are good, but Fitch and West Conn have the guys to stop Mercandante up front. If you make Westfield throw the ball, its just ugly and not their strength. If any of those teams would  slip up against Westfield, I would say it is Fitch because Westfield can shut down their passing attack and Mercandante could wear them down in the 4th quarter and start to make a difference if its a 4th quarter game. Very similar to what Mack did to them this past weekend. I think Mack is a better back than Mercandante and Fitch did a pretty good job against him so I favor Fitchburg over Westfield in the matchup for that reason.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 23, 2014, 09:46:42 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 21, 2014, 01:32:04 PM
I'm with ya on Westfield's D, they are good, but Fitch and West Conn have the guys to stop Mercandante up front. If you make Westfield throw the ball, its just ugly and not their strength. If any of those teams would  slip up against Westfield, I would say it is Fitch because Westfield can shut down their passing attack and Mercandante could wear them down in the 4th quarter and start to make a difference if its a 4th quarter game. Very similar to what Mack did to them this past weekend. I think Mack is a better back than Mercandante and Fitch did a pretty good job against him so I favor Fitchburg over Westfield in the matchup for that reason.

The only issue, is if Westfield gets to Dellechiaie (which I think they will), Fitch can get into some trouble. I think that will be a 17-14 type game like Westfield-WNEC was, but I think WNEC is better than Fitch. West Conn I think will have less trouble with Westfield because I think the Colonials will have success running the ball on WSU.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 24, 2014, 08:47:24 AM
Week 8 Projections for the MASCAC
(Went 3-1 this past week which brings my MASCAC record in-conference to 19-1 on the year. 30-7 or 0.811 for the year counting OOC games.)

All games this week are Saturday, October 24th

1.   FRAMINGHAM STATE (5-1, 4-0) – 44
@ Plymouth State (1-5, 04) – 7

I may be being too nice to the Panthers by giving them 7 here, but hey... maybe the Rams will be rusty? Hate to say it, but with no auto-bid this year and Plymouth and Maritime as the next two opponents, look for the Rams to make back to back statements here. Framingham seems to have smooth sailing the rest of the way until Worcester State, as Fitchburg, WCSU and Westfield are all firmly in their rearview mirror.

Mass Maritime (1-5, 0-4) – 14
@ UMASS DARTMOUTH (3-4, 2-3) – 40

UMD found 43 last week, and I think Worcester's D is better (although not by much) than Maritime's. UMD coming off a loss has been pretty good (both last year before being decimated by injury and so far this year), and they also still have the taste of last year's poor performance in Buzzard's Bay in their mouths. That 14 for MMA can swing between 7 and 21 depending on whether or not Tarpey is healthy. The key for MMA, obviously, is to slow Aborishade. The key for the Corsairs, is to find other ways to score. Pivotal game for both teams, as UMD needs this one to get to 4-4 before 2 tough matchups to close up the season, and MMA hosts Framingham next week.

Bridgewater State (3-4, 2-3) – 21
@ 8. WESTFIELD STATE (4-2, 3-1) – 31

This game is a coinflip every year. I'm happy that Green is back, as that should make this one more exciting and give the Bears a fighting chance. I see this game playing out with Westfield completely removing Branch and McLaughlin from the game. Green will get his, but Higgins will make some poor decisions that cost them. On the other side, BSU might be in trouble. UMD ripped off big chunks in the rushing game with their 3rd running back. You know who is way better than UMD's third back? Michael Mercadante.

10. Worcester State (4-2, 2-2) – 24
@ 5. WESTERN CONNECTICUT (5-2, 4-1) – 35

I am actually intrigued to watch this game. Fitchburg gave Worcester fits and I think WCSU will play them in a similar manner, pressing across the board and applying pressure. I think Worcester will definitely get some cheap 6's off of this, but they'll also have some 3 and outs and TO's. This game is on the Woo State defense. Last week they eliminated their opponent's rushing game. If they can contain Nicol and slow Mack this week, they can make this one interesting. Force Nicol to be a pocket passer, and the Lancers can move solidly into an ECAC bowl contender. I think, however, that WCSU will be able run it. I think the Colonials pull away in the 4th.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 24, 2014, 01:27:01 PM
I think West Conn is going to blow Worcester's doors off. I think they are your class good/bad team. They will beat all the bad teams but in the end they will lose to all the good teams. West Conn is a good team in my estimation, I think they put a hurting on Worcester here... I watched their game against Fitch, I don' t think they are going to be able to stop the run. But we shall see.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 24, 2014, 02:07:32 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 24, 2014, 01:27:01 PM
I think West Conn is going to blow Worcester's doors off. I think they are your class good/bad team. They will beat all the bad teams but in the end they will lose to all the good teams. West Conn is a good team in my estimation, I think they put a hurting on Worcester here... I watched their game against Fitch, I don' t think they are going to be able to stop the run. But we shall see.

They're is a very good chance that this happens. I had them losing last week and they surprised me, my only game wrong in the MASCAC. I think West Conn should blow them out, but they haven't blown anyone out since Nicol became the QB. He leads them to run it more, which leads to slightly closer games IMO. I do agree that I don't think Worcester is awesome. I kind of have them ranked where I do by default.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 25, 2014, 08:19:39 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 24, 2014, 01:27:01 PM
I think West Conn is going to blow Worcester's doors off. I think they are your class good/bad team. They will beat all the bad teams but in the end they will lose to all the good teams. West Conn is a good team in my estimation, I think they put a hurting on Worcester here... I watched their game against Fitch, I don' t think they are going to be able to stop the run. But we shall see.

Well I was wrong about that one... Worcester still can't play D though. Biggest surprise has to be Bridgewater taking down Westfield. Big win for da Bears, and puts them in position to play spoiler going forward against Framingham in a few weeks.

Man, Plymouth is bad.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 27, 2014, 11:46:31 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 8
To be honest, I am very confused after this past week. I know that Framingham is #1, but everything after that can be argued over. Worcester beats West Conn, but they've already lost to Fitch and haven't played Framingham yet so I'm not putting them in the top 3. Westfield finishes with Fitchburg, Worcester and West Conn, so they could finish anywhere in the league. Bridgewater sits at 3-3 with a road win at Westfield and a home blowout loss to UMD. Maritime is at 1-5 but they have games left with Plymouth and BWater. The only 2 teams solidly ranked in their spots are Fram and Plymouth.

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (6-1, 5-0)
Framingham breezed by Plymouth this past weekend as Grant showed he is just as explosive as Jones. Look for more of the same this weekend against Maritime.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (5-3, 4-2)
I know they lost this past weekend, but who should a I put ahead of them? They already beat Fitchburg. Worcester hasn't played Framingham yet so they'll probably finish 5-3 in the league. Either way, look for a big rebound performance from the Colonials this week. For the second year in a row West Conn lost a game to a team they shouldn't have by getting into a shootout. Last year they beat Fitchburg 70-10 the next week...

3.   (LW 3) Fitchburg State Falcons (5-2, 3-2)
Had a bye this past week. They'll host a Westfield team desperate to keep their ECAC hopes alive this week. Should be a good one.

4.   (LW 5) Worcester State Lancers (5-2, 3-2)
Definitely their biggest win since their 2011 victory over Framingham. The Lancers overcame some BAD turnovers and pulled out a huge road win against the second most talented team in the league. The fact that they did so with ANOTHER QB (Viencek, like Bumpus before him, left the game and did not return) is a testament to the great job they've been doing recruiting, but also to that offensive system. They're definitely fun to watch. Will be interesting to see how they match up with Westfield's D in two weeks. They should breeze by Plymouth this Saturday.

5.   (LW 7) Bridgewater State Bears (4-4, 3-3)
The Bears are back. Green had a big day: 8 catches, 200+ yards and 3 td's. These Bears are a different team when he is out there. Not just what he brings to them athletically, but emotionally. You can see a mentality shift on their sidelines, they look like a team that expects to win each game with him out there. With a bye week leading up to Framingham, the Rams will get the best punch BWater has. Maybe they can play the spoiler.

6.    (LW 4) Westfield State Owls (4-3, 3-2)
Tough loss for the Owls. At homecoming against their rival. This game might be the difference on the year. With Fitchburg, Worcester and West Conn left, Westfield will be an underdog in every game the rest of the year. Their defense and Mercadante should keep them in each game, and I wouldn't be surprised even if they won all three remaining, but any game that Mercadante rushes for 23 yards in is inexcusable.


7.    (LW 8) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (2-5, 1-4)
Huge win in a seesaw affair. MMA was sitting at 0-5, but they definitely had a frontloaded schedule. They've lost to all of the top teams (save Fram) and they played Fitch and West Conn very tough. To be able to battle back from a 21-7 deficit when your 0-4 in conference says a lot about a team's coaching staff, great job with those guys. A trip to Framingham looms, but with what's happened so far this year, who knows.

8.    (LW  6) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (3-5, 2-4)
Back-to-Back heart breaking losses for the Corsairs. Aborishade played great again and the offense put up points, but for the second straight week they fell just short. Talk about no time to wallow in your sorrows, UMD must now travel to West Conn. As stated before, WCSU lost a game last year in similar fashion to the L vs. Worcester, and put up 70 on Fitchburg the next week. Could get ugly in Danbury.

9.    (LW 9) Plymouth State Panthers (1-6, 0-5)
Phew. At least I knew where to rank these guys. It doesn't get any easier for the Panthers, as they head to Worcester to take on the 5-2 Lancers.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 28, 2014, 12:13:58 PM
With Rowan losing this past weekend and Centre still undefeated, I think it is hurting Framingham State chances at spot at the playoff table. Now Framingham State is hoping Endicott beats a good MIT team.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on October 28, 2014, 02:42:22 PM
Guessing the Rams, if they don't get help from the Gulls, fall into Pool C. They have done well in prior playoff appearances so that may help heir cause vs other 9-1 or 8-2 teams that haven't been in the past two seasons.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: jknezek on October 28, 2014, 02:46:18 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on October 28, 2014, 12:13:58 PM
With Rowan losing this past weekend and Centre still undefeated, I think it is hurting Framingham State chances at spot at the playoff table. Now Framingham State is hoping Endicott beats a good MIT team.

I believe Centre, and the SAA, are an AQ league this year. I thought we still had questions about the MASCAC.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on October 28, 2014, 02:56:04 PM
I thought the 24 AQs were these:

American Southwest Conference
Centennial Conference
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Eastern Collegiate Football Conference
Empire 8
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Liberty League
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Middle Atlantic Conference
Midwest Conference
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
New England Football Conference
New Jersey Athletic Conference
North Coast Athletic Conference
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Northwest Conference
Ohio Athletic Conference
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Presidents' Athletic Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
USA South Athletic Conference
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: jknezek on October 28, 2014, 03:14:02 PM
Apparently the preliminary championship booklet listed both SAA and MASCAC as AQ leagues. There was some discussion of this in the Pool C thread in the General Football section. Clarification has been asked for, but I'm not sure if it has been received. There is some reason for the SAA to be given and AQ, but I think Pat was skeptical about the MASCAC. There were other errors in the handbook that people pointed out as well, so no one really knows at this point.

Yeah to the NCAA!
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 28, 2014, 07:23:15 PM
Quote from: jknezek on October 28, 2014, 03:14:02 PM
Apparently the preliminary championship booklet listed both SAA and MASCAC as AQ leagues. There was some discussion of this in the Pool C thread in the General Football section. Clarification has been asked for, but I'm not sure if it has been received. There is some reason for the SAA to be given and AQ, but I think Pat was skeptical about the MASCAC. There were other errors in the handbook that people pointed out as well, so no one really knows at this point.

Yeah to the NCAA!

I know for a fact that the MASCAC does not have an autobid until next season. Not sure about the SAA.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 28, 2014, 08:24:51 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 28, 2014, 07:23:15 PM
Quote from: jknezek on October 28, 2014, 03:14:02 PM
Apparently the preliminary championship booklet listed both SAA and MASCAC as AQ leagues. There was some discussion of this in the Pool C thread in the General Football section. Clarification has been asked for, but I'm not sure if it has been received. There is some reason for the SAA to be given and AQ, but I think Pat was skeptical about the MASCAC. There were other errors in the handbook that people pointed out as well, so no one really knows at this point.

Yeah to the NCAA!

I know for a fact that the MASCAC does not have an autobid until next season. Not sure about the SAA.

Same the MASCAC doesn't have an autobid till next year so that means they fall into Pool B this year. I just don't have a good feeling about the Rams getting in this year not because of the Rowan loss or the SOS, both should be alright since they scheduled Endicott and Rowan, two teams that will finish north of .500, but because they won't have a win vs a regionally ranked opponent. Last year they were 1-1 in that category to go along with a strong SOS and winning record against common opponents from Pool B squads. I went back and checked that thread a week ago, and it was pretty much a shoo in that Fram. was going to be one of the three Pool B's. But with Wesley definitely getting one, the Rams better hope for Endicott to win out and get into the RR. Without a regionally ranked win it puts them behind the eight ball not only in terms of Pool B, but Pool C as well. They will be behind Rowan already in terms of Pool C and they better hope Fisher wins out, because an 8-2 St. Johns Fisher gets in over them as well, same for an 8-2 Buffalo State team. And of course they have to stay perfect from here on out, not a difficult task with their schedule, but still not a given.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 29, 2014, 08:22:36 AM
Week 7 (10/27/14) of the New England SID Poll is out and is as follows: http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html ... I have taken out the NESCAC teams but you can see them in the link.

Rank (Rank w.NESCAC Teams Included) Team
1  (2) MIT
2  (3) Framingham
3  (5) Western New England
4  (7) Endicott
5  (9) Fitchburg
6  (10) Springfield
7 (11) Husson
7 (11) Worcester State
8 (12) Western Connecticut


My New England Poll (minus the NESCAC*)
Rank  (LW) Team - Conference - (Record, Reasoning)

1(1)    Framingham State - MASCAC - (6-1, Pounded Plymouth.)
2(3)    Endicott - NEFC - (5-2, Snuck by USCGA, but I expect them to take down MIT this week.)
3(6)    MIT - NEFC - (6-0, Huge win over WNEC. Doesn't get any easier Saturday.)
4(2)    WNEU - NEFC - (6-1, Tough loss on a PAT. Need to regroup v Curry, because Endicott follows.)
5(9)  Husson - ECFC - (6-1, Pasted supposed challenger Castelton by 3 TD's)
6(4)    Springfield - LL - (5-3, tough loss to a good St Lawrence team.)
7(10)  Worcester St - MASCAC - (7-2, Pulled the upset of the weekend knocking off West Conn in Danbury)
8(5)    West Conn - MASCAC - (5-3, lost a heart breaker to Woo State. Imagine if this play had been called correctly?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBbbW5pwGrM )
9(7)    Fitchburg State - MASCAC -  (5-2, Bye)
10 The Season isn't over, but no one else has proven they belong in the top 10.


Dropped Out: Westfield (Lost to Bridgewater)

thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on October 29, 2014, 09:43:24 AM
Very curious to see how MIT fares this weekend. I am rooting for the Engineers b/c Coach Chad is a former teammate, but I guess I wouldn't be surprised if the Gulls won.

Might argue SC is better than Husson, but I wouldn't rank them higher than WNE since they lost the H2H (eventho I think if they played this wkd SC would win).
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 29, 2014, 11:07:29 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on October 29, 2014, 09:43:24 AM
Very curious to see how MIT fares this weekend. I am rooting for the Engineers b/c Coach Chad is a former teammate, but I guess I wouldn't be surprised if the Gulls won.

Might argue SC is better than Husson, but I wouldn't rank them higher than WNE since they lost the H2H (eventho I think if they played this wkd SC would win).

It is always good to see new teams emerge, but I think I would rather see a team that schedules strong and plays well regardless if they win or lose represent the conference. In addition, if MIT does win out, they are essentially knocking off another good team in that of Framingham State, which would continue to hurt the North East region in trying to improve itself. Nevertheless, if MIT wins out and wins a game or two (unlikely), that would be great for the region and DIII.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 29, 2014, 11:55:28 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on October 29, 2014, 11:07:29 AM
It is always good to see new teams emerge, but I think I would rather see a team that schedules strong and plays well regardless if they win or lose represent the conference. In addition, if MIT does win out, they are essentially knocking off another good team in that of Framingham State, which would continue to hurt the North East region in trying to improve itself. Nevertheless, if MIT wins out and wins a game or two (unlikely), that would be great for the region and DIII.

Agreed. I'll definitely be pulling for Endicott. 1, I think they should be rewarded for scheduling tough teams OOC, and 2. I obvioulsy would like to see Framingham in the playoffs at 9-1. If MIT knocks Endicott down to 7-3 (6-4 maybe with WNEU looming) and Rowan takes another L, Fram will be in trouble.

That being said, I'm not worried because I think Endicott is the best team of the bunch.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: GoTech73 on October 30, 2014, 08:49:38 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on October 29, 2014, 11:55:28 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on October 29, 2014, 11:07:29 AM
It is always good to see new teams emerge, but I think I would rather see a team that schedules strong and plays well regardless if they win or lose represent the conference. In addition, if MIT does win out, they are essentially knocking off another good team in that of Framingham State, which would continue to hurt the North East region in trying to improve itself. Nevertheless, if MIT wins out and wins a game or two (unlikely), that would be great for the region and DIII.

Agreed. I'll definitely be pulling for Endicott. 1, I think they should be rewarded for scheduling tough teams OOC, and 2. I obvioulsy would like to see Framingham in the playoffs at 9-1. If MIT knocks Endicott down to 7-3 (6-4 maybe with WNEU looming) and Rowan takes another L, Fram will be in trouble.

That being said, I'm not worried because I think Endicott is the best team of the bunch.

FWIW, MIT is working to line up WPI and possibly RPI next year. OOC the past few years has indeed been poor, but Coach Chad was still getting his feet under him.

Regardless of OOC, this weekend will say a lot about who deserves to be where. Looking to be a cold and rainy mess, but should be a great game nonetheless.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 30, 2014, 08:56:35 PM
Wpi stinks. Rpi will be a step in the right direction. Endicott might be in trouble. Weather for saturday favors a team who can run the ball. I think mit does it better. Going to be fun to watch.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 31, 2014, 07:55:58 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 30, 2014, 08:56:35 PM
Wpi stinks. Rpi will be a step in the right direction. Endicott might be in trouble. Weather for saturday favors a team who can run the ball. I think mit does it better. Going to be fun to watch.

WPI has lost four in a row to Worcester State. One of those Worcester States was a 3-7 MASCAC team. RPI is definitely a good game though.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on October 31, 2014, 09:58:24 AM
Yeah those Woo State losses don't help but WPI has quitely started to turn things around. They've won 2 straight and have the 3rd best defense in the LL. What hurts them is their offense. Dead last in scoring. If that improves, they will become more competitive.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on October 31, 2014, 12:29:23 PM
Week 8 Projections for the MASCAC
(Apparently I know nothing about the MASCAC. Went 1-3 this past week, which brings my MASCAC record in-conference to 20-4 on the year. 31-10 or 0.756 for the year counting OOC games.)

All games this week are Saturday, November 1st

UMass Dartmouth (3-5, 2-4) - 14
@ 8. WEST CONN (5-3, 4-2) - 48

West Conn may shut down UMD, the Corsairs will probably get around 14 points off explosive plays. Offensively look for both Mack and Nicol to have big days rushing. West Conn has outscored opponents 211-46 in their last four games coming off of losses.

1. Framingham State (6-1, 4-0) - 45
@ Mass Maritime (2-5, 1-4) - 21


Maritime has played the better teams in conference tough, and got in the win column last week, but Framingham is a different animal. I wouldn't be surprised if this game was close at first as Framingham starts slow and Bennett maybe rips one off. I expect the Rams to distance themselves in the second half and for Beckerman to have a big day.

Westfield State (4-3, 3-2) - 10
@ 9. FITCHBURG STATE (5-2, 3-2) - 14

I think that the Owl defense will definitely give the Falcons fits. They'll force Dellechiaie to make mistakes and throw a pick or two, and he won't be able to turn to his running game against Westfield's front seven. The issue will be the Owl O v Falcon D. If Mercadante struggled against BWater, he is in for a really rough one against a much better D tomorrow.

Plymouth State (1-6, 0-5) - 7
@ 7. Worcester State (5-2, 3-2) - 41

The worst defense in the league against the second best offense? This one should get ugly fast. Doesn't matter who plays Q in this one, the Lancers can play the young kid (who played well enough against West Conn) to get him experience and let Viencek rest for trips to Westfield and Framingham to close the season.


Thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 31, 2014, 08:57:34 PM
We broke the news today that indeed, the MASCAC does not have an automatic bid this year. The NCAA folks had them with an AQ in the handbook, but we knew that to be incorrect:
http://www.d3football.com/notables/2014/10/ncaa-reverses-course-no-bid-for-saa-mascac
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 03, 2014, 09:44:23 PM
Quote from: ITH radio on October 31, 2014, 09:58:24 AM
Yeah those Woo State losses don't help but WPI has quitely started to turn things around. They've won 2 straight and have the 3rd best defense in the LL. What hurts them is their offense. Dead last in scoring. If that improves, they will become more competitive.

Hasn't WPI had good defenses in the past as well? I feel like the only beat up the bottom feeders in the NEFC/MASCAC, and even that hasn't happened recently. I rather see RPI in here playing these 2 New England conferences. On another note, I have a sneaky feeling Bridgewater is going to give Framingham a reallllllll good game. I'm not predicting a win, but having Green back changes everything. He completely changed the dynamic of that Westfield game and is just a flat burner. Now I know Fram. has the best D in the league it terms of points and pass yards, but they have given up some big games to St.Juste from Fitch. and Aborishade from Umass D this year and I think Green is just as good if not better then both those guys. Higgins has some mobility and could extend plays and find Green open for some big plays down the field. No offense to Plymouth St and Mass Maritime, the past two teams the Rams have shut out and dismantled, the Bears are more talented on both sides of the ball and have done a good job containing that offense in the past.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 05, 2014, 08:50:31 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 9
I apologize for my tardiness to all of those anxiously awaiting my power rankings. Drumroll please............ Framingham is 1, West Conn is 2, Plymouth is 9, a bunch of other teams are ranked 3-8.

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (7-1, 6-0)
Framingham absolutely steamrolled Maritime. They have Bridgewater this week, which should be a better game, but not by much. This will be the most talented secondary Green has seen, a DLine that will give the Bears problem, and a WR core that has 2 different kids who rival Green in ability. Rams should roll.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (6-3, 5-2)
Nice character win by the colonials. 14-14 in the fourth against a scrappy UMD team and their defense picked up the pressure while their offense figured out the Corsairs. The game was close, but nothing is easy in the MASCAC (except a trip to New Hampshire). WCSU keeps their hopes for an ECAC birth alive.

3.    (LW 6) Westfield State Owls (5-3, 4-2)
Big win for the Owls who are my sleeper for an ECAC game (although I don't think they would fare well with an E8 team, I think they would do well against a LL or NEFC opponent). With Worcester and West Conn ahead of them, they control their destiny for the #2 spot. Led by a stout defense and good running game, I like their formula.

4.  (LW 4) Worcester State Lancers (6-2, 4-2)
Nice easy win for the Lancers. Viencek was back and played well, which is big for their stretch run. They will be tested for real now, as they finish up with a trip to Westfield before heading to Framingham. Worcester has been tough throughout the year, but I would not be shocked at a 6-4 finish. I think Westfield will be able to run on them and will give the Lancer O troubles, and Framingham...

5.   (LW 3) Fitchburg State Falcons (5-3, 3-3)
Tough loss for the Falcons as Dellechiaie was bottled up (10-28 with 1 TD and 4 picks). Trailing 28-7 heading into the fourth is not where the Falcons expected to be. Merc averaged 6 yards per on his 28 carries, and you're not going to beat anyone doing that. With UMass and Plymouth left, they should still finish 7-3, but I don't know if that gets them an ECAC game with losses to Westfield and West Conn. We shall see.

6.   (LW 5) Bridgewater State Bears (4-4, 3-3)
Bears used a bye to get ready for Framingham. The Bears haven't beaten Framingham since 2009, and were even shut out by the Rams the year they went to the playoffs and lost to Widener. This may be the best Rams team in the last 5 years, it will be interesting to see if BSU can give them a test.

