East Region Playoff Discussion

[MRMIKESMITH]

It's crazy that Frostburg may be left out if they win this weekend based on the projections. I guess joining the NJAC has its benefits, however with only having one OOC game, it sets our SOS only around .500

if frostburg wins they are likely in.  the issue would be if sprigfield doesnt get the pool b bid and has to go in as a pool c.  That would block frostburg until springfield gets chosen and there are only 5 pool c slots.  if springfield is the pool b then frostburg will be the first up for the east and it would be unlikely that they would not get selected at all.

Well neither Frostburg nor Salisbury looked playoff ready today with penalties. Defense was very good, but they escaped today.

[@d3jason]

Crazy ending in the Case Western Carnegie-Mellon game. Sorry I gave up on watching it. Hard lesson on sportsmanship.

That could hurt the Bobcats chances but Depauw did lose to Wabash, so that should help.

[D3viewer]

Most people on these boards have a better handle on the way the NCAA seeds and brackets teams than I do for sure. Honestly over the years I have not paid too much attn. to these conversations (maybe because Brockport has not been involved). So, that being said...is there any chance the committee would send RPI (8-2) to Brockport (10-0) for a first round game ? The match up seems about fair. It would also give us a more "legit"/ meaningful E8/LL "bowl game" (they still call the College Football Playoff games "bowl games") than the current rematch of Cortaca for the official 2nd place bowl game.
So it would be a de facto regional/Upstate Championship which would hopefully garner some decent interest. It helps that Brockport and RPI didn't meet during the season to add to the flavor of the game.

[gordonmann]

That would be cool, but the NCAA has to find first round opponents for the three lower seeded NE teams -- Husson, Plymouth State and Western New England -- that are unlikely to get a first round home game. Husson can only get to Springfield which leaves Plymouth State and Western New England in some combination for Del Val and Brockport. Assuming DVU stays the top seed, they likely draw unranked WNEU and the Golden Eagles get Plymouth State.

My guess is RPI goes to Wesley or JHU.

[PBR...]

DVU Final Four Bound.... Lock It Down.....You're Welcome all those who cash and not trash their tickets. Double Deuces....

[gordonmann]

Wow. Brought you out of hiding.

[ITH radio]

But where's Holladawg and Enginegro with RPI being in the tourney....

[PBR...]

Wow. Brought you out of hiding.

Hope your well Gordon... Go Aggies!

[PBR...]

But where's Holladawg and Enginegro with RPI being in the tourney....

Believe it or not they were looking live at the shoes game last weekend bringing the house down and munching on wings and beer afterwards...

[Reno Hightower]

Plymouth State is winning this thing. Been like a decade since I been on here, surprised I remembered my password but I had to chime in on that one!

[fisheralum91]

Reno- glad to have you back......But it may be a while before we see you again as Plymouth will indeed not win.
tho i like your loyalty!

[dlippiel]

Plymouth State is winning this thing. Been like a decade since I been on here, surprised I remembered my password but I had to chime in on that one!

Reno! +k

[ITH radio]

Here's our Rd 1 preview. Tons of interviews and content. A timeline is below to help skip along to whatever ones you're most interested in:

https://www.facebook.com/D3Huddle/videos/1481004921998648/

0:00:45 - Discussion of Endicott College parting ways with Kevin DeWall as Head Coach

0:09:00 - Game Preview 1 - Western New England at Delaware Valley, including interviews with WNE Sr. QB Anthony Service, Sr. Safety Sam Olsson, & Head Coach Keith Emery

0:26:00 - Game Preview 2 - Plymouth State at Brockport, including an interview with Brockport So. QB Joe Germinerio

0:42:00 - Game Preview 3 - RPI at Wesley, including interviews with RPI Sr. DL Diego Cuitino, Fr. QB George Marinopoulos, & Head Coach Ralph Isernia

1:06:00 - Game Preview 4 - Husson at Springfield, including interviews with Springfield Jr. DE Nick Giorgio, Sr. LB Dominick Traversa, & Head Coach Mike Cerasuolo

1:19:00 - Game Preview 5 - Frostburg State at Wittenberg, including an interview with Frostburg State Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald

1:38:00 - "Frank & James Predict the Games"

PLEASE remember to "Share" this video -- a lot of work went into this preview, and we want as many families and friends of these players, coaches, and teams to see the interviews and hear the discussions as we prepare for a great weekend of playoff football!

[D3MAFAN]

Here's our Rd 1 preview. Tons of interviews and content. A timeline is below to help skip along to whatever ones you're most interested in:

https://www.facebook.com/D3Huddle/videos/1481004921998648/

0:00:45 - Discussion of Endicott College parting ways with Kevin DeWall as Head Coach

0:09:00 - Game Preview 1 - Western New England at Delaware Valley, including interviews with WNE Sr. QB Anthony Service, Sr. Safety Sam Olsson, & Head Coach Keith Emery

0:26:00 - Game Preview 2 - Plymouth State at Brockport, including an interview with Brockport So. QB Joe Germinerio

0:42:00 - Game Preview 3 - RPI at Wesley, including interviews with RPI Sr. DL Diego Cuitino, Fr. QB George Marinopoulos, & Head Coach Ralph Isernia

1:06:00 - Game Preview 4 - Husson at Springfield, including interviews with Springfield Jr. DE Nick Giorgio, Sr. LB Dominick Traversa, & Head Coach Mike Cerasuolo

1:19:00 - Game Preview 5 - Frostburg State at Wittenberg, including an interview with Frostburg State Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald

1:38:00 - "Frank & James Predict the Games"

PLEASE remember to "Share" this video -- a lot of work went into this preview, and we want as many families and friends of these players, coaches, and teams to see the interviews and hear the discussions as we prepare for a great weekend of playoff football!

Will there be discussion of New England Bowls as well after the playoff discussions?

[ITH radio]

Yes, next week we plan to cover the bowls, including NE, NY, CC-MAC and ECACs, along with the 5 east region playoff games.