East Region Playoff Discussion

[Teamski]

Interesting question is, assuming Wesley is a number one seed right now, do they still warrant a top seed if they lose to I-FCS UNC Charlotte next Saturday?

It would be a first if Wesley actually got a #1 seed vs UMHB without a major shift and allowing Wesley to be seeded in the East.  I would love to see it, but.......

Now if they lose to Charlotte, who knows.  It technically shouldn't matter, but you can never tell for sure how much a loss like that weighs in the minds of the committee....

-Ski

[D3MAFAN]

Interesting question is, assuming Wesley is a number one seed right now, do they still warrant a top seed if they lose to I-FCS UNC Charlotte next Saturday?

It would be a first if Wesley actually got a #1 seed vs UMHB without a major shift and allowing Wesley to be seeded in the East.  I would love to see it, but.......

Now if they lose to Charlotte, who knows.  It technically shouldn't matter, but you can never tell for sure how much a loss like that weighs in the minds of the committee....

-Ski

I think the committee is going to mixed it up this year, you may see a good west team make a cross country trip back South/East whatever again. Ski, you think Wesley would mind?

[wally_wabash]

Interesting question is, assuming Wesley is a number one seed right now, do they still warrant a top seed if they lose to I-FCS UNC Charlotte next Saturday?

It would be a first if Wesley actually got a #1 seed vs UMHB without a major shift and allowing Wesley to be seeded in the East.  I would love to see it, but.......

Now if they lose to Charlotte, who knows.  It technically shouldn't matter, but you can never tell for sure how much a loss like that weighs in the minds of the committee....

-Ski

THERE IS NO EAST REGION IN THE BRACKET. 

Wesley doesn't get a #1 seed in the tournament because they keep doing dumb things like losing to Kean and Rowan. 

This year, I think Wesley is in line to get a #1 seed, play three home games and then probably travel to either UWW or UMU for a semifinal if the top seeds hold serve through the first three rounds. 

[D3MAFAN]

Interesting question is, assuming Wesley is a number one seed right now, do they still warrant a top seed if they lose to I-FCS UNC Charlotte next Saturday?

It would be a first if Wesley actually got a #1 seed vs UMHB without a major shift and allowing Wesley to be seeded in the East.  I would love to see it, but.......

Now if they lose to Charlotte, who knows.  It technically shouldn't matter, but you can never tell for sure how much a loss like that weighs in the minds of the committee....

-Ski

THERE IS NO EAST REGION IN THE BRACKET.  Wesley doesn't get a #1 seed in the tournament because they keep doing dumb things like losing to Kean and Rowan. 

This year, I think Wesley is in line to get a #1 seed, play three home games and then probably travel to either UWW or UMU for a semifinal if the top seeds hold serve through the first three rounds.

How about EST Bracket.  JK  , many of us know that, it is more on where it is perceived to have the most East RR teams included. As you aforementioned, unless other factors occur between the next two weeks and first three weeks of playoffs, it is more than likely that that is how the playoffs are going to turn out, however like many fans of other teams, they hope things change, maybe your guys can stir some things up in the playoffs, they have been looking good so far.

[ITH radio]

That is right. While HOB or DVC or WID will get a #1 in the initial east regional rankings, none of them will be a #1 seed. Wesley will probably be #2 in the south region rankings, but they are a likely #1 bracket seed come NCAA playoff time.

[wally_wabash]

How about EST Bracket.  JK  , many of us know that, it is more on where it is perceived to have the most East RR teams included. As you aforementioned, unless other factors occur between the next two weeks and first three weeks of playoffs, it is more than likely that that is how the playoffs are going to turn out, however like many fans of other teams, they hope things change, maybe your guys can stir some things up in the playoffs, they have been looking good so far.

I'm just putting that out there as an "if the top seeds all win their region" hypothetical.  I don't think anybody is safe after the second round.  Lots of really good teams out there beyond the top 3-4 that could really press the favorites in a regional final. 

