NESCAC 2010

[youngred]

Congrats to Mike Stone, who graduated from Middlebury last year! Mike was drafted by the Boston Blazers of the NLL with the 59th pick and I believe he was the only D3 player chosen in the draft. For another little NESCAC connection, the head coach of the Blazers is Tom Ryan, a Bowdoin Alum, who put up something like 300+ points in his 4 dreadlocked years in the NESCAC. The Blazers made huge strides last year as an expansion team and were thought to be in contention for a championship during much of the season to the surprise of many. Might be tough for Mike to make this team but I wish him the best of luck!

2 other D3 players were drafted. One from Whittier and one from Elizabethtown.

[Swank_Lax]

Does it seem as if Conn has lowered it's Out of Conference schedule over the past couple of years? They used to play Top 20 programs and had arguably the toughest schedule in DIII. 2009 and the new 2010 schedule seems much softer than in the past. If you agree, is the NESCAC doing this in general or is it just a trend for Conn?

The short answer: NESCAC teams either have gone to incredibly challenging schedules a la Bowdoin and Middlebury, or moved to a very easy OOC schedule as seen in Conn and Wesleyan. For those that choose a tougher schedule, the logic is that even if they fail to win the NESCAC championship they can still make the NCAA tournament because the tough schedule boosts their RPI. Those that go the weaker route are banking on winning a NESCAC championship to punch their tourney ticket.

[wheniwasakid...]

Congrats to Mike Stone, who graduated from Middlebury last year! Mike was drafted by the Boston Blazers of the NLL with the 59th pick and I believe he was the only D3 player chosen in the draft. For another little NESCAC connection, the head coach of the Blazers is Tom Ryan, a Bowdoin Alum, who put up something like 300+ points in his 4 dreadlocked years in the NESCAC. The Blazers made huge strides last year as an expansion team and were thought to be in contention for a championship during much of the season to the surprise of many. Might be tough for Mike to make this team but I wish him the best of luck!

2 other D3 players were drafted. One from Whittier and one from Elizabethtown.

Thanks Red. the only name I really noticed when I scanned the draft was Stone's.
Do you know anything about the other 2 kids? Canadians? Did they finish school? just curious...

Does it seem as if Conn has lowered it's Out of Conference schedule over the past couple of years? They used to play Top 20 programs and had arguably the toughest schedule in DIII. 2009 and the new 2010 schedule seems much softer than in the past. If you agree, is the NESCAC doing this in general or is it just a trend for Conn?

The short answer: NESCAC teams either have gone to incredibly challenging schedules a la Bowdoin and Middlebury, or moved to a very easy OOC schedule as seen in Conn and Wesleyan. For those that choose a tougher schedule, the logic is that even if they fail to win the NESCAC championship they can still make the NCAA tournament because the tough schedule boosts their RPI. Those that go the weaker route are banking on winning a NESCAC championship to punch their tourney ticket.

Although Wesleyan made it 3 times without winning the NESCAC... so a strong OOC isn't the only way to get in! If you play in the NESCAC and win a lot of games, you have a good chance although I agree with you that scheduling a tough OOC [and performing well in those games as well as the NESCAC games] is probably a tougher but stronger approach that puts destiny in your own hands.

[lacrosserespect]

Conn College, be careful, the coach is in 3rd year and look at the roster, young. Ask any player or coach in the NESCAC who they worry about most! Last year was tough, but if you do your research, Cornell is molding a team of young men who you would be proud to call your sons. I am not saying they will win the league, but they will leave it on the field every game. As for there recruits, I have only see Barasha play against Lawrenceville and he had two goals as a D-poll, big, strong, good hands and was of three players to go over and shake the coaches hand right after the game. What I love about the NESCAC is that you have a good chance seeing that freshman playing as a senior. I feel that the NESCAC is as close to the cleanest and represents the true spirit of college athletics better than any league in the NCAA. Good luck to all and enjoy!

