East Region Fan Poll

[ITH radio]

Hobart's already drifted up more than they probably should given the SOS/opponents they've played.  My comments earlier were more internal to the East region discussion.  I felt like everyone talked about Sals/SJF/MAC/NJAC, etc. and Bart was sort of getting ignored.  I would even note that TMC just lost to Geneva College. 

At this point Hobart hasn't earned anything this season other than a 5-0 record.  I think they're really good and should be able to go a few rounds into the playoffs, but if they don't take care of business the rest of the way they'll get what they deserve.  They learned that the hard way last year. 

Agree with the above.  Hobart hasn't run the table in the LL since 2004 so that's far from a lock.  Even a 10-0 season may only be good for a 4th or 5th "seed" for the LL champ given how the committee paired teams / "seeded" the LL last season.

[dlippiel]

Another week dlip holds up the poll. So sorry fellas dlip sent the damn thing to himself today because he cut and pasted from the sent message from the previous week's poll. Damn, again, dlip apologizes!

On another note dlip thinks at this point Bart is exactly where they belong...for now. dlip thinks if they run the table in the LL and finish undefeated they should at the very least receive some attention regarding a number #1 seed. Obviously it is still very early on and with that comes many chances to stumble. Also, with the LL strength in comparison to other conferences in the nation on the downsilde a number #2 or #3 may be realistic. However right now dlip believes Bart is a more complete team than SJF (just from looking at last season's result, plus results from this season) and could also have a good shot at beating Salisbury. This seems to dlip as possibly (potential to be) the best team Hobart as ever had. We shall see though.

[Jonny Utah]

On to more important things with smaller egos...

I thought I had this ERFP figured out last week and once again we get toppled over.  Here is what I submitted.  I had a hard time dropping Buff St. with a 2-3 record since they beat UWW but it had to be done(sorry dlip, just messing).  Widener showed they are solid.  Cortland is making their way back up on my radar.  And it's now impossible to ignore Ithaca.  After the top 5, you could insert about 8-10 teams.  One of these weeks the planets will align and the East Region and all things will go as expected.

   
1   Salisbury (3-1)
2   Hobart (5-0)
3   St. John Fisher (4-0)
4   Widener (5-0)
5   Rowan (4-1)
6   Lycoming (4-1)
7   Cortland (4-1)
8   Salve Regina (5-0)
9   Ithaca (4-0)
10   Lebanon Valley (3-2)

I agree with this poll but I would put Widener at #2, and I might not rank Salve until a few more weeks because the other teams have more of a chance to lose.  I'd put RPI, Kean, or Brockport at the #10 spot.

[Frank Rossi]

Why do you keep coming at me?  I didn't say a word to you this past week. 

Ummmmm...

Springfield @ Union
Springfield hangs 40+.  Union drops a terd.  Frank writes 4 page analysis.  Participation trophy given to Union after the game.

Just sayin'...

[mattvsmith]

Appreciate everyone's comments and observations. I'm not sure if I'm just more level-headed this season, or what, but it seems like everyone posting is also maintaining a level head and has realistic expectations.
I'm pretty happy with Hobart#12 nationwide. It seems like a fair place, and as others mentioned is a good Spot to spend the season. Also pleased with Hobart near, but not at, the top of the regional poll.
I'd like to keep our rank humble and let the Statesmen prove it in the field. Kind of a variation of the "under-promise over-deliver" theme.

[AUKaz00]

There was a bit of a family emergency for one of our pollsters this week, so we're going with 4.  Thoughts and prayers to our distracted participant.

Week 5 Fan Poll 

Team	Record	Points	Last Rating	Next Week
1   Salisbury( 3 )	3-1	39	1	at #3 St. John Fisher
2   Hobart( 1 )	5-0	34	3	vs. Springfield
3   St. John Fisher	4-0	33	2	vs. #1 Salisbury
4   Widener	5-0	29	4	vs. Stevenson
5   Rowan	4-1	24	7	at Montclair State
6   Cortland State	3-1	20	9	at New Jersey
7   Lycoming	4-1	17	8	at FDU-Florham
8   Salve Regina	5-0	8	10t	at Mass-Dartmouth
9t  Delaware Valley	3-2	6	NR	Open
9t  Ithaca	4-0	6	10t	at Alfred

Also Receiving votes:               
Alfred 2
Albright 1
Lebanon Valley 1
                     
            
Voting Distribution:            

Salisbury (1,2,1,1,NR)
Hobart (4,1,2,3,NR)
St. John Fisher (3,3,3,2,NR)
Widener (2,4,4,5,NR)
Rowan (6,5,5,4,NR)
Cortland State (5,6,7,6,NR)
Lycoming(7,7,6,7,NR)
Salve Regina (NR,9,8,8,NR)
Delaware Valley (8,8,NR,NR,NR)
Ithaca (9,NR,9,9,NR)
Alfred (10,NR,NR,10,NR)
Albright (NR,10,NR,NR,NR)
Lebanon Valley (NR,NR,10,NR,NR)


Key Matchups:
#1 Salisbury at #3 St. John Fisher

[pg04]

I think Rowan is a very dangerous team, they could make a lot of noise in the playoffs (presuming they win out). Kean is also very good but unfortunately they already have 2 losses.

