Empire 8

[keystonelight]

like i said... i have only seem them play 1 game ever... yesterday against JCU (who i thought was god aweful) (i would hate to see the kids 20 beat out to be the first kid off the bench) and you have to take into consideration wooster just got done traveling 6 hours...thats why i said i might end up swallowing those words. I hope its a close game and that our region sends the best team possible, my prediction was just from what i witnessed friday.

[sjfcards]

is this stevens point from wisconsin or is there a sp from the new jersey area? I did see some kids at the game last night with a hat on with a webbed stylized D on it and it reminded me of anaheims new logo to give you a mental image. But is that the new team that will be in the E 8? i hear there are going to be 2 new teams from NJ.

The school is actually called Stevens Tech, out of Hoboken, NJ... the ducks is the mascot. They are indeed the team that will be joining the Empire 8 next year. I wonder what the conference will do with the name? Empire 9...kind of lame...maybe it will just be named the empire conference?? Either way I believe that this is the only team joining the conference as a full member (all sports except football I believe). They should add some depth to the league as far as talent goes, but this is their first ever trip to the NCAA's so I am not sure how strong of a program they are. Hopefully it will bring some new competitiveness and talent to the league in all sports. I know their soccer program is one of the elite programs in the country, and I guess the baseball, Lax, and apparently Basketball teams are very good as well.

I think the E9 could stand to expand a little bit. Maybe add Springfield or Norwich as an all sports member. I guess Washington and Jefferson is also in the league for Field Hockey? They would seem to fit the mold of an E8 institution. smaller private school with a solid academic reputation. Any thoughts on restructuring? I am not sure if any of the schools I mentioned are at all interested in joining the leage, or if the E8 is interested. I just think with only 8 teams (9 next year) another school or two may not be such a bad deal. How many does the SUNYAC have? 11 I think. However, the league already has the automatic bids for all sports so I guess getting bigger may not be a huge priority. Mabye they should add a few schools and make an East and West division? Could add to the appeal of conference tournaments. Adding members could also add balance to sports that have been dominated by one team, like Fisher in basketball, or IC in baseball for example. Just some stuff I am thinking about after a 7 hour flight to L.A. and not having slept for over 24 hours.

Any thoughts/ideas?

[superman57]

hey all superman is making a bracket challenge this is going to be E8 vs. LL to determine who is best once and for all...please use get notify the board as the team you represent...and for the guys who represent non e8 or LL teams join anyways and we'll have a league as other


http://llvse8.mayhem.sportsline.com/e

[ksc218]

is this stevens point from wisconsin or is there a sp from the new jersey area? I did see some kids at the game last night with a hat on with a webbed stylized D on it and it reminded me of anaheims new logo to give you a mental image. But is that the new team that will be in the E 8? i hear there are going to be 2 new teams from NJ.

The school is actually called Stevens Tech, out of Hoboken, NJ... the ducks is the mascot. They are indeed the team that will be joining the Empire 8 next year. I wonder what the conference will do with the name? Empire 9...kind of lame...maybe it will just be named the empire conference?? Either way I believe that this is the only team joining the conference as a full member (all sports except football I believe). They should add some depth to the league as far as talent goes, but this is their first ever trip to the NCAA's so I am not sure how strong of a program they are. Hopefully it will bring some new competitiveness and talent to the league in all sports. I know their soccer program is one of the elite programs in the country, and I guess the baseball, Lax, and apparently Basketball teams are very good as well.

I think the E9 could stand to expand a little bit. Maybe add Springfield or Norwich as an all sports member. I guess Washington and Jefferson is also in the league for Field Hockey? They would seem to fit the mold of an E8 institution. smaller private school with a solid academic reputation. Any thoughts on restructuring? I am not sure if any of the schools I mentioned are at all interested in joining the leage, or if the E8 is interested. I just think with only 8 teams (9 next year) another school or two may not be such a bad deal. How many does the SUNYAC have? 11 I think. However, the league already has the automatic bids for all sports so I guess getting bigger may not be a huge priority. Mabye they should add a few schools and make an East and West division? Could add to the appeal of conference tournaments. Adding members could also add balance to sports that have been dominated by one team, like Fisher in basketball, or IC in baseball for example. Just some stuff I am thinking about after a 7 hour flight to L.A. and not having slept for over 24 hours.

Any thoughts/ideas?

big 10 has 11 teams.

[sjfcards]

much well that doesn't make much sense to this guys, but I guess that is the way that it has to be.

[keystonelight]

i agree that the big 10 having 11 teams is silly, but that is the first thing that came to mind. I like the Empire 8 all the way around, its name, logo set, i don't think they should change anything.