[D-III]

Congrats to Mike Stone, who graduated from Middlebury last year! Mike was drafted by the Boston Blazers of the NLL with the 59th pick and I believe he was the only D3 player chosen in the draft. For another little NESCAC connection, the head coach of the Blazers is Tom Ryan, a Bowdoin Alum, who put up something like 300+ points in his 4 dreadlocked years in the NESCAC. The Blazers made huge strides last year as an expansion team and were thought to be in contention for a championship during much of the season to the surprise of many. Might be tough for Mike to make this team but I wish him the best of luck!

An interview with Tom Ryan and Mike Stone about the upcoming season:

http://www.fanrates.com/blog/boston-bla ... eason/700/

[Swank_Lax]

Tufts' recruiting efforts take a hit.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/art ... wD9B18RJG0

[wheniwasakid...]

any ideas as to where Moran will end up?
Is it 100% that he has not returned to Conn. Any chance he is at another NESCAC?
I always get super curious when an all-league keeper just bounces and have not heard anything lately.

[zarching]

Conn College, be careful, the coach is in 3rd year and look at the roster, young. Ask any player or coach in the NESCAC who they worry about most! Last year was tough, but if you do your research, Cornell is molding a team of young men who you would be proud to call your sons. I am not saying they will win the league, but they will leave it on the field every game. As for there recruits, I have only see Barasha play against Lawrenceville and he had two goals as a D-poll, big, strong, good hands and was of three players to go over and shake the coaches hand right after the game. What I love about the NESCAC is that you have a good chance seeing that freshman playing as a senior. I feel that the NESCAC is as close to the cleanest and represents the true spirit of college athletics better than any league in the NCAA. Good luck to all and enjoy!

Hosanna,hosanna, hosanna......

[Swank_Lax]

any ideas as to where Moran will end up?
Is it 100% that he has not returned to Conn. Any chance he is at another NESCAC?
I always get super curious when an all-league keeper just bounces and have not heard anything lately.

He is currently out of school entirely. I doubt you will see him playing anywhere this year.

[wheniwasakid...]

Conn College, be careful, the coach is in 3rd year and look at the roster, young. Ask any player or coach in the NESCAC who they worry about most! Last year was tough, but if you do your research, Cornell is molding a team of young men who you would be proud to call your sons. I am not saying they will win the league, but they will leave it on the field every game. As for there recruits, I have only see Barasha play against Lawrenceville and he had two goals as a D-poll, big, strong, good hands and was of three players to go over and shake the coaches hand right after the game. What I love about the NESCAC is that you have a good chance seeing that freshman playing as a senior. I feel that the NESCAC is as close to the cleanest and represents the true spirit of college athletics better than any league in the NCAA. Good luck to all and enjoy!

Hosanna,hosanna, hosanna......

haha. confess all ye SU loyalists and ye shall be saved along with the NESCAC faithful!

[zarching]

LOL

Come on, Kid. Now you know I don't mind a little hyperbole. So, I appreciated that shameless paen to the NESCAC, and was just so overwhelmed that the spirit enterred me, arose within me and captured my body and soul. Man, I just had to drop to my knees in prayer and render praise to the almighty. Almighty NESCAC that is.

Give me a week or two and I'll get over this ... my flesh and soul shall weaken ... and I'll return to the heathen ways of Maryland's Eastern Shore.

BTW... did anyone in Brooklyn cheer Texiera's game winner? If yes...it's a very different city than the one I grew up in. lol

[wheniwasakid...]

LOL

Come on, Kid. Now you know I don't mind a little hyperbole. So, I appreciated that shameless paen to the NESCAC, and was just so overwhelmed that the spirit enterred me, arose within me and captured my body and soul. Man, I just had to drop to my knees in prayer and render praise to the almighty. Almighty NESCAC that is.

Give me a week or two and I'll get over this ... my flesh and soul shall weaken ... and I'll return to the heathen ways of Maryland's Eastern Shore.

BTW... did anyone in Brooklyn cheer Texiera's game winner? If yes...it's a very different city than the one I grew up in. lol

Well nothing so needs reforming as other people's habits... I'll keep working on you as a full time convert.