7.    (LW 7) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (2-6, 1-5)
Welp, that one hurt and wasn't close. On the bright side, Maritime finishes up with Plymouth and Bridgewater, so they have a shot at 4-6. I didn't watch the Framingham game, but Rosano and Bennett combining for 3 catches and 5 yards isn't awesome. Their production will definitely be up for Plymouth, but it better be up for the Bears too for them to have shot in that one.

8.    (LW  8) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (3-5, 2-4)
Another game where UMass plays tough for a good portion and falls away late. No Aborishade is a tough break, would have been interesting to see how he matched up with West Conn's athletic secondary. After two down weeks the Defense stepped up for 3 quarters, and they'll need to do it for four this Saturday if the Corsairs want to have a shot at Fitch. Definitely a winnable game, but Fitch will clearly be the favorite.

9.    (LW 9) Plymouth State Panthers (1-7, 0-6)
The hits keep coming for the Panthers. Maritime is the first winnable game they have seen on their schedule in over a month, so I expect a lot of fight out of the Panthers. Plymouth lost a shootout 46-44 (yep the Panthers put up 44) last year, so this one may be grabbable for them at home.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 06, 2014, 08:58:58 AM
Week 8 (11/3/14) of the New England SID Poll is out and is as follows: http://www.wesleyan.edu/athletics/football/link-resources/poll.html ... I have taken out the NESCAC teams but you can see them in the link.

Rank (Rank w.NESCAC Teams Included) Team
1 (2) MIT
2 (3) Framingham
3 (7) Husson
4 (8) Worcester State
5 (9) Western New England
6 (10) Springfield
7 (11) Endicott
8 (12) Western Connecticut
9 (13) Norwich


My New England Poll (minus the NESCAC*)
Rank  (LW) Team - Conference - (Record, Reasoning)
1(1)    Framingham State - MASCAC
- (7-1, Pounded Maritime.)
2(3)    MIT - NEFC - (7-0, Huge win over Endicott. MIT to the NCAAs. Two acronyms I never thought I would see together for Football.)
3(2)    Endicott - NEFC - (5-3, Lost a tough game to MIT, may have gone the other way with bad weather, but this is New England, you should expect a game or two a year like this. With losses to Hobart and #1 and #2 on this list, I still have a lot of respect for this group.)
4(6)  Springfield - LL - (5-3, Bye week. Visit from RPI this week.)
5(5)  Husson - ECFC - (7-1, Beat up one of the 2 worst teams in the country. They play the other on Saturday)
6(7)  Worcester St - MASCAC - (6-2, Beat lowly Plymouth, head to Westfield Saturday for what should be a great game)
7(8)  West Conn - MASCAC - (6-3, pulled away from UMD late. Bye week and then Westfield)
8(4)    WNEU - NEFC - (6-2, lost to Curry. Curry is not good.)
9(NR)    Westfield State - MASCAC - (5-3, Knocked Fitch out of these rankings 28-14.)
10 The Season isn't over, but no one else has proven they belong in the top 10.


Dropped Out: Fitchburg (Lost to Westfield)

My thoughts on Norwich, who the SIDs rank 13th, or 9th w/othe NESCACs: That league is bad, I mean real bad. Norwich beat SLU, sure, but they also lost to a 4-4 RPI team. Who else have they beaten all year? No one. They only beat 0-fer Anna Maria by 8. Mt Ida is competing for the title in the ECFC with a 4-1 conference record, Mt Ida went 0-3 ooc, losing to UMD (7th or 8th in the MASCAC), Plymouth ( last in the MASCAC) and Springfield (by 31). This is their biggest win of the year outside of SLU.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on November 06, 2014, 09:01:03 AM
I think the Norwich win over SLU was a fluke. It's a shame too b/c SLU and HOB would be all that more interesting if both came into this wkd's championship game at 8-0. SLU's SOS is high and maybe could have earned a Pool C (long shot but you never know) which hasn't happened in the LL for a long time.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 06, 2014, 09:02:41 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on November 06, 2014, 09:01:03 AM
I think the Norwich win over SLU was a fluke. It's a shame too b/c SLU and HOB would be all that more interesting if both came into this wkd's championship game at 8-0. SLU's SOS is high and maybe could have earned a Pool C (long shot but you never know) which hasn't happened in the LL for a long time.

I did not watch the game, but that makes logical sense to me.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Pat Coleman on November 06, 2014, 11:05:28 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 06, 2014, 09:02:41 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on November 06, 2014, 09:01:03 AM
I think the Norwich win over SLU was a fluke. It's a shame too b/c SLU and HOB would be all that more interesting if both came into this wkd's championship game at 8-0. SLU's SOS is high and maybe could have earned a Pool C (long shot but you never know) which hasn't happened in the LL for a long time.

I did not watch the game, but that makes logical sense to me.

Honestly, if St. Lawrence is good enough to merit an at-large bid to a very small field, then it would not lose to Norwich, no matter how fluky.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 06, 2014, 11:35:18 AM
I don't think WNEC should have dropped that far. I know Curry is not good, but I can betcha if they played 10 times, WNEC would win 90% of those games by double digits. However, it is what it is now and Curry was the better :o team that day.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 06, 2014, 11:48:57 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 06, 2014, 11:35:18 AM
I don't think WNEC should have dropped that far. I know Curry is not good, but I can betcha if they played 10 times, WNEC would win 90% of those games by double digits. However, it is what it is now and Curry was the better :o team that day.

It's not just because of that loss, it's overall. I kind of had to have them higher when they kept winning, but now they have a very real chance at being 6-3 going into the final game. IMHO, the only team they would beat (if they played today) ranked higher than them is Husson. The team ranked right below them they did beat, and they did beat Springfield, but I don't know that they would beat Springfield now. We will see how they fair against Endicott. Maybe they beat the Gulls and fly right back up to number 3 or 4 or so in my thoughts.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 07, 2014, 08:12:51 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 06, 2014, 11:48:57 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 06, 2014, 11:35:18 AM
I don't think WNEC should have dropped that far. I know Curry is not good, but I can betcha if they played 10 times, WNEC would win 90% of those games by double digits. However, it is what it is now and Curry was the better :o team that day.

It's not just because of that loss, it's overall. I kind of had to have them higher when they kept winning, but now they have a very real chance at being 6-3 going into the final game. IMHO, the only team they would beat (if they played today) ranked higher than them is Husson. The team ranked right below them they did beat, and they did beat Springfield, but I don't know that they would beat Springfield now. We will see how they fair against Endicott. Maybe they beat the Gulls and fly right back up to number 3 or 4 or so in my thoughts.

For example if WNEC would have won that game, would you have still put them below Springfield, even with the H2H result?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 07, 2014, 08:19:44 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 07, 2014, 08:12:51 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 06, 2014, 11:48:57 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 06, 2014, 11:35:18 AM
I don't think WNEC should have dropped that far. I know Curry is not good, but I can betcha if they played 10 times, WNEC would win 90% of those games by double digits. However, it is what it is now and Curry was the better :o team that day.

It's not just because of that loss, it's overall. I kind of had to have them higher when they kept winning, but now they have a very real chance at being 6-3 going into the final game. IMHO, the only team they would beat (if they played today) ranked higher than them is Husson. The team ranked right below them they did beat, and they did beat Springfield, but I don't know that they would beat Springfield now. We will see how they fair against Endicott. Maybe they beat the Gulls and fly right back up to number 3 or 4 or so in my thoughts.

For example if WNEC would have won that game, would you have still put them below Springfield, even with the H2H result?

Yes. Here's my thing though, Wnec should win that game 100% of the time if they are good. Curry wasn't just not good, they were 0-7. I have to drop you way down for losing to an 0-7 team.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 07, 2014, 08:38:55 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 07, 2014, 08:19:44 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 07, 2014, 08:12:51 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 06, 2014, 11:48:57 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 06, 2014, 11:35:18 AM
I don't think WNEC should have dropped that far. I know Curry is not good, but I can betcha if they played 10 times, WNEC would win 90% of those games by double digits. However, it is what it is now and Curry was the better :o team that day.

It's not just because of that loss, it's overall. I kind of had to have them higher when they kept winning, but now they have a very real chance at being 6-3 going into the final game. IMHO, the only team they would beat (if they played today) ranked higher than them is Husson. The team ranked right below them they did beat, and they did beat Springfield, but I don't know that they would beat Springfield now. We will see how they fair against Endicott. Maybe they beat the Gulls and fly right back up to number 3 or 4 or so in my thoughts.

For example if WNEC would have won that game, would you have still put them below Springfield, even with the H2H result?

Yes. Here's my thing though, Wnec should win that game 100% of the time if they are good. Curry wasn't just not good, they were 0-7. I have to drop you way down for losing to an 0-7 team.
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I agree with all of it ECoast... all of it. Except Husson being 5 for all the same reasons you said Norwich shouldn't be ranked. I think Husson should be below WNEC at 10. But other than that, I like your thinking.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 07, 2014, 12:02:15 PM
Week 10 Projections for the MASCAC
(Went 3-1 this past week, which brings my MASCAC record in-conference to 23-5 on the year. 34-11 or 0.756 for the year counting OOC games.)

All games this week are Saturday, November 8th

MASS MARITIME (2-6, 1-5) - 45
@  Plymouth State (1-6, 0-6) - 31

I think Plymouth State will definitely put up some points and I expect Hennessy to get over 100 yards in this one. I just don't think that Plymouth defense is going to slow down Maritime at all. I wouldn't be surprised if Rosano and Bennett each had a big day. Maritime has played everyone (except Framingham) tough this year, so this should be a nice, comfortable, 14 pt W for them.

Bridgewater State (4-4, 3-3) - 14
@ 1. FRAMINGHAM STATE (7-1, 5-1) - 40

This game may be close at the half, but I would be shocked if Framingham didn't pull away by the end of the third. They have the talent in the secondary to contain Green and the front seven to give that Bear OL a lot of trouble. Offensively, I strongly doubt the Bear defense holds Silva and Co. in check very long. With the Pool for B/C bids looking crowded, Framingham is going to put another big statement number up this week.

6. Worcester State (6-2, 4-2) – 21
@ 9. WESTFIELD STATE (5-3, 4-2) – 27

Game of the week in the MASCAC as each team tries to keep on pace to finish #2 in the league. At this point each squad has complete control of its own destiny to finish second behind Framingham. Similar to last week, I think the Westfield D will hold their opponent in check for most of the contest. Worcester is 2nd in YPG in conference play, but so was Fitchburg when they got to Westfield. Once that lead is there, the Owls just milk the clock with their back, and Merc's a good one.

FITCHBURG STATE (5-3, 3-3) – 28
@ UMass Dartmouth (3-6, 2-5) - 21

This game will be a battle, every game (outside of Framingham) that UMD has been involved in has been. I think Dellechiaie will be the difference in this one. The Corsairs do not have the defensive backfield to latch on to the Falcon's WRs when Dellechiaie starts running around back there, and I can see him making some big plays if pressure doesn't get to him. Fitchburg is giving up 23 points a game, and that's right about what the Corsairs should be able to get.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ExTartanPlayer on November 07, 2014, 08:26:20 PM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 07, 2014, 08:19:44 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 07, 2014, 08:12:51 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 06, 2014, 11:48:57 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 06, 2014, 11:35:18 AM
I don't think WNEC should have dropped that far. I know Curry is not good, but I can betcha if they played 10 times, WNEC would win 90% of those games by double digits. However, it is what it is now and Curry was the better :o team that day.

It's not just because of that loss, it's overall. I kind of had to have them higher when they kept winning, but now they have a very real chance at being 6-3 going into the final game. IMHO, the only team they would beat (if they played today) ranked higher than them is Husson. The team ranked right below them they did beat, and they did beat Springfield, but I don't know that they would beat Springfield now. We will see how they fair against Endicott. Maybe they beat the Gulls and fly right back up to number 3 or 4 or so in my thoughts.

For example if WNEC would have won that game, would you have still put them below Springfield, even with the H2H result?

Yes. Here's my thing though, Wnec should win that game 100% of the time if they are good. Curry wasn't just not good, they were 0-7. I have to drop you way down for losing to an 0-7 team.

Curry wasn't even "0-7 with a strong of close losses" - they were "0-7 without playing a game closer than 14 points and coming off a 49-6 loss to Salve Regina."

WNE deserves to be docked as harshly in the rankings as they were. I can appreciate the desire to respect h2h results like WNE beating Springfield but that only holds up if there's no other data contrary to the h2h result.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 09, 2014, 02:27:01 PM
What a wild weekend of football. These next set of regional rankings are going to be interesting. I was at the Bridgewater vs Framingham game this weekend and they just flipped a switch the second half. Bridgewater's D played awesome the first half and stopped them twice within the 1 yard line during the first half. Framingham's def. is the real deal, they are fast and really get after it. I think if you pass against them enough, you can hit them on some big chunk plays, but they get after the QB decent enough. Silva spreads the ball around and the WR's are talented but the Green kid at running back is good. BSU would stop him for a no gain and then he chips away getting 5-8 yards and then picks up a big chunks of 10 plus out of no where. He also put the game away with a 60 yard run. The reason I have more faith in Framingham come playoff time than MIT is the defense. MIT doesn't have a great one and I think Framingham does. After all that, Worcester matches up well with Framingham and I think has a chance at the upset alot like Bridgewater did but for the opposite reasons. I thought Bridgewater could slow down Framingham for and make it a low scoing game. They did it for a half. Worcester has the horses to outscore Framingham, and if they want to win they will have to do just that. Worcester gets after the QB pretty well and have 3 guys with 5 plus sacks on the dline. If those guys can get pressure Silva into some bad throws they have a good chance. I just don't think WOO state can stop their run game though and it will be interesting if Framingham pounds it with their 2 backs and force Worcester to capitalize on every possession. I think that game is at Fram. and might go see that one as well.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: wcrosby on November 11, 2014, 05:29:25 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 09, 2014, 02:27:01 PM
What a wild weekend of football. These next set of regional rankings are going to be interesting. I was at the Bridgewater vs Framingham game this weekend and they just flipped a switch the second half. Bridgewater's D played awesome the first half and stopped them twice within the 1 yard line during the first half. Framingham's def. is the real deal, they are fast and really get after it. I think if you pass against them enough, you can hit them on some big chunk plays, but they get after the QB decent enough. Silva spreads the ball around and the WR's are talented but the Green kid at running back is good. BSU would stop him for a no gain and then he chips away getting 5-8 yards and then picks up a big chunks of 10 plus out of no where. He also put the game away with a 60 yard run. The reason I have more faith in Framingham come playoff time than MIT is the defense. MIT doesn't have a great one and I think Framingham does. After all that, Worcester matches up well with Framingham and I think has a chance at the upset alot like Bridgewater did but for the opposite reasons. I thought Bridgewater could slow down Framingham for and make it a low scoing game. They did it for a half. Worcester has the horses to outscore Framingham, and if they want to win they will have to do just that. Worcester gets after the QB pretty well and have 3 guys with 5 plus sacks on the dline. If those guys can get pressure Silva into some bad throws they have a good chance. I just don't think WOO state can stop their run game though and it will be interesting if Framingham pounds it with their 2 backs and force Worcester to capitalize on every possession. I think that game is at Fram. and might go see that one as well.

What makes you say that MIT doesn't have a good defense?  Have you seen them at all this year?  Last week Maine Maritime played way over their head for the first half, and MIT made two passing mistakes.  But int the second half, they shut down MMA after 1 more TD, and held firm.  MMA's offense is designed to be ball control, and they held the ball for 2/3 of the game -- even so, MIT beat them by 18.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 11, 2014, 06:57:01 PM
Quote from: wcrosby on November 11, 2014, 05:29:25 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 09, 2014, 02:27:01 PM
What a wild weekend of football. These next set of regional rankings are going to be interesting. I was at the Bridgewater vs Framingham game this weekend and they just flipped a switch the second half. Bridgewater's D played awesome the first half and stopped them twice within the 1 yard line during the first half. Framingham's def. is the real deal, they are fast and really get after it. I think if you pass against them enough, you can hit them on some big chunk plays, but they get after the QB decent enough. Silva spreads the ball around and the WR's are talented but the Green kid at running back is good. BSU would stop him for a no gain and then he chips away getting 5-8 yards and then picks up a big chunks of 10 plus out of no where. He also put the game away with a 60 yard run. The reason I have more faith in Framingham come playoff time than MIT is the defense. MIT doesn't have a great one and I think Framingham does. After all that, Worcester matches up well with Framingham and I think has a chance at the upset alot like Bridgewater did but for the opposite reasons. I thought Bridgewater could slow down Framingham for and make it a low scoing game. They did it for a half. Worcester has the horses to outscore Framingham, and if they want to win they will have to do just that. Worcester gets after the QB pretty well and have 3 guys with 5 plus sacks on the dline. If those guys can get pressure Silva into some bad throws they have a good chance. I just don't think WOO state can stop their run game though and it will be interesting if Framingham pounds it with their 2 backs and force Worcester to capitalize on every possession. I think that game is at Fram. and might go see that one as well.

What makes you say that MIT doesn't have a good defense?  Have you seen them at all this year?  Last week Maine Maritime played way over their head for the first half, and MIT made two passing mistakes.  But int the second half, they shut down MMA after 1 more TD, and held firm.  MMA's offense is designed to be ball control, and they held the ball for 2/3 of the game -- even so, MIT beat them by 18.

He never, stated that MIT didn't have a good defense. He used the word great. Great is very different from good. MIT may have a good defense, but Framingham has a great one (at least by New England football standards). Also, I wouldn't hang my hat on holding Maine Maritime to anything, they are 3-5 and not a very good team. Maine averaged 28.5 PPG going into their MIT game (and if you take out games against Nichols and Anna Maria, two of the worst teams in the country, Maine was averaging 18 PPG) and they scored an extra 10 (or 20) on MIT.

Also, if you look at each team against their conference, MIT gives up 27.7 a contest and Framingham gives up 12.6.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 12, 2014, 08:47:24 AM
MASCAC POWER RANKINGS FOLLOWING WEEK 10
Framingham uses a fourth quarter surge to turn a scare into a romp, Worcester keeps pace with West Conn, UMD finally gets a close one, and Plymouth loses again. Lots of action this past week.

1.   (LW 1) Framingham State Rams (8-1, 7-0)

Bridgewater put up a fight, the first one the Rams have seen in awhile. The Rams trailed 10-0 and 10-6 early in the fourth, before using a 27-0 4th quarter (33 unanswered points overall) to erase any doubt. Two goal line stands inside the 1 yardline had fans remembering BSC defenses of old, before the Rams used the extra 30 minutes to out talent the Bears.

2.   (LW 2) Western Connecticut State Colonials (6-3, 5-2)
West Conn used a bye week to prep for their 7pm Friday Night showdown at Westfield State. The Owls will be ready, as the Colonials drilled them 37-0 last year in Coach Marino's final game.

3.    (LW 4) Worcester State Lancers (7-2, 5-2)
The Lancers just keep on winning. They've been dismantled by Fitchburg and beaten up by Bridgewater, but they've put up a bunch of points every other week. I don't think they have the Jimmies to beat Framingham, but the game should be entertaining with some points being put up. Even with a loss they could finish second in the MASCAC with a Westfield win over West Conn.

4.  (LW 3) Westfield State Owls (5-4, 4-3)
Westfield led for only 5 total minutes, as Worcester controlled the scoreboard throughout. Mercadante had a big day, and the turnover battle was even, but the Owls were forced into a game they didn't want to play. 3 interceptions is something the high powered Lancer O could overcome, but Westfield is not built for that. Tough one this week, as West Conn comes to town.

5.   (LW 5) Fitchburg State Falcons (5-4, 3-4)
The Falcons drop their 3rd strait. A game that could have gone either way was lost at the end in dramatic fashion. If they want to blame anyone, however, the Falcons should blame themselves. By turning the ball over in the first half, they entered the locker room down 2 and allowed the Corsairs to believe at home on Senior Day.

6.   (LW 6) Bridgewater State Bears (4-5, 3-4)
BSU played a great 3 quarters, heading into the fourth up 4 on the big favorites. I don't know that the Bears did anything wrong in this one, as much as the Rams just turned it on at the end. The real story here is the Bears can finish their trip back from the dead this upcoming Saturday. They host Maritime in the Chowder Bowl, and a win gives them a 5-5 record and allows them to avoid their first losing season in a long time.

7.    (LW  8) UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (4-6, 3-5)
It's about time the Corsairs won one of these slugfests. I had said in my prediction this one would be close, and this time UMD pulled it out. They controlled the game for 3 quarters and then sleepwalked through the first 10 minutes of the 4th. They woke up at the right time, and finished with one more win than last year.

8.    (LW 7) Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (3-6, 2-5)
MMA goes from 100 to 0 as they go from having to play Framingham to controlling Plymouth for four quarters. Pierce rushed for 150 and paced the Bucs throughout the day. They'll need a similar day out of him this Saturday if they want a shot at the Bears.

9.    (LW 9) Plymouth State Panthers (1-8, 0-7)
Another L for the Panthers. Plymouth hosts a Fitchburg team coming off 3 straight L's, and while it will be an uphill battle, it would be nice to see this group grab a conference win.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: jmcozenlaw on November 12, 2014, 08:39:39 PM
Last Updated - November 12, 2014

Regional Rankings

EAST         
1 Delaware Valley 9-0 9-0     
2 Hobart 9-0 9-0     
3 Widener 9-0 9-0     
4 Framingham State 8-1 8-1     
5 Ithaca 7-2 7-2     
6 St. John Fisher 6-2 7-2     
7 MIT 8-0 8-0     
8 St. Lawrence 7-2 7-2     
9 Rowan 6-3 6-3     
10 Husson 6-1 7-1
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 12, 2014, 08:52:16 PM
Quote from: jmcozenlaw on November 12, 2014, 08:39:39 PM
Last Updated - November 12, 2014

Regional Rankings

EAST         
1 Delaware Valley 9-0 9-0     
2 Hobart 9-0 9-0     
3 Widener 9-0 9-0     
4 Framingham State 8-1 8-1     
5 Ithaca 7-2 7-2     
6 St. John Fisher 6-2 7-2     
7 MIT 8-0 8-0     
8 St. Lawrence 7-2 7-2     
9 Rowan 6-3 6-3     
10 Husson 6-1 7-1


If Framingham wins and Widener loses to Del Val, that probably means they hop up to #3 in the East. Centre, their main competition for Pool B is #7 in the North right now, despite being undefeated. I just can't fathom an undefeated team being left out of the tournament. Whats even crazier is if Framingham wins out and they do make the playoffs they have a good shot of HOSTING a first round game. My guess is its either Husson or Norwich depending on how things shake out. Very interesting set of rankings.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 14, 2014, 09:37:12 AM
Week 11 Projections for the MASCAC
(Went 2-2 this past week, which brings my MASCAC record in-conference to 25-7 on the year. 36-13 or 0.735 for the year counting OOC games.)

Friday November 14th
WEST CONN (6-3, 4-2) - 28
@ Westfield State (5-4, 4-3) – 21

This should be a really good one, and I think Westfield will match up well with the run first mentality that the Colonials have adopted this year. I also think that Westfield will be able to run the ball consistently on WCSU. That being said, I think West Conn has more playmakers and is coming off of a bye, so I give them a nod in a close one.

Saturday November 15th
FITCHBURG STATE (5-4, 3-4) – 44
@ Plymouth State (1-7, 0-7) – 10

I would love to see the Panthers get a conference win, but if they can't beat Maritime, this one will be much tougher. I look for a pretty simple recipe here: Dellechiaie has a big day, and the Falcon D smothers the Plymouth O.

Mass Maritime (3-6, 2-5) – 26
@ BRIDGEWATER STATE (4-5, 3-4) - 37

Bridgewater gets to .500 and Green has one last hurrah. I think that Bridgewater beats Maritime (just as they do almost every year) and Green goes OFF. I'm talking 200 yards and 3 or more TD's against this secondary.


Worcester State (7-2, 5-2) – 28
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE (8-1, 6-1) – 41

Game of the Week. I actually think that if this same Worcester team came in here at 5-4 having lost a couple of those close ones, they would have a much better shot. As it stands, I think Framingham will be chomping at the bit for this one. Hosting a 7-2 team that puts up a bunch of points, the Rams will be amped up. I can see Viencek having like 4 TD's and 4 INTS's in this one, and getting smacked around a bunch by the FSU front seven. I also do not see how any DB on Woo State matches up with any Ram, Fram should be able to score at will.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 14, 2014, 10:15:15 AM
Quote from: ECoastFootball on November 14, 2014, 09:37:12 AM
Week 11 Projections for the MASCAC
(Went 2-2 this past week, which brings my MASCAC record in-conference to 25-7 on the year. 36-13 or 0.735 for the year counting OOC games.)

