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D3 Regional Rankings and Bracketology
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HockeyEast33
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Wow - congrats to the UMass Boston NCAA tournament bound womens team!!! Huge performance in the playoffs. Given they lost their coach between seasons as a result of an on-ice fall after a game during handshakes at the end of last season and had to go with an untested assistant as an interim head coach, this is an amazing accomplishment. Can't see a path for Norwich to the NCAA tournament now given that Midd and Amherst both advanced. We know who the NCAA tournament 8 seed will be now (likely fodder for Plattsburgh).
Wow - congrats to the UMass Boston NCAA tournament bound womens team!!! Huge performance in the playoffs. Given they lost their coach between seasons as a result of an on-ice fall after a game during handshakes at the end of last season and had to go with an untested assistant as an interim head coach, this is an amazing accomplishment. Can't see a path for Norwich to the NCAA tournament now given that Midd and Amherst both advanced. We know who the NCAA tournament 8 seed will be now (likely fodder for Plattsburgh).
PrezdeJohnson09
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With Middlebury winning today, don't see how Norwich can jump the Panthers, even with the head-to-head victory.
If Middlebury would have lost, would have been a real interesting discussion if the final Pool C came down to Norwich and them.
With Middlebury winning today, don't see how Norwich can jump the Panthers, even with the head-to-head victory.
If Middlebury would have lost, would have been a real interesting discussion if the final Pool C came down to Norwich and them.
If Midd loses to Amherst, does it hurt them now that two of their losses were to Castleon and Norwich who both lost to UMass Boston?
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If Adrian holds serve and Utica beats Plattsburgh? Yes, i think Elmira & Plattsburgh would be the Pool C teams.
If Adrian holds serve and Utica beats Plattsburgh? Yes, i think Elmira & Plattsburgh would be the Pool C teams.
Birdwatcher
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My guess is Adrian or Plattsburgh wins, Elmira is in. This was my opinion before Elmira lost yesterday. If Plattsburgh and Adrian both lose today, I think Elmira is left out.
My guess is Adrian or Plattsburgh wins, Elmira is in. This was my opinion before Elmira lost yesterday. If Plattsburgh and Adrian both lose today, I think Elmira is left out.
hieronymus
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Can anyone share how/when they share the selections for the tournament? I had heard a rumor they actually had a "live" video but wasn't sure that was true or if it was available to the general public.
Can anyone share how/when they share the selections for the tournament? I had heard a rumor they actually had a "live" video but wasn't sure that was true or if it was available to the general public.
gojackets
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Looking at the comparison between Elmira and Amherst/Middlebury...Elmira was fairly far ahead of them both in the numbers. It would take a lot of finagling to move one of them in front of Elmira.
Looking at the comparison between Elmira and Amherst/Middlebury...Elmira was fairly far ahead of them both in the numbers. It would take a lot of finagling to move one of them in front of Elmira.
Hammer
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10 AM Monday. I don't know if they do a webcast or not. By 10:30 or so, the brackets should be on the NCAA website.
10 AM Monday. I don't know if they do a webcast or not. By 10:30 or so, the brackets should be on the NCAA website.
gojackets
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Monday at 10am eastern here: http://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2016/03/07
Monday at 10am eastern here: http://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2016/03/07
hieronymus
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Thank you Hammer and gojackets for the info. Also, thanks to all the posters this season for you insight and thoughts this year. It gets a bit "chippy" in here at times but I attribute most of that to the passion people have for their teams. It's been enjoyable following the various teams throughout the season and best of luck to those that move on and congrats to those that don't on a hard fought season. There is no question it's a long season and all these girls from top to bottom bust their butts day in and day out to be able to continue to play a game they love. It has truly been a joy to watch. Thanks again.
Thank you Hammer and gojackets for the info. Also, thanks to all the posters this season for you insight and thoughts this year. It gets a bit "chippy" in here at times but I attribute most of that to the passion people have for their teams. It's been enjoyable following the various teams throughout the season and best of luck to those that move on and congrats to those that don't on a hard fought season. There is no question it's a long season and all these girls from top to bottom bust their butts day in and day out to be able to continue to play a game they love. It has truly been a joy to watch. Thanks again.
gojackets
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With Plattsburgh controlling Utica and Adrian winning...it looks pretty wrapped up.
The UMB win makes things a little interesting. UMB should go to Plattsburgh. With Elmira being the only team within 500 miles of Adrian, they would hypothetically go there...leaving Middlebury/Amherst to play again. So do they screw Plattsburgh, fly a couple of teams or have a conference match up in the quarterfinals.
