If you didn't know: SIMON GREATWICH

Simon Greatwich finished last season with his college team, the Hartwick Hawks, as one of its better players. Though the season ended with a "not-so-great-result", he did enough on the pitch for him to be recognized by his football conference(MAC Mid Atlantic Conference) and be included in its 2nd team All-Conference pick. Here is what they had to say about Simon:

TEAM REPORT: Simon Greatwich/Hartwick College NCAA Div 1 (USA)

pic from philstar.com

Nov 5 2011  Hartwick Hawks  1-2  Northern Illinois

Simon's Hawks ended their playoff hopes with a loss at home with nationally ranked Northern Illinois. The Hawks are now out of playoff contention in the MAC or Mid American Conference.

TEAM REPORT: Simon Greatwich/Hartwick College NCAA Div 1 (USA)

Simon in Hawks' kit, he now wears # 10

Nov 2 2011  Buffalo Bulls  1-1  Hartwick Hawks

Simon Greatwich and his Hawks played the Bulls to a disappointing draw. Yes it was an away game and escaping with a point is better than no points at all but by all accounts, the Hawks let this game get away from them. It has been the third tie in as many games for the Hawks.

TEAM REPORT: Simon Greatwich/Hartwick College NCAA Div 1 (USA)

Oct 29 2011  Hartwick Hawks  4-4  Western Michigan Broncos

The Hartwick Hawks squanders a 4-2 lead in the second half and settles for a tie. The Hawks were clearly the aggressors in the first half as they scored first in the 7th minute. With Simon being the instigator for the first goal. The second goal in the half was made in the 34th minute from a free kick. by the break the score was 2-0 for the home team.

TEAM REPORT: Simon Greatwich/Hartwick College NCAA Div 1 (USA)

Simon's team photo for 2011

Oct 22 2011  Bowling Green  1-1  Hartwick Hawks

Simon's Hartwick Hawks battled the nationally ranked Bowling Green soccer team and emerged in a tie. The first half saw the opponent lead the Hawks' even as Simon's team appeared the more dangerous with numerous chances at goal. At the 38th minute, an 18 yard shot on goal eluded the Hawk keeper to make it one goal to nil.

The second half saw the Hawks score(55th minute), tying the game. the latter part of the game saw the Hawks relentlessly attack the Falcons to no avail. At 1st overtime the Falcons became the aggressor with numerous shots on goal. There was a second overtime played which saw the Falcons again dominating on offense, but in the end, the Hartwick Hawks' held on to the tie.