Friday November 14th
WEST CONN (6-3, 4-2) - 28
@ Westfield State (5-4, 4-3) – 21

This should be a really good one, and I think Westfield will match up well with the run first mentality that the Colonials have adopted this year. I also think that Westfield will be able to run the ball consistently on WCSU. That being said, I think West Conn has more playmakers and is coming off of a bye, so I give them a nod in a close one.

Saturday November 15th
FITCHBURG STATE (5-4, 3-4) – 44
@ Plymouth State (1-7, 0-7) – 10

I would love to see the Panthers get a conference win, but if they can't beat Maritime, this one will be much tougher. I look for a pretty simple recipe here: Dellechiaie has a big day, and the Falcon D smothers the Plymouth O.

Mass Maritime (3-6, 2-5) – 26
@ BRIDGEWATER STATE (4-5, 3-4) - 37

Bridgewater gets to .500 and Green has one last hurrah. I think that Bridgewater beats Maritime (just as they do almost every year) and Green goes OFF. I'm talking 200 yards and 3 or more TD's against this secondary.


Worcester State (7-2, 5-2) – 28
@ FRAMINGHAM STATE (8-1, 6-1) – 41
Game of the Week. I actually think that if this same Worcester team came in here at 5-4 having lost a couple of those close ones, they would have a much better shot. As it stands, I think Framingham will be chomping at the bit for this one. Hosting a 7-2 team that puts up a bunch of points, the Rams will be amped up. I can see Viencek having like 4 TD's and 4 INTS's in this one, and getting smacked around a bunch by the FSU front seven. I also do not see how any DB on Woo State matches up with any Ram, Fram should be able to score at
will.

Thoughts?

Went back to Framingham's site and looked up the last time Worcester was decent heading into this game and it was  2 years ago when Worcester had a 6-3 record. Framingham won 63-21 and outgained them 620 to 160 or something crazy like that. 2 of the Worcester's TD's game on kick returns by the Asam kid, who I think holds a record in that, and the offense didn't score until almost the end of the 4th quarter and Vincek was the QB. Worcester also had a pretty good offense that year as well. Now I don't think this is going to happen again, because the year before that smacking, Worcester did beat Framingham to finish 8-3.

I agree with the predicted score because I do think if you throw enough, and Worcester sure does chuck it up, then you will score on Framingham. If Jones can get going for Worcester, he leads the MASCAC in rushing per game, then this can become a shoot out and Worcester has a shot. But if he is shut down, and Worcester becomes one dimensional and are in third and longs for most of the game then this could get ugly like it did 2 years ago. Framingham's D is on quite the run though. Since the beginning of the 4th quarter of the West Conn game, which is 21 quarters of football, they have only given up 31 points.

By the way, Green is going to light up Maritime's secondary but I also think Blaise Branch is going to rush for at least a 150 as well. Maritime can't stop the run either, and Bridgewater's D will shut down Bennett and Co. for another Cranberry Bowl title. After the way things were going, 5-5 will be alright. The last time Bridgewater finished near .500, the next year they made the playoffs.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: wcrosby on November 15, 2014, 01:24:19 PM
Framingham State up 10-7 at the half.  Would have been 7-3 Worcester State except they had a blatant roughing the passer with 28 seconds in the half.  What was the Defensive player thinking?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 15, 2014, 03:54:57 PM
Disgusted with Bridgewater today. Bennet went off. Get em' next year i guess. From the looks of the box score, Framingham's D is as good as advertised. But their special teams are a mess and Silva a tad inconsistent. Thats not a recipe for success in the playoffs. Its tough to lose the scoop.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Framingham out. I'm hoping they play Fisher in the ECAC, but they will probably end up with a WNEC or Noriwch/Castleton St.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on November 17, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Framingham out. I'm hoping they play Fisher in the ECAC, but they will probably end up with a WNEC or Noriwch/Castleton St.

Actually they got RPI. Should be a good game.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: lewdogg11 on November 17, 2014, 10:43:05 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on November 17, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Framingham out. I'm hoping they play Fisher in the ECAC, but they will probably end up with a WNEC or Noriwch/Castleton St.

Actually they got RPI. Should be a good game.

I hate to say it, but it's probably a game Framingham will be able to win although RPI has done better after settling in with their backup QB.  Should be a good game none-the-less.  ITH, you know who's hosting?  If it's in Framingham, does Utah wanna go?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 17, 2014, 10:47:06 AM
When do all the games get announced?
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on November 17, 2014, 11:04:24 AM
Quote from: LewDogg11 on November 17, 2014, 10:43:05 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on November 17, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Framingham out. I'm hoping they play Fisher in the ECAC, but they will probably end up with a WNEC or Noriwch/Castleton St.

Actually they got RPI. Should be a good game.

I hate to say it, but it's probably a game Framingham will be able to win although RPI has done better after settling in with their backup QB.  Should be a good game none-the-less.  ITH, you know who's hosting?  If it's in Framingham, does Utah wanna go?

Game is @ Fram State
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Jonny Utah on November 17, 2014, 11:51:05 AM
Quote from: LewDogg11 on November 17, 2014, 10:43:05 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on November 17, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Framingham out. I'm hoping they play Fisher in the ECAC, but they will probably end up with a WNEC or Noriwch/Castleton St.

Actually they got RPI. Should be a good game.

I hate to say it, but it's probably a game Framingham will be able to win although RPI has done better after settling in with their backup QB.  Should be a good game none-the-less.  ITH, you know who's hosting?  If it's in Framingham, does Utah wanna go?

I'll go.  Probably at Framingham High Schools stadium, I believe Fram State plates there.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ITH radio on November 17, 2014, 11:53:12 AM
Matchups just announced. Link is:

http://www.ecacsports.com/sports/fball/2014/releases/bowl_selection
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: lewdogg11 on November 17, 2014, 11:56:56 AM
Quote from: Jonny "Utes" Utah on November 17, 2014, 11:51:05 AM
Quote from: LewDogg11 on November 17, 2014, 10:43:05 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on November 17, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Framingham out. I'm hoping they play Fisher in the ECAC, but they will probably end up with a WNEC or Noriwch/Castleton St.

Actually they got RPI. Should be a good game.

I hate to say it, but it's probably a game Framingham will be able to win although RPI has done better after settling in with their backup QB.  Should be a good game none-the-less.  ITH, you know who's hosting?  If it's in Framingham, does Utah wanna go?

I'll go.  Probably at Framingham High Schools stadium, I believe Fram State plates there.

I have a 'project' to work around but I will let you know and shoot you a text if i'm gonna go.  I'll know more by mid-week.  It's gonna be colder than sh!t so that could be a factor...
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 18, 2014, 07:45:05 PM
Quote from: LewDogg11 on November 17, 2014, 10:43:05 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on November 17, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Framingham out. I'm hoping they play Fisher in the ECAC, but they will probably end up with a WNEC or Noriwch/Castleton St.

Actually they got RPI. Should be a good game.

I hate to say it, but it's probably a game Framingham will be able to win although RPI has done better after settling in with their backup QB.  Should be a good game none-the-less.  ITH, you know who's hosting?  If it's in Framingham, does Utah wanna go?

This game will be more of a reflection on how well these conference have improved than the Husson v MIT winner. Both of those teams will get crushed by Wesley. If Framingham is a true playoff team, they will beat RPI, a middle of the pack LL team with its back up QB, by at least two touchdowns.

There has been talk on the ECAC board that teams that just miss out in the playoffs sometimes don't show up for these games. I don't think Framingham can play that card becuase A. They should be angry they missed the playoffs and want to make a statement in this game and B. They still only have one post season victory and it was against ECFC Norwich in an ECAC bowl game 3-4 years ago.

In fact, I looked up their past records, and I didn't see one victory against a current Liberty League, NJAC, or E8 team. A victory over RPI would be their first victory against an upper echelon east league team in their program's history and it would be done in a playoff game, not some regular season game against a WPI or a lowly Union (Sorry DLIP). Now we can argue how good the Liberty League truly is, but still this game should matter greatly to Framingham and they should be ready to go.

From the looks of the roster, Framingham has alot of talent coming back next year, not just with returning starters, but players who have actually played significant reps as part of their rotations. I think i counted only 5 starters who are seniors on both sides of the ball who are graduating. A win here would provide them with their second 10 win season in history and great momentum into next year considering the MASCAC has AQ status next year. 
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 19, 2014, 11:08:24 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 18, 2014, 07:45:05 PM
Quote from: LewDogg11 on November 17, 2014, 10:43:05 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on November 17, 2014, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Framingham out. I'm hoping they play Fisher in the ECAC, but they will probably end up with a WNEC or Noriwch/Castleton St.

Actually they got RPI. Should be a good game.

I hate to say it, but it's probably a game Framingham will be able to win although RPI has done better after settling in with their backup QB.  Should be a good game none-the-less.  ITH, you know who's hosting?  If it's in Framingham, does Utah wanna go?

This game will be more of a reflection on how well these conference have improved than the Husson v MIT winner. Both of those teams will get crushed by Wesley. If Framingham is a true playoff team, they will beat RPI, a middle of the pack LL team with its back up QB, by at least two touchdowns.

There has been talk on the ECAC board that teams that just miss out in the playoffs sometimes don't show up for these games. I don't think Framingham can play that card becuase A. They should be angry they missed the playoffs and want to make a statement in this game and B. They still only have one post season victory and it was against ECFC Norwich in an ECAC bowl game 3-4 years ago.

In fact, I looked up their past records, and I didn't see one victory against a current Liberty League, NJAC, or E8 team. A victory over RPI would be their first victory against an upper echelon east league team in their program's history and it would be done in a playoff game, not some regular season game against a WPI or a lowly Union (Sorry DLIP). Now we can argue how good the Liberty League truly is, but still this game should matter greatly to Framingham and they should be ready to go.

From the looks of the roster, Framingham has alot of talent coming back next year, not just with returning starters, but players who have actually played significant reps as part of their rotations. I think i counted only 5 starters who are seniors on both sides of the ball who are graduating. A win here would provide them with their second 10 win season in history and great momentum into next year considering the MASCAC has AQ status next year.

Agree 100% with you Boxer. They have to use this as momentum going into next season and something to sale to recruits. Recruits love to hear that you are a ten win team and won a bowl, even though most probably never heard of the ECAC bowls, it just sounds good when they actually decide to choose that specific school.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on November 19, 2014, 11:42:21 AM
The MASCAC has posted the All-Conference selections here: http://mascac.com/sports/fball/2014-15/releases/FB_All-Conference

Follow the link for the full thing but the highlights are:
OPOY - Matt Green (Sr) - WR - Bridgewater
DPOY - Kevin Donahue (Sr) - LB - Framingham
OROY - Travis Bassett (Fr) - WR - Bridgewater
DROY - Svenn Jacobson (Fr) - LB - Framingham
OLOY - Nick Stanfield (Jr) - OL - Framingham
COY - Tom Kelley - Framingham
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 21, 2014, 06:47:19 AM
Its interesting that both teams whose player was player of the year for their side of the ball also won rookie of the year at the same positions. Points to good recruiting.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 23, 2014, 04:08:57 PM
Good win for Framingham over RPI to finish up the season. Framingham has a majority of therr starters coming back next year like I previously wrote about, and next year they have to be thinking they can win at least 1 game in the playoffs. I don't know anything about who their OOC slate is, or for Bridgewater for that matter, but I hope Framingham continues to schedule up.

If Framingham has to clean up one aspect of their game considerably, it has to be turnovers. They threw another pick in the red zone against RPI, and lost 3 fumbles. In fact they lost the turnover battle 4-0 on Saturday. If their is one common thread in all their games against upper echelon competition from outside of NEFC/MASCAC, its turnovers.

Cortland 20 Framingham 19: - 3 Turnover Margin
Rowan 29 Framingham 19: -2 Turnover Margin
Ithaca 20 Framingham 17: Even Turnover Margin
Rowan 31 Framingham 21: - 6 Turnover Margin
Framingham 42 RPI 36: -4 Turnover Margin

Record (1-4) Turnover Margin (-15!) Total Yards: Framingham - 1,730/346 game
                                                                     Opponents - 1,469 / 294 game
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: JS342 on January 08, 2015, 08:52:52 PM
What is the best conference in New England? (NESCAC not eligible because who knows?)
NEFC - MASCAC or ECFC
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: ECoastFootball on February 11, 2015, 08:49:53 AM
Quote from: JS342 on January 08, 2015, 08:52:52 PM
What is the best conference in New England? (NESCAC not eligible because who knows?)
NEFC - MASCAC or ECFC

I would say MASCAC/NEFC is very close with the MASCAC having an edge due to Framingham the last few years (but I'm obviously biased to the MASCAC). I would put the ECFC at a distant 3rd.
Title: Re: MASCAC Conference for 13-14
Post by: MASCACAlum on September 15, 2015, 07:41:49 PM
CONF PLAY STARTS THIS WEEKEND WHO DOES EVERYONE LIKE
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 16, 2015, 09:10:58 AM
Predictions for Conference Games .

Worcester at Bridgewater - Bridgewater 31-21...Bridgewater will look to rebound after losing to Kean.

Western Conn at Plymouth- West Conn 42-7 ..West Conn Rolls not even close game.

UMASS at Westfield- Both suffered tough losses last week and beat bottom dwellers in Week 1. I like Westfield 24-21

Game of the Week- Fitchburg at Framingham- Time to see if Fitchburg can compete with the big boys. I think they will be in it till the end but Silva and Framingham pull it out at home. Framingham 34-31

Extra Game- Mass Maritime beats Maine- 42-7
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 16, 2015, 09:16:49 AM
Power Rankings after two weeks

1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. West Conn
4. Bridgewater
5. Westfield
6. Mass Maritime
7. UMASS
8. Worcester
9. Plymouth
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 25, 2015, 09:52:05 AM
Went 3-2 last week. Off of alot of the Scores.

Power Rankings after three weeks:
1. Framingham
2. West Conn
3. Fitchburg
4. Bridgewater
5. UMASS
6. Westfield
7. Mass
8.Worcester
9. Plymouth

Game Predictions:

Bridgewater at Fitchburg- Fitchburg 24-21
Framingham at West Conn- UPSET SPECIAL- West Conn 45-42
Mass at Worcester- Mass 35-31
Plymouth at UMASS- UMASS 28-6
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on September 25, 2015, 02:20:26 PM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 25, 2015, 09:52:05 AM
Went 3-2 last week. Off of alot of the Scores.

Power Rankings after three weeks:
1. Framingham
2. West Conn
3. Fitchburg
4. Bridgewater
5. UMASS
6. Westfield
7. Mass
8.Worcester
9. Plymouth

Game Predictions:

Bridgewater at Fitchburg- Fitchburg 24-21
Framingham at West Conn- UPSET SPECIAL- West Conn 45-42
Mass at Worcester- Mass 35-31
Plymouth at UMASS- UMASS 28-6


Bold predictions. I like Worcester over Mass Maritime, until they can prove to stop the pass, I won't pick the Bucs. UMASS D wins by two more TDs and Bridgewater pulls it out by the same score you have for Fitch.

Game of the week for the conference and maybe year. I have Framingham State since West Conn has struggled to stop the pass, which we know Fram. can do. Also West Conn. is a running team with Nicols and the only thing Framingham has proven to stop effectively so far this year is the run. I'm not saying Nicols won't get his yards and TDs, he just won't get enough with that Framingham O clicking like it has been.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 27, 2015, 01:13:22 PM
Good game between West Conn and Framingham State, I think both teams still have some work to do. However, Framingham has to improve on defense if it wants to win against the better east teams. They are reminding me of TCU. Special Teams has to get better. You can't become a good team only operating on 1 of 3 cylinders.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 30, 2015, 10:07:33 AM
3-1 last week missed on the West Conn Upset pick.

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. West Conn
3. Fitchburg
4. UMASS
5. Mass Maritime
6. Bridgewater
7. Westfield
8. Worcester
9. Plymouth

Predictions:
Fitchburg vs Mass - Fitchburg 28-21 This will be a big game for ECAC bowl games.
Westfield vs Plymouth- Westfield -35-7
West Conn vs Bridgewater- West Conn 45-28
Framingham vs UMASS- Last chance for a conference loss for Framingham, They will win big 35-14
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on September 30, 2015, 10:08:46 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on September 27, 2015, 01:13:22 PM
Good game between West Conn and Framingham State, I think both teams still have some work to do. However, Framingham has to improve on defense if it wants to win against the better east teams. They are reminding me of TCU. Special Teams has to get better. You can't become a good team only operating on 1 of 3 cylinders.

Agreed. I think they have an offense that is capable of winning a playoff game, the defense and special teams though are below par. The previous two years Framingham made the playoffs they had the league's top Defense, this year they are trending towards the bottom of the MASCAC. Heck, even the running game isn't close to what it has been in the past offensively. Just really highlights how good Silva has been and in general that whole receiving corps. He really does spread that ball around to what I believe are basically 3 number 1 receivers on other teams and then a guy who would be a solid 2 on most other teams. But they are going no where in the playoffs with the defense and special teams play the way it is. Hopefully they can build some confidence and momentum going forward as I believe the hardest part of their schedule is behind them.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 05, 2015, 11:34:38 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 30, 2015, 10:07:33 AM
3-1 last week missed on the West Conn Upset pick.

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. West Conn
3. Fitchburg
4. UMASS
5. Mass Maritime
6. Bridgewater
7. Westfield
8. Worcester
9. Plymouth

Predictions:
Fitchburg vs Mass - Fitchburg 28-21 This will be a big game for ECAC bowl games.
Westfield vs Plymouth- Westfield -35-7
West Conn vs Bridgewater- West Conn 45-28
Framingham vs UMASS- Last chance for a conference loss for Framingham, They will win big 35-14


How bout the MASCAC with some upsets here. Didn't see Plymouth winning or Bridgewater. The win for the Bears is huge because it gives them the best shot to upend Framingham with a winner take all game in a few weeks. I think the biggest test left for Bridgewater is this week versus Umass D. Even though Westfield State is no gimme, I  think Bridgewater is the better team.

As for Framingham, it doesn't line up much nicer than this. The only team with a winning record left is Bridgewater who is 3-2 and got smashed by a Fitchburg team you already beat. If it is a time for the defense to get back on track, like it looked like this week against UMASS D, they have a nice set of games to do it.

But honestly, here and the NEFC are boring. Unless a huge upset or two happen to WNEC or Framingham, they are the front runners by a pretty comfortable margin.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on October 08, 2015, 09:59:45 AM
2-2 Last week..as you said Boxer did not see either of those teams coming out and winning last week. But that is why we play the game!

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. Bridgewater
4. West Conn
5. UMASS-D
6. Mass Maritime
7. Worcester
8. Plymouth
9. Westfield

Teams- 2-5 are going to be rotating all year. I can see any of these teams finishing number 2

Predictions:
Bridgewater at UMass-D- HUGE game this week for both teams. I think at Home UMASS-D will pull out a close one 24-21
Mass Maritime at West Conn- West Conn Bounces back 35-21
Framingham at Westfield- Framingham 42-7
Worcester at Fitchburg- Fitchburg 28-17
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 08, 2015, 01:10:14 PM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on October 08, 2015, 09:59:45 AM
2-2 Last week..as you said Boxer did not see either of those teams coming out and winning last week. But that is why we play the game!

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. Bridgewater
4. West Conn
5. UMASS-D
6. Mass Maritime
7. Worcester
8. Plymouth
9. Westfield

Teams- 2-5 are going to be rotating all year. I can see any of these teams finishing number 2

Predictions:
Bridgewater at UMass-D- HUGE game this week for both teams. I think at Home UMASS-D will pull out a close one 24-21
Mass Maritime at West Conn- West Conn Bounces back 35-21
Framingham at Westfield- Framingham 42-7
Worcester at Fitchburg- Fitchburg 28-17

I agree with most, but I'll play contrarian in the Bridgewater vs Umass D game and take BSU. I think Umass D had the winds taken out of their sails with that lost at Framigham last week and it seems Framingham might have given the blue print to stop that offense that was putting up some points.

I think Fitchburg is clearly the 2nd best team in this league and is going to finish up the year with their only blemish to Framingham. I went back and looked at that box score vs Framingham, and they had over 400 yards of total offense and held Framingham to about 260. Their defense is the best in the league, and they have a good offense with Dellachie at QB, a pretty good Wideout, and a tight end Summiel that teams can't seem to match up with. Outside of Framingham, they are the most balanced group, and heck even outplayed them from the box score.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: NED3Guy on October 08, 2015, 02:05:11 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 08, 2015, 01:10:14 PM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on October 08, 2015, 09:59:45 AM
2-2 Last week..as you said Boxer did not see either of those teams coming out and winning last week. But that is why we play the game!

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. Bridgewater
4. West Conn
5. UMASS-D
6. Mass Maritime
7. Worcester
8. Plymouth
9. Westfield

Teams- 2-5 are going to be rotating all year. I can see any of these teams finishing number 2

Predictions:
Bridgewater at UMass-D- HUGE game this week for both teams. I think at Home UMASS-D will pull out a close one 24-21
Mass Maritime at West Conn- West Conn Bounces back 35-21
Framingham at Westfield- Framingham 42-7
Worcester at Fitchburg- Fitchburg 28-17

I agree with most, but I'll play contrarian in the Bridgewater vs Umass D game and take BSU. I think Umass D had the winds taken out of their sails with that lost at Framigham last week and it seems Framingham might have given the blue print to stop that offense that was putting up some points.


Having the blueprint is one thing. Having the guys to execute the blueprint is another....UMD gets back on track this weekend.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 10, 2015, 12:07:48 PM
Quote from: NED3Guy on October 08, 2015, 02:05:11 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 08, 2015, 01:10:14 PM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on October 08, 2015, 09:59:45 AM
2-2 Last week..as you said Boxer did not see either of those teams coming out and winning last week. But that is why we play the game!

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. Bridgewater
4. West Conn
5. UMASS-D
6. Mass Maritime
7. Worcester
8. Plymouth
9. Westfield

Teams- 2-5 are going to be rotating all year. I can see any of these teams finishing number 2

Predictions:
Bridgewater at UMass-D- HUGE game this week for both teams. I think at Home UMASS-D will pull out a close one 24-21
Mass Maritime at West Conn- West Conn Bounces back 35-21
Framingham at Westfield- Framingham 42-7
Worcester at Fitchburg- Fitchburg 28-17

I agree with most, but I'll play contrarian in the Bridgewater vs Umass D game and take BSU. I think Umass D had the winds taken out of their sails with that lost at Framigham last week and it seems Framingham might have given the blue print to stop that offense that was putting up some points.


Having the blueprint is one thing. Having the guys to execute the blueprint is another....UMD gets back on track this weekend.

Well it looks not only did Bridgewater have the blueprint, they also had the guy to do it. Bridgewater is the only team left that will give Framingham a game. It should be a good one when they meet up.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on October 16, 2015, 09:39:14 AM
3-1 last week. Missed on the UMASS- Bridgewater game.

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. Bridgewater
4. West Conn
5. UMASS D
6. Mass
7. Worcester
8. Plymouth
9. Westfield

Game Predictions:
Worcester at UMASS- UMASS bounces back 24-14
Bridgewater at Plymouth- Bridgewater takes care of business- 35-7
Mass at Westfield- Mass 28-10
Fitchburg at West Conn- Fitchburg 35-31
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 20, 2015, 09:21:02 AM
All signs point to Bridgewater vs Framingham for the league title. Framingham has Plymouth St and Mass Maritime left and the bears have Westfield State left and its their homecoming game. Safe to say both teams are heavy favorites in both.

Bridgewater also has a bye the week before their game with Framingham, huge benefit getting 2 weeks to prepare for them. That one is going to be fun.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Cal_Paolantonio on November 02, 2015, 12:24:34 PM
No more predictions or power rankings for the MASCAC?? Its unfortunate to see this board go silent the last few weeks...
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on November 02, 2015, 01:56:14 PM
Well, thanks for joining -- you can try to change that!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on November 02, 2015, 04:00:25 PM
Here you go Cal..Welcome!

Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Bridgewater
3. Fitchburg
4. Worcester
5. UMD
6. West Conn
7. Plymouth
8. Westfield
9. Mass Maritime

Game Predictions:
Westfield vs Worcester: Worcester has been playing some good football late they win 24-10
UMD vs Fitchburg- Fitchburg 35-17
Plymouth vs Mass Maritime- Mass 17-10

The Championship game

Framingham vs Bridgewater: Framingham is the better team and with Silva at the QB there is no one thats going to stop him. I think Framingham wins big 42-21
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 03, 2015, 12:28:00 PM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on November 02, 2015, 04:00:25 PM
Here you go Cal..Welcome!

Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Bridgewater
3. Fitchburg
4. Worcester
5. UMD
6. West Conn
7. Plymouth
8. Westfield
9. Mass Maritime

Game Predictions:
Westfield vs Worcester: Worcester has been playing some good football late they win 24-10
UMD vs Fitchburg- Fitchburg 35-17
Plymouth vs Mass Maritime- Mass 17-10

The Championship game

Framingham vs Bridgewater: Framingham is the better team and with Silva at the QB there is no one thats going to stop him. I think Framingham wins big 42-21


I think the game is going to be a lot closer than you think. Bridgewater has had two week to prepare for this game, and they have been playing well as of late, arguably better than Framingham. The Bears also have one of the top defenses in the league, I think they can actually get to Silva and slow him down. Other teams have been able to slow him down, UMASS D and Fitchburg seemed to keep Silva and those wideouts in check, and Bridgewater has the same caliber of guys in their secondary to do the same. Bridgewater played these guys tough for 3 quarters last year before the wheels fell off in the fourth quarter, I think they change that around and get enough scores to win this game.

27-24 Bears.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 08, 2015, 03:28:39 PM
Big week for Framingham State this week. An okay game this past weekend, need to continue to improve in every facet. Take care of the Lancers and if weather permits, maybe a home game for the Rams.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MASCACAlum on November 09, 2015, 08:59:46 AM
Framingham with the big victory now its on to rivalry week. Which game is the biggest this weekend?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Cal_Paolantonio on November 10, 2015, 09:35:34 AM
With Framingham securing an NCAA Bid last weekend, that leaves Bridgewater Vs. MMA (The 37th annual Cranberry Bowl) as the biggest game this weekend. If Bridgewater wins they will have a shot at an ECAC bid. MMA is looking to defend the cup after winning it last year for the first time in four years, should be another good one.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 10, 2015, 11:41:05 AM
Big win for the Rams last week against Bridgewater. With the wild weekend of football Framingham might actually get a home game. Be interesting to see how things shake out again. But the big game has to be Bridgewater vs Maritime for the scoop. Give me Bridgewater in that one, extract a little revenge from last year's debacle.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on November 11, 2015, 10:20:21 AM
Congrats to Framingham for winning the MASCAC Conference Championship I went 4-0 on game predictions last week.

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. Bridgewater
4. Worcester
5. West Conn
6. Mass Maritime
7. UMD
8. Plymouth
9. Westfield

Game Predictions:

West Conn over Westfield 35-7
Framingham over Worcester 24-14- Worcester will keep this game close and has played very well of late
Bridgewater over Mass Maritime 35-24
Fitchburg over Plymouth 42-14
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 11, 2015, 10:50:37 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on November 11, 2015, 10:20:21 AM
Congrats to Framingham for winning the MASCAC Conference Championship I went 4-0 on game predictions last week.

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. Bridgewater
4. Worcester
5. West Conn
6. Mass Maritime
7. UMD
8. Plymouth
9. Westfield

Game Predictions:

West Conn over Westfield 35-7
Framingham over Worcester 24-14- Worcester will keep this game close and has played very well of late
Bridgewater over Mass Maritime 35-24
Fitchburg over Plymouth 42-14

I am hoping Framingham State uses this game to prepare its playoff roster.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 13, 2015, 02:55:23 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 11, 2015, 10:50:37 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on November 11, 2015, 10:20:21 AM
Congrats to Framingham for winning the MASCAC Conference Championship I went 4-0 on game predictions last week.

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. Bridgewater
4. Worcester
5. West Conn
6. Mass Maritime
7. UMD
8. Plymouth
9. Westfield

Game Predictions:

West Conn over Westfield 35-7
Framingham over Worcester 24-14- Worcester will keep this game close and has played very well of late
Bridgewater over Mass Maritime 35-24
Fitchburg over Plymouth 42-14

I am hoping Framingham State uses this game to prepare its playoff roster.

We will see. The motivation to play in these games can be tough. Lets see how the coaches handle the situation as well. If they decide to rest some players it could send the wrong message and keep this game really close. In my opinion they should just go all out for the win so they can hopefully secure a home playoff game. That is motivation enough to go out there and win this game handily for them.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 13, 2015, 03:10:38 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 13, 2015, 02:55:23 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN-MG on November 11, 2015, 10:50:37 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on November 11, 2015, 10:20:21 AM
Congrats to Framingham for winning the MASCAC Conference Championship I went 4-0 on game predictions last week.

Power Rankings:
1. Framingham
2. Fitchburg
3. Bridgewater
4. Worcester
5. West Conn
6. Mass Maritime
7. UMD
8. Plymouth
9. Westfield

Game Predictions:

West Conn over Westfield 35-7
Framingham over Worcester 24-14- Worcester will keep this game close and has played very well of late
Bridgewater over Mass Maritime 35-24
Fitchburg over Plymouth 42-14

I am hoping Framingham State uses this game to prepare its playoff roster.

We will see. The motivation to play in these games can be tough. Lets see how the coaches handle the situation as well. If they decide to rest some players it could send the wrong message and keep this game really close. In my opinion they should just go all out for the win so they can hopefully secure a home playoff game. That is motivation enough to go out there and win this game handily for them.

I agree completely. I think using only a limited number of players and maybe the exception of some Seniors who may not play in the playoffs would be great. Yes, they need to play lights out so that some players in the fourth to prevent injury.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 15, 2015, 06:23:34 PM
Framingham State has a touch matchup against perennial powerhouse Wesley, didn't really see that coming. Oh well, here's to the Rams shocking the world and then hopefully a trip to Baltimore, where I will be in attendance (subject to family obligations). 
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: dedragon on November 16, 2015, 06:33:14 AM
Looks like a great QB matchup coming this weekend in Dover!??! I guess we'll see which defense holds the most.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2015, 10:11:39 AM
When it comes down to it, if there is one Wesley team to pick out of the last 5 years to play in the first round of the playoffs as a MASCAC team, I would pick this one. This is not me saying that Framingham is going to win, or heck even keep it close. But this is the most vulnerable Wesley defense we have seen in a while, and hopefully Framingham can expose them a little bit. The defense has been playing better of late for Framingham, most of those early season woes were fixed or hid enough to get them back to the top of the league standings but this offense is going to be a different beast for them.

Wesley 50
Framingham 28
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2015, 08:14:43 PM
This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: AUPepBand on November 17, 2015, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2015, 08:14:43 PM
This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.

Pep looked at some video of Fitchburg and did notice that Dellachie can make some plays with his legs, much like Alfred's QB Tyler Johnson. The Saxons have played Bridgewater State and UMass-Dartmouth a few times but it will be a first time meeting with the Falcons. Should be fun. Does anyone know anything about the webcast?

Still debating whether to take time off work to attend Sunday's game....the late starting time (5 p.m.) on a Sunday makes it a difficult trip, timing wise. What with Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday, Pep has an early deadline to deal with, plus the game ending around 8 p.m. still leaves Pep six hours from home. Probably less than a two hour trip for the Fitchburg Falcons. Gosh, perhaps the ECAC could have RPI or Cortland State, with their big stadiums, host in the future?

And guess where Pep will be on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday for Thanksgiving next week? Haha....Suffield, CT...some 32 miles from New Britain. How's about the ECAC postpones the games until Saturday, Nov. 28?

On Saxon Warriors!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 20, 2015, 01:53:47 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on November 17, 2015, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2015, 08:14:43 PM
This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.

Pep looked at some video of Fitchburg and did notice that Dellachie can make some plays with his legs, much like Alfred's QB Tyler Johnson. The Saxons have played Bridgewater State and UMass-Dartmouth a few times but it will be a first time meeting with the Falcons. Should be fun. Does anyone know anything about the webcast?

Still debating whether to take time off work to attend Sunday's game....the late starting time (5 p.m.) on a Sunday makes it a difficult trip, timing wise. What with Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday, Pep has an early deadline to deal with, plus the game ending around 8 p.m. still leaves Pep six hours from home. Probably less than a two hour trip for the Fitchburg Falcons. Gosh, perhaps the ECAC could have RPI or Cortland State, with their big stadiums, host in the future?

And guess where Pep will be on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday for Thanksgiving next week? Haha....Suffield, CT...some 32 miles from New Britain. How's about the ECAC postpones the games until Saturday, Nov. 28?

On Saxon Warriors!


Pep if I were you I would stream the game.

MASCAC came out with their player of the year awards and Framingham State swept the major categories with Silva as offensive MVP, Managano as defensive MVP, and Stanfield as Offensive Linemen of the year. The only one you could argue is Managano getting the defensive MVP, his stats were a little underwhelming compared to past winners, but to the victor goes the spoils.

Good luck to those Rams on Saturday, Wesley will be a tough game for them but I think they are capable of putting up another decent showing. The Triple take guys have them putting up a good game for the most part. Hopefully they can exceed expectations and even steal this one.

Would love for Fitchburg to knock off Alfred in the ECACs this week. This is the best Fitch team in a long time, it would show some real progress if they are able to win this game. The last time a MASCAC school played Alfred in ECAC Bridgewater got monkey stomped. Lets hope for something better.

Bridgewater and Carnegie Mellon I have no idea about. I have no idea how strong they are but my feeling is this is going to be a close game and one Carnegie Mellon will be fired up about to play. Interesting to see two teams from out of region play each other who for the most part would never do it.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 20, 2015, 01:57:53 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 20, 2015, 01:53:47 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on November 17, 2015, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2015, 08:14:43 PM
This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.

Pep looked at some video of Fitchburg and did notice that Dellachie can make some plays with his legs, much like Alfred's QB Tyler Johnson. The Saxons have played Bridgewater State and UMass-Dartmouth a few times but it will be a first time meeting with the Falcons. Should be fun. Does anyone know anything about the webcast?

Still debating whether to take time off work to attend Sunday's game....the late starting time (5 p.m.) on a Sunday makes it a difficult trip, timing wise. What with Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday, Pep has an early deadline to deal with, plus the game ending around 8 p.m. still leaves Pep six hours from home. Probably less than a two hour trip for the Fitchburg Falcons. Gosh, perhaps the ECAC could have RPI or Cortland State, with their big stadiums, host in the future?

And guess where Pep will be on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday for Thanksgiving next week? Haha....Suffield, CT...some 32 miles from New Britain. How's about the ECAC postpones the games until Saturday, Nov. 28?

On Saxon Warriors!


Pep if I were you I would stream the game.

MASCAC came out with their player of the year awards and Framingham State swept the major categories with Silva as offensive MVP, Managano as defensive MVP, and Stanfield as Offensive Linemen of the year. The only one you could argue is Managano getting the defensive MVP, his stats were a little underwhelming compared to past winners, but to the victor goes the spoils.

Good luck to those Rams on Saturday, Wesley will be a tough game for them but I think they are capable of putting up another decent showing. The Triple take guys have them putting up a good game for the most part. Hopefully they can exceed expectations and even steal this one.

Would love for Fitchburg to knock off Alfred in the ECACs this week. This is the best Fitch team in a long time, it would show some real progress if they are able to win this game. The last time a MASCAC school played Alfred in ECAC Bridgewater got monkey stomped. Lets hope for something better.

Bridgewater and Carnegie Mellon I have no idea about. I have no idea how strong they are but my feeling is this is going to be a close game and one Carnegie Mellon will be fired up about to play. Interesting to see two teams from out of region play each other who for the most part would never do it.

Looking at it from a logical standpoint, I will have to agree with Triple take, the game is going to be close, until late. Maybe due to a fumble recovery that sparks the other team to take a two touchdown lead or an Interception that is the straw that breaks the Camel back. As far as the Fitchburg game against Alfred, I think this will be a interesting game, whichever team limits the turnovers will most likely still the momentum and win. Lastly, the Bridgewater vs. Carnegie Mellon, I like Carnegie if they are able to control the line a scrimmage, they have been playing very well as of late.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: wesleydad on November 21, 2015, 05:48:43 PM
Congrats to Framingham.  Very well played game.  Very well prepared and tried to do what was needed to keep the game close.  Nice QB, skilled with both legs and arms.  Line play was pretty good too.  Represented the league very well today.  Good luck in the upcoming season.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: AUPepBand on November 22, 2015, 10:21:49 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 20, 2015, 01:53:47 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on November 17, 2015, 07:06:38 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2015, 08:14:43 PM
This is mostly for Tartan, but what does Bridgewater have to expect with Carnegie Mellon? I have not one iota of information on them. I like Bridgewater playing an out of region team, makes thing interesting.

Also I think this will be the first game in history for Fitchburg against some one outside of New England with Alfred. In fact I think they match up pretty well with them and it should be a good game. In fact I think this game will be the most telling game in terms of New England football catching up with the big boys in New York. I think Fitch's D will be able to slow down Alfred, and Fitch will in turn be able to throw the ball a little. Dellachie is a mobile kid and will give them some trouble. Excited to see that game.

Pep looked at some video of Fitchburg and did notice that Dellachie can make some plays with his legs, much like Alfred's QB Tyler Johnson. The Saxons have played Bridgewater State and UMass-Dartmouth a few times but it will be a first time meeting with the Falcons. Should be fun. Does anyone know anything about the webcast?

Still debating whether to take time off work to attend Sunday's game....the late starting time (5 p.m.) on a Sunday makes it a difficult trip, timing wise. What with Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday, Pep has an early deadline to deal with, plus the game ending around 8 p.m. still leaves Pep six hours from home. Probably less than a two hour trip for the Fitchburg Falcons. Gosh, perhaps the ECAC could have RPI or Cortland State, with their big stadiums, host in the future?

And guess where Pep will be on Wednesday-Thursday-Friday for Thanksgiving next week? Haha....Suffield, CT...some 32 miles from New Britain. How's about the ECAC postpones the games until Saturday, Nov. 28?

On Saxon Warriors!


Pep if I were you I would stream the game.

MASCAC came out with their player of the year awards and Framingham State swept the major categories with Silva as offensive MVP, Managano as defensive MVP, and Stanfield as Offensive Linemen of the year. The only one you could argue is Managano getting the defensive MVP, his stats were a little underwhelming compared to past winners, but to the victor goes the spoils.

Good luck to those Rams on Saturday, Wesley will be a tough game for them but I think they are capable of putting up another decent showing. The Triple take guys have them putting up a good game for the most part. Hopefully they can exceed expectations and even steal this one.

Would love for Fitchburg to knock off Alfred in the ECACs this week. This is the best Fitch team in a long time, it would show some real progress if they are able to win this game. The last time a MASCAC school played Alfred in ECAC Bridgewater got monkey stomped. Lets hope for something better.

Bridgewater and Carnegie Mellon I have no idea about. I have no idea how strong they are but my feeling is this is going to be a close game and one Carnegie Mellon will be fired up about to play. Interesting to see two teams from out of region play each other who for the most part would never do it.

Pep will be watching the stream at the library. Neighbor Joe, who played for AU in the 50s, will be there as his daughter lives in Connecticut. AU will likely be well represented by parents of players and perhaps some alumni from the area, weather permitting.

In that ECAC game at Bridgewater a few years back, it was the AU Pep Band that sparked the monkey stomp. AU was trailing 10-0 midway through the second quarter when THREE alumni members of the AU Pep Band finally appeared with trombone, and trumpets in hand, much to the delight of AU fans, one of which declared "The Pep Band is HERE!" Until that moment, Pep had been sitting in the stands alone with a bass drum, getting awkward glances from some of the Bridgewater State students whose faces said, "What's the old guy with a drum doing up there?"

Pep had introduced via Facebook and arranged for one trumpet-playing alum living south of Boston to pick up a trombone-playing alum near Boston and attend the game. Traffic delayed their arrival but when they got out of their vehicle in the parking lot, another Boston area pep band alum sees their pep band shirts and greets them with, "Had I known the pep band was going to be here, I'd have brought my trumpet!"

"I've got another trumpet in the car you can play," said the first trumpet player.

The three musicians had never played together, each from a different era of the 15-year-old AU Pep Band. As they settled in, AU got a first down and the band played....after each first down until AU finally found paydirt and the band erupted into the fight song. After forcing a 3-and-out, AU blocked a punt and returned it for a TD and the band played the fight song again. The momentum the Saxons carried into the locker room (well, there really wasn't any) carried into the second half and AU rolled to a 41-10 win...and the band played on!

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Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 23, 2015, 11:55:13 AM
Overall a decent showing by the MASCAC. Can't really call it a good showing because no one won. Bridgewater really laid an egg out there, getting absolutely demolished and really taking away any of the good will brought by Framingham and Fitchs competitive losses. Really wish Fitch pulled that one out, that would of been a very good win for them and created alot of momentum for next year. I think Fitchburg is going to be the team to beat next year with Dellachie back at QB, their top two running backs back, 3 of their top 4 receivers, 3 of 5 O linemen back, this is going to be a tough offense to go against. Defensively they are losing some key players but from the looks of it have played alot of underclassmen as well and they do have the defensive rookie of the year to.

Framingham is losing just about everybody from their offense and some very key clogs from their defense. Framingham is losing Silva the QB, their top 4 WR's, their conference of the year linemen, their leading sack and TFL D tackle, and both safeties including the defensive player of the year, and an all conference corner. When looking at this I think Fitchburg is your team to beat next year, and the best shot at an NCAA win. Normally Fitchburg doesn't schedule anyone of status in their OOC schedule so we won't know much about them until they play Framingham which is usually week 3 or 4.

Also to note that West Conn took a step back as well. Nicol is back but they lose alot of talent as well on both sides including their QB and top WR. It should be noted that many of the new teams that join the NEFC/MASCAC have had initial success but only to drop off dramatically after the first couple years. Coast Guard started well and has been a bad/mediocre team as of late. Plymouth State started well and has been dreadful as of late. West Conn has had less success than both of those team initially did and already back to a .500 team in the league. For the MASCAC to keep improving teams such as West Conn, who go out and schedule some actual decent competition, must not only remain competitive, but have some success. Part of me also wonders how long West Conn could stay in the MASCAC, as some of this local shake up league wise makes them a potential target since they are only a member of this conference football wise only.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: desertcat1 on November 25, 2015, 11:50:18 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Safe Travels. :-*
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Cal_Paolantonio on January 07, 2016, 12:32:04 PM
Anyone want to throw out way too early predictions or power rankings for the MASCAC next year? Also do you think there are any players in the MASCAC that will get a tryout with an NFL/CFL team this year?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MASCACAlum on January 07, 2016, 06:48:24 PM
I would have to think fitchburg and bsu are the teams to beat. framingham needs to replace alot. umd and western conn st has great skill. worcester and plymouth looked good later in the season. maritime and westfield are bottom feeders
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on May 11, 2016, 08:43:49 PM
Quote from: MASCACAlum on January 07, 2016, 06:48:24 PM
I would have to think fitchburg and bsu are the teams to beat. framingham needs to replace alot. umd and western conn st has great skill. worcester and plymouth looked good later in the season. maritime and westfield are bottom feeders

It's going to be an interest year for the MASCAC, I think with the success over the past few year Framingham State has done a good job recruiting and building a brand and will compete, however may take a minor step back with the experience of other teams aforementioned, but will still compete until Week 11 for the championship. I think Fitchburg has a really good chance, they can play.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: ITH radio on June 23, 2016, 10:46:57 AM
https://noontimesports.com/

Matt Noonan previews the NEFC and other NE D3FB conferences, including the NESCAC, in this blog post.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 01, 2016, 01:13:45 PM
It's that time of the year, ready to watch some football. Excited for the new players and new starters. Wishing everyone a great season and injury free season.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 05, 2016, 02:52:01 PM
Had a chance to digest the Framingham State vs. Endicott game a bit. First, Framingham has to fixed the kicking game. I am not sure if that can be done overnight, but something has to be done. They have to understand that teams now see them as a very good team and will play their best and you can't have lapse that will allow teams to get back into the game. Nevertheless hats off to Endicott, they did not give up, they showed great resolve, they just couldn't find a way to stop the big plays. However, I believe both teams will improve next week, they each face some stiff competition that will see how far each respective conference has come and if they can take the next step and winning those big games in the East Region.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 11, 2016, 01:06:51 PM
What a very disappointing showing by the Rams this past weekend. The return really hurt the momentum and then turnovers and getting yourself in a deep whole. This team is not as talented or experienced enough to make comebacks like in previous years. I think the game will be a wake up call and hopefully knock some guys back down that are living on previous teams success. I thought they would make the jump, but obviously that didn't happen. On another note Bridgewater kept it interesting all the way to the end. They need to be more composed, felt they rushed to much and let the game slip away. Well lets get started with conference play, every team has a equal opportunity in making the playoff by winning the conference championship.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: boobyhasgameyo on September 11, 2016, 01:09:50 PM
+k for trying to keep the conversations on this board alive, D3. 
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: ITH radio on September 20, 2016, 12:10:02 PM
I'm surprised Fitch couldn't finally get one over on Fram St but the Rams are the champs until proven otherwise. Not sure if Bridgewater St can dethrone them either given their struggles vs. Curry (the purple drank may be better than we thank).
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 21, 2016, 12:50:50 PM
Quote from: ITH radio on September 20, 2016, 12:10:02 PM
I'm surprised Fitch couldn't finally get one over on Fram St but the Rams are the champs until proven otherwise. Not sure if Bridgewater St can dethrone them either given their struggles vs. Curry (the purple drank may be better than we thank).

Yes, this would have been the year, but I think there is still a talent gap in certain areas. Bridgewater St can surprise teams regardless what record they have, I think they are going to play Framingham well this year. Regarding Curry, I pass on the purple drank as of now until I get to watch them a bit more.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Saxon73 on September 23, 2016, 09:02:55 PM
Excellent video put on by Bridgewater St.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MASCACAlum on October 05, 2016, 11:31:12 PM
Wow very interesting year for the mascac. Framingham is not as dominant bridgewater started slow but now are turning it up Fitchburg could of had a run at it but hurt Qb ruined there chances UMD Plymouth and mma playing better then average football. West Conn should be tops of the league  but have struggled all year and if they struggle this weekend could be in for a long rest of the season.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 06, 2016, 12:56:53 PM
Quote from: MASCACAlum on October 05, 2016, 11:31:12 PM
Wow very interesting year for the mascac. Framingham is not as dominant bridgewater started slow but now are turning it up Fitchburg could of had a run at it but hurt Qb ruined there chances UMD Plymouth and mma playing better then average football. West Conn should be tops of the league  but have struggled all year and if they struggle this weekend could be in for a long rest of the season.

Very interesting year...I think that this year's champion will finish with at least two losses. Bridgewater is heating up a bit and looks on par with Framingham State. Plymouth losing to Westfield in OT last week really dampened next weeks matchup with Bridgewater. However, Bridgewater has to focus on UMD, which is feeling good after taking down Framingham last week. I think this week will be a good test on how UMD can play with the target on their back, but will be tough playing Bridgewater at home at night.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 08, 2016, 07:06:24 PM
What a weekend with the weather around the region, got to see some teams show some spunk and survive against solid opponents. I think this conference race will not be settled until November. I think the conference is more balance this year. Bridgewater is looking good right now, they could easily be 6-0. Not sure if any of the teams are on par with FSU's past two teams though, we shall see.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 17, 2016, 11:27:24 AM
Watched an awesome game between Bridgewater and Ply State, the game could of went either way. Bridgewater is now in the driver seat. If they win out, they are the MASCAC champion. We have another key matchup with Framingham State vs. Ply State and Bridgewater can't overlook Westfield thinking about Framingham State in a couple weeks. I think Ply State will be a little bit exhausted and down this week and with the Rams coming off a bye week should be in good shape.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 23, 2016, 12:36:10 PM
Bye week worked well the Rams as they they came up with some creative plays, especially that 3 and long reverse that eventually led to a TD before half. Although the weather was not great, was impressed with the balance in the conditions and defensively they were able to get off the field which is a good sign. I do think Ply State had a little layover from their last weeks match-up with Bridgewater. Now Bridgewater gets a bye-week to prepare for the Rams as they appear to be on the rise.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 28, 2016, 09:55:30 AM
Some big games this weekend for teams in the MASCAC, Western Conn takes on UMD, I am sure UMD will be ready and not take anything for granted, they still have a chance to win conference. Western Conn has played everyone tough in all of its 5 losses this season, what a great chance to spoil it for UMD and hopefully get to .500 for the season. The Rams are playing Maritime and if the rams carry forward that momentum from last week and continue to be balanced, they should win the game. I am also interested to see if Ply State can rebound after three straight losses after starting 4-0.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MASCACAlum on October 30, 2016, 10:41:27 PM
Big games in this region. Championship weekend Bridgewater Framingham. I feel like rams are starting to peak at the right time and The bears have the bye at the right time. I expect the Rams to pull this one out late.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 31, 2016, 12:02:56 PM
Quote from: MASCACAlum on October 30, 2016, 10:41:27 PM
Big games in this region. Championship weekend Bridgewater Framingham. I feel like rams are starting to peak at the right time and The bears have the bye at the right time. I expect the Rams to pull this one out late.

