BB: Regionals (New England) Harwich '08, '11, ECSU '09, '10

[dgilblair]

GNAC, you really think they would ship Trinity out?  I think they would send someone ranked lower in NE than Trinity.  Babson must be within a couple hundred miles.  Not so sure about Wheaton either, their #1 and 2 guys got whacked pretty good this week, and they lost to UMD.....oh wait so did ECSU....never mind.

[TheGNAC]

GNAC, you really think they would ship Trinity out?  I think they would send someone ranked lower in NE than Trinity.  Babson must be within a couple hundred miles.

I think the NCAA needs to take into consideration the relative strengths of the region. Why put 3 of the top 10 schools in the country in one region? If you ship a school like Babson or Castleton to New York, it's really all for naught, as they'd have a difficult time winning more than 1 or 2 games there. Personally, I think you need to spread out the top talent when applicable, and this is the perfect time, considering the relative strengths of NE vs. NY. Personally, I think any of the top 6 or so schools in NE would have an excellent shot at winning the NY regional. Place Trinity in the NY region, and suddenly that region becomes much more competitive.

[dgilblair]

GNAC, you really think they would ship Trinity out?  I think they would send someone ranked lower in NE than Trinity.  Babson must be within a couple hundred miles.

I think the NCAA needs to take into consideration the relative strengths of the region. Why put 3 of the top 10 schools in the country in one region? If you ship a school like Babson or Castleton to New York, it's really all for naught, as they'd have a difficult time winning more than 1 or 2 games there. Personally, I think you need to spread out the top talent when applicable, and this is the perfect time, considering the relative strengths of NE vs. NY. Personally, I think any of the top 6 or so schools in NE would have an excellent shot at winning the NY regional. Place Trinity in the NY region, and suddenly that region becomes much more competitive.

So if they only win one or two in NY how many do they win in NE?  How about WNEC or Bridgewater?  I just think wiyh Trinitys ranking they will keep them home and on Campus maybe if they wanted.

[TheGNAC]

GNAC, you really think they would ship Trinity out?  I think they would send someone ranked lower in NE than Trinity.  Babson must be within a couple hundred miles.

I think the NCAA needs to take into consideration the relative strengths of the region. Why put 3 of the top 10 schools in the country in one region? If you ship a school like Babson or Castleton to New York, it's really all for naught, as they'd have a difficult time winning more than 1 or 2 games there. Personally, I think you need to spread out the top talent when applicable, and this is the perfect time, considering the relative strengths of NE vs. NY. Personally, I think any of the top 6 or so schools in NE would have an excellent shot at winning the NY regional. Place Trinity in the NY region, and suddenly that region becomes much more competitive.

So if they only win one or two in NY how many do they win in NE?  How about WNEC or Bridgewater?  I just think wiyh Trinitys ranking they will keep them home and on Campus maybe if they wanted.

The campus argument is a valid point, and could definitely play into the selection committee's decision. Still, I think the NCAA should separate USM/ECSU/Trinity, as any of those 3 teams are the #1 seed in both New York and the Mid-Atlantic. I don't think it's fair that those 3 teams have to be in the same region while a lesser team like Cortland State has a free pass to the College World Series.

I suppose you can switch Trinity with Southern Maine, and ship the boys from USM to Farmingdale, as the trip from Portland to Farmingdale is 332 miles. Not exactly the field goal that Trinity's trip would be, but still, close enough.

[dgilblair]

GNAC, you really think they would ship Trinity out?  I think they would send someone ranked lower in NE than Trinity.  Babson must be within a couple hundred miles.

I think the NCAA needs to take into consideration the relative strengths of the region. Why put 3 of the top 10 schools in the country in one region? If you ship a school like Babson or Castleton to New York, it's really all for naught, as they'd have a difficult time winning more than 1 or 2 games there. Personally, I think you need to spread out the top talent when applicable, and this is the perfect time, considering the relative strengths of NE vs. NY. Personally, I think any of the top 6 or so schools in NE would have an excellent shot at winning the NY regional. Place Trinity in the NY region, and suddenly that region becomes much more competitive.

So if they only win one or two in NY how many do they win in NE?  How about WNEC or Bridgewater?  I just think wiyh Trinitys ranking they will keep them home and on Campus maybe if they wanted.

