ECACs

[lewdogg11]

All I was trying to do was show that I don't understand this 'new math' as they call it.  Sorry to cause any controversy.  103-28 = 70 in new math so it's obviously no longer science.  My entire life appears to be wrong(although scientifically right).  <That dust coming off your screen is Einstein rolling over in his grave while college presidents re-up their Amazon Prime accounts to get some free 2 day delivery on cat food>

[gordonmann]

<That dust coming off your screen is Einstein rolling over in his grave while college presidents re-up their Amazon Prime accounts to get some free 2 day delivery on cat food>

That's why I love you.

[NED3Guy]

The $150 room rate that the ECAC is advertising as being "discounted" is actually more than it would cost somebody to book a room through their website: http://www.marriott.com/reservation/rateListMenu.mi

"Additionally, the ECAC has secured a discount rate at the Farmington Marriott for teams that require over-night lodging. The $150 rate is for double-occupancy and includes a full hot breakfast. " .....hmmm seems like a lot of negotiation went into securing that rate.

Am I correct in reading that teams who need overnight accommodations must stay at this hotel, based on the agreement they make in signing the declaration form? 

[Pat Coleman]

Well, the rate with breakfast appears to be $165, so it is a little lower, but not a huge amount.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

I heard that rate quoted to me just the other day in a conversation with someone who is familiar with the situation. I suspect they will have to stay at that location... though, can that hotel handle, what is it, six teams which will be carrying at least 61 people (maybe more if the schools choose to bring more players to at least watch)? We are talking a minimum of 190 rooms! Their website doesn't seem to indicate their capacity.

[Frank Rossi]

As I stated Thursday, the ECAC is forcing a stay at that particular hotel if any local stay is required.  There is also a likelihood that they'll schedule games in a way that at least a couple local teams play each day for a number of reasons.

[AUPepBand]

Don't like the idea of a forced stay at a designated hotel that's rated 3-star but priced at 5-star. Has anyone read some of the reviews? This is a huge old hotel "with wings" in an out-of-the-way place. Nowhere does it say how many rooms there are, but one review complained that their business group's multiple rooms were in opposite wings and he swears they were in a different time zone. Here are some recent reviews:

I was really disappointed in my stay here. For one thing the rooms look like they haven't been updated in 20 years, but my main issue is you're spending $200+ dollars a night and they don't even have a continental breakfast included! I've stayed in far cheaper hotels that include a very nice breakfast (ex. Sheraton in Rocky Hill CT). As a side note, we found a frog in our bathroom, and while they hotel staff was sympathetic and gave us half off our room, they should probably look into this! --Barbara G. 10/16/2015

This is the most odd Marriott I've ever been to in my life. First, it looks like an old hunting lodge and that's very off-putting. We drove up, and if it weren't for the sign, we would've definitely thought we had the wrong address.The customer service is fine and it has the standard bar and lobby set up, but there were rooms on the first floor, which felt weird. Our door was jammed and required excessive force every time just to get it open. There's only free wifi in the lobby and it costs $10 per day in the rooms. Avoid if you can, not the best.  --Morgan B. 10/18/15

BED BUGS!!!! My husband was here for a corporate business trip and stayed 3 nights.  On the 2nd day he noticed his lower legs were covered w small red bites.  I have seen bed bug bites before as I am a nurse.  He notified the front desk and was moved to another room for his remaining night.  He was contacted by the general manager , Dino who was not apologetic but seemingly defensive in his delivery. Suggesting he had good news. Disingenuously courteous, he told him there were no bed bugs!  My husband has attempted to contact Dino to make sure they checked his original room and not the room he was moved to but our calls have not been returned.  We had to dispose of his new suitcase and I am still treating his bites.  The bed bugs were bad enough but the rude treatment was not.  As I said this was a corporate trip w many rooms booked.  His company will not be using this hotel in the future.  --Kelly N. 8/8/2015

Was the Overlook Hotel not available?

[jmcozenlaw]

Don't like the idea of a forced stay at a designated hotel that's rated 3-star but priced at 5-star. Has anyone read some of the reviews? This is a huge old hotel "with wings" in an out-of-the-way place. Nowhere does it say how many rooms there are, but one review complained that their business group's multiple rooms were in opposite wings and he swears they were in a different time zone. Here are some recent reviews:

I was really disappointed in my stay here. For one thing the rooms look like they haven't been updated in 20 years, but my main issue is you're spending $200+ dollars a night and they don't even have a continental breakfast included! I've stayed in far cheaper hotels that include a very nice breakfast (ex. Sheraton in Rocky Hill CT). As a side note, we found a frog in our bathroom, and while they hotel staff was sympathetic and gave us half off our room, they should probably look into this! --Barbara G. 10/16/2015

This is the most odd Marriott I've ever been to in my life. First, it looks like an old hunting lodge and that's very off-putting. We drove up, and if it weren't for the sign, we would've definitely thought we had the wrong address.The customer service is fine and it has the standard bar and lobby set up, but there were rooms on the first floor, which felt weird. Our door was jammed and required excessive force every time just to get it open. There's only free wifi in the lobby and it costs $10 per day in the rooms. Avoid if you can, not the best.  --Morgan B. 10/18/15

BED BUGS!!!! My husband was here for a corporate business trip and stayed 3 nights.  On the 2nd day he noticed his lower legs were covered w small red bites.  I have seen bed bug bites before as I am a nurse.  He notified the front desk and was moved to another room for his remaining night.  He was contacted by the general manager , Dino who was not apologetic but seemingly defensive in his delivery. Suggesting he had good news. Disingenuously courteous, he told him there were no bed bugs!  My husband has attempted to contact Dino to make sure they checked his original room and not the room he was moved to but our calls have not been returned.  We had to dispose of his new suitcase and I am still treating his bites.  The bed bugs were bad enough but the rude treatment was not.  As I said this was a corporate trip w many rooms booked.  His company will not be using this hotel in the future.  --Kelly N. 8/8/2015

Was the Overlook Hotel not available?

This is going to be a disaster of epic proportions..........closer to the Hindenburg than the Titanic though 

[lewdogg11]

FROGS!!!!

[Frank Rossi]

FROGS!!!!

...and this was the day D3football.com readers caused the ECAC Bowl games and the conference's involvement in Division 3 athletics to croak.

[D3viewer]

Did the reviews says anything about the rooms being more murdery than expected..?
http://www.funnyplace.org/stream/hotels-com-creepy-room-23387/

[NED3Guy]

Starting to see teams show up on the declared teams list on ecac website. http://www.ecacsports.com/ECACD3FBFEST/Declared_Teams_10-29-15.pdf

Curry
Salve
Utica
Morrisville
Bufff State
Framingham

Geneva
Stevenson
Carnegie Melton
Frostburg

Declaration deadline is still a week away, so I suspect that this list will grow.

[ITH radio]

Frank pointed out to me earlier that 2 of the "south" teams aren't even eligible given < .500 records....

[Frank Rossi]

Frank pointed out to me earlier that 2 of the "south" teams aren't even eligible given < .500 records....

Actually, one of those possibilities was St. Vincent, but they disappeared from today's South list.  We're down 50-60% in terms of declared teams I normally see a week before the deadline.

[Bombers798891]

Frank pointed out to me earlier that 2 of the "south" teams aren't even eligible given < .500 records....

And it seems like there's a good chance Morrisville goes 3-5 in conference, which I think makes them ineligible. Are they even going to get enough teams?