I agree MASCAC. Although I didn't like this past weeks performance from the Rams, I think they may have been looking ahead and had to play all 4 quarter against Maritime at Maritime. I think the bye week for Bridgewater is huge, but they are facing the Rams at home which if I recall haven't loss a home conference game since 2010, which was to Maritime. I think the game comes down to third downs and whichever team limits the big momentum plays. I am looking forward to a great game from both teams.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: ITH radio on October 31, 2016, 01:30:27 PM
We previewed the BSU vs FSU game with Matt Noonan on the back half of our podcast. Should be a good one.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MASCACAlum on October 31, 2016, 10:40:00 PM
Great podcast wondering if the Framingham Bridgewater game turns into a serious defensive battle. I was wrong thought Fitchburg had a shot at this championship who would of guessed UMD to be as strong as they are.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: ITH radio on November 01, 2016, 11:30:48 AM
Quote from: MASCACAlum on October 31, 2016, 10:40:00 PM
Great podcast wondering if the Framingham Bridgewater game turns into a serious defensive battle. I was wrong thought Fitchburg had a shot at this championship who would of guessed UMD to be as strong as they are.

Thanks! I'm leaning Bears but wouldn't be surprised if Rams pulled it out. Big weekend to go along with NEFC and other conference races coming to a head.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 05, 2016, 07:35:55 PM
Congrats to Bridgewater on a great game, they kept the game balance and took it to the RAMS all day. Its amazing that the game came down to an XP. IMHO Bridgewater looked like the better team, they were able to run the ball and we could not really stop it. When the game went to OT, I thought Homefield advantage would play a big part, but Bridgewater was very confident after the missed PAT and just did what they did earlier in the game. Again, congrats to Bridgewater, they punch their ticket to Husson.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 14, 2016, 01:12:13 PM
Big game for the RAMS this upcoming weekend against Salve. I think last week the Rams did a great job on 3rd down defense and if they can finish drives can win. However, this game is evenly match and expect both teams to play well. Good luck to all the seniors, have one last game to showcase you talent. From here on out, it's nothing but "Babies and Memories".
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: AUPepBand on November 15, 2016, 12:12:53 PM
Any Bridgewater fans making the trip to Mayberry this Saterday? Pep will be happy to offer some travel tips/local flavors.

Pep is reminded of the 2011 trip to Bridgewater State, when the Saxons, once the alumni members of the pep band arrived mid-way through the second quarter, rallied to a 41-10 win from a 10-0 deficit. Pep and Pep's pops and sisters had an early departure from Alfred with a stop for breakfast at Joe's Diner in Lee, MA off the MassPike.

Three former members of the AU Pep Band, all Massachusetts residents who had never played together before, pumped up the AU parents/fans and the Saxons at Bridgewater's Swenson Stadium.

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Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 18, 2016, 11:14:13 AM
RAMS face off against a good Salve team, looking forward to a high scoring affair. I think the team that can capitalize in the redezone will win the game. Each team was one game away from representing their respective conferences in the national playoffs, so it should be exciting. Bragging rights around the NE is also on the line as well. Also, good luck to Bridgewater tomorrow, win one for the MASCAC. Have a chance to shock the world tomorrow. Play Hard and Play Safe.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Sir Battlescars on November 19, 2016, 12:24:16 AM
Just noticed that Chuck Denune is no longer the Head Coach at Bridgewater State. Does anyone know what happened and why he's not the coach anymore?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: AUKaz00 on November 19, 2016, 04:06:58 PM
Respect to Bridgewater State. They played an incredible game and deserved a better result. They certainly played like champions today.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 19, 2016, 04:15:56 PM
Congrats to Bridgewater State on one heck of a game, they played like a team that believe they belonged. I knew the game was going to be closer than expected, but taking the #1 seed to OT. Congrats to the RAMS on closing out after a wild 4th against a good Salve team. Really started fast with the big run and then the long pass, but Salve never quit and the RAMS had to fight until the end, expect both teams to continue to improve.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: AUPepBand on November 21, 2016, 04:01:54 PM
Bridgewater State's football team was well-prepared and executed well. The Saxons were fortunate to preserve their extended string of wins in "The Pit."

The Bridgewater State fans, albeit a small crowd, was loud and proud! Kudos to them for making the long, long trip.

Good job, Bears!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on June 14, 2017, 04:28:05 PM
It's almost that time of the year. Looking for some of the guys that were on the sideline and some good top notch recruits to bring us to glory again. Not going to be easy, but we an get it done.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: HansenRatings on June 21, 2017, 11:58:33 AM
Here's my preliminary projection for the MASCAC's 2017 season, which will be updated based on returning starters later in the summer:
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Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on June 28, 2017, 04:35:55 PM
Pre Summer Camp Rankings:

1. Framingham
2. West Conn
3. Bridgewater
4. UMD
5. Plymouth
6. Fitchburg
7. Mass Maritime
8. Worchester
9. Westfield
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on July 14, 2017, 09:40:16 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on June 28, 2017, 04:35:55 PM
Pre Summer Camp Rankings:

1. Framingham
2. West Conn
3. Bridgewater
4. UMD
5. Plymouth
6. Fitchburg
7. Mass Maritime
8. Worchester
9. Westfield

This is going to be a tough race this year, I can easily see it coming down to the last week. No clear favorite this year.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MASCACAlum on August 21, 2017, 12:28:37 PM
I have to think that one of these years west conn is going to break through...I wonder if plymouth state can continue there up hill climb any updates from each teams camp?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on August 21, 2017, 03:10:17 PM
Quote from: MASCACAlum on August 21, 2017, 12:28:37 PM
I have to think that one of these years west conn is going to break through...I wonder if plymouth state can continue there up hill climb any updates from each teams camp?

I'm starting to think that Western Connecticut has reached its ceiling. With team like Western New England, FSU, and the NESCAC schools doing well, recruiting only became that much tougher. The area is only but so large, having to go into other states is good when you doing have no championship to throw out there other than it being in Danbury and close to New York, it's tough recruiting in a both New York and New England areas.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Bengalsrule on August 28, 2017, 08:03:34 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on November 21, 2016, 04:01:54 PM
Bridgewater State's football team was well-prepared and executed well. The Saxons were fortunate to preserve their extended string of wins in "The Pit."

The Bridgewater State fans, albeit a small crowd, was loud and proud! Kudos to them for making the long, long trip.

Good job, Bears!

Pep, oddly enough the last team BS played was from the E8. Next team that they play is also from E8 (my BS Bengals). I thought that id find more conversation on these boards about the 2017 version of Bridgewater. Looks like Ill have to wait till later inn the week to see what they may look like!  or maybe Saturday to see 1st hand!!

go BENGALS!!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: AUPepBand on August 28, 2017, 10:30:31 PM
Quote from: Bengalsrule on August 28, 2017, 08:03:34 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on November 21, 2016, 04:01:54 PM
Bridgewater State's football team was well-prepared and executed well. The Saxons were fortunate to preserve their extended string of wins in "The Pit."

The Bridgewater State fans, albeit a small crowd, was loud and proud! Kudos to them for making the long, long trip.

Good job, Bears!

Pep, oddly enough the last team BS played was from the E8. Next team that they play is also from E8 (my BS Bengals). I thought that id find more conversation on these boards about the 2017 version of Bridgewater. Looks like Ill have to wait till later inn the week to see what they may look like!  or maybe Saturday to see 1st hand!!

go BENGALS!!

Bridgewater State had an outstanding game plan well executed by the Bears against Pep's Saxons, who were slowed a bit with the loss of Maleke Fuentes (broken collar bone in Fisher game). AU came out a little flat...perhaps still celebrating the perfect 10-0 and E8 title. Either way, the Bears are a well-coached team and play smart. Hoppy and Stewart are a force. Will be interested to see how this one plays out.

Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Bengalsrule on August 30, 2017, 05:24:51 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on August 28, 2017, 10:30:31 PM
Quote from: Bengalsrule on August 28, 2017, 08:03:34 PM
Quote from: AUPepBand on November 21, 2016, 04:01:54 PM
Bridgewater State's football team was well-prepared and executed well. The Saxons were fortunate to preserve their extended string of wins in "The Pit."

The Bridgewater State fans, albeit a small crowd, was loud and proud! Kudos to them for making the long, long trip.

Good job, Bears!

Pep, oddly enough the last team BS played was from the E8. Next team that they play is also from E8 (my BS Bengals). I thought that id find more conversation on these boards about the 2017 version of Bridgewater. Looks like Ill have to wait till later inn the week to see what they may look like!  or maybe Saturday to see 1st hand!!

go BENGALS!!

Bridgewater State had an outstanding game plan well executed by the Bears against Pep's Saxons, who were slowed a bit with the loss of Maleke Fuentes (broken collar bone in Fisher game). AU came out a little flat...perhaps still celebrating the perfect 10-0 and E8 title. Either way, the Bears are a well-coached team and play smart. Hoppy and Stewart are a force. Will be interested to see how this one plays out.

Indeed!  Thanks!!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on August 31, 2017, 10:42:00 AM
Week 1 Pick'em

Fitchburg vs Curry -  Fitchburg 24-21

Westfield vs Nichols - Nichols 17-13

Mount Ida vs UMD - Mount Ida (Score in ECFC Thread)

Framingham vs Endicott - Framingham 27-24

Bridgewater vs Buff State - Bridgewater 31-28

Worcester St vs Salve - Salve 27-21

Castleton over Plymouth (Score in ECFC Threaad)

West Conn vs Hartwick - Hartwick 42-38
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MASCACAlum on September 02, 2017, 10:03:58 PM
Not a great weekend for the mascacalum with Fitchburg Umd bridgewater Worcester and west conn going down. Which team are you most surprised that lost? Next weekend could be another tough one with Framingham and Cartland and mass maritime with suny....

Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on September 05, 2017, 06:33:34 PM
Not a great opening week for the MASCAC, with that being said there were a lot of close matchups that could have gone either way. BSU outplayed Buff State but let them back into the game with penalties and a blown coverage on 3rd down late in the game.  Fitchburg, UMD, Worcester St, and Wesfield all had close games. Hopefully a better showing this week!

These are my power rankings after week 1:
1. Framingham State (1-0) they put a beat down on a quality opponent in Endicott and seem to be right back in the driver seat. They will have their first real test next week Vs. Cortland (1-0) of the E8
2. Western Connecticut (1-0) Had a shoot out vs. Hartwick, Fleeting proves to be a playmaker for WCSU, questions still rise about the defensive side of the ball, if they can clean it up look for them to push Fram and BSU for the MASCAC title
3. Bridgewater State (0-1) Held up physically and athletically against a quality empire eight opponent, we will see how they match up this week against Endicott before huge MASCAC implications vs. Framingham week 3. 
4. Plymouth State (1-0) Plymouth hasn't shown any signs of a setback after last years improvement, keep an eye on them to be a MASCAC darkhorse this year
5. Fitchburg State (0-1) Tough loss vs. Curry who always seems to deliver their best punch on opening night at Katz field
6. Umass Dartmouth (0-1) Defensive battle against Mount Ida. UMD is always physical in the trenches but replacing all conference playmakers like Sheridan and Burnham on offense will be challenging
7. Mass Maritime (0-0) still waiting in the starting blocks, with the chowder bowl looming this weekend
8. Worcester State (0-1) close game against Salve, similar to last year. Look for them to continue to put up points and stop nobody in typical Worcester fashion
9. Westfield State (0-1) Lost to Nichols.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on September 07, 2017, 09:24:14 AM
MASCAC Man's Bold Predictions for Week 2

Framingham vs. Cortland- Cortland 38-28
Framingham has played a very tough non-league schedule in the past, and they have came very close to beating Rowan, Ithaca, and Cortland, but have yet to get over the hump against a championship contender in a top conference. Maybe Adam Wojenski and Quron Wright will be the duo that finally get it done?

Bridgewater vs. Endicott- BSU 34-21
Look for Bridgewater to bounce back strong against Endicott in the home opener. They will have some of the opening game issues worked out and flying on all cylinders against the gulls. If McLaughlin and the 2 QB system can gash them early, Endicott may be playing catch up most of the game.

Plymouth State vs. Mount Ida- Plymouth State 28-14
Plymouth state will continue with the strong start against Mount Ida, I don't think Ida will have enough offense to keep up with Edwards and Co.

Fitchburg State vs. Castleton- Fitchburg- 31- 20
Look for Valerio to hit his stride in only his second start for the Falcons, His debut was impressive going 17-23 for 266 yds and a Touchdown. Brown-Simpson also had a strong performance against Curry.

Westfield State vs. Western New England- Western New England 41-14
This will be a bounce back game for WNEC, unfortunately for Westfield they may be the victims of it. After being ranked 24th in the nation, WNEC certainly will have something to prove this weekend.

Worcester State vs. Becker- Worcester State 31-20
Becker struggled putting points on the board week 1, I think that will continue in week 2. They are relying heavily on QB Sinkfield-Shelton to provide offense for Becker, Worcester will be able to key on that and outscore them enough to seal a W.

Mass Maritime vs. Maritime (N.Y.)- Maritime (N.Y) 38-31
Maritime (N.Y) won in dominating fashion 58-0 last week against Maine Maritime, but now have to travel to Clear Harbor for the Chowder Bowl. I am giving Maritime (N.Y) the nod in this one in a close fought battle.

Western Connecticut (BYE)

Would love to see some other predictions. Do you agree? Disagree? Let's get this board going!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 07, 2017, 12:55:30 PM
Quote from: The_MASCACman on September 07, 2017, 09:24:14 AM
MASCAC Man's Bold Predictions for Week 2

Framingham vs. Cortland- Cortland 38-28
Framingham has played a very tough non-league schedule in the past, and they have came very close to beating Rowan, Ithaca, and Cortland, but have yet to get over the hump against a championship contender in a top conference. Maybe Adam Wojenski and Quron Wright will be the duo that finally get it done?

Bridgewater vs. Endicott- BSU 34-21
Look for Bridgewater to bounce back strong against Endicott in the home opener. They will have some of the opening game issues worked out and flying on all cylinders against the gulls. If McLaughlin and the 2 QB system can gash them early, Endicott may be playing catch up most of the game.

Plymouth State vs. Mount Ida- Plymouth State 28-14
Plymouth state will continue with the strong start against Mount Ida, I don't think Ida will have enough offense to keep up with Edwards and Co.

Fitchburg State vs. Castleton- Fitchburg- 31- 20
Look for Valerio to hit his stride in only his second start for the Falcons, His debut was impressive going 17-23 for 266 yds and a Touchdown. Brown-Simpson also had a strong performance against Curry.

Westfield State vs. Western New England- Western New England 41-14
This will be a bounce back game for WNEC, unfortunately for Westfield they may be the victims of it. After being ranked 24th in the nation, WNEC certainly will have something to prove this weekend.

Worcester State vs. Becker- Worcester State 31-20
Becker struggled putting points on the board week 1, I think that will continue in week 2. They are relying heavily on QB Sinkfield-Shelton to provide offense for Becker, Worcester will be able to key on that and outscore them enough to seal a W.

Mass Maritime vs. Maritime (N.Y.)- Maritime (N.Y) 38-31
Maritime (N.Y) won in dominating fashion 58-0 last week against Maine Maritime, but now have to travel to Clear Harbor for the Chowder Bowl. I am giving Maritime (N.Y) the nod in this one in a close fought battle.

Western Connecticut (BYE)

Would love to see some other predictions. Do you agree? Disagree? Let's get this board going!

Can't disagree with much on this list except I believe Framingham State will finally get over the hump with the E 8 teams and take that next step. IMHO I though this was going to be a big rebuilding year, but after the 1st game I was very impressed with the play and coaching. I think BSU has potential to be very good, if they learn from the 1st game and move forward they can be a scary team.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on September 07, 2017, 05:51:50 PM
Hope this activity in the MASCAC board keeps up!

TeddyWestside's week 2 predictions are a little bit different than mascacman's and D3MAfan,

First game up is
       Framingham State vs. Cortland: I have to side with D3MAfan on this one I think this is the year FSU gets over the hump and beats a good Cortland team.

After that it's
       Bridgewater State vs Endicott: I am going with Endicott over Bridgewater in another close hard fought game by BSU

       Plymouth State vs Mount Ida: Plymouth State has been on a roll from last season to this one. I think they can make the MASCAC very interesting. Plymouth over Ida.

       Fitchburg State vs Castleton: I'm taking Fitchburg here I dont think Castleton can pull this one off. Look for Fitchburg to bounce back after a tough game vs curry last week.

       Westfield State vs Western New England: WNEC over Westfield plain and simple

       Worcester State vs Becker:  Look for Worcester to put up a bunch of points and win this game. Worcester over Becker.

       Mass Maritime vs Suny Maritime: I'm taking Suny Maritime here in the Chowder Bowl!

Good luck to all the teams playing this week

Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: d3fan142511 on September 08, 2017, 10:08:52 AM
Week 2 Picks:

Framingham 24 Cortland 21
Bridgewater 27 Endicott 21
Mount Ida 17 Plymouth 13
Fitchburg 24 Castleton 20
WNEC 34 Westfield 7
Worcester 31 Becker 14
SUNY 37 Mass 21
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Bombers798891 on September 08, 2017, 10:30:45 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 08, 2017, 10:08:52 AM
Week 2 Picks:

Framingham 24 Cortland 21


This score (not necessarily the result) seems way low given that Cortland hung 49 and 61 on them the past two years and the fact that Cortland has a healthy Ferreira at QB. The Red Dragons averaged 30 PPG last season despite going through roughly 354 quarterbacks, and put up 34 last week, with Ferreira throwing 4 TDs and 0 picks. And Cortland's defense, which allowed 28 PPG last season, gave up 32 of their own last week. I'd expect a shootout
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on September 08, 2017, 11:29:16 AM
Quote from: Bombers798891 on September 08, 2017, 10:30:45 AM
Quote from: d3fan142511 on September 08, 2017, 10:08:52 AM
Week 2 Picks:

Framingham 24 Cortland 21


This score (not necessarily the result) seems way low given that Cortland hung 49 and 61 on them the past two years and the fact that Cortland has a healthy Ferreira at QB. The Red Dragons averaged 30 PPG last season despite going through roughly 354 quarterbacks, and put up 34 last week, with Ferreira throwing 4 TDs and 0 picks. And Cortland's defense, which allowed 28 PPG last season, gave up 32 of their own last week. I'd expect a shootout

I have to agree with Bombers, if you look at the scores the last couple of years Cortland has put up a ton of points on FSU. Framingham does have 3 returning starters in the secondary and the defense looked strong against Endicott but I think the speed of Cortlands receivers coupled with the fact that Ferreira is a stronger QB than they faced in week 1 gives them the edge. I would love to see Fram win this one but I think the only way that happens is if they find a way to create turnovers in the pass game and play great redzone defense. I think they will give up a lot of yards but if they can tighten up in the redzone and hold them to Field goals instead of touchdowns they might have enough offense to pull it off. Im sticking to my 38-28 prediction, but rooting for the RAMS to prove me wrong here.

Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Bombers798891 on September 09, 2017, 12:35:18 PM
Unsurprisingly, Framingham-Cortland is already a shootout. 14-6 Red Dragons in the first quarter
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Bombers798891 on September 09, 2017, 12:37:51 PM
Touchdown Framingham...14-13 in first. Watch that scoreboard spin!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Bombers798891 on September 09, 2017, 02:23:18 PM
Well, I was wrong. The defenses have clamped down and it's 23-14 Framingham late in the 4th. Looking like the Rams were ready on D
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 10, 2017, 09:48:52 PM
RAMS defense was amazing last week. They played very well on both sides of the ball getting stops and making great plays to stop an amazing QB and high powered offense. I continued to be impressed with what the coaching staff has been able to do offensively with the run game and limiting sacks (don't recall a sack given up). Having the ability to run the ball will only continue to help the passing game improve and as long as the RAMS can do both, they are going to be tough to stop as the RAMS enter conference play. Coaches have the players going in the right direction.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 14, 2017, 09:46:23 AM
Excited for the big game tomorrow. Would have been nice if both teams were 2-0, which is what I wanted. However, one team has to continue playing at a high level and the other has to learn how to finish. I know BSU will be very excited to try to knock off one off the top teams in the North East to get back on track in front of their home crowd. I think the RAMS have to play poised, being that this is a big night for BSU as they try to redeem themselves in front of their home crowd. I think RAMS will have to be well balance and have to get the passing game going, BSU has been pretty good against the run. If the RAMS can get to a 65 run 35 pass ratio and get out early they should be good. Good luck to both teams and safe travels.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on September 15, 2017, 07:41:14 AM
TeddyWestside's Week 3 Predictions,

After going 7-0 last week lets see if I can keep this undefeated streak of picks going...

Framingham State vs. Bridgewater State-  For the past couple of years this has been the conference championship game, I'm bummed they're playing so early in the season Conference Opener! My pick for this game is FRAMINGHAM STATE.

Fitchburg State vs. Worcester State-  This could be an exciting high scoring game both teams can put up some good numbers. The team whose defense shows up wins this game! My pick for this game is FITCHBURG STATE.

Mass Maritime vs. Maine Maritime-  The 45th Annual Admiral's Cup look for Mass Maritime to jump out early and hold on. My pick for this game is MASS MARITIME.

Plymouth State vs Western Connecticut-  This game has all the makings of the MASCAC game of the week! 2 very strong teams who have a shot at competing for the conference title. Both these teams have been very strong as of late. Plymouth has been on a roll and its been fun to watch! My pick for this game is PLYMOUTH STATE.

Westfield State vs. Umass Dartmouth-  I see UMD using this game as a way to jump start their season and work out any problems they have. My pick for this game is UMASS DARTMOUTH.

Good luck to all the teams playing in the first week of Conference play!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 17, 2017, 10:35:34 AM
I didn't post yesterday or Friday night. However, I was impressed with the Defense, they bent, but did not break and made timely turnovers when the team needed it. Bridgewater State could easily be undefeated. I think the RAMS will only improve from this game, they needed this scare to allow them to play through the adversity. The atmosphere was great, I was on the edge of my seat until the final seconds. 
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Zlax45 on September 18, 2017, 10:46:41 AM
Forgot to post this the other week...Some photos from the Worcester State and Becker game from September 8th.

https://foleyphotography.smugmug.com/Football/College-Football/2017-Season/Becker-at-Worcester-State
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 20, 2017, 02:09:47 PM
Quote from: Zlax45 on September 18, 2017, 10:46:41 AM
Forgot to post this the other week...Some photos from the Worcester State and Becker game from September 8th.

https://foleyphotography.smugmug.com/Football/College-Football/2017-Season/Becker-at-Worcester-State

Always loved the on the field photos. Thanks for the post.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on September 21, 2017, 03:12:28 PM
TeddyWestside's week 4 predictions

10-2 overall so far...

Mass maritime vs. Framingham state- Framingham held on to their victory over BSU last week and have proved to be the team to beat in the MASCAC. My pick for this game is FRAMINGHAM STATE.

Umass Dartmouth vs. Plymouth state-
UMD pulled together a nice win last week can they keep it going vs a very solid Plymouth team or will Plymouth bounce back after a tough loss? My pick for this game is PLYMOUTH STATE.

Worcester state vs. Westfield state-
Worcester's offense seems to be firing on all cylinders averaging 35 points per game. I see another high scoring game for Worcester. My pick for this game is WORCESTER STATE.

Bridgewater state vs. Fitchburg state-
BSU could easily be 3-0 but some unlucky breaks and the amount of turnovers makes it hard to pick up some wins. I can't see Bridgewater going 0-4 I cant even remember the last time they went 0-3. My pick for this game is BRIDGEWATER STATE.