Hobart continues winning, and Salisbury shows why they are at the top. Although, I'd love a Hobart-Salisbury meeting right about now!

[ITH radio]

My hat's off to Fisher.  I really thought SU had this one by 21+ given how SJF had played against it's competition to date.  The Cardinals really had a shot in this game.  Agree Rowan also looks dangerous.  East looking pretty strong so far this season.

[Upstate]

Fisher played some great defense today but Griffen is a legitimate East Region player of the year.  He is such an under rated passer.  Tough luck for Fisher with the 3 turnovers at the end of the game to kill the upset bid.

[dlippiel]

Upstate what did you think of Fenti?

[Upstate]

Upstate what did you think of Fenti?

Did ok for his first taste of legitimate playing time at the varsity level...

He did make some bad decisions late though, but he's got physical talent...

Don't like to see him get playing time this way with Kramer going down with injury though...

[AUKaz00]

ERFP will be out on Tuesday since I'll be busy around the house on the day off.  See you then, fellas!

[AUKaz00]

Week 6 Fan Poll 

Team	Record	Points	Last Rating	Next Week
1   Salisbury( 4 )	4-1	49	1	VS. Hartwick
2   Hobart( 1 )	6-0	45	2	Open
3   Widener	6-0	38	4	Open
4   St. John Fisher	4-1	36	3	at #10 Alfred
5   Rowan	5-1	32	5	Open
6   Cortland State	4-1	24	6	vs. Brockport State
7   Lycoming	5-1	21	7	Open
8   Salve Regina	6-0	8	8	vs. Curry
9   Delaware Valley	4-2	7	9t	at King's
10  Alfred	3-1	6	NR	vs. #4 St. John Fisher

Also Receiving votes:               
RPI 5
Kean 3
Lebanon Valley 1
                     
            
Voting Distribution:            

Salisbury (2,1,1,1,1)
Hobart (1,2,2,2,3)
Widener (4,3,3,5,2)
St. John Fisher (3,4,5,3,4)
Rowan (5,5,4,4,5)
Cortland State (6,7,6,6,6)
Lycoming(7,6,7,7,7)
Salve Regina (9,9,10,8,NR)
Delaware Valley (8,NR,NR,10,8)
Alfred (NR,NR,9,9,9)
RPI (10,10,8,NR,NR)
Kean (NR,8,NR,NR,NR)
Lebanon Valley (NR,NR,NR,NR,10)


Key Matchups:
#4 St. John Fisher at #10 Alfred

[pg04]

I think it's interesting that the Salisbury win didn't switch the lone voter from Hobart to Salisbury. I may have switched in that case, but then again, how can you penalize a team that didn't lose (Hobart). I guess that's why these things are so great! 

Even though they have two losses, I think one of the best under the radar teams is Kean. I think there is a good chance they run the table and win the NJAC. I think their only challenge comes to Rowan, and boy that should be a great game!

I'm also interested to see the Cortland vs. Brockport game. Can the golden eagles play spoiler? Their road schedule has seemed to be incredibly difficult with Lycoming, Kean, Rowan and now Cortland, so I hope they can get to 2-2 on that schedule.

Finally, we will see where Alfred's season really will end up this week at home vs. Fisher.

[lewdogg11]

I think it's interesting that the Salisbury win didn't switch the lone voter from Hobart to Salisbury. I may have switched in that case, but then again, how can you penalize a team that didn't lose (Hobart). I guess that's why these things are so great! 

Even though they have two losses, I think one of the best under the radar teams is Kean. I think there is a good chance they run the table and win the NJAC. I think their only challenge comes to Rowan, and boy that should be a great game!

I'm also interested to see the Cortland vs. Brockport game. Can the golden eagles play spoiler? Their road schedule has seemed to be incredibly difficult with Lycoming, Kean, Rowan and now Cortland, so I hope they can get to 2-2 on that schedule.

Finally, we will see where Alfred's season really will end up this week at home vs. Fisher.

I agree with you on Kean.  They were battle tested early on and now are likely ready to run through the NJAC.  I think they are a sleeper.  I ranked them 8th, and i I think they might be under the radar right now.