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Nescac 2014-2015

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EastCoastBias said:
And didn't the last 25% include a loss to Amherst head to head?
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Actualy no. Last 25% is 6-7 games depending on how long you stay in play.
But I was wrong about the eventual L25 numbers, not being a math major myself.
If Amherst beats Tufts, but loses the NESCAC final, Trinty's L25 is 5-1 (.833) and Amherst's would be 6-1 (.857)
 
EastCoastBias said:
Trinity 6-1 last 25% includes wins against NESCAC bottom feeders Colby and Wesleyan twice and a loss to Tufts when it counted. Only Williams was a top 4 conference team in the 7 games played. Wins against Midd and Bowdoin don't carry the cache it once did. So if you are telling me that the last 25% matters, then I'm not impressed if they can't seal a spot vs a perennial NESCAC also ran. I still say Trinity needs Amherst to win out to get consideration for at large bid. Not a Trinity hater, just trying to speculate with objectivity with the realization there is plenty of subjectivity in the equation.
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It...doesn't..matter..who...they've..played....it's record only.....
 
EastCoastBias said:
Trinity 6-1 last 25% includes wins against NESCAC bottom feeders Colby and Wesleyan twice and a loss to Tufts when it counted. Only Williams was a top 4 conference team in the 7 games played. Wins against Midd and Bowdoin don't carry the cache it once did. So if you are telling me that the last 25% matters, then I'm not impressed if they can't seal a spot vs a perennial NESCAC also ran. I still say Trinity needs Amherst to win out to get consideration for at large bid. Not a Trinity hater, just trying to speculate with objectivity with the realization there is plenty of subjectivity in the equation.
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The only thing that matters as far as Last 25% is the raw record, regardless of who you played in those 7 games... It's not right, but it is what it is.
 
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Trinity needs to hope that there is only one conference upset next weekend. If there are two, they'll be sweating.

Plus, let's see how much they are punished for losing at home to the #8 seed. When it happened to Norwich a few years ago, that's all she wrote.
 
joecct said:
Trinity needs to hope that there is only one conference upset next weekend. If there are two, they'll be sweating.

Plus, let's see how much they are punished for losing at home to the #8 seed. When it happened to Norwich a few years ago, that's all she wrote.
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Norwich was 13-8-2 or something like that and in no position for a Pool C.
 
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Conn and Tufts advance to the NESCAC semis and once again, Middlebury has a one game post-season. The title of bottom feeder has been awarded to a formerly great program. Congrats to the Camels and Jumbos for breaking free and competing hard.
 
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Amherst gets the gift with Trinity losing to Tufts and will now host the conference finals series. The title is theirs to lose against the upstart Jumbos and whomever comes thereafter. Williams and Conn College is an evenly match game, but it remains to be seen how the Camels will handle the pressure of being in the semi-final spotlight. This is uncharted territory for Conn. The Ephs would dearly like to get the finals and knock off their hated rival Lord Jeffs. Would love to see a Camel / Jumbo final, but cooler heads will prevail. More than likely it will be purple and gold vs purple and white. Amherst has it going and will take the final.
 
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Where can we watch the Nescac games online tomorrow?

The whole country is desperate to see what happens in these games:

Williams v Conn 1pm
Amherst v Tufts 4pm

and of course the ECAC East final..

Norwich v Babson 7pm (Link to video in Norwich's website)
 
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EastCoastBias said:
Wow, Tufts gets the upset special over #1 Trinity yesterday. Amherst will now host and has the path to the title with the Bantams on the sidelines. The issue now for Trinity is they need the Lord Jeffs to win out to have a shot at an at large bid to the NCAA tournament. If Amherst gets to the NESCAC final and loses, how then can Trinity be judged ahead of Amherst for an at-large bid?
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Amherst and Williams advance to the final. Two close games and well played. I believe my question regarding Trinity is still valid. If the Ephs break through for their first NESCAC title in a close 3-2 type of game, how can Amherst not advance to the NCAA's over the Bantams. Unless, of course, the NCAA tournament has 3 NESCAC teams in the mix. Williams has to win outright to make it. Not sure Amherst does. Trinity needs the Lord Jeffs to win to get them a pool C consideration which they should get over Williams. Otherwise, I think they are sitting on the sidelines the second consecutive year. No?
 
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EastCoastBias said:
Amherst and Williams advance to the final. Two close games and well played. I believe my question regarding Trinity is still valid. If the Ephs break through for their first NESCAC title in a close 3-2 type of game, how can Amherst not advance to the NCAA's over the Bantams. Unless, of course, the NCAA tournament has 3 NESCAC teams in the mix. Williams has to win outright to make it. Not sure Amherst does. Trinity needs the Lord Jeffs to win to get them a pool C consideration which they should get over Williams. Otherwise, I think they are sitting on the sidelines the second consecutive year. No?
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No. If Williams => 3 NESCAC based on the last public ranking.
 
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Birdwatcher said:
I doubt it will happen now...one of the C's will probably go to Oswego and another to a western team.
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Both Amherst and Trinity were ranked above Oswego in the final public ranking. If Williams wins, what would put Oswego above either of those schools?

The key is Hobart.
 
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joecct said:
Both Amherst and Trinity were ranked above Oswego in the final public ranking. If Williams wins, what would put Oswego above either of those schools?

The key is Hobart.
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We will never know what the final rankings will be, especially if Williams wins ! Hobart has their hands full right now in OT !
 
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Amherst guts out a win vs. Williams to get the bye in the NCAA tournament and appear to be headed on a collision course with Norwich in the quarters. Trinity will have to play an extra game, but they are in, and I think rightly so. Williams winning yesterday could have made a royal mess of things for the Bantams. Amherst goalie continues to raise eyebrows. Kid won't quit and still waiting for him to have an off game. The NESCAC teams should represent the conference with honor. Too much to ask for an all NESCAC final? That would be sweet indeed.
 
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What's overlooked in reviewing yesterday's game was it was Amherst's 4th line that scored the game winner.
 
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joecct said:
What's overlooked in reviewing yesterday's game was it was Amherst's 4th line that scored the game winner.
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That's a great point, and Amherst and Trinity are poised to do well in the tournament. It would be great for NESCAC for them to meet in the final!:eek:
 
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Trinity gets it done last night and will host Plattsburgh next week because of a scheduling quirk involving the women's Plattsburgh team. This is a break for the Bantams for sure although the Plattsburgh fan base travels well. Norwich and Amherst is now set after the Cadets get by Plymouth State. The Lord Jeffs will host, but the Amherst fan base has been traditionally lukewarm despite the team's success over the past several years, so they could get drowned out by the travelling Norwich faithful. Let's see if both NESCAC reps can advance before serious speculation of an all NESCAC final could take place. Big boy hockey time now.
 
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