Salve Regina vs. Western Connecticut state-
It's early in the season but WCSU looks like they can challenge Framingham for the mascac title. Good thing about this game is that it's a non league match up that won't affect their league standings. My pick for this game is WESTERN CONNECTICUT.

Who do you guys got this week?

Good luck to all the teams playing this week!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 25, 2017, 12:51:09 PM
Not much to say about the RAMS this past week except that we dominated on the ground and defensively. We passed efficiently, which is always good. We will need to continue to improve in the passing game to continue to beat tougher teams in conference and region come playoff time. Now on to the bye-week, which is always good. Having two weeks to prepare for a sneaky good Fitchburg State team that just beat a good Bridgwater State (Could be undefeated) team is going to do wonders.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on September 25, 2017, 07:46:39 PM
TeddyWestside's Early Season Power Rankings

Still very early in the season but this is what I think through the first couple weeks...

1) Framingham State - Looks like the team to beat right now, but still have a couple of tests coming up...

2) Western Connecticut State - 2 impressive wins over Salve and Plymouth has them at #2 for me, interested to see how they finish...

3) Plymouth State - Tough loss to West Conn, other than that this is a very dangerous team that will cause problems for teams...

4) Worcester State - Worcester's offense is on fire right now lets see if it will keep up all season...

5) Fitchburg State - Big win vs Bridgewater after opening conference play with a loss. Tough opponent for anyone that has them still...

6) Umass Dartmouth - Early, all I've seen is a loss to Plymouth and win vs Westfield still a lot of season to climb the power rankings...

7) Bridgewater State - Never could've predicted the MASCAC Champs starting the season 0-4. Very disappointing start to the season...

8) Mass Maritime - Only one game into MASCAC play haven't seen much to put MMA any higher, time will tell...

9) Westfield State - Some big losses so far I don't know how many Westfield can pull off this year...

What do you guys think?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MASCACAlum on September 25, 2017, 10:23:21 PM
Have to agree with a lot here

Framingham keeps reloading every year sign of a great program.

West Conn is this the year????

Plymouth old school tough football hard to root against them

Bridgewater yes there 0fer but prob played the hardest schedule so far

Fitchburg great win over the bears

Worcester.....not really sure if your a true contender or pretender yet

UMD studs across the field lines struggling a little but should be better

Mass Maritime used it be high powered but now more of a tug boat what happened???

Westfield young team fighting and playing hard should put it together soon
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on September 26, 2017, 09:17:34 AM
MASCAC Mans Power Rankings through week 4

1. Framingham- The only way they don't go undefeated is if somehow West Conn or Plymouth can find a way to slow down their high powered rushing attack and force them to pass. Also the return of starting QB Wojenski will play a huge role in determining the outcome of their season

2. West Conn- Right now West Conn's QB Quinn Fleeting is on fire and an early season contender for MASCAC MVP, the only thing that worries me is West Conn's ability to stop teams, if they can slow down Framingham they may have a shot at their first MASCAC title

3. Plymouth State- Plymouth is a solid, hard nosed team on both sides of the ball. Look for them to continue to improve and be a challenge for every team that they step on the field against each week

4. Worcester State- Off to a very strong start with wins against Fitchburg and Westfield, high powered offense and one of the big surprises so far in the MASCAC. I have a feeling they will level off towards the bottom half as they start to play a tougher schedule but as of right now they have earned this spot.

5. Fitchburg State- They knocked off the reigning MASCAC champs last week and have done a good job putting up points all season. Look for them to be a threat to upset someone each week, but at the same time have the ability to lay an egg. I think they will finish middle of the pack due to inconsistency and youth.

6. Bridgewater State- They are better than their record shows, but not as good as people predicted them to be. They have lost the four games by a total of 10 points but have issues on both sides of the ball, look for this year to be a rebuilding year for BSU, I predict 5-5 at best.

7. UMD- Inconsistent on the offensive side of the ball, but extremely physical on defense. They will fly around and have the ability to upset teams only if their offense can put something together, they are young on that side of the ball.

8. Mass Maritime- Struggled heavily against Framingham in the Kelley Cup, but have shown more ability to score than Westfield so far this year.

9. Westfield- will struggle to win a game this year, they seem to be the bottom feeder of the MASCAC for 2017

Would love to see some predictions for this weeks MASCAC Games!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on September 26, 2017, 09:57:47 AM
Week 5 Predictions

BSU vs. Westfield- BSU gets their first win in dominating fashion on Swenson field (27-7)

Plymouth State vs. Worcester State- Plymouth State continues to roll and slows down Worcesters high powered passing attack enough to seal a W (35-20)

Fitchburg State vs. Mass Maritime- Fitchburg continues to improve on both sides of the ball, Mass will fight early but Fitchburg pulls away (31-21)

West Conn vs. UMD- West Conn's Offense will be too much for UMD to handle (35-14)

Seems to be a pretty straight forward week, does anyone predict any upsets?
I could possibly see UMD upsetting West Conn if they find a way to score some points and come up with a strong defense gameplan to confuse Fleeting, but thats not likely.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on September 26, 2017, 10:48:04 AM
TeddyWestside's Week 5 predictions

14-3 overall so far...

Westfield State vs. Bridgewater State-  I know I said last week there was no way I could see BSU go 0-4...I was wrong but I'll say it again there is no way BSU will go 0-5. My pick for this game is BRIDGEWATER STATE.

Plymouth State vs. Worcester State- Worcester has caught fire as of late but Plymouth is a different beast their hard nosed football will slow down Worcester's attack. My pick for this game is PLYMOUTH STATE. (MASCACMAN this game could possibly be one of the upsets this week...)

Fitchburg State vs. Mass Maritime- After last weeks win vs BSU I see Fitchburg keeping it rolling vs. MMA. My pick for this game is FITCHBURG STATE.

Western Connecticut vs. Umass Dartmouth- West Conn's play is too good right now and they're firing on all cylinders. I think it'll be a physical game with only one outcome. My pick for this game is WEST CONN.

Good luck to all the teams playing this week!

Anyone have any other predictions??
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on September 26, 2017, 11:02:22 AM
Quote from: TeddyWestside1642 on September 26, 2017, 10:48:04 AM
TeddyWestside's Week 5 predictions

14-3 overall so far...

Westfield State vs. Bridgewater State-  I know I said last week there was no way I could see BSU go 0-4...I was wrong but I'll say it again there is no way BSU will go 0-5. My pick for this game is BRIDGEWATER STATE.

Plymouth State vs. Worcester State- Worcester has caught fire as of late but Plymouth is a different beast their hard nosed football will slow down Worcester's attack. My pick for this game is PLYMOUTH STATE. (MASCACMAN this game could possibly be one of the upsets this week...)

Fitchburg State vs. Mass Maritime- After last weeks win vs BSU I see Fitchburg keeping it rolling vs. MMA. My pick for this game is FITCHBURG STATE.

Western Connecticut vs. Umass Dartmouth- West Conn's play is too good right now and they're firing on all cylinders. I think it'll be a physical game with only one outcome. My pick for this game is WEST CONN.

Good luck to all the teams playing this week!

Anyone have any other predictions??

At this point, I won't say I feel bad for them. However, it can be somewhat detrimental to the Senior who had high expectations and sometimes the when it rains it pours and you can either fight for an above .500 or look towards next season and get the young guys experience.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on September 26, 2017, 11:25:17 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on September 26, 2017, 11:02:22 AM
Quote from: TeddyWestside1642 on September 26, 2017, 10:48:04 AM
TeddyWestside's Week 5 predictions

14-3 overall so far...

Westfield State vs. Bridgewater State-  I know I said last week there was no way I could see BSU go 0-4...I was wrong but I'll say it again there is no way BSU will go 0-5. My pick for this game is BRIDGEWATER STATE.

Plymouth State vs. Worcester State- Worcester has caught fire as of late but Plymouth is a different beast their hard nosed football will slow down Worcester's attack. My pick for this game is PLYMOUTH STATE. (MASCACMAN this game could possibly be one of the upsets this week...)

Fitchburg State vs. Mass Maritime- After last weeks win vs BSU I see Fitchburg keeping it rolling vs. MMA. My pick for this game is FITCHBURG STATE.

Western Connecticut vs. Umass Dartmouth- West Conn's play is too good right now and they're firing on all cylinders. I think it'll be a physical game with only one outcome. My pick for this game is WEST CONN.

Good luck to all the teams playing this week!

Anyone have any other predictions??

At this point, I won't say I feel bad for them. However, it can be somewhat detrimental to the Senior who had high expectations and sometimes the when it rains it pours and you can either fight for an above .500 or look towards next season and get the young guys experience.


I think BSU's Running back Duo of Senior's Alex McLaughlin and Malik Garrett will carry them to a victory this weekend. They are two of the best skilled players in the conference and can win them a few more games this year, although I do think they will struggle against West Conn and Plymouth if the youth of the team doesn't grow up fast. BSU is a big crossroads right now in their season, we will see if they have the will to fight or if they begin looking towards next year.

Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on September 26, 2017, 11:39:24 AM
I think what sets Framingham aside this year from Framingham teams of the past is they are so balanced this year in ALL 3 phases of the game. They have no real weaknesses on offense or defense and their special teams are really good, best that I can remember seeing. Their Kicker/Punter is a game changer and can swing the field and help them with field position. He also has the ability to knock down 40+ yard field goals which is helpful at this level especially once you get into the playoffs. They have a tough matchup @ Plymouth state in a few weeks and then Home vs. West Conn the second to last game of the season. Does anyone think this Framingham team will be the one that finally wins a 1st round matchup in the NCAA's? Or is it too early to grant them the crown in the MASCAC for this year?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on September 26, 2017, 11:44:17 AM
I agree with MASCACMAN those 2 players can take over any game at any time like last years game vs framingham to win the MASCAC these guys need to be let loose to try and turn their season around. And I think you are right too about Special teams play for Framingham their kicker has an absolute boot and that can have huge impacts on games in the MASCAC. However I think it's too early to start talking about a playoff win just yet especially with their starting QB hurt at this moment.
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Post by: MASCACAlum on October 01, 2017, 10:23:31 PM
Not that it's a big surprise it's the RAMS conference to win. Friday is a big game for them but with West Conn losing to UMD it doesn't seem like anyone can contend with them. Fitchburg had a tough time scoring against mass maritime who historically have had an okay defense I expect this game will be close for a half
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 02, 2017, 02:25:32 PM
Quote from: The_MASCACman on September 26, 2017, 11:39:24 AM
I think what sets Framingham aside this year from Framingham teams of the past is they are so balanced this year in ALL 3 phases of the game. They have no real weaknesses on offense or defense and their special teams are really good, best that I can remember seeing. Their Kicker/Punter is a game changer and can swing the field and help them with field position. He also has the ability to knock down 40+ yard field goals which is helpful at this level especially once you get into the playoffs. They have a tough matchup @ Plymouth state in a few weeks and then Home vs. West Conn the second to last game of the season. Does anyone think this Framingham team will be the one that finally wins a 1st round matchup in the NCAA's? Or is it too early to grant them the crown in the MASCAC for this year?

If there is a weakness in this Framingham team, I think it is their passing game. I've seen the twice this year, once in person at Bridgewater, and they just haven't seem to push the ball down vertically with great success. I'm not saying they can't do it, I just haven't seen any consistency with it. I know they have a back up QB in their with Walker, but even the in the prior with Woj at the helm, they were still a run first oriented team. Looking back at old stats and remembering some games, Bean, Calicchio, and Miller have had some big games, just not at the consistent level of some past Framingham players. They seem to love the RPO game, with a lot of their pass attempts like last week from quick screens off their inside zone run game which has been really clicking this year.

Personally I think their run defense can play with anyone, pass D has been vulnerable at times, but I also think they switch to a bend don't break style depending on the score and situation. Overall, I think this Fram. team, with the East IMO being a little down this year, can make it a round or two in the playoffs depending on the matchups. They can run the ball and control opponents run games. If they can find the intermediate to deep pass consistently in the next few weeks, I think this team will be real dangerous come playoff time.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2017, 05:40:33 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 02, 2017, 02:25:32 PM
Quote from: The_MASCACman on September 26, 2017, 11:39:24 AM
I think what sets Framingham aside this year from Framingham teams of the past is they are so balanced this year in ALL 3 phases of the game. They have no real weaknesses on offense or defense and their special teams are really good, best that I can remember seeing. Their Kicker/Punter is a game changer and can swing the field and help them with field position. He also has the ability to knock down 40+ yard field goals which is helpful at this level especially once you get into the playoffs. They have a tough matchup @ Plymouth state in a few weeks and then Home vs. West Conn the second to last game of the season. Does anyone think this Framingham team will be the one that finally wins a 1st round matchup in the NCAA's? Or is it too early to grant them the crown in the MASCAC for this year?

If there is a weakness in this Framingham team, I think it is their passing game. I've seen the twice this year, once in person at Bridgewater, and they just haven't seem to push the ball down vertically with great success. I'm not saying they can't do it, I just haven't seen any consistency with it. I know they have a back up QB in their with Walker, but even the in the prior with Woj at the helm, they were still a run first oriented team. Looking back at old stats and remembering some games, Bean, Calicchio, and Miller have had some big games, just not at the consistent level of some past Framingham players. They seem to love the RPO game, with a lot of their pass attempts like last week from quick screens off their inside zone run game which has been really clicking this year.

Personally I think their run defense can play with anyone, pass D has been vulnerable at times, but I also think they switch to a bend don't break style depending on the score and situation. Overall, I think this Fram. team, with the East IMO being a little down this year, can make it a round or two in the playoffs depending on the matchups. They can run the ball and control opponents run games. If they can find the intermediate to deep pass consistently in the next few weeks, I think this team will be real dangerous come playoff time.

Agree with you on this Boxer, I think we have a solid defense. I think this year we are working with what we have, I think as the season goes along, we will get better as players confidence improve. After a bye-week, you will continue to see what has work and see some new things. The coaching does a great job using the talent that we have. We are in a position that we have not been in year's. What was last time we been undefeated at week 6? If we can get a decent home game (not sure if we qualify), it would be great.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 03, 2017, 07:32:49 PM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 03, 2017, 05:40:33 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 02, 2017, 02:25:32 PM
Quote from: The_MASCACman on September 26, 2017, 11:39:24 AM
I think what sets Framingham aside this year from Framingham teams of the past is they are so balanced this year in ALL 3 phases of the game. They have no real weaknesses on offense or defense and their special teams are really good, best that I can remember seeing. Their Kicker/Punter is a game changer and can swing the field and help them with field position. He also has the ability to knock down 40+ yard field goals which is helpful at this level especially once you get into the playoffs. They have a tough matchup @ Plymouth state in a few weeks and then Home vs. West Conn the second to last game of the season. Does anyone think this Framingham team will be the one that finally wins a 1st round matchup in the NCAA's? Or is it too early to grant them the crown in the MASCAC for this year?

If there is a weakness in this Framingham team, I think it is their passing game. I've seen the twice this year, once in person at Bridgewater, and they just haven't seem to push the ball down vertically with great success. I'm not saying they can't do it, I just haven't seen any consistency with it. I know they have a back up QB in their with Walker, but even the in the prior with Woj at the helm, they were still a run first oriented team. Looking back at old stats and remembering some games, Bean, Calicchio, and Miller have had some big games, just not at the consistent level of some past Framingham players. They seem to love the RPO game, with a lot of their pass attempts like last week from quick screens off their inside zone run game which has been really clicking this year.

Personally I think their run defense can play with anyone, pass D has been vulnerable at times, but I also think they switch to a bend don't break style depending on the score and situation. Overall, I think this Fram. team, with the East IMO being a little down this year, can make it a round or two in the playoffs depending on the matchups. They can run the ball and control opponents run games. If they can find the intermediate to deep pass consistently in the next few weeks, I think this team will be real dangerous come playoff time.

Agree with you on this Boxer, I think we have a solid defense. I think this year we are working with what we have, I think as the season goes along, we will get better as players confidence improve. After a bye-week, you will continue to see what has work and see some new things. The coaching does a great job using the talent that we have. We are in a position that we have not been in year's. What was last time we been undefeated at week 6? If we can get a decent home game (not sure if we qualify), it would be great.

No doubt about the coaching. I remember when Fram. was the easiest game on the schedule and might of been literally the worst team in Division 3. But your point about being undefeated thru 6 weeks doesn't matter all that much. The real question is when have the Rams not been in position, literally the lead position, to win the league thru the first 6 weeks of the season? Even with some early OOC losses, they have usually taken care of business in the MASCAC portion of their schedule every year but last year. Even then, with 2 losses, it took the Bears everything they had to take them out.

If I remember correctly, and I think it was brought up on these boards, Framingham was actually the higher seed to host a playoff game v Ithaca but didn't for some reason. I don't think it was because of stadium requirements because the Framingham town field meets specs. Think there was a missed deadline to apply for the game or something like that. Doesn't matter anyways, If Fram. wins out, and they should, they will host a first round game. As long as Mount keeps being put in the East, and I don't see why it won't happen again this year, it puts all the NE teams to far to travel to them in the first round. This means in all likelihood you would see Fram. host another NE team in the first round.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 05, 2017, 06:03:13 PM
Big game tomorrow, another night game against a formidable  opponent playing in front of their home crowd. I expect the RAMS not to be shocked as they have had two weeks to prepare and having experience playing at night. Fitchburg did a good job with interceptions last week getting good field position, but I don't expect the RAMS to pass as much, only when needed and to keep the defense on their toes. I expect for the RAMS to have 300+ rushing and a solid 140 passing. Hoping for a great game tomorrow and no injuries.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on October 06, 2017, 07:55:45 AM
TeddyWestside's week 6 predictions

17-4 overall hope to keep this up as the season starts to heat up...

Framingham State vs. Fitchburg State- Fitchburg has really been playing well as of late but I say this every week I dont think anyone is going to knock off Framingham. My pick for this game is FRAMINGHAM STATE.

Umass Dartmouth vs. Curry- I think this will be a very good non conference game between UMD who is coming off a great win vs West Conn and a curry college team who are 3-1 overall. Both physical teams but... My pick for this game is UMASS DARTMOUTH.

Bridgewater State vs Plymouth State- I'm very interested to see how this one plays out. Plymouth has a chance to gain ground in the MASCAC after West conn lost last week and BSU has nothing to lose. I think Plymouth will look to avenge their 2OT loss to BSU last year. My pick for this game is PLYMOUTH STATE.

Mass Maritime vs. Westfield State- MMA is a team that can score a bunch of points when they show up and Westfield is having a tough time stopping teams. My pick for this game is MASS MARITIME.

Worcester State vs. Western Connecticut- In years past when West Conn would drop a conference game you could always count on another one or two more coming. After a tough loss to UMD having to play a high scoring team like Worcester makes this a tricky game. how will West Conn respond to last week and can Worcester handle this type of game? My pick for this week is WESTERN CONNECTICUT.

A lot of toss ups this week in my prediction interested to see what everyone else thinks...

Good luck to all the teams playing this week!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on October 06, 2017, 08:32:25 AM
MASCACmans Week 6 Predictions

Framingham St. vs. Fitchburg State: (Framingham 38-21)  I think Framingham's defense will be too much for Valero and Co. of Fitchburg. Look for Framingham to create some turnovers and pound the ball to a victory. I think this year more then ever they are a lock to win the MASCAC, pencil them in for a home playoff game.

Umass Dartmouth vs. Curry: (Curry 31-21) I think UMD's defense is strong, but still not sure if they have enough offense to consistently win games. I think it will be close but I am going with Curry, currently ranked #7 in New England.

Bridgewater St. vs. Plymouth State: (BSU 28-24) BSU is 5 games in and may be starting to find some type of identity on offense, expect to see a lot of Mclaughlin and Garrett in the backfield (at QB and RB) as the bears will try and grind out a win on the ground vs. a physical Plymouth team. All signs point to Plymouth winning this game at home, but I think the bears see this as a season defining game, and will squeak by Plymouth to build up some momentum to try and save their season. This is my MASCAC game of the week.

Mass Maritime vs. Westfield: (Mass Maritime 28-13) Westfield has struggled heavily on offense, and their pass game is almost non exsistent. I think MMA has a little bit more firepower on O and that will be enough to cruise to a victory. This game is my lock of the week.

West Conn vs. Worcester: (West Conn 35-28) This is another intriguing match up, look for both offenses to bounce back after low scoring games in poor weather last weekend. I think this game will be close, but i think Quinn Fleeting will be the X factor and improve on last weeks performance. I agree with Teddywestside that WCSU doesn't always respond well to loses, but I think this year may be different than the last few, seeing as they still will be crowned MASCAC champs if they win out.

Lets hear some other predictions!  Shout out to Teddy, D3MAFAN, MASCACALUM, and Boxer for keeping this board alive!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 06, 2017, 09:22:28 AM


Fram vs Fitch - Fitch has struggled to stop the a few times this year. Looking at their depth chart on defense it is littered with Freshmen and Sophs in the front 7. On top of that, two of those linebackers are a bit undersized. I think Fram. runs wild. Most interesting will be if Fitchburg plays press man or not, to take away the quick screen/rpo game of Framingham. If they do expect Framingham to go over the top since they will have the height advantage over the DBs. This Fitchburg D will be lights outs the next 2 years, just not this year. Fitch has struggled to run the ball, it won't be any different in this game. Bracket Acosta and keep Summiel in check in the seams and this one could get ugly. Valerio is a chucker, he will throw into coverage, if Fram. gets any turnovers this is one up hill climb for Fitch. Framingham wins.

Went into more insight into this game because I'll be watching it online tonight. Some really good games this week.

Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 06, 2017, 09:35:13 AM
The other games

Umass D V Curry - I have no idea who wins this game. I think West Conn. just played well below average last week, and Umass D isn't as good as the game made them look. I think Curry is the better team based on the analysis of the games so far. They win.

Bridgewater v Plymouth State - I like the Bears in this one. Funny how when these teams were playing back in the day in ECAC's and early season matchups that Bridgewater had more of the passing attack and Plymouth was exclusively run. This has flipped, as I think Garrett and McLaughlin touch the ball as much as possible. Plymouth has been going to Szculic at will in the red zone, if Bridgewater brackets him and just takes him away, it will put pressure on Plymouth to run the ball which they have only been adequate with. They have 2 backs, but none has separated itself as the man. I think this plays in the strength of Bridgewater and they squeak it out.

Mass Maritime v Westfield - Mass wins. I don't have much to say about this game. Especially after watching some of the fram. v Mass game last weekend. Westfield is worst.

West Conn v Worcester - Expect lots of pass yards by both teams. I think Worcester's D is suspect and won't be able to get the stops needed to get Fleeting off the field. This team goes as well as Brum does, and even though he has a good completion percentage he is careless with the ball and throws way too many picks for my liking. I think West Conn wins this game and wins it handily because of turnovers.

Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 06, 2017, 08:36:35 PM
Very impressed with the RAMS thus far, except for a few penalties that led to Fitchburg State TD. We still have work to do.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 06, 2017, 09:19:42 PM
This game is not pretty, but  I will say that JaQuan Harris will be 1st team All-American and will be on DIII team of the week.  He has 5 int heading into 4th, 8 total thus far this season. Real ball hawk (no pun intended).
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 09, 2017, 11:43:13 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on October 06, 2017, 09:19:42 PM
This game is not pretty, but  I will say that JaQuan Harris will be 1st team All-American and will be on DIII team of the week.  He has 5 int heading into 4th, 8 total thus far this season. Real ball hawk (no pun intended).

what a game by Harris. Game went pretty much as expected to be honest.

First big game or the year here. Plymouth v. Framingham. Should be fun.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on October 11, 2017, 08:24:00 AM
TeddyWestside's week 7 predictions

20-6 overall

UMASS Dartmouth vs Bridgewater State- Both teams having been playing their opponents tough BSU has been the less lucky of the 2. I think this is going to be a good match-up teams will be evenly matched. Will BSU be able to handle the atmosphere of a friday night game at Cressy Field?? My pick for this game is UMASS DARTMOUTH.

Framingham State vs Plymouth State- MASCAC Game of the week IMO. Both teams are playing great football with FSU taking the edge being undefeated. FSU's defense had a monster game last week behind JaQuan Harris' 5 INT's. I think the only way Plymouth can knock off the MASCAC leaders is if Plymouth themselves can create some turnovers. Not only creating turnovers but Mitch Banuskevich NEEDS to have another game like he did vs BSU with 168 yards rushing and another 40 receiving. I think Plymouth can make this game interesting but.. My pick for this game is FRAMINGHAM STATE.

