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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: January 06, 2013, 07:24:06 am »
would agree in general with nescachoops fan. I think the Tufts win over what appears to be a strong Williams team, even though close, would seem to indicate that Tufts is a strong team.  Much more difficult to understand Amherst's close wins at Wesleyan and Conn College.  It maybe that we are going to see a new number one team out of the NESCAC in 2013

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: January 05, 2013, 07:49:23 pm »
After seeing the scores of the two Amherst games, I am wondering if those scores are a reflection of the quality of the current Amherst squad, significant improvement by both Wesleyan and Conn College, or both.  Looks like Williams and Tufts had good weekends to start the NESCAC season

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: January 02, 2013, 07:15:12 am »
Thought I would try to inject some discussion beyond all Amherst all the time here.   It is always hard to tell how teams are off of the pre-season, but it looks like Tufts and Amherst will battle it out for the top spot in the conference.  Tufts has not played a very hard pre-season schedule, but still at 10-0, looks strong.  Amherst appears to have a great first five, but does not have teh depth it has had in the past.  It looks like Williams will be good again this year, especially if there big player can stay healthy. The number 4 spot seems to be a free for all.  It does not appear that any of the thre Maine teams (Bowdoin, Colby or Bates) are going to overpower anyone,  as those three teams will likely fall into the next three spots.  We will start to find out more this weekend as league play begins.  Good luck to all the teams, and looking forward to some good, entertaining basketball.

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Multi-Regional Topics / Re: D3hoops All Americans and POY
« on: March 19, 2012, 05:00:08 pm »
I would be interested to understand how the D3 Hoops player of the year doesn't even warrant honorable mention by the WBCA (There team is announced on the website)

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: March 18, 2012, 09:02:14 am »
Did not watch much of the game, from what I did see, I would agree that Amherst looked like they had no desire to play this game, and if that is the case, I certainly can't blame them, particularly the senior group.  The whole team should be extremely proud of their accomplishments over the past four years.  There run will be hard to top.

I suspect the Amherst choke hold on the NESCAC ends next year, unless there is a super freshman in the incoming recruiting class.  If Voight plays the way she did at the end of the season, she will be one of the top players in the NESCAC.  However, after her and Robertson, there really doesn't seem to be that much that can be counted on.  Tufts will return some solid players, however Colby , Williams, and Bowdoin all lose a lot.  Will be a wide open season next year.

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: March 10, 2012, 02:38:35 pm »
Another great game from Voight last night for Amherst.  They are a much better team wtih her starting, and there front six right now is very strong.  I don't see Emmanuel giving them any trouble tonight. 

Very tough loss for Tufts.  They could not make a shot for a while, and then had to do an inbounds pass over becuase the scorer forgot to start the clock, leading to a steal with 20 seconds left. 

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: March 07, 2012, 03:09:35 pm »
She is the assistant Coach at Washington and Lee

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: March 05, 2012, 05:40:34 am »
Hard to compare teams based on common opponents, and Tufts is probably much better now than it was at the beginning of the season.  I don't see Tufts being able to beat Amherst.  Tufts defense is great, but it doesn't have the offensive fire power to score against Amherst. (see both games)

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Multi-Regional Topics / Re: NCAA Tournament
« on: March 04, 2012, 01:13:04 pm »
Very exciting first round of the NCAA's.  Lots of close games and lots of surprises.  Also, perfect examples of what can happen in a one game tournament.  King's win over William Patterson was fueled by a career night from a player that is a career 33% three point shooter, but hits 9-15.  Not sure that means that King's belonged in the tournament, but they are certainly making the most of the opportunity

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: March 04, 2012, 11:33:30 am »
In terms of last night's game--as I mentioned with four minutes to go, I thought Voight was the difference in the game.  Made some big shots, rebounded, and was a force. It looks like she is coming out of her season long funk, as she played well in the NESCAC finals. I also thought that putting in McCormick and Robertson togheter helped offset the Babson height advantage. 

Babson's achilles heel, as it has been the last couple of years, is consistent guard play.  The Big three had 44 of 48 points. If Babson had developed some reliable outside shooting during the season, it would have given them the balance that they would have needed.

I do agree with the previous poster, that Amherst does not have the depth it has had in the past.  Finnucane has not been effective, so she is starting, but not playing starter minutes. McCormick is a starter, so the only real reliable player off the bench is Voight.

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: March 04, 2012, 07:21:14 am »
Great to see three NESCAC teams moving on to the sweet 16.  Congratulations to both Bowdoin and Tufs, along with Amherst.  Tufts continues to win with defense.


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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: March 03, 2012, 09:48:34 pm »
couple of observations with about 4 minutes left--if Babson could shoot the game would not be close, and Voight is playing great

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: March 03, 2012, 02:47:15 pm »
Amherst fans-don't get so excited over a win against a 13-14 team that probably would not make the NESCAC playoffs.  Look for a good game tonight. I expect that the Amherst defense will swarm all-over the Babson guards.  It is unfortunate that Babson has to play Amherst this early. Looking at some of the other games last night, they are definitely a sweet 16 team. 

Hope to catch the second half of the game on-line

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: February 29, 2012, 08:44:27 pm »
I thought that the NESCAC year-end awards were consistent with what I have seen from the NESCAC for six years now. In general, the all league teams is essentially made up of the top four. Very hard for other good players to break in.  Given that, I thought the first team was well done. Hard to argue with any of them.  Henrikson of Bowdoin probably deserved player of the year, but given Amhersts outstanding record, it is understandable that Stedman got the award.

On Coach of the year, Gromacki could win it every year. He is outstanding.  However, Tufts had a very young team, and the Tufts coach did a great job.  You could have also given consideration to the Conn College Coach. I believe this might have been Conn College's first trip to the NESCAC tournament.

Everything can't be all Amherst all the time.

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Northeast Region / Re: NESCAC Hoops
« on: February 28, 2012, 10:40:09 am »
Just clarifying one of the posts--King's College was an at large team that is not in the top 25, has not received votes, did not win its conference, and did not beat a ranked team.  Yet made the tournament. (and is hosting)--I haven't reviewed others--just pointing them out.  I also believe the pool B team is a 13-13 team, without any great wins.  UNE has some bad losses (Endicott, Roger Williams). 

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