[keystonelight]

hey superman whats the league password?

[superman57]

football

[sjfcards]

Wow...just now able to come to terms with the fact that Arkansas, Illinois, and Stanford got into the field before Syracuse.

I mean Stanford? 18-11, and finished 6th in the Pac 10...good lord.

[superman57]

ok so everyone who is in the cbs page can stay in that one but also join this one it is easier and we all read ESPN every day


http://games.espn.go.com/tcmen/group?groupID=46116

[fisheralum91]

just logging on for the first time in days- good season Fisher nothing to hang the head about, and arkansas over the cuse....?
cuse got jobbed.

[bamm]

I'm incapable of expressing my frustration over the 'Cuse snub.  Just... wow.  Stanford.  Stanford?  Freaking Stanford?!?

Anyway, with the season officially over for the entire East region, I'll just make a few comments to wrap up and think about next year.

Good season for Fisher.  They certainly exceeded expectations.  And I'm sure most of you know I don't enjoy giving the Cards credit for anything.

Several E8 teams return key players next season.  A quick glance at the All-Conference teams will show you that there are fewer seniors than normal.  The conference should be stronger next season.

Ithaca will have greater things expected of them next season, I'd even go so far as to say they could be the favorites in the E8.  Burton, Leahy, and Bostic all have two years left.

Again, I don't know what to expect from Fisher.  Newman and Baltz will be a year older.  Beigel is back, but I was disappointed with what he did this season.  Maybe he asserts himself more next year.

RIT returns Gethers, who I think is a sure thing E8 first-teamer next year.  If Zeinfeld can shoot better than 30% next season it would be helpful.  They will contend.

Utica, Nazareth, Alfred, and Hartwick should all play a part as well.  And I have no idea what we can expect from Stevens.  Anyone know if they have some sort of probationary status in conference?

[fisheralum91]

bamm-- i agree about cuse- im still in shock and denial----
NIT against s.Alabama?
wow...all i can say

[FisherDynasty]

Bamm im not trying to be a jerk here, but stop being silly.  If fisher is not the E8 favorite next year then something is wrong with whoever is making the votes.  I do think Ithaca will be good and if they get some good recruits again they could win it but dont be silly.  Fisher returns Beigal, Newman, Baltz and Smalt, and mark bearden who started most of the season.  If they bring in a few more good frosh. then they will be very good again.   My early prediction of the E8 next year. I dont have enough time to elaborate a lot i'll do that at another time.

1. Fisher - Won it the last 5 years and bring back some good young players along with veteran bigs and are the best coached team in the E8 (not saying kornacker is a great coach, just most besides goodemote are pretty bad. Baltz and Newman will be much better and smaltz will replace mcsweeney.  Also, the 4-5 Fisher 6'7 fresh will get some quality playing time and should be more developed as they were just behind to much depth at the big positions this year.  Actually winning the title, will be the hardest in the past 5 years as well, as they should be predicted to win, a of the top 6 teams have legit chances to win the league, the parity among them is tremendous.  As Fisher should be the pre-season favorite, I actually believe next year may be the first conf. title defeat in while for fisher.

2. Ithaca - Bring back a lot of fire power, lets see how consistent they can be when more is expected from them.

3. RIT - Always up there and return a ton, you could squeeze them in the 2nd spot.

4. Naz - I know i know its so hard to put them at the #4 spot but they will have sooo much talent, returning the bigger Mcadam, little mcadam will be much improved, canori will be a senior and both big men.  Mayve this team will finally be grown up. This team could be very dangerous if they can learn to play as a team, to play defense, and to finish a whole game.  However, it will be a shame if they win the conf. because they wont do much in the tourny due to horrible coaching. 

5.  Stevens Ducks - losing 2 Sr starters and all they're  big men.  Will have strong guards and will be a nice change for the E8. I dont see them being big enough to be above Naz, ithaca, rit or Fisher. 

6.  Utica - Losing bryant, lighthall, and collier, maybe a few others, this team needs to pick up there key transfer to be a contender.  However, they are very well coached and have good players coming back, they could be up there as well.

7.  Hartwick - Should be able to win a few more games.

8.9.  Alfred losses stein and few others, they will be very bad, and elmira, well they arent going to be good either so who cares.


from the predictions, the league is going to be very strong next year, with 1-6 able to win it.  Should be another interesting year even more so then this year as the league was a little young and down.  Next year I think it will be the strongest its been overall in a while.  However, I dont see any of the teams being contenders for a final 4 or elite 8 once again.

[JQV]

1. Fisher

Everyone take a few minutes to recover from the shock of this prediction...