WBB: Landmark Conference

[Pat Coleman]

Massey actually doesn't do a great job in Division III, but D-III people are definitely looking at other ways to do this.

[saratoga]

Personally, I think Megan & Sara did a fantastic job this year leading their respective committees.

In the past there would be glaring inconsistencies with selections...not so this year.
I think both laid out their blueprint of what they had to work with & stuck to that template about as well as humanly possible.

I vividly remember a few years back when Dave interviewed the then chair of the Women's selection committee and asked her about how the heck is this team in & others were left out & it was embarrassing to hear her try and respond. 

Both Megan & Sara gave answers that made sense, readily admitted it's not a perfect field & are able to articulate on tough questions with honesty & a sense of humor. Some previous chairs were clearly in over their heads.

Well done!

[Augie2020]

Massey actually doesn't do a great job in Division III, but D-III people are definitely looking at other ways to do this.

I have been saying that for years.I think the best system I have seen is Matt Snyder for women basketball(not sure if he does the men?)

[Great Day to be a Royal]

He does, and does a wonderful job.

[gordonmann]

Matt Snyder, Zack Snyder, ScottieDawg, Riley (Tru to the Cru), Drew (d3bubble), Titan Q -- These guys all do a really awesome job and have improved the coverage of Division III basketball exponentially over the last year or two.

[Augie2020]

Gordon why you are here-Smith college it's gym (Scottgym)only holds 500 people will they play some where else?

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Gordon why you are here-Smith college it's gym (Scottgym)only holds 500 people will they play some where else?

I'd be quite surprised if they need more than 500 seats.  Now, if they host again next weekend, they might have to do split sessions, but none of the top seeds are likely to travel super well.

[Augie2020]

Okay I just thought you needed to have a capacity of 1000 seats to host in the NCAA Tournament.

[ronk]

Okay I just thought you needed to have a capacity of 1000 seats to host in the NCAA Tournament.

That's a requirement for the 2nd weekend, not the 1st, Augie.

[Augie2020]

Okay thank you.

[saratoga]

Congrats to Coach O'Brian being named Coach of the Year.
Kacy getting ROY
Bridget getting Player of the Year
Maddy Ryan earning Defensive POY
Sam Rajza 2nd. Team All-Landmark.
Very worthy honors to all.
Congrats again.

[gordonmann]

Huh, I didn't know about the capacity requirements. When I watched the NEWMAC final on Sunday, I did wonder how the very small size would impact their hosting chances for the second weekend. If Trinity wins this weekend, I'm sure the Bantams would let Smith call themselves the home team if they want to play the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 in Hartford.

[saratoga]

Gordon:
Great overview as always.
Regarding the second weekend...I'm sure Trinity would be very happy to assist those at Smith keep the games ''in the area". 

[gordonmann]

Thanks, Saratoga.

[Pat Coleman]

Okay I just thought you needed to have a capacity of 1000 seats to host in the NCAA Tournament.

That's a requirement for the 2nd weekend, not the 1st, Augie.

And in addition, that's a requirement for men, not women.