East Region Fan Poll

[MRMIKESMITH]

Updated Open Dates:
Anna Maria - 9/4 (Wk1), 10/9 (Wk 6)
Gallaudet - 9/4 (Wk1), 9/11 (Wk2), 9/18 (Wk 3), 10/30 (Wk 9)
SUNY-Maritime - 9/4 (Wk1), 10/23 (Wk 8)
Misericordia - 9/4 (Wk 1), 11/13 (Wk 11)
Curry - 9/25 (Wk 4), 10/23 (Wk 8)
UNE - 9/25 (Wk 4), 10/16 (Wk 7)
MIT - 9/18 (Wk 3), 10/9 (Wk 6)
Merchant Marine - 9/11 (Wk 2), 11/6 (Wk 10)
Salisbury - 9/18 (Wk 3), 10/9 (Wk 6)
Rowan - 9/18 (Wk 3), 10/9 (Wk 6)
TCNJ - 9/18 (Wk 3), 10/30 (Wk 9)
Kean - 9/18 (Wk 3), 11/6 (Wk 10)

Updated Playing Matchmaker - If Kean and Merchant Marine reschedule their matchup from 9/25 to 11/6. We can fill out the schedule as noted.

Merchant Marine v. Curry - 9/25
Kean v. UNE - 9/25
Salisbury v. MIT - 10/9
SUNY v. Misericordia - 9/4
Gallaudet v. TCNJ - 10/30
Gallaudet v. Rowan - 9/18
Gallaudet v. Anna Maria - 9/4

[MRMIKESMITH]

Hey everyone!  With the season shortly approaching for the East Region (Now Region 1 & 2) on September 3rd. I wanted to get a gauge on everyone's interest in ERFP. We will have a new addition of the CC (Centennial Conference) this year, not sure how many of those fans actually pay attention to the board(s). Nevertheless, I would like to have the ranking before the first contest in Region 1 & 2. Also, want to see how the scheduling adjustments/discuss among some remaining teams with less than 10 games shape out over the next week or two.  As far as too early rankings, I'm going to pass on that until we get the annual content from D3Football.com. Hope everyone is doing well.

[MRMIKESMITH]

D3Football Top 25 Poll is out. https://d3football.com/top25/2021/preseason. We have Salisbury #8, Delaware Valley #12, Muhlenberg #13, Union #15, Brockport #22, and Ithaca, Johns Hopkins, Susquehanna, Montclair State, WNE, Stevenson all with RCV from region 1 and 2. We have the NJAC, MAC, CC, E8, LL each having one team represented in Top 25 with CC, LL, NJAC, CCC, and MAC with  additional teams in the RCV. Looking forward to some good matchups between the regions.

[Bartman]

Interesting poll D3.com forecast. I have no idea how to evaluate the teams other than look at 2019 and maybe a game or two in 2020 as well as the rosters to assess the experience that will be on the field. I think the programs and teams that focused on fitness should win the day. Heck, there are teams that weren't  even allowed to touch a football in practice for fear of Covid. I would be open to participating in a poll if it statrts up again, but would prefer to have input from the first game of the season.

[Ice Bear]

Ice Bear says he's totally down to participate in the ERFP this season. Ice and Father Ice watched their beloved Dutchmen practice this week. Ice Bear says D3 football is the best!

[MRMIKESMITH]

With the start of wk 1 within the Division III world. I'm somewhat upset that teams like Rowan, TCNJ, Kean, MIT, Anna Maria, Gallaudet, Merchant Marine, Curry, UNE, Misericordia, and Salisbury all have less than 10 games. Was Covid really the cause for many of these teams not to be able to schedule 10 games? Was budgets really impacted for teams not being able to play either HOME or Away games? Is there competitive disadvantage in playing teams? Teams rather play 9 games than 10 to avoid extra loss? Really upset that Rowan couldn't make the trip back to Linfield and the same for Salisbury back to UW-Oshkosh. I mean some teams are a day trip away from playing each other. At this point, I wouldn't care if a team play a CC. I would love to hear a coaches take on the current environment and how scheduling works in the DIII world. I know out west, there is the big issue with how many DIV III teams are available to schedule. However, on the EAST Coast, where there is a high density of teams.

Nevertheless, here is my preseason R12FP:

1. Salisbury
2. Johns Hopkins
3. Brockport
4. Delaware Valley
5. Union
6. Muhlenberg
7. Susquehanna
8. Hobart
9. Montclair State
10.Western New England

[ITH radio]

You can thank budget cuts due to covid for 9 game schedules. Some teams just can't afford to pay for the travel, officials, game day, etc. costs after taking a massive beating in 2020.

[RowanPhan]

NJAC shrinking by 1 team didn't help. NJAC shrinking by 3 teams over the last few years without replacements doesn't help scheduling.

[MRMIKESMITH]

NJAC shrinking by 1 team didn't help. NJAC shrinking by 3 teams over the last few years without replacements doesn't help scheduling.

Yea, losing those members definitely didn't help. I thought we would do something with Newport News Apprentice, but they got gobbled up by the ODAC (Kudos to them). I would love to hear from a few of the NJAC coaches with 9 games and see how the losses of Southern VA, Wesley, Frostburg, and other NJAC teams over the last decade had effected their scheduling and how the coaches had responded to and reach out to for games.

