Empire 8

[buck1053]

Not that I have had much, but I woke up this morning to find out I had lost a karma point (bringing me down to 3), but see it's now back to 4. I figured it was for a negative comment I made about Tobin Anderson over on the LL board, but maybe there was some sort of glitch.

On a different topic, is this the first year there have only been four teams in the ECACs? I admit to not having paid much attention to them over the past few years. I remember when there were eight teams in it.

Of course, many schools are not taking part in them anymore, as institutions cut funding to athletic programs. I know of at least a few that will only pay for their squad to take part in one postseason tournament (except for the NCAAs) and they consider the conference tournament to be postseason, meaning they won't let them compete in the ECACs after they've played their conference tournament. Personally, I think it's a terrible thing -- to take that approach -- but then again I'm not handling their budgets.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I only know about New England (I'm on the board because I'm planning to attend the Hartwick game this weekend), but the ECACs were a bigger deal before every conference got the AQ.  Once every team had a shot at the tournament, it became less of a deal to play in the post season.  We had a number of good teams from small conferences in the 90s that got to feel like a champion because of the ECAC, even if the NCAA didn't consider them good enough to get in.

Now, if you're in the NCAAs its completely a consolation, even for the small schools.

[magicman]

Not that I have had much, but I woke up this morning to find out I had lost a karma point (bringing me down to 3), but see it's now back to 4. I figured it was for a negative comment I made about Tobin Anderson over on the LL board, but maybe there was some sort of glitch.

On a different topic, is this the first year there have only been four teams in the ECACs? I admit to not having paid much attention to them over the past few years. I remember when there were eight teams in it.

Of course, many schools are not taking part in them anymore, as institutions cut funding to athletic programs. I know of at least a few that will only pay for their squad to take part in one postseason tournament (except for the NCAAs) and they consider the conference tournament to be postseason, meaning they won't let them compete in the ECACs after they've played their conference tournament. Personally, I think it's a terrible thing -- to take that approach -- but then again I'm not handling their budgets.

buck,
In the 2007-08 season there were 8 teams in the ECAC's which was the usual number. The next year they only had 4 teams and last year there were only 4 teams as well. Ithaca, Brockport, Hobart, and RPI were last year's participants and it was the Bomber's who captured the title beating Brockport in the final. Not much of a tournament these days when you start out with the semifinals.

PS: Plus K     2 more posts, then you'll hit the magic number and will be able to give Karma (or take it away ) 

[with age came?]

I like the E-8 optimism on this board!!   Go bombers of all varieties!!!

[FROMAFAR]

I am not sure if it is Optimism, or Dillusional.........by the way. there are 8 teams in the ECAC Atlantic Region. I believe that has been constant...not sure though, so don't be hitting on my Karma    

[buck1053]

Not much of a tournament these days when you start out with the semifinals.

I agree. It's too bad, too, because it means something to the players, especially the seniors, to get a chance to play a few more games. D3 athletes, typically, are hard workers both on the field of competition but also in the classroom -- and without scholarships, per se. The least these schools can do is give them as much of an opportunity to compete as possible. Especially now that you really have to win your league to get into the Big Dance, particularly in the East Region.

[FROMAFAR]

I went to the Stevens Baruch ECAC game last night....... Very impressed with the Ducks. They could have beaten almost anyone last night..... Baruch is not a bad team, but seems to hang it's head at times. While everyone played well, I give cudos to Thompson. I don't see him often, but when I do he usually looks like he is conservative --within the system-- plays not to make mistakes... I hate that forma point guard--- well last night, while he wasn't the MVP he did look like he wanted to let loose at times and play the game. He was more ascertive and agressive.... The results 6 guys in double figures... Only 5 assists, BUT ALL LEGIT..he needs to continue that. I was dosappointed in the crowd. I don't know how many maybe 150....If they play this way then can make noise in the ECAC and give the E-8 a little swagger......

[magicman]

Under 5 minutes to play and Hartwick trails SUNY-Purchase 68-58. Hawks need a rally bigtime.

[magicman]

Hartwick's season comes to an end as they fall to SUNY-Purchase 79-69.

[bomber3]

The lack of a webcast for the Bombers NCAA game is pathetic.  I'm sure it was probably the NCAA's doing, which is pathetic and doesn't promote the game at all.  Live stats isn't working either.. 

[Bombers798891]

The lack of a webcast for the Bombers NCAA game is pathetic.  I'm sure it was probably the NCAA's doing, which is pathetic and doesn't promote the game at all.  Live stats isn't working either.. 

I think they couldn't get someone to do the electricity/power...

[Bombers798891]

And, another Bomber playoff loss on their home court. 82-78...

Good season, but once again, it ends with disappointment.

No need to really analyze it, 0-10 kind of says it all.

End to great careers for Chris Cruz-Rivas and Phil Barera. Thanks for all the memories, boys.

[Bombers798891]

Wanted to say, Miles Grier goes 14 for 18 from the floor and ends with 34 points. Great game for the freshman

[buck1053]

And with that, the E8 season is over. At least neither Hartwick nor Ithaca were nearly as bad as the Liberty League's sole representative, as Skidmore got waxed by Amherst, 79-39. I mean, I know they're Amherst, but 40 points?!?!?!?

Still can't figure out why Ithaca's cold streaks are a guarantee during the postseason and only occasional occurrences during postseason play. They have off nights during the regular season, but nothing like the 100 percent consistency of them once the conference tournament and NCAAs roll around.

Hartwick should be applauded for its season, despite the 10-point loss tonight. I think the Hawks arrived about a year ahead of time (yes, I know they were picked 4th in the preseason poll), and next season will return, maybe a fully healthy, Blazek and Rookie of the Year Suderley. In fact, they have just one senior on their roster, a forward who averages about 7 points and 2 rebounds a game, mostly off the bench. They should be dangerous again next year.

[FROMAFAR]

E8 still has Stevens playing for ecac championship...They only lose one senior Franklin... They should be right there next year as well.......


Signing off boys   have a great summer, maybe on a bit, but RIT moving on and looks like so am I.     The jousting has been fun,

I think this site is unigue in it's members, and no bad mouthing worth speaking of... A lkot respect EXCEPT for losing a couple of karma points........

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