 In the early 20th century, the Panthers' traditional athletic rivals included the University of Vermont and Norwich University.Today, rivalries vary by sport but typically include Williams College, Hamilton College and Amherst College.Middlebury's success in intercollegiate sports is evidenced by the college's second-place ranking in the 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Directors' Cup.