East Region Fan Poll

[Bartman]

Sorry UfanBill that I  missed you, my supersonic hearing is shared with my good friend Batman, so yes , I heard the first two cannon blasts from the NY State Thruway enroute to the game. Good luck to the Dutchmen as the Statesmen wins from now on only helps the Dutchies cause.

[wesleydad]

Decided to post this for all to see.

I'm extremely happy with Union's H-U-G-E win over Hobart and they continue to move up. Cortland jumps ahead of Del Val, why because they haven't lost yet and are destroying the opposition. I expect the Red Dragons to win the E8. i know I'm showing no respect to the MAC but have they earned any? Wilkes is 4-0 but they haven't played anybody good or even dominated the bad teams they have beaten.

1)  Ithaca......the best in the East but they have 4 tough games to win.....AGREE
2)  Wesley....very thin ground right now...if you can call a 5-0 year a down year. Not surprised by barely beating Rowan, the best 0-5 team in the country
3)  Salisbury..think they'll be moving up... I actually thought MSU would beat them this week, almost 27-24
4)  Union.......things are coming together nicely....Best team Hobart faced, very strong,  Union is back, so no more complaining about old lousy years
5)  Cortland...eventual #1 seed in the East? Could still be #1 by end of year, but Brockport and Alfred may disagree
6)  Del. Val.....easy road ahead? Not overly impressed with the MAC this year
7)  Hobart......from here on out I'm a big fan...we need all the fans we can get, unfortunately, I cannot return the favor
8)  Brockport..they still have opportunity..Hobart got them on the right day, I think they will beat Cortland
9)  WPI..........could go 10-0, underrated? depends on RPI success and strong finish
10) RPI..........can't forget them just yet Still defending LL champs

By the way, there is no way Union should not be in the top 25 D3.com poll after the 16 point win over Hobart , at least #22.......while Wesley and Salisbury may actually be overrated after their squeaky wins over Rowan and MSU ...unless the NJAC is a true power conference....oh,  but Hobart beat Rowan and MSU as well ....Union should really get more love IMO

Bartman, I totally agree with your assessment of Wesley being overrated in both the east and nation.  I know they are undefeated with a win over Del Val.  I looked at the top 25 and tried to figure out who comes out if Union goes in?  That is the hard part when projecting someone in.  They are 28 in votes so they likely jump in this week with some loses.  Wesley plays Salisbury so the loser should drop below Union, but the point gap is 200+ so maybe not.  Union was not likely on anyone's radar to start the season and it is taking some time for other region voters to notice them.  I have no issue with anyone who thinks they should be ahead of Wesley in the east.  Saturday will be interesting to see if Wesley can stop the Gulls and score enough to win again.                 

[Pat Coleman]

Union is ahead of Hobart. Beating No. 21 doesn't guarantee you entry into the poll, because you're going to knock 21 down in the process. Not every voter was even voting for Hobart in Week 4, so for eight of the 25 voters, Union's win isn't even against a ranked team.

From the LL, Ithaca is on every ballot, Union is on nine, Hobart is on 3 and RPI is on 2. Further games will consolidate this.

[MRMIKESMITH]

Just awaiting on 1 more ballot. Will post tomorrow morning otherwise.

[Bartman]

Union is ahead of Hobart. Beating No. 21 doesn't guarantee you entry into the poll, because you're going to knock 21 down in the process. Not every voter was even voting for Hobart in Week 4, so for eight of the 25 voters, Union's win isn't even against a ranked team.

From the LL, Ithaca is on every ballot, Union is on nine, Hobart is on 3 and RPI is on 2. Further games will consolidate this.

Pat,
     Thanks for the feedback/attention, I will go back to the basement now and  repeat to myself that my judgements are way more awesome than the 25 voters

[MRMIKESMITH]

Rank      Team             Previous    Points   
1)     Ithaca  (5)            1         59   
2)     Cortland (1)           6         47
3)     Wesley                 2         44           
4)     Salisbury              3t        43
5)     Union                  7         39
6)     Delaware Valley        5         34   
7)     Hobart                 3t        22
8)     Brockport              NR        18
9)     WPI                    8         10 
10)     RPI                    9t        8


Dropped Out: St. John Fisher (1)

RV)  Stevenson (2), Alfred (2), St. John Fisher (1), Wilkes (1)