[thewaterboy]

Interesting question is, assuming Wesley is a number one seed right now, do they still warrant a top seed if they lose to I-FCS UNC Charlotte next Saturday?

It would be a first if Wesley actually got a #1 seed vs UMHB without a major shift and allowing Wesley to be seeded in the East.  I would love to see it, but.......

Now if they lose to Charlotte, who knows.  It technically shouldn't matter, but you can never tell for sure how much a loss like that weighs in the minds of the committee....

-Ski

THERE IS NO EAST REGION IN THE BRACKET. 

Wesley doesn't get a #1 seed in the tournament because they keep doing dumb things like losing to Kean and Rowan. 

This year, I think Wesley is in line to get a #1 seed, play three home games and then probably travel to either UWW or UMU for a semifinal if the top seeds hold serve through the first three rounds.

I think the Charlotte game won't have much bearing should Wesley lose. You don't really expect a Division III team to go beat a D1, especially one that is bound for CUSA next year, regardless of their record. I think it is definitely doable for Wesley to win the game (Charlotte will be the best team they have played all year), and should they come out with a win, it will open some eyes on that committee I would think out of natural curiosity. So either way, I think they are destined for a 1 seed (knock on wood), barring something unforseen. I'm hoping for a win though of course 

[ITH radio]

Lyco losing along with Montclair could have given HOB a shot at 1 in next ERR but Lyco hangs on in OT and DVC keeps a RRO.

Guessing top 3 remains unchanged.

[ITH radio]

We discuss playoffs and the ECACs in a lot of detail in the "4th qtr" of the show. I whiffed on saying 12 (when it really was 14) AQs were clinched but oh well.

The podcast can be found here:

www.blogtalkradio.com/ith/2014/11/10/in-the-huddlle--liberty-league-football-talk-show

[Bartman]

We discuss playoffs and the ECACs in a lot of detail in the "4th qtr" of the show. I whiffed on saying 12 (when it really was 14) AQs were clinched but oh well.

The podcast can be found here:

www.blogtalkradio.com/ith/2014/11/10/in-the-huddlle--liberty-league-football-talk-show

You and Frank did a good job disscussing the.... PLAYOFFS!

[rams1102]

Let's see what discussion my East Bracket brings :

1.   Wesley   IND
2.   Widner   MAC
3.   Hobart    LL
4.   Del-Val   MAC
5.   Ithaca    Empire 8
6.   Rowan   NJAC
7.   Husson  ECFC - best travel distance, but a little over 500 miles.
8.   MIT        NEFC

[HSCTiger74]

Let's see what discussion my East Bracket brings :

1.   Wesley   IND
2.   Widner   MAC
3.   Hobart    LL
4.   Del-Val   MAC
5.   Ithaca    Empire 8
6.   Rowan   NJAC
7.   Husson  ECFC - best travel distance, but a little over 500 miles.
8.   MIT        NEFC

  That's an interesting and fairly competitive bracket, but if more than four of those teams actually end up in the same group I'll be very surprised.

[Boxer7806]

You forgot framingham who was number 5 last week and won this week

[rams1102]

You forgot framingham who was number 5 last week and won this week

I was projecting the NCAA Playoffs. The conference Framingham is in does not get an AQ I think. Let me know if I am wrong. I'm pretty sure the loser of the Del-Val / Widner game will get a pool B at 9-1.

[ECoastFootball]

I was projecting the NCAA Playoffs. The conference Framingham is in does not get an AQ I think. Let me know if I am wrong. I'm pretty sure the loser of the Del-Val / Widner game will get a pool B at 9-1.

You are correct, the MASCAC does not get a pool A until next year. You are also correct in that it would be shocking for the loser of Del Val/Widener to not get a Pool C. I think Framingham has a shot though, as they would be on the board for a Pool C once Del Val/Widener was chosen.