Nothing But Net wrote: ↑Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:07 pm
FannOLax wrote:Hmmm, okay, yes the Jumbos had a strong year in 2018. Thinking I'll have to be in Middletown this April for Tufts @ Wesleyan. Thanks lilax; I'd be interested in your analysis of Wesleyan, Tufts and Amherst, either here or in the NESCAC thread.
I think that you have solid teams throughout D3, While I realize that York (Very Good Team) was able to go to Amherst and get the win last year..., I got believe that the Mammoth are the team to beat in the NESCAC this year. Loaded with returning talent, new horses, some playoff experience under their belt ... I like JT's boys in 2019, not only to take conference but be there for Memorial Day Weekend for the NC... and joining the brotherhood with Wesleyan, Tufts & Middlebury.
The new shot clock rules play heavily in their favor based upon their run and gun style of play. Great FO, potent Offense & solid goal play.., baring key injuries Amherst is where you want to place you bets on.
Additionally, I think you can't take your eyes off of Williams as well, another team returning talent and experience.....Tuft's is Tufts,... its just about winning, either by 10 or 1, does not matter -their opponent always plays like its their NC Game. Wesleyan, I'm not sure about, lost a lot and could see a "Hangover" in Middletown.
As far at the rest: Other than Hamilton who has struggles over the year. It's any given Sunday, all have the ability to play at extremely level. Little drop back over the years for Bowdoin, Middlebury & Bates, improvements in Colby, CtConn & Trinity make the NESCAC makes them the SEC of D3 Men's Lax. the conference where there is no off days
Favorites Outside the NESCAC,
Salisbury, RIT, York, Gettysburg and WL ( replacing Dickinson)