MBB: Coast 2 Coast Athletic Conference

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The real problem now is that the CAC will be left with three ... that could screw up the Pool B hopes. If they stayed at four or five (or six) they most likely would have had no issues with the Pool B.

I had been saying to schools in the conference for awhile now that staying together had a lot of benefits and the CAC is a unique conference that despite losing the AQ it would work out just as good if not better for them. But now that SVU and SMC have caused the fabric to rip apart (after Harrisburg pulled the loose thread), I think there are more problems.

The conference should still stick together because it provides so many things independent status removes (awards, conference championships, NCAA items like extra vote and such), but now there needs to be either a push to increase membership to make Pool B viable in most sports, or get to the AQ (far more difficult).

The three remaining in 2021-22 are not going to find a home easily at this point.

[CNU85]

I thought NCAA rules were such that you cannot have a conference with just 3 teams?

[CNU85]

From the St Mary's press release....

"I am excited about this opportunity and believe our high-quality student-athletes will make an exceptional addition to the league," said Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president of St. Mary's College. "Academically, we will be among the strongest schools in the conference. Athletically, our student-athletes will be in the upper echelon of the majority of the sports we play. And, philosophically, the schools align very well with the core values of our athletics department: excellence, humility, legacy, teamwork, and integrity."

I added the bold and italics. just sayin.   

[jmcozenlaw]

From the St Mary's press release....

"I am excited about this opportunity and believe our high-quality student-athletes will make an exceptional addition to the league," said Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president of St. Mary's College. "Academically, we will be among the strongest schools in the conference. Athletically, our student-athletes will be in the upper echelon of the majority of the sports we play. And, philosophically, the schools align very well with the core values of our athletics department: excellence, humility, legacy, teamwork, and integrity."

I added the bold and italics. just sayin.   

Attaboy St. Mary's....................aim real high!! I'd bet the presidents and AD's are glad to welcome you with open arms after those comments.

[CCHoopster]

Not too familiar with this conference but do follow scores of the teams near the top (Scranton, Moravian, Susquehanna)... Is it traditionally the same 3-5 teams that compete for the playoffs? What's the hardship for Goucher and Elizabethtown? Etown has a strong(er) tradition than what's been reflected, can Goucher compete at all? Admittedly I do not know much about either school aside from just looking at scores and records of their basketball teams the past few years. 

[ronk]

Not too familiar with this conference but do follow scores of the teams near the top (Scranton, Moravian, Susquehanna)... Is it traditionally the same 3-5 teams that compete for the playoffs? What's the hardship for Goucher and Elizabethtown? Etown has a strong(er) tradition than what's been reflected, can Goucher compete at all? Admittedly I do not know much about either school aside from just looking at scores and records of their basketball teams the past few years.

You're asking about the Landmark Conference members which is a different board in the Mid-Atlantic from this one(CAC). All the members have the same general "hardship", not just E-town and Goucher; probably why they formed the conference of like-minded institutions. There hasn't been a high quality player in the whole conference since Jay Howard of Catholic a few years ago. E-town and Goucher changed coaches a few seasons ago but little progress has occurred. Maybe too expensive and too much competition in the Mid-Atlantic for the few prospects.

[CCHoopster]

Not too familiar with this conference but do follow scores of the teams near the top (Scranton, Moravian, Susquehanna)... Is it traditionally the same 3-5 teams that compete for the playoffs? What's the hardship for Goucher and Elizabethtown? Etown has a strong(er) tradition than what's been reflected, can Goucher compete at all? Admittedly I do not know much about either school aside from just looking at scores and records of their basketball teams the past few years.

You're asking about the Landmark Conference members which is a different board in the Mid-Atlantic from this one(CAC). All the members have the same general "hardship", not just E-town and Goucher; probably why they formed the conference of like-minded institutions. There hasn't been a high quality player in the whole conference since Jay Howard of Catholic a few years ago. E-town and Goucher changed coaches a few seasons ago but little progress has occurred. Maybe too expensive and too much competition in the Mid-Atlantic for the few prospects.

Sorry Ronk, I was on the wrong board, thought I was on Landmark. Appreciate the reply.

[CNU85]

just like the conference, this board is drying up! 

[jesskleangda]

One more non-conference - and its a doozy!  Randolph Macon tomorrow night at UMW.  The young Eagles should be ready for a very competitive CAC this year.  York and CNU are strong too.

[MW_Eagles]

Huge win for Mary Washington tonight.   They've been up an down in the non-conference schedule, but hopefully this is a nice boost with conference play starting Saturday.    Go Eagles!

[jesskleangda]

That was awesome.  This team can be very good.  Between this game and the Whitworth game, they showed that they can play with any team in the Country. 

I'm ready for conference play. 

[CNU85]

Huge win for Mary Washington tonight.   They've been up an down in the non-conference schedule, but hopefully this is a nice boost with conference play starting Saturday.    Go Eagles!

Nice win indeed! Congrats!

[jesskleangda]

Huge game tonight with York and CNU.  I will be watching!

[CNU85]

Nice story on the Australian fires Ryan! I was just there in October. It is a beautiful place with beautiful people. So sad what is happening over there.
I pay attention to it since my new son-in-law is Aussie. You covered it nicely and made a nice connection to D3 athletics.

[CNU85]

FINALLY! A home conference game while students are in school!