Key Game(s): Wesley (3) v. Salisbury (4) , Hobart (7) v. RPI (10)

Voters: MANDGSU, RAMS1102, DUTCH BOY, Ufanbill, NYFOOTBALL (Massey), Bartman

[Bombers798891]

Rank      Team             Previous    Points   
1)     Ithaca  (5)            1         59   
2)     Cortland (1)           6         47
3)     Wesley                 2         44           
4)     Salisbury              3t        43
5)     Union                  7         39
6)     Delaware Valley        5         34   
7)     Hobart                 3t        22
8)     Brockport              NR        18
9)     WPI                    8         10 
10)     RPI                    9t        8

I guess I could see Cortland stealing a top vote from IC based on the Utica win, and perhaps a re-evaluation of IC's defense after the Fisher/Port game. I think they'll be 1-2 heading into Cortaca

[Ice Bear]

Rank      Team             Previous    Points   
1)     Ithaca  (5)            1         59   
2)     Cortland (1)           6         47
3)     Wesley                 2         44           
4)     Salisbury              3t        43
5)     Union                  7         39
6)     Delaware Valley        5         34   
7)     Hobart                 3t        22
8)     Brockport              NR        18
9)     WPI                    8         10 
10)     RPI                    9t        8

I guess I could see Cortland stealing a top vote from IC based on the Utica win, and perhaps a re-evaluation of IC's defense after the Fisher/Port game. I think they'll be 1-2 heading into Cortaca

Ice Bear says good point bombers (you make plenty of those on a weekly basis) however Ice feels that the Bombers warrant a unanimous #1 position at this point above the Apples.

Ice says Corteca would be even cooler (if that's possible) if both teams are undefeated and champs of their respective leagues...of course Ice wants no such thing to happen...but it would be great for the game, the fans, and both schools.

[MRMIKESMITH]

Rank      Team             Previous    Points   
1)     Ithaca  (5)            1         59   
2)     Cortland (1)           6         47
3)     Wesley                 2         44           
4)     Salisbury              3t        43
5)     Union                  7         39
6)     Delaware Valley        5         34   
7)     Hobart                 3t        22
8)     Brockport              NR        18
9)     WPI                    8         10 
10)     RPI                    9t        8

I guess I could see Cortland stealing a top vote from IC based on the Utica win, and perhaps a re-evaluation of IC's defense after the Fisher/Port game. I think they'll be 1-2 heading into Cortaca

Ice Bear says good point bombers (you make plenty of those on a weekly basis) however Ice feels that the Bombers warrant a unanimous #1 position at this point above the Apples.

Ice says Corteca would be even cooler (if that's possible) if both teams are undefeated and champs of their respective leagues...of course Ice wants no such thing to happen...but it would be great for the game, the fans, and both schools.

That was a Massey ranking added in place of NYFOOTBALL ballot.

[ITH radio]

Our take on Week 5:

https://www.facebook.com/D3Huddle/videos/1347048915457917/

[Doid23]

Union is ahead of Hobart. Beating No. 21 doesn't guarantee you entry into the poll, because you're going to knock 21 down in the process. Not every voter was even voting for Hobart in Week 4, so for eight of the 25 voters, Union's win isn't even against a ranked team.

From the LL, Ithaca is on every ballot, Union is on nine, Hobart is on 3 and RPI is on 2. Further games will consolidate this.

Understood. Now, whoever voted for Trine after getting drubbed 51-0 by an 3-1 Hope team, should have their voting privileges revoked

[MRMIKESMITH]

Still trying to figure out who should be #10 on my ballot. There are some good one-loss and even two-loss teams in the region. Looking at Wilkes, Alfred, WNE, Endicott, and maybe Plymouth State.

[rams1102]

I have Alfred as my #10 and was not easy. 

[Bartman]

I decided to give Wilkes a votefor #10 just because they are undefeated going into game with Delaware Valley....ex Hobart Offensive Coordinator Drach might disrupt the MAC world  order

[Ice Bear]

I have Alfred as my #10 and was not easy. 

Ice Bear says we are brothers in arms as he also has the Saxons filling his #10 spot. Ice Bear says tough call. He has about 5 teams he could place in that 10 spot...Wilkes is one of them Manbart