The campus argument is a valid point, and could definitely play into the selection committee's decision. Still, I think the NCAA should separate USM/ECSU/Trinity, as any of those 3 teams are the #1 seed in both New York and the Mid-Atlantic. I don't think it's fair that those 3 teams have to be in the same region while a lesser team like Cortland State has a free pass to the College World Series.

I suppose you can switch Trinity with Southern Maine, and ship the boys from USM to Farmingdale, as the trip from Portland to Farmingdale is 332 miles. Not exactly the field goal that Trinity's trip would be, but still, close enough.

If they look at the same as you do I think Trinity would be the one then, especially if USM wins the tourney too.  I don't think they would ship the host team.

[ecfaninri]

DGilblair......
SHUSHHHHH... you really don't want to have to give someone else the personal "hill" liscence to someone else, do you?  But then again if it's a free pass to Appleton ... I'm mapquesting to Farmingdale.

[Stump]

DGilblair & TheGNAC:

Great points. Wouldn't it be great for NE if the top 3 did get split up. 1 staying home, 1 to NY and 1 to Mid-Atlantic.  Distinct possibility of 3 NE teams making the trip to Wisc.

I know it's a long long shot and it won't happen but it would sure be great for NE D3 baseball. 

It'll be a great regional if all 3 are left in NE but it wouldn't be bad to spread the wealth around.

[dgilblair]

DGilblair......
SHUSHHHHH... you really don't want to have to give someone else the personal "hill" liscence to someone else, do you?  But then again if it's a free pass to Appleton ... I'm mapquesting to Farmingdale.

Been there and it's an easy ride, I'm game.  I think we could even get Alum to make that trip.

[ecfaninri]

DGilblair.....
Your're right.... Let's talk to Alum about it tomorrow.

[dgilblair]

DGilblair & TheGNAC:

Great points. Wouldn't it be great for NE if the top 3 did get split up. 1 staying home, 1 to NY and 1 to Mid-Atlantic.  Distinct possibility of 3 NE teams making the trip to Wisc.

I know it's a long long shot and it won't happen but it would sure be great for NE D3 baseball. 

It'll be a great regional if all 3 are left in NE but it wouldn't be bad to spread the wealth around.

That would be pretty cool, but you're right it won't happen.  Whoever comes out of the regional will be tested thats for sure.

[ECSUalum]

Farmingdale State!  We could all meet-up at the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry and take a little "cruise" at the same time .

No brainer, if ECSU in NY Regional, I AM THERE!!!!

As a matter of fact if ECSU in NJ Regional, I am there.  My better half is from NJ 8)

[wordsmith]

Farmingdale State!  We could all meet-up at the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry and take a little "cruise" at the same time .

No brainer, if ECSU in NY Regional, I AM THERE!!!!

As a matter of fact if ECSU in NJ Regional, I am there.  My better half is from NJ 8)

ECSUAlum,

Having met you, with all due respect, any half would be a better half.

Just kidding, just kidding, I'll bet your better half is a really nice guy.

Word 8)

[ECSUalum]

Guess I was asking for that one

[Paul Heering]

NAC: Castleton State - Don't see any reason why the #1 seed and last year's qualifier shouldn't get it again this year.

I don't think there is an AQ for the NAC this year.  Last year they dropped below the 7 teams needed and I think they got one year to get back to 7 teams.  They did not, so no AQ this year.  I think they are combining forces with the NEAC next year to get the AQ back.  But I am pretty sure even though Husson won the NAC tourney they will not be in Mansfield this year.

[Stump]

NAC: Castleton State - Don't see any reason why the #1 seed and last year's qualifier shouldn't get it again this year.

I don't think there is an AQ for the NAC this year.  Last year they dropped below the 7 teams needed and I think they got one year to get back to 7 teams.  They did not, so no AQ this year.  I think they are combining forces with the NEAC next year to get the AQ back.  But I am pretty sure even though Husson won the NAC tourney they will not be in Mansfield this year.

This is the last year they have an AQ. Both conferences were going to lose their AQ next year. Now they will play separate division schedules. The divisions will hold a championship touney and the winners will meet in a 2out of 3 tourney to determine the AQ which will be the NEAC spot.

http://www.nacathletics.com/news/NEAC_partnership