Looking back: Williams won its third outright NESCAC title in the last decade in 2010, while also notching its seventh undefeated season in the last 22 years.
Looking ahead: With postseason play out of the question for this 10-school, NCAA Division III conference, expect Williams to be the team to beat when the 2011 season starts on September 24. The season lasts just eight weeks.
Website: http://www.nescac.com/
Predicted order of finish (2010 overall record in parentheses)
1. Williams (8-0): The Ephs have an all-time record of 623-345-47 in 125 seasons.
2. Trinity (Conn.)--(7-1): A week two loss to Williams cost the Bantams (10/02/2010) a chance at a NESCAC title.
3. Amherst (6-2): The Lord Jeffs started last season 6-0 before losing the final two games to Trinity, and Williams, respectively.
4. Colby (4-4): The Mules finished in a three-way for fourth place with Middlebury and Wesleyan.
5. Wesleyan (4-4): The Cardinals last winning season was in 2002, when they finished 5-3.
6. Middlebury (4-4): The Panthers were 2-3 in games decided by 13 points or less last season.
7. Bowdoin (3-5): A season-ending 26-21 win over archrival Colby was the lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing 2010 season for the Polar Bears, as that victory resulted in the program's 19th C-B-B (Colby-Bowdoin-Bates) title.
8. Bates (2-6): The Bobcats struggled in close games last year, finishing 1-3 in games decided by seven points or less.
9. Tufts (1-7): The Jumbos face an uphill battle after a rough 2010 season.
10. Hamilton (1-7): The Continentals played in only one game decided by single digits: a 30-26 loss to Middlebury.
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