Fitchburg State vs Westfield State- Congrats to Westfield for picking up a big win vs MMA. Westfield played a great game all around but I dont think they have enough in the tank to take down a very strong Fitchburg team. My pick for this game is FITCHBURG STATE.

Mass Maritime vs Western Connecticut- Tough loss last week to Westfield for MMA this game vs West Conn isnt coming at a good time for the bucs. West Conn bounced back big last week with their win vs Worcester. I predict a huge game for Quinn Fleeting and the Colonials. My pick for this game is WESTERN CONNECTICUT.

Good luck too all the teams playing this week

Mid season power rankings coming soon...

Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 12, 2017, 02:03:55 PM
Quote from: TeddyWestside1642 on October 11, 2017, 08:24:00 AM
TeddyWestside's week 7 predictions

20-6 overall

UMASS Dartmouth vs Bridgewater State- Both teams having been playing their opponents tough BSU has been the less lucky of the 2. I think this is going to be a good match-up teams will be evenly matched. Will BSU be able to handle the atmosphere of a friday night game at Cressy Field?? My pick for this game is UMASS DARTMOUTH.

Framingham State vs Plymouth State- MASCAC Game of the week IMO. Both teams are playing great football with FSU taking the edge being undefeated. FSU's defense had a monster game last week behind JaQuan Harris' 5 INT's. I think the only way Plymouth can knock off the MASCAC leaders is if Plymouth themselves can create some turnovers. Not only creating turnovers but Mitch Banuskevich NEEDS to have another game like he did vs BSU with 168 yards rushing and another 40 receiving. I think Plymouth can make this game interesting but.. My pick for this game is FRAMINGHAM STATE.

Fitchburg State vs Westfield State- Congrats to Westfield for picking up a big win vs MMA. Westfield played a great game all around but I dont think they have enough in the tank to take down a very strong Fitchburg team. My pick for this game is FITCHBURG STATE.

Mass Maritime vs Western Connecticut- Tough loss last week to Westfield for MMA this game vs West Conn isnt coming at a good time for the bucs. West Conn bounced back big last week with their win vs Worcester. I predict a huge game for Quinn Fleeting and the Colonials. My pick for this game is WESTERN CONNECTICUT.

Good luck too all the teams playing this week

Mid season power rankings coming soon...

Bridgewater State beats UMASS D. Other than that I agree with em' all Teddy. Bridgewater is better than people think. I think every team they have played up to this point is better than UMASS D. Call me a homer, but its my upset special of the week.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 13, 2017, 09:34:18 AM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 12, 2017, 02:03:55 PM
Quote from: TeddyWestside1642 on October 11, 2017, 08:24:00 AM
TeddyWestside's week 7 predictions

20-6 overall

UMASS Dartmouth vs Bridgewater State- Both teams having been playing their opponents tough BSU has been the less lucky of the 2. I think this is going to be a good match-up teams will be evenly matched. Will BSU be able to handle the atmosphere of a friday night game at Cressy Field?? My pick for this game is UMASS DARTMOUTH.

Framingham State vs Plymouth State- MASCAC Game of the week IMO. Both teams are playing great football with FSU taking the edge being undefeated. FSU's defense had a monster game last week behind JaQuan Harris' 5 INT's. I think the only way Plymouth can knock off the MASCAC leaders is if Plymouth themselves can create some turnovers. Not only creating turnovers but Mitch Banuskevich NEEDS to have another game like he did vs BSU with 168 yards rushing and another 40 receiving. I think Plymouth can make this game interesting but.. My pick for this game is FRAMINGHAM STATE.

Fitchburg State vs Westfield State- Congrats to Westfield for picking up a big win vs MMA. Westfield played a great game all around but I dont think they have enough in the tank to take down a very strong Fitchburg team. My pick for this game is FITCHBURG STATE.

Mass Maritime vs Western Connecticut- Tough loss last week to Westfield for MMA this game vs West Conn isnt coming at a good time for the bucs. West Conn bounced back big last week with their win vs Worcester. I predict a huge game for Quinn Fleeting and the Colonials. My pick for this game is WESTERN CONNECTICUT.

Good luck too all the teams playing this week

Mid season power rankings coming soon...

Bridgewater State beats UMASS D. Other than that I agree with em' all Teddy. Bridgewater is better than people think. I think every team they have played up to this point is better than UMASS D. Call me a homer, but its my upset special of the week.

Doing pretty good there Teddy with the predictions. Regarding the Rams vs. Ply State game, I am a little wary about this game. Outside of the West Conn game, Ply state has played great on defense. Last week we need every bit of those interceptions from Jaquan to keep the game out of reach. Our QB play has to step up big time and we have to do a better job on our RB rotation, I felt we killed the MO at times by switching out. Special teams will be a big part and we didn't look good last Friday. The Rams have to do better playing away this week.

As far as Bridgewater State, I think they can bounce back and win a close one at UMD and I expect them to finish 5-5.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on October 13, 2017, 12:23:08 PM
Not bad Teddy, not bad.... Seems like your secret recipe for success this year is picking against BSU every week, which has worked out well for you this season! Maybe Teddy has some inside information we aren't aware of... or maybe he is a Framingham Alum... but regardless I think we all thought BSU would be on the other side of some of these wins.

BSU vs. UMD- BSU (27-24)BSU FINALLY puts together 4 quarters of football and squeaks out a win against a physical UMD team. They have burned me all season, I'm hoping things are different this week.

Framingham vs. Plymouth- FSU 28-21 "Teddys Hot take" game of the week. I think this will be a tough matchup for FSU due to Plymouth matching up physically. IF Plymouth can slow down the running game of FSU and make them become pass first then i think they have a slight chance to upset them. 

Fitchburg St. vs. Westfield- Fitchburg 28-14- Fitchburg continues their up and down season with a strong win against Westfield (who is continuing to improve).

West Conn vs. MMA- West Conn 38-20- West Conn rolls and continues to tune up and prepare for the MASCAC title game vs Framingham coming up in a few weeks. This game is my lock of the week.


Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 13, 2017, 02:17:04 PM
Plymouth needs a big week of out of their tailback Banuskavich to win this game and I just don't see that happening. Framingham's  run defense has been fantastic all year, probably IMO the best one in New England. Plymouth has been having trouble running the ball consistently outside of Banusakvich's big game last week vs. Bridgewater. Plymouth has one weapon in Scluzich who they like to get the ball too, but do not have too much outside of him as big play options. Kelly has matched his catch totals, but isn't nearly as explosive as a downfield threat. I just don't see Plymouth having enough offense to win this game.

Dating back the past two years, Plymouth has only lost 5 games, all of them have been by once score or less except to.... you guessed it Framingham, who blasted them 41-7.
The year before, and a much worst Plymouth team, similar story with Framingham winning 34-3. Plymouth scored on a punt return last week, and I think are going to need some big special teams plays to gain an advantage on Framingham in this game.

Plymouth States defense has been tremendous this year, only allowing 10 points a game and holding teams to 79 rushing yards a game. Their giving up around 220 a game in the pass, but West Conn bloated that number when Fleeting put up 440 yards on them. Plymouth needs to hold Framingham State to under 21 points to win this game, and they have the statistics to prove they might be able to do it, but the eye test says they've played some really subpar offenses this year. The only plus offense they have faced is West Conn who hung 37 on them and threw up 550 yards of total offense.

I think this is going to be a really slow, prodding affair, where the defenses win the majority of the afternoon. I think Framingham is going to wear Plymouth down eventually. Framingham is tops in the league holding onto the ball for an average of 34 minutes a game and they lead the league with a 51% clip on third down conversions. I think this will take its toll on Plymouth as the game wears on because they have struggled in conference play at converting on third down at only 36%, and Framingham defense is going to be the best they have seen.

Plymouth IMO, has to think outside the box here, and do some things that haven't shown up on tape to gain some sort of traction on offense. Trick plays are one thing, but maybe using Edwards in the run game to gain an extra blocker up front, or some man beaters/pick plays to open up some more room underneath for the receivers. Plymouth has been very good at home, has been getting good crowds, so they need to take advantage of that buy making some noise offensively.

Final Score

Framingham 31
Plymouth 14


Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 14, 2017, 08:05:00 PM
I think I am going to puke. The calls were so one-sided, I know we had multiple chances, but penalties kept us from gelling the whole game. There were some questionable play calling towards the end. We did have some turnovers early, but Ply did what they had to do, their defense is lights out, but we should have scored more than that, too many missed fgs and red zone woes. The passing plays were basic. Rams defense was outstanding despite the questionable penalties. This lost may have just ruined our playoff chances, although I think we are the better representative (IMHO). We have to be more discipline and can't allow referees to dictate our game. We should have put the game away after the late interception in the 4th qtr. No need to pass on 3rd and short, maybe add a fake jet sweep.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: fulbakdad on October 15, 2017, 07:48:22 AM
I caught the second half of the Plymouth Framingham game.  I didn't pick up any slew of bad calls by the refs.  What I did see was the Plymouth QB being marginal at best.  Seemed to just throw the ball up and hope for the best.  I thought Framingham was good on defense, but could have even been better being able to focus more on just stopping the run.

I agree with you that Framingham should have put them away with that last interception in the 4th.  But Plymouth Defense and special teams played big and pushed it to OT.

BTW, not  Plymouth fan, they are just up the road from me and I had seen they had this big game yesterday.  I had lost the feed to the team I follow out west.  lol.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 15, 2017, 12:52:19 PM
Plymouth definitely deserved to win this game and it was an awesome game to watch. The Plymouth announcers were pretty good IMO, which is bonus when compared to most MASAC games.  Plymouth wasn't the most talented team, but they were without a doubt the more mentally tough and disciplined team. I said Plymouth would have to win the special teams battle to win and they certainly did with 3 blocked FG's and a huge return to set up their second TD of the day. Plymouth got a huge push up the middle consistently on every FG attempt, Even on the second extra point for Framingham, they motioned the wing to the right side, I'm guessing to help with an  extra edge rusher from Plymouth and the edge rusher on the left side, with no one else even next to him inside almost blocked the extra point because no on from Fram. touched him!  They also went down and tackled on Kick Off forcing Framingham to drive the field, for the most part which they did.

Framingham committed some really bad penalties as well, I think they must of had 3 dead ball personal fouls, one that kept Plymouth's second TD drive of the day alive. They committed one on a careless cheap shot crack block after the whistle on a huge screen play of 20 something yards on offense They had a huge fumble which deep in their territory to lead to Plymouth's first TD and another in the red zone. You can't beat good teams with stupid penalties and turnovers like that.

Fulbakdad brought up Plymouth being able to run the ball in the second half, but in all honesty, Plymouth couldn't run the ball at all most of the game. I think they averaged or were at 2 yards a carry for the game. They hit a HUGE screen on 4th and 1 in which the QB did just wing it out there as he got crushed and the Framingham linebacker looked to misplay what could of been an easy pick, that led to a huge TD to answer a Framingham TD in the second half. Again that was set up because of dead ball personal foul on Framingham on 2nd or 3rd and long.

DMA3Fan brought up the penalties against Framingham and I'm guessing he was upset about the holding call on third and long and the PI on 3rd and long, both on passes that were just thrown up there for grabs and quite frankly, might not even have been catchable. Both calls I would agree were a little ticky tack, especially in the situation, but they didn't lead to Plymouth scores. In fact, on replay both were the correct calls. #9 definitely grabbed jersey and he most certainly didn't have to. #37 definitely wrapped his arm up around the WR early and REALLY DIDN'T have to. If he kept his feet and undercut the pass its probably a PICK 6. Again, I thought those were undisciplined penalties, both well short of the sticks on third down, that didn't need to be committed.

In terms of the playcalling mentioned, I thought Framingham called the correct plays. Plymouth was in a 42 front playing off Cover 1, so Framingham attacked underneath and made Plymouth tackle them, which Plymouth most certainly did. Plymouth wanted to make Framingham drive down the field and do it through quick throws and that's what exactly happened. Wright had 3 carries for -3 yards in the first half, which makes me think Framingham didn't think they could pound it inside anyways and the quick screen and pass game was the option all along. Wright did have I believe 6 carries for 48 yards or something in the second half, and was really bouncing the ball on his inside runs late in the game for some good success. I'm surprised Fram. did try to challenge Plymouth outside more in the run game, especially when Wright had some success bouncing some. The only playcall that was puzzling was the reverse, but they ended up convereting a 3-21 after that debacle anyways so it didn't matter.

Plymouth legit runs lead iso and inside zone over and over again. I saw it in the Bridgewater game, but it just seemed much more prevalent in this game since Plymouth was struggling to run the ball unlike v. Bridgewater.  I was waiting for Plymouth did hit them with a playaction on first down almost the entire game, and they did once which led to their first TD. But man O man, Plymouth just loves to run lead power, zone, iso over and over again. I had more of an issue with their playcalls because they were having a tough time moving the ball and didn't really change it up, at all. Regardless, the screen call was clutch, and finally outside the box, as well as the roll out pass for their second TD. I was surprised with the success of those plays, we didn't see more of them or different variations of those calls.

Sorry for the long post, but it was a great game and we finally have some talk going on this board about specific games.



Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 15, 2017, 05:05:35 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 15, 2017, 12:52:19 PM
Plymouth definitely deserved to win this game and it was an awesome game to watch. The Plymouth announcers were pretty good IMO, which is bonus when compared to most MASAC games.  Plymouth wasn't the most talented team, but they were without a doubt the more mentally tough and disciplined team. I said Plymouth would have to win the special teams battle to win and they certainly did with 3 blocked FG's and a huge return to set up their second TD of the day. Plymouth got a huge push up the middle consistently on every FG attempt, Even on the second extra point for Framingham, they motioned the wing to the right side, I'm guessing to help with an  extra edge rusher from Plymouth and the edge rusher on the left side, with no one else even next to him inside almost blocked the extra point because no on from Fram. touched him!  They also went down and tackled on Kick Off forcing Framingham to drive the field, for the most part which they did.

Framingham committed some really bad penalties as well, I think they must of had 3 dead ball personal fouls, one that kept Plymouth's second TD drive of the day alive. They committed one on a careless cheap shot crack block after the whistle on a huge screen play of 20 something yards on offense They had a huge fumble which deep in their territory to lead to Plymouth's first TD and another in the red zone. You can't beat good teams with stupid penalties and turnovers like that.

Fulbakdad brought up Plymouth being able to run the ball in the second half, but in all honesty, Plymouth couldn't run the ball at all most of the game. I think they averaged or were at 2 yards a carry for the game. They hit a HUGE screen on 4th and 1 in which the QB did just wing it out there as he got crushed and the Framingham linebacker looked to misplay what could of been an easy pick, that led to a huge TD to answer a Framingham TD in the second half. Again that was set up because of dead ball personal foul on Framingham on 2nd or 3rd and long.

DMA3Fan brought up the penalties against Framingham and I'm guessing he was upset about the holding call on third and long and the PI on 3rd and long, both on passes that were just thrown up there for grabs and quite frankly, might not even have been catchable. Both calls I would agree were a little ticky tack, especially in the situation, but they didn't lead to Plymouth scores. In fact, on replay both were the correct calls. #9 definitely grabbed jersey and he most certainly didn't have to. #37 definitely wrapped his arm up around the WR early and REALLY DIDN'T have to. If he kept his feet and undercut the pass its probably a PICK 6. Again, I thought those were undisciplined penalties, both well short of the sticks on third down, that didn't need to be committed.

In terms of the playcalling mentioned, I thought Framingham called the correct plays. Plymouth was in a 42 front playing off Cover 1, so Framingham attacked underneath and made Plymouth tackle them, which Plymouth most certainly did. Plymouth wanted to make Framingham drive down the field and do it through quick throws and that's what exactly happened. Wright had 3 carries for -3 yards in the first half, which makes me think Framingham didn't think they could pound it inside anyways and the quick screen and pass game was the option all along. Wright did have I believe 6 carries for 48 yards or something in the second half, and was really bouncing the ball on his inside runs late in the game for some good success. I'm surprised Fram. did try to challenge Plymouth outside more in the run game, especially when Wright had some success bouncing some. The only playcall that was puzzling was the reverse, but they ended up convereting a 3-21 after that debacle anyways so it didn't matter.

Plymouth legit runs lead iso and inside zone over and over again. I saw it in the Bridgewater game, but it just seemed much more prevalent in this game since Plymouth was struggling to run the ball unlike v. Bridgewater.  I was waiting for Plymouth did hit them with a playaction on first down almost the entire game, and they did once which led to their first TD. But man O man, Plymouth just loves to run lead power, zone, iso over and over again. I had more of an issue with their playcalls because they were having a tough time moving the ball and didn't really change it up, at all. Regardless, the screen call was clutch, and finally outside the box, as well as the roll out pass for their second TD. I was surprised with the success of those plays, we didn't see more of them or different variations of those calls.

Sorry for the long post, but it was a great game and we finally have some talk going on this board about specific games.

Well on to next week....
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on October 16, 2017, 08:59:43 AM
What a weekend for the MASCAC!

Plymouth State is BACK! Huge win against Framingham on Saturday. Framingham now has only a slim chance to win the conference and advance to the playoffs. If West Conn can win out they will be the AQ but they still have to get past Bridgewater, Fitchburg, and Framingham. Plymouth State has a much easier schedule left as they have already played West Conn, BSU, and Framingham. IMO i think it is now Plymouth's Championship to lose. West Conn is on the road at BSU for homecoming this week and then on the road against Framingham in November. I'm not sure they are consistent enough to win all four of their remaining games. The MASCAC is very interesting this year and it seems that anyone can beat anyone. Things are really heating up and I am looking forward to the BSU v. West Conn game on Saturday! Any chance BSU knocks off West Conn this week? (McLaughlin and Garrett both left the game w/ injuries and did not return against UMD friday night)

Hats off to Plymouth who have managed to completely turn their program around in only 2 years. It has been a while since the MASCAC has had 3 horses left in the race this late in the season, looking forward to seeing how it plays out, and how a team other than Framingham or Bridgewater can perform in post season play?

Power Rankings and Predictions coming later this week...
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on October 17, 2017, 08:26:01 AM
Mascac Man you said it What a weekend!!

Congrats to Plymouth on a HUGE win and completely shaking up the MASCAC. On the other side of it this loss is a bad one for Framingham I predicted an undefeated season for the rams and what was looking like a home playoff game... now it's looking like they'll be playing for the at large bid.
Don't forget about West Conn though I'll be looking forward to their match-up vs. Framingham that has huge implications now.
I'll have to say I've been a Plymouth fan as of late with how they've turned their program around in a short amount of time. I'm rooting for them to win their first MASCAC Championship.

TeddyWestside's power rankings after this crazy weekend.

1) Framingham- Power rankings doesn't mean mascac standings I believe the Rams are still the strongest team in the conference just had an unfortunate loss to a very strong team.
2) Plymouth- My pick for mascac champs after an impressive win over framingham they still need to play good football the next 3 weeks.
3) West Conn- They are right in the hunt for the conference title they have a must win game vs framingham coming up to determine their season.
4) Worcester- Still up here with a high scoring offense and losses to some good teams like West Conn and Plymouth. still have a few more tests this season to see if they stay this high.
5) Bridgewater- Slowly climbing up the ladder with a nice win vs UMD and very close losses vs good teams. They have a big match-up this week against West Conn for Homecoming.
6) Umass Dartmouth- Dropped a close one vs BSU other than that very solid team they have 3 more weeks to climb up the board.
7) Fitchburg- Loss to Westfield drops them IMO. Tough schedule the rest of the way too with plymouth west conn and umd.
8) Westfield- Stringing together some quality wins. A lot of people counted them out myself included but this team stepped up and made sure they weren't at the bottom of the league.
9) Mass Maritime- Have yet to win a mascac game maybe they're waiting for the Cranberry bowl...
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: fulbakdad on October 17, 2017, 04:31:44 PM
Don't think Framingham would get an at large bid........
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on October 18, 2017, 10:29:38 AM
I agree it's not likely that Framingham would receive an at large bid, even if they end up going 9-1, but maybe they should be considered?

It will definitely help their odds if Cortland finishes towards the top of the E8, which they are 3-1 in right now (4-2 overall), but it hurts them that Endicott is struggling at 1-5 in the newly developed commonwealth coast league. In 2012 when Bridgewater State received an at large bid, OOC they had beat Springfield who was 8-3 in the Liberty League and Endicott who was 9-2 in the NEFC, with their sole loss being to then league champs Framingham State (16-0) who lost to Endicott early that season. I think in order for someone to receive a at large bid in the MASCAC you would have to have beat two non-conference championship contenders in higher ranked leagues to have a high enough SOS to be considered.

This topic makes me think about the comparison between the Empire Eight and the MASCAC. Which also makes me think that if FSU does go 9-1 that maybe they should be considered for an At Large bid. In 2016 on D3football.com the E8 was ranked 3rd in conference rankings and the MASCAC 23rd. Below I will list the most recent MASCAC vs. E8 matchups and you tell me if you think there is that much of a discrepancy between the two? Is the MASCAC better than they get credit for? Or is the E8 down or overrated as of late?

Framingham St.(5-1) Vs. Cortland(4-2)- Framingham -29-14
Western Connecticut(5-1) Vs. Hartwick(3-4)- Western Connecticut- 48-47
BSU(2-5) vs. Buffalo State (4-2) - Buff State- 20-19
BSU (8-2)vs. Alfred(10-0) in 2016 Playoffs- Alfred 33-27 OT
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 18, 2017, 11:23:26 AM
Quote from: The_MASCACman on October 18, 2017, 10:29:38 AM
I agree it's not likely that Framingham would receive an at large bid, even if they end up going 9-1, but maybe they should be considered?

It will definitely help their odds if Cortland finishes towards the top of the E8, which they are 3-1 in right now (4-2 overall), but it hurts them that Endicott is struggling at 1-5 in the newly developed commonwealth coast league. In 2012 when Bridgewater State received an at large bid, OOC they had beat Springfield who was 8-3 in the Liberty League and Endicott who was 9-2 in the NEFC, with their sole loss being to then league champs Framingham State (16-0) who lost to Endicott early that season. I think in order for someone to receive a at large bid in the MASCAC you would have to have beat two non-conference championship contenders in higher ranked leagues to have a high enough SOS to be considered.

This topic makes me think about the comparison between the Empire Eight and the MASCAC. Which also makes me think that if FSU does go 9-1 that maybe they should be considered for an At Large bid. In 2016 on D3football.com the E8 was ranked 3rd in conference rankings and the MASCAC 23rd. Below I will list the most recent MASCAC vs. E8 matchups and you tell me if you think there is that much of a discrepancy between the two? Is the MASCAC better than they get credit for? Or is the E8 down or overrated as of late?

Framingham St.(5-1) Vs. Cortland(4-2)- Framingham -29-14
Western Connecticut(5-1) Vs. Hartwick(3-4)- Western Connecticut- 48-47
BSU(2-5) vs. Buffalo State (4-2) - Buff State- 20-19
BSU (8-2)vs. Alfred(10-0) in 2016 Playoffs- Alfred 33-27 OT

I think we would have to go back at least 4 to 5 years to value the progress, showing how the recruiting changed within the conference. Again, playing close games doesn't really prove anything unless its for final rankings that current season. There are many occasisions where a team(s) or conference could be really good for one year and be bad for many others. I do believe the MASCAC is getting better, however, our playoff representative has to win games in the playoffs and we have to win games early in the OOC scheduling against tougher leagues.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: TeddyWestside1642 on October 21, 2017, 11:01:37 AM
Forgot to post my predictions this week so here's TeddyWestside's quick predictions...

Framingham vs Westfield- Framingham will bounce back strong and look to take out their frustrations with last weeks loss on Westfield. My pick is FRAMINGHAM STATE.

Plymouth vs Mass Maritime- Plymouth is riding high after their huge win last week they will continue to keep it rolling vs MMA as they look to win the MASCAC in a couple of weeks. My Pick is PLYMOUTH STATE.

Umass Dartmouth vs Worcester- This is a toss up game for me both teams have won some impressive games and lost others they are also both hot and cold at times. I think this will be a fun game to watch. My pick is UMASS DARTMOUTH.

