2011 Final Four

[Greek Tragedy]

Wow.  I didn't realize Williams traveled so well.

I know when Williams and Amherst played in the first semi final back in 2004, Williams had quite a few fans there.  That's for sure.  But, maybe a look at the numbers a little closely will explain their attendence figures aren't just them.

2003:  Wooster travels well (6 1/2 hrs. to Salem) and Hampden-Sydney sure isn't too far away from Salem.  The Williams/Gustavus Adolphus final attendence numbers may have a lot to do with H-S playing the first game.

2004:  There were "only" 2374 for the Point v Williams final.  (forgot to add that for some reason) and surprisingly even less for the semi final vs. arch rival Amherst the night before.

[Greek Tragedy]

The women's Final Four in Holland had 2372.

[Mr. Ypsi]

Wow.  I didn't realize Williams traveled so well.

Before giving Williams too much credit, check out the 2004 numbers.  This year being the first time the d3 FF has had to compete with Easter, I think those numbers are by far the worst ever.  They got blase' over a 'rerun'?!

[OxyFan21]

Congrats to Wash U.  I'm trying to see if I have CSTV on my DishNetwork...Has the channel name been changed to CBSCS?  I'm assuming, CBS College Sports?

Any one know?

[Greek Tragedy]

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[theBroadcaster]

Here's a good trivia question that I don't know the answer too, wondering if anyone does:

Brandeis has defeated both Amherst and WashU this season, and has a combined record of 2-2 against those teams.  When was the last time a team beat both finalists for the national title in the same season? Who was the team?  And where did they finish?  Also, has anyone ever played the two teams in the title game a combined 4 times that year?

[fcnews]

Another question. How many DIII National Champions (Men's) have been from west of the Mississippi River?

[BUBeaverFan]

I think Wash U vs. Hope has the makings of a potential great rivalry if they could find a way to play during the regular season on occasion.  I was impressed with Wash U's fan turnout (Hope was there in great numbers as well).  Amherst is just methodical destruction in action.  They present a variety of matchup problems for anyone.   Ursinus is clearly better than they showed last night but Amherst can expose weaknesses in a variety of ways. 

[ChicagoHopeNut]

I think Wash U vs. Hope has the makings of a potential great rivalry if they could find a way to play during the regular season on occasion.  I was impressed with Wash U's fan turnout (Hope was there in great numbers as well).  Amherst is just methodical destruction in action.  They present a variety of matchup problems for anyone.   Ursinus is clearly better than they showed last night but Amherst can expose weaknesses in a variety of ways. 

I was also impressed by Wash U's fan turnout. Didn't expect to see that many. Wash U will certainly out cheer Amherst today unless Amherst was waiting until Saturday to bring its fans.

[fpc85]

I think Wash U vs. Hope has the makings of a potential great rivalry if they could find a way to play during the regular season on occasion.  I was impressed with Wash U's fan turnout (Hope was there in great numbers as well).  Amherst is just methodical destruction in action.  They present a variety of matchup problems for anyone.   Ursinus is clearly better than they showed last night but Amherst can expose weaknesses in a variety of ways. 

I was also impressed by Wash U's fan turnout. Didn't expect to see that many. Wash U will certainly out cheer Amherst today unless Amherst was waiting until Saturday to bring its fans.

amherst fans 200 strong of family and close friends...be aware of the purple hat fans...they are biggest supporters of the jeff team..loud, vociferous...the best cheerleaders in the world!

[HopeConvert]

I think Wash U vs. Hope has the makings of a potential great rivalry if they could find a way to play during the regular season on occasion.  I was impressed with Wash U's fan turnout (Hope was there in great numbers as well).  Amherst is just methodical destruction in action.  They present a variety of matchup problems for anyone.   Ursinus is clearly better than they showed last night but Amherst can expose weaknesses in a variety of ways. 

I was also impressed by Wash U's fan turnout. Didn't expect to see that many. Wash U will certainly out cheer Amherst today unless Amherst was waiting until Saturday to bring its fans.

amherst fans 200 strong of family and close friends...be aware of the purple hat fans...they are biggest supporters of the jeff team..loud, vociferous...the best cheerleaders in the world!

I'm always amused by non-comparative absolutes.

[eclinchy]

Another question. How many DIII National Champions (Men's) have been from west of the Mississippi River?

After a quick skim through the media guide, that one looks like a big fat goose egg.  WashU has a chance to make history, it would appear...

[Greek Tragedy]

Another question. How many DIII National Champions (Men's) have been from west of the Mississippi River?

Let alone, Final Fours.  I remember there was a great deal of talk when Gustavus Adolphus made the Final Four...there might have been only a couple of "west of the Mississippi" Final Four teams.

You also have to take into account how many teams there actually are west of the Mississippi.

[Gregory Sager]

Congratulations to Washington (MO), the 2008 D3 national champion!

Pat had a great point at the end of today's championship game: Three years ago, prior to the expansion of the tournament and the subsequent addition of those extra Pool C berths, this Wash U team would not have even made the tournament field.

[Gregory Sager]

Another question. How many DIII National Champions (Men's) have been from west of the Mississippi River?

Let alone, Final Fours.  I remember there was a great deal of talk when Gustavus Adolphus made the Final Four...there might have been only a couple of "west of the Mississippi" Final Four teams.

1982 -- CSU-Stanislaus (fourth)
1985 -- Nebraska Wesleyan (third)
1986 -- Nebraska Wesleyan (third)
1988 -- Nebraska Wesleyan (third)
1997-- Nebraska Wesleyan (second)
2003 -- Gustavus Adolphus (second)
2008 -- Washington MO (first)

Three schools on the eastern bank of the Mississippi -- LeMoyne-Owen (two trips, including the '75 national title), Augustana (four trips), and St. Thomas (one trip) -- have also made it to the D3 Final Four.