East Region Playoff Discussion

[DanPadavona]

I don't see any way MUC does not emerge from this bracket.  What I do hope is that TCNJ gives them a tough game (I'm thinking a 28-point victory, but I want to look at the game more closely).  I cannot tell you how tired I am of hearing about the East's perceived weakness.  This all seems to stem back to the Linfield-Rowan 52-0 debacle, but honestly I don't see a whole lot of proof any other year.

Keep this in mind - Eastern Region's St. John Fisher and Capital were the only 2 teams to nearly defeat Mount Union last season.  In 2005, Rowan gave Mount Union a 19-7 war in the semi's missing several key players including their quarterback.

The last 2 seasons since the bracket went to 32 teams, Mount Union has won the opening round game 49-6 (Mt St Joseph) and 49-0 (Hope).  Who gave them their first struggle in the opening round?  Eastern Region's Ithaca, the #8 seed in our bracket.  I think TCNJ can give Mount a better game than Augustana gave them in 2005 (44-7).

[Ralph Turner]

What will be the margin of victory in the Ithaca at MUC game? Ithaca wins   11 (34.4%)
MUC wins by 1-20   4 (12.5%)
MUC wins by 21-30   9 (28.1%)
MUC wins by 31-41   2 (6.3%)
MUC wins by 42 or more   6 (18.8%)

Total Voters: 32

[Ralph Turner]

MUC is +76 versus the East Region in two playoff games.  How do they finish the East Region?

Beat SJF by 24 points or more.         -6 (75%)
Beat SJF by 14-23 points.         -0 (0%)
Edge SJF by 13 or less.         -1 (12.5%)
Lose to SJF by 13 or less.         -1 (12.5%)
Lose to SJF by 14 or more.         -0 (0%)

Total Voters: 8

Final margin of victory over the East Region was +118, 39.33 points per game.

We can bang the drum that the margin wasn't +125!   

[DanPadavona]

Ithaca gave MUC its best game, certainly better than Bethel did.

The fun part about D3 football is the season itself.  The playoffs are an afterthought for anyone outside of Alliance.  Perhaps Whitewater will keep the game within 3 touchdowns, but I expect no more.  It's really quite boring.

[muledaddy]

Mates,
Let's talk. Mules may be coming East. How good is Cortland? Who else can really play when it counts?All replies appreciated. 

[labart96]

Mates,
Let's talk. Mules may be coming East. How good is Cortland? Who else can really play when it counts?All replies appreciated. 

Well, if I was you, I'd worry about getting past Dickinson this weekend first.  They almost beat you guys last season and even at 4-3 this year, they've been in every game they've played in (have lost by a TD or less).

Other than that, the East Region still way too TBD to really begin making any predictions who will end up where:

LL - Could be RPI, WPI or Hobart depending on how things shake out
E8 - don't even go there - 4 teams still in the hunt
NJ - Cortland the front runner, but Montclair and/or Rowan could end up in Pool C consideration.  Also CSU needs to beat TCNJ on the road, Brockport and IC at home before earning a #1 (or #2 "seed")
NEFC - Looking like P(NH) State - barring a huge upset, a one and done
MAC - crapshoot - could be any of these three teams (Lyco, Albright, or Leb Val), Del Val's big wins, then drop off makes this conf a mystery to me.

[labart96]

Mates,
Let's talk. Mules may be coming East. How good is Cortland? Who else can really play when it counts?All replies appreciated. 

