FB: Midwest Conference

[The Roop]

Mr. Ypsi.......... Lets say for a moment that my theoretical bracket is realized. The winner would go to Mt. Union I'm guessing ??

[Mr. Ypsi]

Mr. Ypsi.......... Lets say for a moment that my theoretical bracket is realized. The winner would go to Mt. Union I'm guessing ??

Well, assuming the other two #1s are UWW and Wesley, I'd think #4-1 Linfield would go to #1-1 MUC.

But as of now, I'd bet on MUC, UWW, Wesley, and SJU/Central as the #1s.  I suspect Linfield is third of the SJU/Central/Linfield cluster once the dust settles.

[d-train]

Cal Lu #5
@MH-B #4

Huntingdon #6
@Mississippi College #3

Occidental #7
@Linfield #1

These pairings aren't terribly original (though all in the same bracket is a unique idea).  If two SCIAC teams make the field - it's not likely to be those two.  Oxy has two regional losses, gets aced out on most AQ tie-breakers, and isn't a strong Pool C candidate.  However, Redlands can end the season with one overtime loss (by beating Cal Lu in week 11) but without the AQ. 

Having all three West coast teams in the South joined by two from IL seems a bit far-fetched.  But I guess we'll see...

[DutchHawk]

Mr. Ypsi.......... Lets say for a moment that my theoretical bracket is realized. The winner would go to Mt. Union I'm guessing ??

Well, assuming the other two #1s are UWW and Wesley, I'd think #4-1 Linfield would go to #1-1 MUC.

But as of now, I'd bet on MUC, UWW, Wesley, and SJU/Central as the #1s.  I suspect Linfield is third of the SJU/Central/Linfield cluster once the dust settles.

Would agree with that.

[MWCfan787]

I'm not sure, I think Linfield's schedule and been just a smidge tougher.

[The Roop]

Well d-train you did inspire the bracket. I was just throwing some luv OxyBobs way in the event the Tigers make the field. You did say that Cal Lu was going to beat Redlands anyway, etc.

[d-train]

Well d-train you did inspire the bracket. I was just throwing some luv OxyBobs way in the event the Tigers make the field. You did say that Cal Lu was going to beat Redlands anyway, etc.

If Cal Lu wins out - they will be the only SCIAC team in the field.  To borrow from your own line of thinking: there will be several less expensive two-loss teams to include than Oxy, Redlands, or Willamette (if Pool C even gets down to considering two-loss teams).

[The Roop]

The west and north figure to be so overloaded that it's bordering on ridiculous. Look for one highly unusual bracket this year, at least as far as flights go. The ideal is about 7 but it may take 10 or more to complete this seasons playoffs.

[DutchHawk]

I'm not sure, I think Linfield's schedule and been just a smidge tougher.

Huh?

[SNCOLDAD]

Man, did this board quiet down.

[Thunderbolt]

Let me drink the 3 west coast team Kool-Aid for a moment. Don't worry SNCOLDAD, I think you're still in even if this scenario comes true.

Cal Lu #5
@MH-B #4

Huntingdon #6
@Mississippi College #3

Occidental #7
@Linfield #1

NathCon winner #8
@Monmouth #2

This would be the South region................................   

We'll know more after this weeks CCIW games are played but I think there will be mixing and matching with all the regions this year, regardless of what happens.

My initial impression was that moving a team South was a good option for the over crowding in the North and West. But upon further review--The South has 6 AQs, two of the three probable pool B teams are in the South. Then you have MHB who is a shoe-in for pool C. There will be 9 teams from the South region in the playoffs. Not much doubt that one of them will join the 5 AQs from the East.
The North has 6 AQs plus Case from pool B. Then you have Wabash, 2nd place teams from the OAC and CCIW. By moving two team east to fill out that bracket, the West is stuck as is. (There are a couple good pool C candidates from the East that we aren't even considering at the moment, Leb Valley-Del Valley-Springfield)
My best guess is two pool Cs from the North and West and 1 each from the South and East. And not much changing regions going on.

[Thunderbolt]

Keep the faith SNCOLDAD, but your going to need a little help along the way.

[The Roop]

Like it or not St. Norbert is in with a win and an Otterbein loss. If not then it's time to throw the red flag......................

I'm not holding my breath that my imaginary "south" bracket will come true but given the 500 mile rule most regions over lap quite a bit and plenty of teams meet the bus ride criteria. It's only the far west and deep south that present a problem.

[d-train]

Like it or not St. Norbert is in with a win and an Otterbein loss. If not then it's time to throw the red flag......................

I think they need more outside help than an Otterbein loss.

[Thunderbolt]

Like it or not St. Norbert is in with a win and an Otterbein loss. If not then it's time to throw the red flag......................

I'm not holding my breath that my imaginary "south" bracket will come true but given the 500 mile rule most regions over lap quite a bit and plenty of teams meet the bus ride criteria. It's only the far west and deep south that present a problem.

It's not a matter of me liking it or not, I'm fine with St. Norberts getting in. As long as it isn't ahead of a 9-1 Coe team. Where the problem lies is that there are about 40 teams recieving votes or in the top 25, and 40 teams in the regional rankings. (Not all the same teams) Nearly half of them are fighting for the 6 pool C spots. Keep the red flag handy.