NESCAC

[Soccerlover]

Watching the Tufts game now, and aside from the soccer itself, I can't help but wonder why Conn is even in the NESCAC. The conference has built its reputation as a group of elite liberal arts colleges with rigorous academic standards, and Conn just doesn't seem to fit that mold. If anyone has any insight into this that would be great.

[Newenglander]

Watching the Tufts game now, and aside from the soccer itself, I can't help but wonder why Conn is even in the NESCAC. The conference has built its reputation as a group of elite liberal arts colleges with rigorous academic standards, and Conn just doesn't seem to fit that mold. If anyone has any insight into this that would be great.
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Asking for a friend - is there a topic you won't troll?

[Hotskull]

All season long I have said it's Tufts vs everybody. Other teams see the Jumbos and they congregate, try to imitate, hate, but ultimately find their fate.

I see a team of winners, coached by a staff of winners, supported by a fan base of winners. Like soccerlover said, the NESCAC is full of small liberal arts schools (apart from Conn) and today they spent their Sunday watching Tufts lift yet another trophy... coaches will be studying the Jumbos, as they have in the past, wondering what they can pick up from the most successful program in recent history... but you just can't copy greatness. Learn to appreciate it.

Josh Shapiro built a dynasty and Dezotell has since took over the reigns. 2 NESCAC championships since the start of his tenure and it's hard to imagine he won't follow in Shapiros footsteps. His first year having a team of players only recruited by himself and look at the result... put some respect on that man's name.

I'm taking Tufts moneyline till the day I die and if you want outsized returns compared to your 401k or the S&P, I suggest you do the same.

Haram University has captured the conference trophy in the best league in D3 and best believe they are ready for the national stage.

[Newenglander]

All season long I have said it's Tufts vs everybody. Other teams see the Jumbos and they congregate, try to imitate, hate, but ultimately find their fate.

I see a team of winners, coached by a staff of winners, supported by a fan base of winners. Like soccerlover said, the NESCAC is full of small liberal arts schools (apart from Conn) and today they spent their Sunday watching Tufts lift yet another trophy... coaches will be studying the Jumbos, as they have in the past, wondering what they can pick up from the most successful program in recent history... but you just can't copy greatness. Learn to appreciate it.

Josh Shapiro built a dynasty and Dezotell has since took over the reigns. 2 NESCAC championships since the start of his tenure and it's hard to imagine he won't follow in Shapiros footsteps. His first year having a team of players only recruited by himself and look at the result... put some respect on that man's name.

I'm taking Tufts moneyline till the day I die and if you want outsized returns compared to your 401k or the S&P, I suggest you do the same.

Haram University has captured the conference trophy in the best league in D3 and best believe they are ready for the national stage.

did you actually watch the game ? The blueprint must have been to get dominated and take advantage of one defensive miscue - I have a feeling coach Dezotell and the team have a bit more humility and perspective.

[Nescac in November]

Conn dominated the game and have to feel disappointed with the result. Unfortunate error on the goal, but the Camels should feel motivated going into NCAAs knowing they dominated the #1 ranked team in the country.

What's so shocking is how Tufts has completely lost the possession-style of soccer that they had with Shapiro. They've always recruited strong/physical players, but there's just no confidence on the ball to make passes and combine with teammates now.

#7 on Conn was the best player on the field today and it wasn't close. Turning defenders in one touch and making everyone around him look better.

I like the Camels to make a deep run. I'm not sure about the Jumbos - Sweet 16 max.

[camosfan]

Good team do what it takes and find a way to win!

[LibbyMoore]

Agreed, for such a "dominant" team, am surprised they conceded two goals to Middlebury and then barely got out of the championship game against Conn alive!

Good luck in NCAAs, everyone!

[camosfan]

coming from two goals down to win is easily the performance of the year and you think it was not good?

[Soccerlover]

Conn College's season will end next weekend

[Newenglander]

Conn College's season will end next weekend

Seems like a case of Conn Derangement Syndrome!

[College Soccer Observer]

All season long I have said it's Tufts vs everybody. Other teams see the Jumbos and they congregate, try to imitate, hate, but ultimately find their fate.

