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superman57 · February 23, 2006, 12:57:41 AM

I think that Fisher would get the number 1 seed based on SOS. On last year, we have to do what we have to do what we have to do. the students will most likely travel, hopefully it's not that far again

fisheralum91 · February 23, 2006, 09:38:50 AM

Jose-
You are exactly right.
Back to back is tough.
Good call!

JQV · February 23, 2006, 09:43:50 AM

Quote from: Javaman on February 23, 2006, 12:35:03 AM
Hey everyone, I'm a Cortland and St. John Fisher fan! Which one do you think could get the #1 seed in the region when seedings come out on Sunday? Also Fisher fans, will you guys go through what you went through last year if you are the #1 seed again, and playing again on the road during the Sweet "16"? I thought that was complete BULL! I'd like to read everyone's responses. Thanks.

I am sure Pat is going to jump in here and keep everyone on the proper page but maybe I can beat him to the punch. Unlike the D1 Tournament, the D3 Tournament is not seeded per se. So the actual answer is neither SJF or Cortland will be the #1 seed. Last year we all understood that Fisher was the equivalent of a 1 seed. You also have to remember that the site of the Sweet 16 is not determined solely by the highest seed. The site of the Sweet 16 is the school that is the most centrally located of the remaining four. The NCAA has an interest in reducing travel expenses for schools with smaller athletic budgets.

gobombers15 · February 23, 2006, 09:50:37 AM

Except for last year, when they had the regionals in Amherst, Mass. Two of the three other teams were from Rochester and the third from Potsdam.

dewcrew88 · February 23, 2006, 10:10:08 AM

Quote from: gobombers15 on February 22, 2006, 11:52:17 PM
Good thing the Giants went with Jeff Feagles.

You bring up a true point, Jose. The sportscasters definitely sniff around in here to get some extra news tidbits. I was listening to the first IC/Cortland game and the play-by-play guy returned from a break with "welcome back to the Ben Light Gymnasium or, as I like to call it, 'The Bulb.' "

Well, I nearly had a heart attack for a couple reasons. First off, being the founder of the nickname "The Bulb," I was like a proud papa watching his firstborn go on to fame and riches. Little did I know such ubiquity would come to the nickname "The Bulb," when I created my original posting name, "Not In The Bulb." However, I was a little offended. I did not appreciate this announcer intimating that "The Bulb" was his creation. I took offense when he said "as I like to call it." Considering I had never heard of this kid in my life, and he wasn't within the group of friends that went to IC basketball games, I reasoned he must of read it in here at some point.

I have since been plotting my revenge, searching for the perfect time to fabricate a story in here that will prompt him to recite as his own on the largest possible stage. Well that time has arrived, friends. I am fairly certain he will be calling the IC/Utica game this Friday evening; he tends to be calling the bigger games of late, despite his theivery and overall lack of inciteful diologue on-air.

I need the help of others, though. What is an untrue story that he may read about tomorrow night while he prepares for Friday's game and searches through here. Give me some topics. Here's what I have so far:

-Ray Bryant, when not attending classes or playing basketball, is the city of Utica's most beloved midwife. He recently set a February record by aiding in the birth of over 75 infants. The name of his service is "Ray Ray's BayBay's."

Holy sh!t, I almost spit my soda all over the keyboard at that last part about Ray Bryant. That is extremely funny.

Javaman · February 23, 2006, 11:06:53 AM

This pretty bold, but I really think Amherst will be in our bracket again.

1. Amherst
2. St. John Fisher
3. Cortland
4. Hamiliton

What does everyone else think?

fisheralum03 · February 23, 2006, 11:19:49 AM

I would have to agree with you 100% and if things go the way I think they will and Fisher and Amherst both and the keyword here is both get to the sweet 16, then Amherst would host again b/c of higher ranking, better QOWI, even though from what I heard last year, there gym isn't that much bigger than Fisher's and the parking situation was atrocious.

what does everyone else think

p.s. I know before people start criticizing this message, I know you got to take things one game at a time

fisheralum91 · February 23, 2006, 11:23:28 AM

You are just being confident!

fisheralum03 · February 23, 2006, 11:24:12 AM

that is true but with the NCAA tournament weird things do tend to happen

gobombers15 · February 23, 2006, 11:26:45 AM

Quote from: fisheralum03 on February 23, 2006, 11:19:49 AM
I would have to agree with you 100% and if things go the way I think they will and Fisher and Amherst both and the keyword here is both get to the sweet 16, then Amherst would host again b/c of higher ranking, better QOWI, even though from what I heard last year, there gym isn't that much bigger than Fisher's and the parking situation was atrocious.

what does everyone else think

p.s. I know before people start criticizing this message, I know you got to take things one game at a time

If those three teams are the four remaining in the region at the time, I have to think they're not going to send the three NY teams to Amherst again. The NCAA was widely criticized for that last year. That said, not knowing how big Hamilton's gym is, I'd guess they'd put the Sweet 16 at C-State or Hamilton. It would be a joke if they send everyone to Massachusetts again.

I say this as the kid sitting next to me in my class is an Amherst grad and literally just said "it should always be in Amherst if they're playing against NY teams...NY teams suck."

bamm · February 23, 2006, 11:30:55 AM

Make sure he knows what state Rochester is in. Maybe he forgot about last season's tourney.

superman57 · February 23, 2006, 11:34:30 AM

I think a lot of where the Sweet 16 is depends on who is playing. I have a hard time seeing it being at Fisher period, but then again you never know.

Javaman · February 23, 2006, 11:38:03 AM

I'm a Cortland student and the Cortland gym called "Corey Gymnasium" is huge. Cortland could get lucky and host it, IF they advance.

Javaman · February 23, 2006, 11:47:44 AM

I'm in the middle about seeing Amherst "host" the Sweet "16" for the second straight year. I think since they hosted it last year, someone new should host it this year. But I'm sure the NCAA staff doesn't think that way.

JQV · February 23, 2006, 12:36:48 PM

Quote from: gobombers15 on February 23, 2006, 11:26:45 AM
That said, not knowing how big Hamilton's gym is

Hamilton doesn't have a gym, they have a Field House and it is incredible. Parkay (that can't be spelled right) floor like the old garden and lots of room for extra seating. It came down to Hamilton or IC for me when I was a senior in high school and on basketball alone it was Hamilton all the way due in large part to their amazing facilities. That would be the perfect arena if they can get there.