Empire 8

[Caz Bombers]

I'm gonna go ahead and say that SJF will play one of the New England teams, perhaps Elms, Tufts, UMass-Boston.

I think Utica will play Cortland and Plattsburgh will face Hamilton.  I base these predictions on just about absolutely nothing, just a hunch.

[gobombers15]

I think Cortland would be a tough matchup for Utica. Cortland tries to play an "ugly" halfcourt game. I'd love to see Plattsburgh/Utica; two teams that want to run-and-gun.

[fisheralum91]

WOW!
Congrats to UC!
Now do some damage now that you got there!!

[thebear]

ECAC's

Manual says 500 or better. overall or divisional

Committee is chaired by Mike Lindberg at Ithaca

Committee includes reps from Fisher (NCAA team), Keuka (likely #1 seed) Rochester (likely team), Fredonia (SUNY rep) & Union (likely team LL rep)

Quick pass would suggest:

Keuka
Oswego
Union
Rochester
Potsdam
Brockport
Ithaca
SUNYIT

Criteria:

1. Divisional winning percentage, head–to-head results, results against common opponents;
2. Strength-of-schedule to be determined in part by results against teams selected into the
NCAA or already in the tournament; and
3. Regular season conference standings.
Note: The committee must review all criteria above in the order listed. A team may have an
excellent winning percentage; however the strength of schedule and results against teams in the
tournament also must be examined.

Others in the mix:
Alfred (divisional > .500)
RIT
SLU
Buffalo St
Hobart
Vassar (overall >.500)

Will know later today

[OneontaBoy1323]

I have been a law abiding citizen of Oneonta, NY for at least five years now. In the past 3 years I have gotten hooked onto Hartwick Basketball and some other selected athletics at Hartwick. I know Hartwick has had their fair share of struggles athleticlly. However, this year I can sense the beginning of a renaissance. Hartwick is very lucky to have Paul Culpo as Head Basketball Coach. He has brought a wealth of basketball knowledge to Hartwick over the past 3 years. Perhaps his greatest strength is recruiting. When he arrived at Hartwick he was forced to find his basketball team out of the study body. Over the past two years he has brought in a lot of kids who have promise. This years recruiting class was Coach Culpo's best by far. When I look at the shear number of rookie of the week candidates on the roster, it only confirms Coach Culpo's recruting success.

This past season has been very exciting to watch and be apart of. Going from 2 wins to 10 wins with a team of mostly freshmen and new transfers is big step forward. I am really looking forward to next season, especially seeing that some Empire 8 basketball teams will be hit hard by graduation. Hartwick Basketball is on the right path back to excellence.

Lastly, if Jan COCOZZIELLO doesn't win freshmen of the year. It will be a crime. Lord willing, I expect to see him back in blue and white next season

Congratulations to Fisher and Utica on making the NCAA tourney.

[fisheralum91]

OK,
Is anyone else goin to touch this one-
5 years?

[bamm]

Here's what the Bracket looks like to me:

1 -  Amherst
2 -  Fisher
3 - WPI
4 - Cortland
5 - Tufts
6 - Gordon
7 - Norwich
8 - Hamiton
9 - Plattsburgh
10 - Elms
11 - Utica
12 - Endicott
13 - Mass-Boston
14 - Bridgewater St

[fisheralum91]

I may be dense- How does that bracked read then-
Fisher gets the Norwich/Elms winner at Norwich?

[bamm]

No, I'm sure the Norwich/Elms winner will be traveling to Rochester.  Norwich just gets the home game in the first round.

[bamm]

I also think Fisher/Cortland/Hamilton should be very happy with this bracket.  There is no one in this bracket that is scary, including Amherst. 

[fisheralum03]

after first looking at the Amherst bracket. there is no scary pick here. I think Fisher getting a bye in the first round was a huge shock to me. They should get a home game too. There very easily could be a 4th match up between Fisher and Utica. Obviously now you need to take it one game at a time. I really like the part of the bracket Fisher is in though. GO CARDS!!!

[bamm]

Yes, Fisher will have a home game in the 2nd round against the winner of Norwich/Elms.

After the second round, though, if the seedings hold prepare to travel to Amherst again.

[superman57]

So to me it's looking like if both Fisher and Amherst winout then it will be a decision between the two of them on who gets the home sectional

[clearconceit]

OHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!

I was hoping and I got my wish.  I really like our situation.  Gordon is not a power conference team, and WPI - don't know much about but hell I am just ahppy to have the chance.

Could it be a 4th game??  Fisher has a great draw too.

Lets kick some ass in this thing and help our league get the respect it deserves.

Peace

[fisheralum91]

There is a good possibility that if each teams play up to snuff, SJF and UC could have a 4th date.

Man that could be a blessing and a curse!