Brooklyn today, older architecture aside, is almost nothing like it was even 10 years ago! Maybe it is just the large scripted B on the hat that awakens Brooklyn's long-lost, direct connection to baseball, but I see a lot of RED SOX hats here now. Much of NYC is no longer filled with New Yorkers but then again, I can't say I'm helping the situation!

[zarching]

Ah...you're a class guy. NYC should embrace you w/ open arms. Why? Because everyone of the 8 or 9 million people who surround you, unless they are Native Americans, are also transplants. And by this time, Kid, you've already heard from family and friends back home, that you're developing an accent!
Another year and, like me, you will never be welcome in Fenway.


Z

[new england]

Some bad publicity for Middlebury College. This may fly under the radar, but cannot be ignored. It's sometimes a shame to see lacrosse players get in trouble with the law, whether they are guilty or not.

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/arti ... Middlebury

As for NESCAC, I kind of took a year off from NESCAC play last year as I focused on my own lacrosse season for my high school. Now, I'm in college as some of you may remember me as a loyal Wes follower. I'm not entirely sure what will happen, but I think we've come to expect that Wesleyan, Middlebury and Tufts will be in the top four this year. We still have a long way to go before the lacrosse season starts, stay tuned!

[nathanc]

Some bad publicity for Middlebury College. This may fly under the radar, but cannot be ignored. It's sometimes a shame to see lacrosse players get in trouble with the law, whether they are guilty or not.

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/arti ... Middlebury

Not sure that an off-campus party with no significant disturbances and underage drinking is really that shocking. I find it hard to believe there is a school in the country that would pretend that underage drinking doesn't happen. Buying "light" beer is the more embarrassing thing to me.

[Dehuntshigwa'es]

Some bad publicity for Middlebury College. This may fly under the radar, but cannot be ignored. It's sometimes a shame to see lacrosse players get in trouble with the law, whether they are guilty or not.

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/arti ... Middlebury

Not sure that an off-campus party with no significant disturbances and underage drinking is really that shocking. I find it hard to believe there is a school in the country that would pretend that underage drinking doesn't happen. Buying "light" beer is the more embarrassing thing to me.

If law enforcement visited any college campus on a Fri or Sat night they could probably arrest 50% of the students at that school; unless there were mid-terms that week . Must have been a slow night in Vermont......Question is do you reduce the drinking age back to 18???? The current law I believe at least limits an 18 yr old from getting in a car and driving to a bar . It's not a perfect situation but probably the best we've got

[stillcreasebeast]

Some bad publicity for Middlebury College. This may fly under the radar, but cannot be ignored. It's sometimes a shame to see lacrosse players get in trouble with the law, whether they are guilty or not.

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/arti ... Middlebury

Not sure that an off-campus party with no significant disturbances and underage drinking is really that shocking. I find it hard to believe there is a school in the country that would pretend that underage drinking doesn't happen. Buying "light" beer is the more embarrassing thing to me.

If law enforcement visited any college campus on a Fri or Sat night they could probably arrest 50% of the students at that school; unless there were mid-terms that week . Must have been a slow night in Vermont......Question is do you reduce the drinking age back to 18???? The current law I believe at least limits an 18 yr old from getting in a car and driving to a bar . It's not a perfect situation but probably the best we've got

Dehunt- check out these URL's sponsored by Middlebury president-emeritus and W&L'71 alum, John McCardell, Jr.

http://www.chooseresponsibility.org/ & http://www.amethystinitiative.org

The current alcohol laws are a joke. School and local papers love listing violators for "underage consumption" and "open container" violations. Yet after seeing hundreds of these violations printed; I've never seen a report of anyone busted for blowing dope & holding - which as we all know continues to be illegal at age 21. The hypocrisy is staggering. We have the highest drinking age int he western world. In my experience the young people today are light years more responsible than when I was a functional alcoholic in college. Personally I'm in favor of huge alcohol and driving penalties like they have in Germany. They have BAC zero tolerance law in drivers under 21. Typically they start at a .05 BAC with automatic license suspensions. Have a great time, walk, catch a cab or find a sober pledge to do the driving.

