MBB: Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Hey Greg,

Just curious if you are going to the Aurora "sub-sectional"...it's kind of in your neck of the woods.

I'm planning on it ... but first I have to purchase the NCAA-sanctioned neutral fan attire of a Rangers starter jacket and a purple cap.

(I'm also thinking of having a blue t-shirt made that says, "Deis! Deis! Deis!" on the front and "I'm Swampgoon" on the back.)

AWESOME - it will make finding you between games easier.

Seriously, we should have a "meet each other party" between games or something.  I know that a number of MIAA posters will be there, and would love to meet you all.

[Greek Tragedy]

I only stand 5'3", but I'm not hard to miss.  Feel free to track me down.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

I only stand 5'3", but I'm not hard to miss.  Feel free to track me down.

Will do - look forward to meeting you in person

[petemcb]

Does anyone have a line on one or two tickets for tomorrow night?  I've called and emailed Aurora, Hope, and Calvin and they are all out.  U of C wasn't sure yet.  I'd even stand.

[Greek Tragedy]

Does anyone have a line on one or two tickets for tomorrow night?  I've called and emailed Aurora, Hope, and Calvin and they are all out.  U of C wasn't sure yet.  I'd even stand.

I have an extra one, Keith45 was nice enough to buy me two, but my friend whimped out and isn't coming...so I have one for you...

[diehardfan]

We're collecting previews for each team in the tourney on one of the multiregional boards. If I get them by friday I may even be able to stick them in one document for people to peruse. A fun little tourney resource of sorts. Could someone here do one for Aurora? Thanks!

http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=5147.0

[WLCALUM83]

Halftime score:  Hope 42, Chicago 29.

[WLCALUM83]

Final of first game:  Hope 76, University of Chicago 54.

[WLCALUM83]

Per MIAA board:  Calvin 44, Aurora 29  half.

[WLCALUM83]

Final:  Calvin 69, Aurora 68. (Ouch!)

[wizbegs1304]

Great showing by NAC, their at large bid will be tougher to get next season.

[The Roop]

Why would it be harder next year. Even if opponents-opponents strength of schedule is included the NAC will still be under Pool B criteria. Keep in mind that Lincoln won't be eligible as they are starting their provisional D2 status so that opens up a Pool B spot right there. Now the NAC might not get to host next year after bowing out in the first round but I don't see how it's going to effect them getting a team in.

[Greek Tragedy]

I really didn't understand that comment either, actually.

[Pat Coleman]

Yeah, past performance doesn't really affect future selection processes.

Lincoln leaves D-III. The Presidents' Athletic Conference gets an automatic bid. Eight teams leave various conferences to create the Landmark Conference and they will not have an automatic bid for two years.

Basically a swap.

[The Roop]

Thanks Pat. Shoot my theories down again. LOL.