[Oline89]

NJAC shrinking by 1 team didn't help. NJAC shrinking by 3 teams over the last few years without replacements doesn't help scheduling.

Yea, losing those members definitely didn't help. I thought we would do something with Newport News Apprentice, but they got gobbled up by the ODAC (Kudos to them). I would love to hear from a few of the NJAC coaches with 9 games and see how the losses of Southern VA, Wesley, Frostburg, and other NJAC teams over the last decade had effected their scheduling and how the coaches had responded to and reach out to for games.

Both LL and E8 only have 7 teams, that means every team needs to schedule 4 OOC games. NJAC would seem the perfect fit to fill out the schedules

[UfanBill]

NJAC shrinking by 1 team didn't help. NJAC shrinking by 3 teams over the last few years without replacements doesn't help scheduling.

Yea, losing those members definitely didn't help. I thought we would do something with Newport News Apprentice, but they got gobbled up by the ODAC (Kudos to them). I would love to hear from a few of the NJAC coaches with 9 games and see how the losses of Southern VA, Wesley, Frostburg, and other NJAC teams over the last decade had effected their scheduling and how the coaches had responded to and reach out to for games.

Both LL and E8 only have 7 teams, that means every team needs to schedule 4 OOC games. NJAC would seem the perfect fit to fill out the schedules

The E8 and LL are supposed to have a working agreement to schedule OOC games against each other, which currently occupies much of their non league schedule. Teams such as St. Lawrence, Union and RPI schedule New England because so many of their recruits are from that area. This season there are only 3 games scheduled matching the NJAC and LL/E8...Cortland vs TCNJ, Utica vs Kean and RPI vs Montclair St. While the NJAC might be looking to schedule more in New York the "perfect fit" for each NY school is different.   

[MRMIKESMITH]

After the opening weekend of Division III football. We got to see most teams in actions. So for our first ranking, feel free to DM your Region 1&2 Fan Poll (R12FP). I'll start it off with my top 10.
Here is my week 1 R12FP:

1. Muhlenberg (1-0) - May have new names in many places, but the offensive efficiency and defense looks as good as 2019.
2. Salisbury (1-0) - Triple Option putting up big numbers against teams that it suppose to.
3. Johns Hopkins (1-0) - Dominate win against a good Stevenson team. Defense appears better than 2019.
4. Delaware Valley (1-0) - Started off shaky, but dominated from 2nd quarter on. Very explosive and talented on Defense.
5. Union (1-0) - Offense is as advertised. I believe they can score against anyone if they maintain balance.
6. Susquehanna (1-0) - Well balanced team, capable of running and passing the ball. Defense can play as well.
7. Hobart (1-0) - Dominated a respectable Alfred team from start to finish. Dominated on both sides of the ball. Is Hobart very good or is Alfred not really good?
8. Brockport (1-0) - Team looks more mature than 2019. Dominated defensively against a respectable Fram State team. Offense needs to be able to put together drives. However, defense wins championships?
9. Cortland (1-0) - Beat a top NCAC opponent. Not much of DIII expected the outcome. Was able to win at all phases.
10. RPI (1-0) - Close win against a good defensive team in Montclair State, scoring the to-go td with .18 seconds left.

[MRMIKESMITH]

D3Football.com Top 25 Out - https://www.d3football.com/top25/2021/week1

Five teams (20% of poll) in the Top 25 and six with RV.  If you want to participate in Fan Poll, DM me by Tuesday Night. Currently, it's only Bartman and I. I'll try and add ITH, if they present one and Massey as well.

8. Salisbury
9. Muhlenberg
10. Delaware Valley
14. Union
20. Brockport
25. Johns Hopkins
RV. Susquehanna
RV. Ithaca
RV. Hobart
RV. Cortland
RV. Middlebury
RV. WNE

[ITH radio]

For fka East Region, now 1 & 2, teams I'd say my Top 10 would be:

1. SAL
2. MUH (bc, cmon, the CC always was really an East Conf. tbh)
3. DVU
4. UNI
5. BP
6. HOP
7. SUS
8. IC
9. WNE
10. USMMA

[MRMIKESMITH]

Here is the 1st R1R2 Fan Poll of the year. Thank You to all the voters. Again, if you would like to participate, please let me know, send me a dm.

Rank      Team             Previous    Points   
1)     Salisbury (5)         N/A        66   
2)     Muhlenberg (2)        N/A        64
3)     Delaware Valley       N/A        50
4)     Union                 N/A        42
5)     Johns Hopkins         N/A        39
6)     Brockport             N/A        31
7)     Susquehanna           N/A        27
8)     Hobart                N/A        26
9)     Ithaca                N/A        13
10)    Cortland              N/A        11




Dropped Out:

RV) RPI (4), Ursinus (4), Dickinson (3), WNE (2), CNU (2), USMMA (1)

Key Game(s):
Ithaca (#9) v. Brockport (#6) , Salisbury (#1) vs. UW-Whitewater (WR #1), Muhlenberg (#2) v. Dickinson (RV)

Voters: FANOFD3, Massey, D3Football.com, ITH, Oline89, Bartman, Mole