FB: Empire 8

[AUKaz00]

When is Ithaca going to post the schedule for next year?  May seems kind of late to not post it I think.

They're probably still trying to see if they can expedite their move to the LL before the start of season!  I'm gonna be a little sad (and bitter) when the E8 dissolves.

[fisheralum91]

what are the odds that the E8 dissolves?>
and if so when?

[John McGraw]

what are the odds that the E8 dissolves?>
and if so when?

In terms of football, the league will be in trouble if Ithaca and Springfield indeed leave. And overall, the league is certainly in trouble if the Ithaca/RIT/Nazareth to Liberty League rumor is true.

However, I'd imagine invitations to the league would be extended to other schools in New York that currently complete in other sports (NEAC schools basically). For football, this is where I suspect some SUNY's may apply to be affiliate members.

[AUKaz00]

what are the odds that the E8 dissolves?>
and if so when?

In terms of football, the league will be in trouble if Ithaca and Springfield indeed leave. And overall, the league is certainly in trouble if the Ithaca/RIT/Nazareth to Liberty League rumor is true.

However, I'd imagine invitations to the league would be extended to other schools in New York that currently complete in other sports (NEAC schools basically). For football, this is where I suspect some SUNY's may apply to be affiliate members.

From the rumor mill I have heard that no SUNY schools were willing to accept an invite to the E8 which is why Ithaca/RIT/Naz are looking to defect.  I'm not sure why Brockport or Buff State (or both) wouldn't consider the move since they are the furthest geographically from the rest of the NJAC so they could save some money and travel time by playing in the E8.  Perhaps it's for the recruiting that they'd rather travel down to the Dirty Jerzy.

As far as time table, I have heard it would be effective for the 2010-11 school year.

[boobyhasgameyo]

That would suck if the E8 dissolves, I love the conference especially for football.  So many interesting conference matchups with a lot on the line.  But for all the other sports (basketball, lacrosse now, etc.) Naz leaving to the LL and Fisher seemingly left to twiddle their thumbs (anybody know what schools like Fisher and Alfred would do?) that would kind of put a damper on the East Avenue rivalry...

The time for a Super New York Conference is now!  Join what will be left of the Empire 8 with the LL and create the Empire League.  Split it into two divisions and have ourselves a ball.   

[fisheralum91]

if rit ic and naz are thinking of defecting--why is fisher not shopping leagues?

[AUPepBand]

That would suck if the E8 dissolves, I love the conference especially for football.  So many interesting conference matchups with a lot on the line.  But for all the other sports (basketball, lacrosse now, etc.) Naz leaving to the LL and Fisher seemingly left to twiddle their thumbs (anybody know what schools like Fisher and Alfred would do?) that would kind of put a damper on the East Avenue rivalry...

The time for a Super New York Conference is now!  Join what will be left of the Empire 8 with the LL and create the Empire League.  Split it into two divisions and have ourselves a ball.   

Call it the Liberty Empire! Can you imagine the LL and E8 boards merging on Post Patterns?

[Kira & Jaxon's Dad]

I spent 9 hours at Busch Gardens yesterday Chaperoning our 8th Grade Grad. Night (got home at 2:00am) and now am at a District Training till 4:00pm today.  I am a whopped dog!

Well take a deep breath and smile. You have a few months off coming right up. My teaches and it is pretty tough on me when she is sound asleep in the summer mornings, and I am on my way to my office to sift through spreadsheets.

School is out June 5th.  Working a FB Camp the next week and then hosting my camp in July.  This is also my first year teaching this subject so I need to spend the summer tweaking/improving my lessons for next year.  We are also planning on moving this summer so not much free time in my future.

[fisheralum91]

i really am upset about this E8 crumbling thing.
what the hell.
where will fisher end up?
any ideas?

[PBR...]

i really am upset about this E8 crumbling thing.
what the hell.
where will fisher end up?
any ideas?

pbr is sure the NESCAC would consider taking fisher...

[lewdogg11]

i really am upset about this E8 crumbling thing.
what the hell.
where will fisher end up?
any ideas?

pbr is sure the NESCAC would consider taking fisher...

Now that's all we need!!!  A Fisher team that can't make the playoffs!!!  Their fans would then try to convince us that they could beat the Patriots.

[fisheralum91]

leave it to you two to answer that question 

[AUKaz00]

i really am upset about this E8 crumbling thing.
what the hell.
where will fisher end up?
any ideas?

If it all goes down as rumored, I would imagine that Alfred, Fisher, Utica and Wick would be left to play independent schedules similar to what Alfred had to do when the ICAC disbanded.  It would make the most sense for Springfield to join the new ECAC since that would give them the inside track towards an AQ.

What we really need is Elmira to start a football program.  Do it for Ernie Davis!!!

[fisheralum91]

whoa,
did the ll guys come in and bash karma?
wow-- that hurt....sheesh

i really hope that fisher hooks up with a league---the independent route is tough....

[lewdogg11]

whoa,
did the ll guys come in and bash karma?
wow-- that hurt....sheesh

i really hope that fisher hooks up with a league---the independent route is tough....

No karma was touched by me.  We have a sniper over in the LL that comes and -K's everyone without saying a word.  it pisses me off.  I -K only those deserving it.  +K to the page on behalf of the sniper douche.