New England and National D1 Womens Soccer (only please)

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Efficacious Eagles got you doubters right where they want you. Recall last fall. Life support to NCAA glory in a flash. The dive bombers of death are sharpening their talons, and ignoring pompous, no nothing pronouncements of their eminent demise. New England champ isn't crowned until next Fall. No need to overreact to a spring scrimmage. Remember. Eagles inhabit the heavenly heights!

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In the ACC, the Eagles inhabit the mediocre middle. Nothing like a good tournament run to erase the memory of a 6-6-1 season, right?

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In the ACC, the Eagles inhabit the mediocre middle. Nothing like a good tournament run to erase the memory of a 6-6-1 season, right?

On the flip side, would you also grant that the ACC is arguably the strongest conference in women's soccer? Last year's tourney performance by BC is evidence of the relative strength of the ACC, as the Eagles' middle of the table record in conference play (and the challenge that represented) propelled them into the NCAAs. That is the benefit of the preparation teams like BC get by dwelling in a strong conference.

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On the flip side, would you also grant that the ACC is arguably the strongest conference in women's soccer? Last year's tourney performance by BC is evidence of the relative strength of the ACC, as the Eagles' middle of the table record in conference play (and the challenge that represented) propelled them into the NCAAs. That is the benefit of the preparation teams like BC get by dwelling in a strong conference.

The ACC was the #2 conference last year, with the PAC 12 #1 IMO. See my earlier post on that.

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On the flip side, would you also grant that the ACC is arguably the strongest conference in women's soccer? Last year's tourney performance by BC is evidence of the relative strength of the ACC, as the Eagles' middle of the table record in conference play (and the challenge that represented) propelled them into the NCAAs. That is the benefit of the preparation teams like BC get by dwelling in a strong conference.

I agree that playing in the uber-tough ACC should give BC a postseason edge over teams like the two overrated Big Ten squads they defeated last year, Nebraska and Illinois. It's common sense. Also, it doesn't hurt that BC typically gets an easy start in the postseason by playing a local palooka at home - Northeastern, BU (sorry BU), Hofstra, Marist, Harvard.

But BC's performance in the NCAA tournament, which depends a good deal on the luck of the draw, can't obscure their steady decline in the ACC over the past few years.

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If you're going to evaluate colleges and their players on soccer alone then you should be looking at how many players have gone pro. As far as New England goes the hands down winner is likely BC with the DiMartinos (now retired), Kia McNeil (taking a year off) AND Christy Mewis. Maybe UConn has some? BU?

In general Notre Dame, UNC, and UCLA seem to have the largest number of pro alum, although nearly all the ACC schools are represented. This year Boston took a pile of Duke players and DC focused on UVA players (signing none!). Some players went to Europe where the money is better.

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If you're going to evaluate colleges and their players on soccer alone then you should be looking at how many players have gone pro. As far as New England goes the hands down winner is likely BC with the DiMartinos (now retired), Kia McNeil (taking a year off) AND Christy Mewis. Maybe UConn has some? BU?

In general Notre Dame, UNC, and UCLA seem to have the largest number of pro alum, although nearly all the ACC schools are represented. This year Boston took a pile of Duke players and DC focused on UVA players (signing none!). Some players went to Europe where the money is better.

Players in the pros is a good metric for where you were, not where you are.

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Anyone have news about the hiring of a new coach at Dartmouth?

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Stanford asst turned it down to stay and become asso head coach. Smart move on her part. Iowa, Purdue and current Dart asst still in the running. Another offer should be made Mon.

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Any update?

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Any update?

http://www.golocalworcester.com/news...massachusetts/

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http://www.golocalworcester.com/news...massachusetts/

That is one bizarre ranking.

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That is one bizarre ranking.

Oh, never mind. I thought it was a soccer ranking.

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Patriot League puts 4 in the top 10.


http://www.payscale.com/college-roi/...Liberal%20Arts

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Patriot League puts 4 in the top 10.


http://www.payscale.com/college-roi/...Liberal%20Arts

1) That's just for Liberal arts colleges, excluding Ivy League, engineering, etc.
2) Surprised to see Merrimack on there.
3) Does the salary they get come from their education or help from the parents afterwards? From what I have seen, a liberal arts major doesn't open open too many doors unless Daddy helps.

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1) That's just for Liberal arts colleges, excluding Ivy League, engineering, etc.
2) Surprised to see Merrimack on there.
3) Does the salary they get come from their education or help from the parents afterwards? From what I have seen, a liberal arts major doesn't open open too many doors unless Daddy helps.

As an HR Manager, Liberal Arts is becoming more popular in todays ever changing world. Dont knock it.