a wet field doesn't bother these future masters of the universe......they all walk on water. rain, on the other hand can be a problem. upturned noses fill quickly, and unlike their parents, they can't hide under an umbrella. ;)
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Getting a little off topic. After seeing Brandeis ranked nationally I wanted to know what their schedule looked like and who they had played. I have never heard of the UAA conference, however after doing so I was wondering if it may be stronger, from top to botton, then the NESCAC.
I didn't realize a Div 3 team or conference would travel that far! Atlanta, Pittsburg, St. Louis, Cleveland....
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Brandeis is a good team this year and the UAA is a very good conference, which without a doubt would give all in the NESCAC a run for their money. I've seen some very good and some very bad soccer this year in D3, that said if a high school athlete is looking to play college soccer in either the UAA or NESCAC they better be ready to work their tail off to (1) make the roster, and (2) maybe you will get some playing time. Those who believe anyone can play D3 mens college soccer hasn't seen the teams in UAA or NESCAC play. No its not D1, nor am I trying to suggest that it is (not even close), however it is a big leap above Club/DAP and high school in speed of play and physicality to these D3 conferences and many other D3 teams in New England. The depth of the rosters on some of these D3 teams is pretty deep and surprising. Those who don't think they will be challenged by playing D3 college soccer will be in for a surprise.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Absolutely not true and major disservice to suggest that. Most (or all) in the UAA are bigger (4000-7000 students) and more akin to Tufts in that regard, but tp of line educations across the board and more resources and greater range of majors/course offerings than NESCAC. Chicago, Wash U, Carnegie Mellon, Emory, NYU, Rochester, Brandeis, etc. Some of the best schools in the country.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Good post. I've been trying to figure out why I get so irritated when folks (like above and the the Womens D1 is Huge Surprise thread) rip the level of play, and by inference, the quality of the players. You correctly point out that while the players may not be destined for the EPL or La Liga they are indeed good players and indeed it is very difficult to make and play for any upper third D3 team. There are players who were considered top-tier high school players who played high level club for years who either aren't playing at all or are on rosters are play very little. There are players who achieved the highest accolades (and deserved to) who are making an impact and/or very good at the D3 level while acknowledging that they are at the right level. Partly because there are only very thin shades of difference between almost all of the players at good D3s, the competition is fierce and the line between playing a lot and not playing at all can be difficult to discern. Anyway, the kids who do make it do not deserve to get ripped by know-it-all snobs here who probably couldn't score a goal or make an accurate pass in a fantasy league much less an actual pitch.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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How would our top U18 DAP teams do against some of the top D3 teams in MA? Amhest, Williams, Brandeis?Comment
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I don't think it was a disservice but rather just informed and deliberately inflammatory trolling. I would be very happy to have my kid attend any of the NESCAC, UAA or Centennial conference schools.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Could be trolling, or just plain ignorance. This area, and this forum, tend to be so NESCAC heavy that many folks actually are unfamiliar with the UAA, as well as Centennial, MIAC, and NCAC. The UAA is probably the most unique conference in the country, arguably at any division, and all of the schools including the excellent and under the radar Case Western Reserve are all superb.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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DAP would lose because they are playing against 19 to 22 year old men who used to play DAP or high level Club--these D3 teams/players are good and the physical nature of the game has to be seen to be appreciated--it's not for the faint of heart. These college teams are much deeper than the local DAP teams. Yes the DAP teams have a few D1 talents, but so don't the three teams above. anyone who underestimates the level of play at a top D3 team is in for a surprise. Just look at the statistics for the UAA or NESCAC teams and see all the recently very good DAP or high level Club players or All State HS players not all of which are getting playing time.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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DAP players are giving up playing for their High School team, so they can play D 3 soccer next year? I thought all DAP players played for UCONN and ACC Colleges?Comment
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The style of play in D3 is often times better to watch than D1. Often times there are smaller players (than D1) that had to learn to really play the game and utilize ball skills over physical dominance. The difference between D1,D2 and D3 often is often just the physical make up of the players, not so much their soccer ability. I suspect that had DF not chosen the Revs and pursued a college career, he would not have even been on the radar for a lot of D1 programs.Comment
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Was almost following you until the last sentence which is ludicrous.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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UConn and ACC colleges do have DAP players, just not DAP players from New England.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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A cursory check of the UConn and BC rosters show three CT DAP players for UConn and two MA DAP players for BC. Foolhardy postings like yours are unwelcome despite every circus needing a clown.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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