3 main options:
Option A
NCAA goes with bracket integrity, avoiding flights
UMB @ Plattsburgh
Elmira @ Adrian
Amherst @ Middlebury
St. Thomas @ River Falls
Option B
What I think would be the best thing...to keep closest to bracket integrity...without multiple flights
UMB to Adrian
St. Thomas to River Falls
Amherst to Plattsburgh
Middlebury to Elmira (or vice versa...does this move Middlebury above Elmira?)
Option C
What probably happens with the NCAA cheapness.
St. Thomas to River Falls
Elmira to Adrian
UMB to Middlebury
Amherst to Plattsburgh.
Of Course there is always Option D (2 flights)
UMB @ Plattsburgh
St Thomas @ Adrian
Amherst @ River Falls
Middlebury @ Elmira
My Money is Option B...but we'll see
I suppose Option B could be Amherst to Adrian, UMB to Plattsburgh
With Plattsburgh controlling Utica and Adrian winning...it looks pretty wrapped up.
The UMB win makes things a little interesting. UMB should go to Plattsburgh. With Elmira being the only team within 500 miles of Adrian, they would hypothetically go there...leaving Middlebury/Amherst to play again. So do they screw Plattsburgh, fly a couple of teams or have a conference match up in the quarterfinals.
3 main options:
Option A
NCAA goes with bracket integrity, avoiding flights
UMB @ Plattsburgh
Elmira @ Adrian
Amherst @ Middlebury
St. Thomas @ River Falls
Option B
What I think would be the best thing...to keep closest to bracket integrity...without multiple flights
UMB to Adrian
St. Thomas to River Falls
Amherst to Plattsburgh
Middlebury to Elmira (or vice versa...does this move Middlebury above Elmira?)
Option C
What probably happens with the NCAA cheapness.
St. Thomas to River Falls
Elmira to Adrian
UMB to Middlebury
Amherst to Plattsburgh.
Of Course there is always Option D (2 flights)
UMB @ Plattsburgh
St Thomas @ Adrian
Amherst @ River Falls
Middlebury @ Elmira
My Money is Option B...but we'll see
I suppose Option B could be Amherst to Adrian, UMB to Plattsburgh
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Birdwatcher
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Re: D3 Regional Rankings and Bracketology
ECAC West Final
End of 2 Plattaburgh 6---Utica 0
Where is Nemo ? (AFA Fishman'81)
ECAC West Final
End of 2 Plattaburgh 6---Utica 0
Where is Nemo ? (AFA Fishman'81)
gojackets
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I can't recall offhand. However, the only to other teams in consideration here are Lake Forest (didn't make conference championship) and Norwich who did and lost. Norwich was so far behind the other eastern teams above them in the comparisons, that despite what their SID might have thought, they didn't have much of a chance of moving up. I don't see a world where Norwich or Lake Forest get in over Elmira. The committee will consider Lake Forest vs Amherst/Elmira before they consider Norwich...since presumably Lake Forest will be the 2nd seeded team in the west.
I can't recall offhand. However, the only to other teams in consideration here are Lake Forest (didn't make conference championship) and Norwich who did and lost. Norwich was so far behind the other eastern teams above them in the comparisons, that despite what their SID might have thought, they didn't have much of a chance of moving up. I don't see a world where Norwich or Lake Forest get in over Elmira. The committee will consider Lake Forest vs Amherst/Elmira before they consider Norwich...since presumably Lake Forest will be the 2nd seeded team in the west.
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I think I would agree with you on your assessment that it'll be either B or C, and that, if B prevails, either UMB or Amherst would go to Adrian. They've done quarterfinal flights several times.
I'm hoping for Option B since I want a home game in Elmira.
HockeyEast33
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Plattsburgh will be #1 and UMB will be #8. f they have to fly someone, don't know why it would be UMB - why screw Plattsburgh? Keep closer to bracket integrity and fly Amherst. Seems like a slam dunk to me.
The problem with the no fly scenario is that 3 teams get screwed - Adrian, Elmira, and Plattsburgh. Middlebury makes out like a bandit because Middlebury and Amherst can't play each other in the first round. I think that the committee does the right thing and flys Amherst, screwing no one. Potentially wishful thinking.
Plattsburgh will be #1 and UMB will be #8. f they have to fly someone, don't know why it would be UMB - why screw Plattsburgh? Keep closer to bracket integrity and fly Amherst. Seems like a slam dunk to me.
The problem with the no fly scenario is that 3 teams get screwed - Adrian, Elmira, and Plattsburgh. Middlebury makes out like a bandit because Middlebury and Amherst can't play each other in the first round. I think that the committee does the right thing and flys Amherst, screwing no one. Potentially wishful thinking.
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gojackets
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Yeah...I thought of that after I posted it...it seems likely if they are going to fly it will be Amherst to Adrian
Yeah...I thought of that after I posted it...it seems likely if they are going to fly it will be Amherst to Adrian