I see a team of winners, coached by a staff of winners, supported by a fan base of winners. Like soccerlover said, the NESCAC is full of small liberal arts schools (apart from Conn) and today they spent their Sunday watching Tufts lift yet another trophy... coaches will be studying the Jumbos, as they have in the past, wondering what they can pick up from the most successful program in recent history... but you just can't copy greatness. Learn to appreciate it.

Josh Shapiro built a dynasty and Dezotell has since took over the reigns. 2 NESCAC championships since the start of his tenure and it's hard to imagine he won't follow in Shapiros footsteps. His first year having a team of players only recruited by himself and look at the result... put some respect on that man's name.

I'm taking Tufts moneyline till the day I die and if you want outsized returns compared to your 401k or the S&P, I suggest you do the same.

Haram University has captured the conference trophy in the best league in D3 and best believe they are ready for the national stage.

Not all questioning their soccer pedigree.  But if you think being a school of over 7,000, in greater Boston, and offering graduate programs does not give them a huge leg up on the rest of the NESCAC, I don't know what to tell you.

[camosfan]

#7 on Conn was the best player on the field today and it wasn't close. Turning defenders in one touch and making everyone around him look better.

He may well be, but he obviously was not good enough to make a difference in the outcome, the team with the greater depth will always get the advantage!

[camosfan]

Not all questioning their soccer pedigree.  But if you think being a school of over 7,000, in greater Boston, and offering graduate programs does not give them a huge leg up on the rest of the NESCAC, I don't know what to tell you.

How do you explain Williams, Amherst and Midd?

[SimpleCoach]

All season long I have said it's Tufts vs everybody. Other teams see the Jumbos and they congregate, try to imitate, hate, but ultimately find their fate.

I see a team of winners, coached by a staff of winners, supported by a fan base of winners. Like soccerlover said, the NESCAC is full of small liberal arts schools (apart from Conn) and today they spent their Sunday watching Tufts lift yet another trophy... coaches will be studying the Jumbos, as they have in the past, wondering what they can pick up from the most successful program in recent history... but you just can't copy greatness. Learn to appreciate it.

Josh Shapiro built a dynasty and Dezotell has since took over the reigns. 2 NESCAC championships since the start of his tenure and it's hard to imagine he won't follow in Shapiros footsteps. His first year having a team of players only recruited by himself and look at the result... put some respect on that man's name.

I'm taking Tufts moneyline till the day I die and if you want outsized returns compared to your 401k or the S&P, I suggest you do the same.

Haram University has captured the conference trophy in the best league in D3 and best believe they are ready for the national stage.

I get it.  I must have watched a different Conn v. Tufts game. 

SC.

[northman]

All season long I have said it's Tufts vs everybody. Other teams see the Jumbos and they congregate, try to imitate, hate, but ultimately find their fate.

I see a team of winners, coached by a staff of winners, supported by a fan base of winners. Like soccerlover said, the NESCAC is full of small liberal arts schools (apart from Conn) and today they spent their Sunday watching Tufts lift yet another trophy... coaches will be studying the Jumbos, as they have in the past, wondering what they can pick up from the most successful program in recent history... but you just can't copy greatness. Learn to appreciate it.

Josh Shapiro built a dynasty and Dezotell has since took over the reigns. 2 NESCAC championships since the start of his tenure and it's hard to imagine he won't follow in Shapiros footsteps. His first year having a team of players only recruited by himself and look at the result... put some respect on that man's name.

I'm taking Tufts moneyline till the day I die and if you want outsized returns compared to your 401k or the S&P, I suggest you do the same.

Haram University has captured the conference trophy in the best league in D3 and best believe they are ready for the national stage.

I got a kick out of this post, which I assume is mostly tongue in cheek.  But to continue the banter, it's quite amusing that Conn is being questioned as a legitimate NESCAC while Tufts is being touted as the bastion of NESCAC champions.  Conn is much more a typical NESCAC, with an undergrad population of less that 2,000...than Tufts with an undergrad enrollment of more than 7,000.  With a population of that size, Tufts can more readily absorb "student athletes" into its student population...allowing them to  perform for an athletic department run by a former D1 AD.  Talk about an unfair advantage... :-)