BB: Regionals (New York) Auburn NY '08, SUNY-Old Westbury '09, Cortland State '10, '11

[AlleyCat]

I would say that it is likely to have a New England team or two and a Mid Atlantic team get moved in.

[Big Louie]

The liberty league is almost definitely only a 1 bid league this year. RPI has an outside shot at a POOL C if they make it to the championship game but that isn't a definite. Skidmore has to win the Liberty League to get in.

[OshDude]

There is alot of speculation that a team from the South may be moved to the NY Regional.  Are there any teams close enough to make that ride?
Is it more likely to get a team (or 2) from New England? Who could that be? Is a team like EasternCT ranked too high to move?

Randolph-Macon, Shenandoah and Salisbury (if in) could all go to New York. And they have to go somewhere because they probably won't go to the South due to mileage.

[mrmom]

Alleycat,

I'd agree with you if the South Regional was not being played in the midwest.  Literally only 12 of 38 South region teams are within the "magic" 500 mile radius for the NCAA South Region in Millington.

So, really only the SCAC and GSAC winner is close enough.  That means that probably 4 or maybe 5 teams (since Catholic won the LAND)  are going to have to go somewhere else if they are not flown.  I'd say NY, Mideast and Mid Atlantic will all get some.

[EttaFan1]

Alleycat,

I'd agree with you if the South Regional was not being played in the midwest.  Literally only 12 of 38 South region teams are within the "magic" 500 mile radius for the NCAA South Region in Millington.

Furthering my argument on the South Region Board, that the NCAA really made a bad, bad decision with this location.  Just dumb.  Especailly when the d3 schools seem to be stressing regional competition.

[Ralph Turner]

Alleycat,

I'd agree with you if the South Regional was not being played in the midwest.  Literally only 12 of 38 South region teams are within the "magic" 500 mile radius for the NCAA South Region in Millington.

Furthering my argument on the South Region Board, that the NCAA really made a bad, bad decision with this location.  Just dumb.  Especailly when the d3 schools seem to be stressing regional competition.

Rhodes is in the South Region.  How many times has the western half of the South Region felt slighted by choice of regional site?

I remember the clamor that arose from the "real upstate" New Yorkers when they had to drive to Farmingdale.   

Who else submitted a bid?   

[EttaFan1]

Who else submitted a bid?   

We will probably never know if anyone did. 

It just seems odd when $$ are a concern, and two thirds of the team are outside the bussing limit, a sight is selected for that regional. 

[AlleyCat]

My guess of regional

Cortland
WNEC
Keystone
Brockport
??
Farmingdale
Rhode Island College
Clarkson

[reddragon00]

Saw the regional selection and a couple of things jump out at me.  NE Region is loaded!!!  Be interested to see how these teams fair in the NY Regional.  The Mid Atlantic regional looks to be a cake walk for Kean.  How the NJAC got 3 teams in...not sure.  I know it is a good conf but Ramapo???.  No E 8 team in the Regional......Dying Conf!!!  Note to those teams in it...GET OUT FAST!!!  All in all, could be some pretty good games in the NY Regional.

[AlleyCat]

Cortland has the arms to make it an easy regional if they hit at all. ECONN coming in may make it tough although after first 2 arms, not much. They do know how to win though. Keystone has two great arms but don't know after that. I know the one kid brings it at 92-93 and another at 86-88.

Who do you think Cortland throws at Mitchell?

[reddragon00]

Alley...I am thinking they throw Ratliff at Mitchell and Schuldt Game 2.  You are right...They have to hit. East Conn could surprise someone but I wouldnt sleep on Clarkson....I could see them winning a game or 2 and throwing a wrench in one of the top teams. 

[jdex]

New York Regional at Auburn, N.Y.
1. Cortland State  (33-8)
2. Farmingdale State  (26-15)
3. Keystone  (32-10)
4. Brockport State (27-12)
5. Eastern Connecticut State  (32-11)
6. Ramapo  (30-12)
7. Clarkson  (17-17)
8. Mitchell  (23-9-1)

[rob]

Could have a SUNYAC tourney final replay in the 2nd round if both Cortland and Brockport stay in winners' bracket

[airball55]

Not too many surprises here.  I think it is telling though that the Empire 8 does not get a representative for the first time since they formed a "league".  St John Fisher had to travel to Alvernia to get games.  I think they should look into getting out of that affiliation and going independent.  Ithaca, Utica, Stevens, RIT(who is leaving) just killed their chances.  At lease they tried to play someone to help their resume.  It was also smart for the Brockports of the world to not play them again.  I agree that people should not sleep on Clarkson.  I love their chances in the 2-7 game against Farmingdale, which is by far the weakest of the two seeds in the tournament.  Put Farmindale in the SUNYAC and I question they would even make the conference tournament.  Just my thoughts.  I like East Conn. in this regional.  My backup pick is Keystone.  Other predictions??

[reddragon00]

Airball....I agree with the Fisher take.  With RIT leaving and Houghton joining...it will only get worse!!!  Now the question will be do other teams pick them up to play because of Opponents-Opponents winning %?  Clarskon will surprise but don't agree on Keystone....Don't think they are battle tested!  ECSU is a solid pick to be in there at end.