Catholic over Drew for Landmark AQ.

I watched the stream of the CNU - Trinity game (3-2 to CNU).  Kuiper with good analysis/recap in the Go West thread. Agree with that post -- CNU had a great game plan and executed.  You can see why Trinity is so highly rated -- they should go far if they can tighten up on defense.  CNU could/should have put a couple more in the back of the net.

I'd guess there are a significant number of players that aren't excited about the prospect of more practices w/o the benefit of more games in the spring.  Bad move by NCAA -- this is D3 for a reason.

Quote from: Freddyfud on December 01, 2023, 11:41:10 PM
Ira, I appreciated your color during the games today.  Well done!

I also enjoyed the broadcast -- had it pulled up on the tv and the Amherst vs. W&L game was fun to watch.

Mary Washington vs. Washington College provides an interesting history lesson.  UMW is named after Mary Ball Washington, George Washington's mother.  Washington College is named after George Washington, who served on its Board of Visitors and supported the college financially.

Wasn't super impressed with Montclair.  They don't look like #5 in the nation.  CNU played them even for sure, but Lukovic is a difference maker.

MSU - CNU headed to OT tied 1-1

Montclair vs. CNU tied 0-0 at half.  I'd say CNU with the slight edge in overall play.

Was at the CNU vs. W&L game.  CNU probably had the better of the play in the 1st half.  Then gave up a sloppy PK only seconds into the 2nd half.  CNU got the second goal via a really nice volley.  Fairly even after that until W&L poured on the pressure with about 10 minutes left but CNU held on.   

CNU vs. Mary Wash ends 1-1.  I was there.  1st half played in a downpour and the field conditions impacted play.  UMW's attackers combine really well and you can see why they are ranked so highly.  CNU had a stretch in the later stages of the 2nd half where they were on top with multiple chances.  Overall a very exciting game to witness. 

Not sure this belongs in the this thread, but an interesting game in NC.  NC Wesleyan vs. Barton (DII school).  Looking at the rosters, there may be as few as 5 American born players on the field between both teams.  However, one of the goal scorers for Barton is a former club teammate of my son -- so that's kinda cool.

Oglethorpe appears to be having their way with Roanoke, 2-0 at half.  Someone mentioned several D1 transfers.  I did a little research and one was a freshman at USC Upstate in 2016. Another was a freshman at Mercer in 2016.  How does D3 eligibility work?

I believe many D3 programs schedule scrimmages with nearby D1 teams for their "game" day.  Curious if anyone has any results/commentary?  Obviously, any "result" has to be taken with a grain of salt.  CNU dropped its game with William and Mary 2-0.  0-0 at half and a back and forth exciting game.  I think CNU had more shots and forced more saves.

I'm not a fan of more spring practices.  I can tell you many D3 players don't relish 7 am practice and no meaningful games in the spring.  A big draw to D3 for many players is that they get to be STUDENT athletes.  I think the NCAA made a mistake with this one.

Quote from: Chargers96 on November 13, 2022, 08:42:50 PM
CNU / Catholic was pretty even in my opinion.  Overall, I thought CNU had the slightly better possession, but Catholic never stops running and took advantage of a bad defensive give away in OT.  Just prior, there was a loud shout for a penalty on the Catholic keeper as it looked like he essentially tackled the CNU player in the box as he shielded the ball -- no call and then Catholic pounces.  Seeing Siahpoosh live, he is a very crafty player.

Just watched the video replay -- horrendous no call on the penalty shout in OT -- Catholic keeper absolutely tackled the CNU player after misjudging the ball.