West Conn vs. Bridgewater- Great win for BSU last week vs UMD however I don't see them being able to contain West Conn as they also are battling for the MASCAC crown. My pick is WEST CONN

Good luck to all the teams playing this weekend!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 21, 2017, 11:34:16 AM
Will be watching online today. Hoping that the RAMS can bounce back and dominate and finish drives. We have to put last week behind us and learn.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on October 24, 2017, 01:59:20 PM
A pretty blah slate of games this week, and really last week too. Bridgewater gave West Conn a good game and played well despite having some key injuries to deal with. I guess the big game of the week is West Conn and Fitchburg, but I think West Conn is the better team. Couple years ago I think West Conn needed overtime in a very similar situation to beat Fitchburg, so maybe there is some intrigue in that game. But, I think the most suspense right now is with Cortland, if they continue to win out, then Framingham will have a shot at an at large bid, and possibly another 2 bid MASAC playoff run. I know a lot of people will hate that, but its certainly a possibility.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 24, 2017, 02:52:20 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on October 24, 2017, 01:59:20 PM
A pretty blah slate of games this week, and really last week too. Bridgewater gave West Conn a good game and played well despite having some key injuries to deal with. I guess the big game of the week is West Conn and Fitchburg, but I think West Conn is the better team. Couple years ago I think West Conn needed overtime in a very similar situation to beat Fitchburg, so maybe there is some intrigue in that game. But, I think the most suspense right now is with Cortland, if they continue to win out, then Framingham will have a shot at an at large bid, and possibly another 2 bid MASCAC playoff run. I know a lot of people will hate that, but its certainly a possibility.

Although a possibility, I think we would need for  two of those strong Pool B/C teams to lose. That being either Springfield, Case Western Reserve, or Hardin-Simmons.  Also, we would need for some other strong conference one-loss teams to lose another game as well (such as Wesley, Frostburg, St. Johns, etc...) I am sure these scenarios will be discussed in the Pool C section. I just want the Rams to play a complete game.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on October 30, 2017, 10:45:30 AM
Big weekend in the MASCAC, the RAMS will have to play lights out and win impressively to hold on to an outside chance. The Colonials control there own destiny as well, if they win out they are the champs. The crowd will be in full effect come Saturday and will definitely play. I think each team knows what is at stake and I believe that distasteful feeling the RAMS have from its Week 7 loss will get them ready. Now regarding this past weekend, I am still looking for some consistency on the offensive side, we truly do not have an identity. Defense is definitely our strong suit, again getting timely turnovers has help RAMS this year and only allowing 2 touchdowns per game. FG's still an issue  :-[, would be undefeated.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 02, 2017, 04:36:33 PM
I think West Conn is going to win this one. This game means more for West Conn. then it does for Framingham, as a Win gives West Conn the auto-bid. Framingham's offense just stinks as of right now and the defense has been carrying the team. I think West Conn. is able to put up the points necessary to win this. I think the final is 29-17 West Conn.

Plymouth v Fitchburg is the other meaningful game and Plymouth should be able to run the ball on Fitch. and shut them down defensively, as they have everyone except West Conn, and get a W. Final 27-7 Plymouth.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: ITH radio on November 03, 2017, 09:48:28 AM
Technically West Conn needs to win it's last two games to get the Pool A bid. This is clearly the tougher of two, however, so if they do beat the Rams, the Colonels will be in good shape.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 06, 2017, 10:33:56 AM
There is still a chance!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 08, 2017, 09:50:24 AM
Big game this week against Worcester State, we can't have a let down after a crazy game last weekend. There is still an outside chance and our SOS schedule numbers will continue to improve. If we win decisively, we can strengthen our case. Good thing this is the game is at home for Senior day. 
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 12, 2017, 08:50:03 PM
Decent matchup for Plymouth St. against Brockport. Have a better breakdown later this week. Plymouth should be well rested.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 12, 2017, 09:26:02 PM
Let's go make history Ply State, your defense is really good and Brockport has been battling injuries at key positions,. Good Luck and play well, remember no one gave Bridgewater a chance last year and that game went to OT. Continue to play that bend don't break defense and capitalize on mistakes. 
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: fulbakdad on November 12, 2017, 10:08:23 PM
I agree on the decent match up.  But I think the Plymouth Offense won't be able to answer the bell.....
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: bports on November 12, 2017, 10:52:02 PM
34-13 Brockport. This team is just way to good for Plymouth to hang.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: south hill observer on November 12, 2017, 11:32:09 PM
Brockport beats Plymouth State 40-7 if Germanio is playing. The Brockport OL is massive and will impose their will.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: The_MASCACman on November 15, 2017, 08:48:45 AM
I think Plymouth State will put up a solid fight against Brockport. They have a very good defense and if they can create some turnovers and control the time of possession they have the ability to make it interesting. It is too bad Framingham is left out of the playoffs, I think if Wojenski was healthy the entire season they go undefeated and would have had an opportunity to get a playoff win in the east. I am rooting for Plymouth to knock Brockport and gain some respect for the MASCAC! Unlike Framingham, Plymouth does not have a ton of experience playing top tier OOC opponents. It will be interesting to see if the lights are too bright for them and how they respond to playing on the road in a playoff environment!
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 15, 2017, 09:50:02 AM
Quote from: south hill observer on November 12, 2017, 11:32:09 PM
Brockport beats Plymouth State 40-7 if Germanio is playing. The Brockport OL is massive and will impose their will.

Sheesh, they may as well not play the game. I don't see any data backing that up. You probably never watch a game all year of Ply State. You are going off of pure history from 5+ years ago.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 15, 2017, 09:56:36 AM
Quote from: The_MASCACman on November 15, 2017, 08:48:45 AM
I think Plymouth State will put up a solid fight against Brockport. They have a very good defense and if they can create some turnovers and control the time of possession they have the ability to make it interesting. It is too bad Framingham is left out of the playoffs, I think if Wojenski was healthy the entire season they go undefeated and would have had an opportunity to get a playoff win in the east. I am rooting for Plymouth to knock Brockport and gain some respect for the MASCAC! Unlike Framingham, Plymouth does not have a ton of experience playing top tier OOC opponents. It will be interesting to see if the lights are too bright for them and how they respond to playing on the road in a playoff environment!

Thanks for the post MASCAC man, your post is more reasonable. I do wish my RAMS were in it, however our conference have to win the key OOC games we have and win a few against our other prestigious ER teams. Framingham took a big step this year, but failed to win the conference. I have came to terms with not making the playoff, but as long as from top to bottom we don't perform, if our "better" team(s) don't go undefeated within conference, we risk not having our "better" representative. Nevertheless, I think Ply has a very good defense, but their offense have to be creative to get points on the Board. Defense do win championships, but this Ply defense can't get caught on the field for long periods against top notch competition like Brockport. I am hoping we can get the upset, which will result in the other ER fans giving us credit, but the national fan base saying "I told you the East" was weak.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3viewer on November 15, 2017, 01:24:36 PM
The last time Brockport played Plymouth St was '97, '98,'99, 2000. Brockport went 3-1 during that stretch. Losing only in1998. I think the Brockport HC Jason Mangone was the QB on that '98 team. Plymouth was pretty good then (Colt Meredith). They were coached by Brockport native Mike Kemp. That 2000 team was Brockport's first NCAA playoff team. The travel to the 2 places is somewhat difficult because the direct route is through the Adirondack mountains. So you have to wind your way through VT or head south to I90. Past history at this point is meaningless in terms of Sat games. I'm sure who posted the prediction has no idea what happened 15 years ago. So I'm guessing his prediction is based on the current Brockport teams, not what Brockport did in the past.

All we can go by is stats. Brockport is 28th in the nation in total offense Plymouth is ranked 223rd. Brockport is balanced on offense 210 yards rushing per game, 250 yards passing per game.Plymouth is a bit more anemic on offense, rushes for 123 yards a game and passes for 146 a game ( which is not great).
Defensively they are a little more evenly matched. Brockport is ranked 11th in the country in total D, Plymouth is ranked 45th. Brockport is 2nd in the country in run defense, they only give up 25 yards a game. Plymouth's run D is also solid, (98 yards a game). It all starts up front with Brockport's D with their 6'5 290 lb Noseguard in their 3-3 alignment, Austin Dean, He was 1st all Empire 8 as a sophomore in 2016. Brockport is first in the country in sacks, they have 48 sacks in 10 games. They will pressure the QB with blitzes and load up the box. Plymouth will have to be able to hit some plays in the passing game over the top. Conversely, even tho Brockport throws for 250 plus yards per game they are 12th in the nation in sacks given up, they only gave up 8 in 10 games. 48 sacks for, only 8 against all season.
They run a spread no huddle up temp offense, and play similar frenetic up tempo defense. Their offense has been held a bit in check the last 2 games because their QB got knocked out against AU, and didn't play last week. And their TB missed the game as well. So their primary ball carriers have gotten beaten up and it's starting to take it's toll on them.
Sorry for the long post. Just wanted to give statistical comparison, and someone feel free to holler back about PSU> . Obviously anyone can win, but we can talk about something right ?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: AUPepBand on November 15, 2017, 05:25:09 PM
Quote from: D3viewer on November 15, 2017, 01:24:36 PM
Their offense has been held a bit in check the last 2 games because their QB got knocked out against AU, and didn't play last week. And their TB missed the game as well. So their primary ball carriers have gotten beaten up and it's starting to take it's toll on them.
Sorry for the long post. Just wanted to give statistical comparison, and someone feel free to holler back about PSU> . Obviously anyone can win, but we can talk about something right ?

To their credit, the AU defense (much to Pep's surprise) was stellar against Brockport with the big hit on the Eagle QB actually occurring very late in the game so his loss wasn't really experienced to a great degree until last week at St. Lawrence.

Brockport's defensive line dominated against AU and the Saxons had to revert to their passing game to move the ball, which they (again, to Pep's surprise) were able to do quite well excepting of course the two picks out on the flat (Grrrrrr!!!)

Pep doesn't know much about Plymouth State except that their conference champ last year was poised to play and Pep doesn't expect anything less from the Panthers.

Pep believes a healthy Brockport QB will lead the Golden Eagles to a 31-14 win.

On Golden Eagles!! Take it deep!

Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3viewer on November 15, 2017, 08:57:01 PM
"To their credit, the AU defense (much to Pep's surprise) was stellar against Brockport"
  Pep good point. I was going to mention in the post (was getting lengthy) that they also played 2 pretty good defenses in AU and SLU. That was most certainly a factor as well.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 16, 2017, 06:17:28 PM
I just don't see Plymouth being able to muster anything on offense to win this game. I think Plymouth has a damn good defense, that can definitely hold Brockport to 24 or under, especially with key Brockport players being out or beat up. I just don't see Plymouth getting to 10 points with that Brockport D line shutting down the run game and making them extremely one dimensional.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: fulbakdad on November 18, 2017, 06:53:12 AM
Watched a couple PSU games on the web, I agree with Boxer.  Very good defense, but the Offense can only run the ball.  And stop that and the QB's limitations become obvious. 
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 18, 2017, 04:10:52 PM
Very poor showing by Plymouth State, they ran (not really) up against a really really really great team in Brockport.

I think Brockport is the best team in the East this year. In other news we handled Curry, wasn't even close. This was the most complete game from the RAMS all season, wish we could have played like this against Ply State earlier. This would have saved the conference from playing Brockport.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: UfanBill on November 19, 2017, 12:12:53 AM
Quote from: D3MAFAN on November 18, 2017, 04:10:52 PM
Very poor showing by Plymouth State, they ran (not really) up against a really really really great team in Brockport.

I think Brockport is the best team in the East this year. In other news we handled Curry, wasn't even close. This was the most complete game from the RAMS all season, wish we could have played like this against Ply State earlier. This would have saved the conference from playing Brockport.

Nice game by your Rams. Too bad you didn't get to the dance with this year's team. I'm sure you would have shown better than Plymouth.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 19, 2017, 09:14:42 PM
No other way to describe that Plymouth St game than embarrassing. Its a shame Fram. lost to Plymouth with their back up QB because since he returned that offense was really starting to find its groove. An undefeated Framingham team probably draws Husson or Springfield, and a solid chance for a victory. Instead Plymouth gets monkey stomped, completely looking inept and hurting the league's reputation greatly. We go from Bridgewater almost beating the E8 champion in the playoffs last year to losing by 66 points the next year.

I'm definitely not saying West Conn or Framingham State are beating Brockport, because they are not, but they are probably giving them some sort of game that at least draws some respect.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MASCACAlum on November 19, 2017, 09:21:12 PM
Got to win to get in. Going to be a long couple months getting ready for next year. Finally you got to get your info right. Husson could of only got Springfield because of Springfield's ranking and husson location. Better luck next year for all teams.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 20, 2017, 07:21:15 AM
Quote from: MASCACAlum on November 19, 2017, 09:21:12 PM
Got to win to get in. Going to be a long couple months getting ready for next year. Finally you got to get your info right. Husson could of only got Springfield because of Springfield's ranking and husson location. Better luck next year for all teams.

I'm pretty sure Framingham would have been ranked higher than Springfield had they been undefeated.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 20, 2017, 08:26:04 PM
Quote from: MASCACAlum on November 19, 2017, 09:21:12 PM
Got to win to get in. Going to be a long couple months getting ready for next year. Finally you got to get your info right. Husson could of only got Springfield because of Springfield's ranking and husson location. Better luck next year for all teams.

Don't quite get what you are saying here.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: fulbakdad on November 21, 2017, 05:53:59 AM
Come on Boxer...

Framingham lost to Plymouth.  If you had won, you would have been the team playing.  But you didn't.  So get your sights ready to come back next year.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Boxer7806 on November 21, 2017, 04:07:22 PM
Quote from: fulbakdad on November 21, 2017, 05:53:59 AM
Come on Boxer...

Framingham lost to Plymouth.  If you had won, you would have been the team playing.  But you didn't.  So get your sights ready to come back next year.

I got the gist of the message, I don't quite get where "finally get your info right" is coming from. I was saying it was a shame Framingham lost because they would of been undefeated and gotten a favorable draw. As D3MAFan pointed out, an undefeated Framingham probably would of been ranked high enough to either play WNEC, Husson, or Springfield.

I guess MASACAlum didn't agree with that and said I need to get informed. As you might infer, I believe I'm informed and indeed correct in this situation. Hence why I responded "Don't quite get what you are saying here".

But thanks for pointing out the obvious for me.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on November 21, 2017, 04:09:30 PM
Quote from: Boxer7806 on November 21, 2017, 04:07:22 PM
Quote from: fulbakdad on November 21, 2017, 05:53:59 AM
Come on Boxer...

Framingham lost to Plymouth.  If you had won, you would have been the team playing.  But you didn't.  So get your sights ready to come back next year.

I got the gist of the message, I don't quite get where "finally get your info right" is coming from. I was saying it was a shame Framingham lost because they would of been undefeated and gotten a favorable draw. As D3MAFan pointed out, an undefeated Framingham probably would of been ranked high enough to either play WNEC, Husson, or Springfield.

I guess MASACAlum didn't agree with that and said I need to get informed. As you might infer, I believe I'm informed and indeed correct in this situation. Hence why I responded "Don't quite get what you are saying here".

But thanks for pointing out the obvious for me.

What Boxer said.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: D3MAFAN on December 06, 2017, 12:54:06 PM
Congrats to Jacob Maher (1st Team), Jaquan Harris (2nd Team), Zach Ziemba (3rd Team), and Marvey Mathurin (3rd Team) for making All East Region selection.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Gray Fox on October 22, 2018, 12:26:16 PM
Where are the fans here?
We are half way through the season.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: NED3Guy on October 23, 2018, 04:08:01 PM
I'm the lonely poster on the ECFC thread....maybe we need to think about having one thread for all New England, non NESCAC conferences next year? Give the NEWMAC, MASCAC, ECFC and CCC a common place to talk NE Football?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Ice Bear on October 23, 2018, 04:37:27 PM
NED who in your opinion is the best team in NE right now? You may also want to consider taking part in the ERFP each week. It would be great to have a NE representative. You may get **** but it would certainly get some good discussion going and/or continuing. Just a thought.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: ITH radio on October 23, 2018, 06:41:50 PM
We're fans of this MASCAC player:

https://www.facebook.com/D3Huddle/videos/876337502554967/

Note Framingham can still win the AQ with a H2H win over West Conn in Wk 10. This one's not wrapped up just yet.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Machiavelli on October 23, 2018, 10:21:01 PM
Quote from: ITH radio on October 23, 2018, 06:41:50 PM
We're fans of this MASCAC player:

https://www.facebook.com/D3Huddle/videos/876337502554967/

Note Framingham can still win the AQ with a H2H win over West Conn in Wk 10. This one's not wrapped up just yet.

Framingham is gonna beat WConn by about 74 so go ahead and pencil them in.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: NED3Guy on October 24, 2018, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: Dutch Boy on October 23, 2018, 04:37:27 PM
NED who in your opinion is the best team in NE right now?

Really hard to pick a best team in New England, right now. Gotta tip the hat to MIT and West Conn, as both have taken care of all their business up to this point. Neither team has a big win in my opinion that gives them a real resume boost over the next tier of teams in the region. (MIT over Endicott maybe?) I think the top five in New England are: MIT, WCSU, WNE, Husson and Framingham.... Endicott gets bumped off the list by losing to MIT and FSU  The next few weeks will give some clarity with WNE/Endicott and WCSU and FSU.

Seems like fewer New England teams are venturing out of New England this year for non league play (credit to Framingham for keeping Cortland on the schedule). Hard to look at anybody's resume and see the kinds of wins that stand out on a resume. When looking at New England schedules, I think Endicott beating Hobart is by far the best win anybody in New England has this season, but they lost to both MIT and Framingham.

Long story short, nobody in New England has successful tested themselves vs out of New England teams, nobody has a standout win that gives them bragging rights.

With Husson all but locking up the ECFC AQ, and the NCAA 500 mile rule in play again, we'll likely get to see two New England teams play in the first round again this year... MIT v Husson?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Jonny Utah on October 24, 2018, 10:51:10 AM
Quote from: NED3Guy on October 24, 2018, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: Dutch Boy on October 23, 2018, 04:37:27 PM
NED who in your opinion is the best team in NE right now?

Really hard to pick a best team in New England, right now. Gotta tip the hat to MIT and West Conn, as both have taken care of all their business up to this point. Neither team has a big win in my opinion that gives them a real resume boost over the next tier of teams in the region. (MIT over Endicott maybe?) I think the top five in New England are: MIT, WCSU, WNE, Husson and Framingham.... Endicott gets bumped off the list by losing to MIT and FSU  The next few weeks will give some clarity with WNE/Endicott and WCSU and FSU.

Seems like fewer New England teams are venturing out of New England this year for non league play (credit to Framingham for keeping Cortland on the schedule). Hard to look at anybody's resume and see the kinds of wins that stand out on a resume. When looking at New England schedules, I think Endicott beating Hobart is by far the best win anybody in New England has this season, but they lost to both MIT and Framingham.

Long story short, nobody in New England has successful tested themselves vs out of New England teams, nobody has a standout win that gives them bragging rights.

With Husson all but locking up the ECFC AQ, and the NCAA 500 mile rule in play again, we'll likely get to see two New England teams play in the first round again this year... MIT v Husson?

For what it is worth, one of my best friends has two kids that play at two different MASCAC schools.  He has seen two MASCAC games every Saturday/Friday this year except for one or two weeks I believe (That's about 13-15 games which might make him one of the top d3 viewers in the country.)  Anyway his opinion is that Framingham is probably a little better than West Conn.  Both teams seem to commit real bad penalties (in terms of taunting type stuff) but overall Framingham gets the nod.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Gray Fox on October 24, 2018, 12:10:30 PM
Look what I started.
Good luck.  I mostly follow the SCIAC.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MRMIKESMITH on October 24, 2018, 01:58:10 PM
Quote from: Gray Fox on October 24, 2018, 12:10:30 PM
Look what I started.
Good luck.  I mostly follow the SCIAC.

I too follow a different conference, but always good to see active boards, especially when there are crossover conversations.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 24, 2018, 02:38:16 PM
Quote from: NED3Guy on October 24, 2018, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: Dutch Boy on October 23, 2018, 04:37:27 PM
NED who in your opinion is the best team in NE right now?

Really hard to pick a best team in New England, right now. Gotta tip the hat to MIT and West Conn, as both have taken care of all their business up to this point. Neither team has a big win in my opinion that gives them a real resume boost over the next tier of teams in the region. (MIT over Endicott maybe?) I think the top five in New England are: MIT, WCSU, WNE, Husson and Framingham.... Endicott gets bumped off the list by losing to MIT and FSU  The next few weeks will give some clarity with WNE/Endicott and WCSU and FSU.

Seems like fewer New England teams are venturing out of New England this year for non league play (credit to Framingham for keeping Cortland on the schedule). Hard to look at anybody's resume and see the kinds of wins that stand out on a resume. When looking at New England schedules, I think Endicott beating Hobart is by far the best win anybody in New England has this season, but they lost to both MIT and Framingham.

Long story short, nobody in New England has successful tested themselves vs out of New England teams, nobody has a standout win that gives them bragging rights.

With Husson all but locking up the ECFC AQ, and the NCAA 500 mile rule in play again, we'll likely get to see two New England teams play in the first round again this year... MIT v Husson?

Husson is also within 500 miles of RPI.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: HSCTiger74 on October 25, 2018, 01:15:56 AM
Quote from: Gray Fox on October 24, 2018, 12:10:30 PM
Look what I started.
Good luck.  I mostly follow the SCIAC.

   You need to go and work your magic on the UMAC board. The last post from an actual fan of a conference team was a year ago.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Gray Fox on October 25, 2018, 03:01:47 PM
Quote from: HSCTiger74 on October 25, 2018, 01:15:56 AM
Quote from: Gray Fox on October 24, 2018, 12:10:30 PM
Look what I started.
Good luck.  I mostly follow the SCIAC.

   You need to go and work your magic on the UMAC board. The last post from an actual fan of a conference team was a year ago.
Good idea.  I think that is where the Oxy coach came from.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MRMIKESMITH on October 27, 2019, 03:16:39 PM
Watch a good amount of the Framingham State vs. West Conn game and noticed that FSU kicking game is not up to part. I think that's going to hurt come playoff time. I watch a game a few year's ago against Plymouth State and it caused you as well. Thoughts?
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: ITH radio on October 29, 2019, 10:29:06 AM
FSU's last hurdle to making the playoffs is Wk 10 vs. Bridgewater State who has come back from the dead and looks like an entirely different squad. That game will test the lights on the scoreboard, but the Rams D is quietly becoming one of the better units in the NE. They have multiple DEs who can rack up the sacks.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MRMIKESMITH on October 31, 2019, 11:13:30 AM
Quote from: ITH radio on October 29, 2019, 10:29:06 AM
FSU's last hurdle to making the playoffs is Wk 10 vs. Bridgewater State who has come back from the dead and looks like an entirely different squad. That game will test the lights on the scoreboard, but the Rams D is quietly becoming one of the better units in the NE. They have multiple DEs who can rack up the sacks.

I agree that the Defense is doing well, however I took a dive into some of the drive summaries against the better teams and the Rams appear to punt on go for it on 4th, which may be due to the lack of a good kicker.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: ITH radio on July 16, 2020, 10:11:34 AM
As we reported last night:

https://www.mascac.com/news/2019-20_News/Fall_Sports_Statement
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Ice Bear on October 21, 2021, 10:58:34 AM
Ice Bear says what an awesome write up on Framingham State coach Tom Kelley. Ice Bear loves Framingham State and in hindsight would have loved to go there as he was recruited there to play hockey...but he was a knucklehead with the maturity of a five year old at the time...).

Ice Bear is absolutely rooting for the Rams to run the table the rest of the way. It seems as if this team has really grown throughout the season and is not the same team that lost it's two opening games (to decent competition). Absolutely great write up!

Ice Bear says thank you
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on October 21, 2021, 03:40:11 PM
Here's the link to the story Ice Bear is referencing!
https://www.d3football.com/columns/features/2021/kelley-cant-escape-framingham-state
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: MRMIKESMITH on August 29, 2022, 02:48:58 PM
Hi Pollster's, just wanted to extend an invitation to join the ERFP for this upcoming season. We will continue to do R1/R2. Feel free to DM or respond here if interested. I'll reach out to last year participants to gauge any interest as well.
Title: Re: FB: Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference
Post by: HansenRatings on August 30, 2023, 11:31:22 AM
Playoff projections for the season using my model's preseason ratings:

(https://i.imgur.com/c14lovA.png)

You can look at other conferences on my website: https://hansenratings.github.io/ (https://hansenratings.github.io/).