NAC

[Ralph Turner]

I think the NAC will be alright.  Green Mountain is awfully close to being a full member.


SVC, however, may be floundering.  I think they'll have to take the NAC or nothing.

I believe that Green Mountain comes online this summer.

Ballin, you and I probably agree that winning in your conference is probably second only to mission/vision and/or travel consequences (cost/ time away from class) in determining a conference membership.

Do Anna Maria , Rivier and/or Regis etc. possibly see the NAC as a conference in which they can be more competitive?

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Anna Maria is far more concerned with mission/vision than having a competitive sports program.  Not that they put any less effort into it, but it is lower on the list of priorities than most other CCC schools.  I think they'd welcome a chance to be more competitive and to travel less.


Regis is an all-female school that has just begun accepting men.  They would fit far better with similar schools like Lesley in the new conference.

I think hiring the new commish in the CCC took a pretty big commitment from all the schools involved; however, this may not preclude some from leaving.

[d3bballinboston]

i think Riv, Regis and Anna maria would be a great addition to the NEAC not the NAC.  now that all the mass schools have left the NAC none of the vt, nh, me schools will ever let any southern schools in.  I belive the NEAC is going to target riv, regis, anna maria and maybe even e. naz(though long shot at best with e. naz). to join the NEAC.  Also rumor has it that Brandeis might become an associate of the NEAC for baseball.

[Pat Coleman]

The NEAC is a long trip. Who wants to drive all the way to Buffalo to play D'Youville and the like?

NeNAC is a better choice.

[Ralph Turner]

With all of this "geography", I think that I need to get me a map and plot all of the New England area schools in color coordinated dots to keep them straight! 

Kinda like this old map of the ASC from 2000...

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

With all of this "geography", I think that I need to get me a map and plot all of the New England area schools in color coordinated dots to keep them straight!

Kinda like this old map of the ASC from 2000...

Just remember, the whole region is only half the size of Texas.

[Ralph Turner]

With all of this "geography", I think that I need to get me a map and plot all of the New England area schools in color coordinated dots to keep them straight!

Kinda like this old map of the ASC from 2000...

Just remember, the whole region is only half the size of Texas.

Actually New England is less than one quarter the size of Texas.  Even smaller than that if you don't include greater metropolitan Presque Isle. 

[Ralph Turner]

Rutland VT Hearld article about schools leaving for the NECC and the schools remaining in the NAC.

[jmccloskey]

I realize this is slightly out of place, but since the North Atlantic Conference doesn't start sponsoring football until 2009, there's no topic in Post Patterns for this.

I see the NAC has seven members for football, with all but two being associate members.  In order to qualify for an AQ at some point, four of them would need to sponsor at least one other sport in the conference (core members).  Husson and Castleton State are full members, so there's two core members.  I understand Mt Ida continues to play lacrosse in the conference, so bringing in it's football team would also make it a core member.  That gives three core members, one short of the required number to start the AQ countdown start running.  The other four confirmed members will be Becker, Gallaudet, Maine Maritime, and Norwich.  I also have heard Anna Maria is considering becoming football team #8.  Of those last four of five colleges, is there any chance of one of them becoming a core member?

[Ralph Turner]

Jim, I am so far removed from the local media and rumor mills, that I do not know how that conference is moving towards a Pool A bid.  That clearly is the historical motive for the growth and expansion of the NAC.

I was disappointed that the NAC lost two football playing "core members" (Becker and Mt Ida) two years ago.  I do not even know if sponsoring another sport in the conference makes it a "core member".

Good question, and I think that you posted this on the correct board for a response.

[buck1053]

I know it's the dead of summer, but just curious about how the league will shake out next season.  I know there are some teams coming in, and wondering how that will impact the NAC. Also, who's expected to contend at the top of the league next year?

[daman2010]

Now can we talk about the players to look out for in the NAC for the 2008 2009 basketball season?

[daman2010]

Well I guess I will list the first player. In his second year at Becker College Pg #3 DEE JOHN "DJ" EXUM will have a standout season. When I lived in CT I remember seeing his picture in the news paper every other day. He's fast, strong, and can get some major points if need be. I would like to see his team come to NYC to play a few games. Keep a eye out for this up and coming player.

[jamiejohn]

Well I guess I will list the first player. In his second year at Becker College Pg #3 DEE JOHN "DJ" EXUM will have a standout season. When I lived in CT I remember seeing his picture in the news paper every other day. He's fast, strong, and can get some major points if need be. I would like to see his team come to NYC to play a few games. Keep a eye out for this up and coming player.

since you play on the team you should know that you guys switched conferences. your are no longer in the NAC, and your best player is suber

[daman2010]

Wat? No im not on the team. And I didn't know they left the NAC. But thanks for the info