Sorry about the rant - this is one of my peeves.

[laxpanther]

Some bad publicity for Middlebury College. This may fly under the radar, but cannot be ignored. It's sometimes a shame to see lacrosse players get in trouble with the law, whether they are guilty or not.

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/arti ... Middlebury

Not sure that an off-campus party with no significant disturbances and underage drinking is really that shocking. I find it hard to believe there is a school in the country that would pretend that underage drinking doesn't happen. Buying "light" beer is the more embarrassing thing to me.

If law enforcement visited any college campus on a Fri or Sat night they could probably arrest 50% of the students at that school; unless there were mid-terms that week . Must have been a slow night in Vermont......Question is do you reduce the drinking age back to 18???? The current law I believe at least limits an 18 yr old from getting in a car and driving to a bar . It's not a perfect situation but probably the best we've got

Dehunt- check out these URL's sponsored by Middlebury president-emeritus and W&L'71 alum, John McCardell, Jr.

http://www.chooseresponsibility.org/ & http://www.amethystinitiative.org

The current alcohol laws are a joke. School and local papers love listing violators for "underage consumption" and "open container" violations. Yet after seeing hundreds of these violations printed; I've never seen a report of anyone busted for blowing dope & holding - which as we all know continues to be illegal at age 21. The hypocrisy is staggering. We have the highest drinking age int he western world. In my experience the young people today are light years more responsible than when I was a functional alcoholic in college. Personally I'm in favor of huge alcohol and driving penalties like they have in Germany. They have BAC zero tolerance law in drivers under 21. Typically they start at a .05 BAC with automatic license suspensions. Have a great time, walk, catch a cab or find a sober pledge to do the driving.

Sorry about the rant - this is one of my peeves.

I'm with you creasebeast. Years ago when dwi laws were not really strictly adhered to by law enforcement the Legal drinking age was 18. There were many fatal accidents involving the indestructible young where alcohol played a part. The drinking age was changed to 21. A short time later Law enforcement became very strict (thank god) where dwi is concerned and it has changed for the better across all ages. I believe the legal drinking age should be changed back to 18. We are placing a huge burden on our colleges and universities in giving them the job of policing today's young adult college students. We can send them to war at 18 but they can't have a drink?????
Today's DWI stats show that the age for the highest percentage of DWI occurrences is from 21-34, the 18-20 year old's (under-aged) are slightly behind (yaerd.org). Should we change the legal drinking age to 34? The single biggest deterrent to DWI has been strict law enforcement regardless of age and it has worked well. Will it ever be 100%, never, like anything else.
The way it sounds is that these Middlebury kids were doing what probably 50% of college students nationwide do every weekend, and nothing more, hardly newsworthy. I understand that binge drinking at colleges is a real problem but keeping the drinking age at 21 is not a deterrent , let's remove this responsibility and liability from the colleges and universities and place it back on our young adults to know and learn their boundaries.

[wheniwasakid...]

interesting points all around...

I am also FOR the drinking age being reduced to 18.
I am also FOR stiffening DWI penalties for EVERYONE. 19 or 46, drunk driving is still dangerous and should be discouraged at all costs.

It is also interesting to note that if we are talking about "the ability to make smart decisions" the fact that an 18 year old can VOTE often gets left out. A vote is one of the most important decisions you can ever make, yet we don't trust these same people to make good decisions when alcohol is involved. When you combine this discrepancy with the fact that you can sign up to fight for your country but not drink a beer, the contradictions are seemingly obvious.

I don't think this will affect Midd at all and hope it doesn't. The kids should get in the same amount of trouble as any other student-athlete on campus and we should all move on.

[Masslax5]

For those interested in seeing a number of current HS seniors, many of whom are NESCAC recruits, check of the Mid-Fall Classic at UMass this weekend. I belive the schedule and list of teams can be found at http://www.midsummer-classic.com/schedule.htm.