Maybe not - don't see you guys on this list:

EAST REGION
1. Cortland State 7-0 7-0
2. RPI 5-0 6-0
3. Ithaca 5-1 6-1
4. Montclair State 6-1 6-1
5. Rowan 6-1 6-1
6. Hartwick 5-1 5-1
7. Worcester Polytech 6-1 6-1
8. Hobart 5-1 5-1
9. Plymouth State 5-1 7-1
10. Husson 6-0 6-2

but see you on this list:

SOUTH REGION
1. Muhlenberg 7-0 7-0
2. Millsaps 6-0 7-0
3. Washington and Jefferson 6-0 7-0
4. Trinity (Texas) 6-0 7-0
5. Mary Hardin-Baylor 5-0 6-1
6. Hardin-Simmons 7-1 7-1
7. Huntingdon 1-0 7-0
8. Catholic 5-1 6-1
9. Salisbury 2-0 7-1
10. Thomas More 6-1 6-1

[Frank Rossi]

Mates,
Let's talk. Mules may be coming East. How good is Cortland? Who else can really play when it counts?All replies appreciated. 

Maybe not - don't see you guys on this list:

EAST REGION
1. Cortland State 7-0 7-0
2. RPI 5-0 6-0
3. Ithaca 5-1 6-1
4. Montclair State 6-1 6-1
5. Rowan 6-1 6-1
6. Hartwick 5-1 5-1
7. Worcester Polytech 6-1 6-1
8. Hobart 5-1 5-1
9. Plymouth State 5-1 7-1
10. Husson 6-0 6-2

but see you on this list:

SOUTH REGION
1. Muhlenberg 7-0 7-0
2. Millsaps 6-0 7-0
3. Washington and Jefferson 6-0 7-0
4. Trinity (Texas) 6-0 7-0
5. Mary Hardin-Baylor 5-0 6-1
6. Hardin-Simmons 7-1 7-1
7. Huntingdon 1-0 7-0
8. Catholic 5-1 6-1
9. Salisbury 2-0 7-1
10. Thomas More 6-1 6-1

The polls are regional, but the brackets are not.  So, Muhlenberg COULD be sent to "our" bracket.

[labart96]

i know it's a could prof. rossi

- just don't see it happening this season like it did (with MUC) last season.

[Frank Rossi]

i know it's a could prof. rossi

- just don't see it happening this season like it did (with MUC) last season.

If Cortland loses and Muhlenberg wins out, I think it's a "probably."

[labart96]

i know it's a could prof. rossi

- just don't see it happening this season like it did (with MUC) last season.

If Cortland loses and Muhlenberg wins out, I think it's a "probably."

TGP is 95% sure he'll be at next year's Union-Hobart game in Schenectady.  Assuming FR is there as well, TGP will go on the record say that Cortland wins out and gets #1 in the East this season.

If TGP is wrong, TGP will buy FR the first round post-game.

TGP is right, first round's on you.

[Frank Rossi]

i know it's a could prof. rossi

- just don't see it happening this season like it did (with MUC) last season.

If Cortland loses and Muhlenberg wins out, I think it's a "probably."

TGP is 95% sure he'll be at next year's Union-Hobart game in Schenectady.  Assuming FR is there as well, TGP will go on the record say that Cortland wins out and gets #1 in the East this season.

If TGP is wrong, TGP will buy FR the first round post-game.

TGP is right, first round's on you.

Why wait for the postgame?!

[labart96]

i know it's a could prof. rossi

- just don't see it happening this season like it did (with MUC) last season.

If Cortland loses and Muhlenberg wins out, I think it's a "probably."

TGP is 95% sure he'll be at next year's Union-Hobart game in Schenectady.  Assuming FR is there as well, TGP will go on the record say that Cortland wins out and gets #1 in the East this season.

If TGP is wrong, TGP will buy FR the first round post-game.

TGP is right, first round's on you.

Why wait for the postgame?!

pre-game even better

[theoriginalupstate]

East Region Projection:

1) Muhlenburgh
2) Cortland
3) RPI
4) Ithaca
5) MAC Rep
6) Rowan
7) Salisbury
8.) Plymouth St

[Knightstalker]

East Region Projection:

1) Muhlenburgh
2) Cortland
3) RPI
4) Ithaca
5) MAC Rep
6) Rowan
7) Salisbury
8.) Plymouth St

I would list 6 as winner Rowan/Montclair.  I think whoever wins next week is in good shape for a C bid.