ECACs

[MRMIKESMITH]

This is the updated list of applicants as of today:

http://www.ecacsports.com/sports/2017/10/24/2017%20D3FBFEST%20Declared%20Teams.aspx

I like the Brevard addition from the USA South. Would be nice if CNU, Montclair, and Rowan would get on Board. I'm sure we will see more teams get added after this weekend.

[Pat Coleman]

CNU isn't going to qualify, at 2-5 with Salisbury, Rowan and Wesley left to play.

[MRMIKESMITH]

CNU isn't going to qualify, at 2-5 with Salisbury, Rowan and Wesley left to play.

This was more in general. They would have qualified last year and considering they didn't have 10 games, would have been a nice reward for a solid team. I would like for the OAC schools to get on board as well, the more OOC data points the better. That's why I prefer the ECAC over the NYBowl and MAC/CC challenge, because it it allows for you to possibly match-up against teams that you may not face otherwise.

[Oline89]

Nice to see RPI on the list, I still don't understand why Hobart never participates

[ITH radio]

They decided to leave the ECAC for "financial reasons".

[UfanBill]

Nice to see RPI on the list, I still don't understand why Hobart never participates

So far Union has not declared. Last year when I asked the Union AD about declaring for the ECAC's he said he wasn't aware you had to declare. (read my post on this board from Nov. 12, 2018) He also said Hobart "must be an ECAC member". This guy, a former Union football captain who played in an ECAC game himself, seemed to not have a clue.    Disappointing. I hope he has educated himself and the Dutchmen are on board but so far there's no evidence that is true. Of course win Saturday and the ECAC's can be ignored again. The Dutchmen, who didn't participate in post season play last year even though they finished 7-2, haven't played an ECAC game since 2009. These Dutchmen deserve to be on the field November 23rd.

[Ice Bear]

Nice to see RPI on the list, I still don't understand why Hobart never participates

So far Union has not declared. Last year when I asked the Union AD about declaring for the ECAC's he said he wasn't aware you had to declare. (read my post on this board from Nov. 12, 2018) He also said Hobart "must be an ECAC member". This guy, a former Union football captain who played in an ECAC game himself, seemed to not have a clue.    Disappointing. I hope he has educated himself and the Dutchmen are on board but so far there's no evidence that is true. Of course win Saturday and the ECAC's can be ignored again. The Dutchmen, who didn't participate in post season play last year even though they finished 7-2, haven't played an ECAC game since 2009. These Dutchmen deserve to be on the field November 23rd.

Ice Bear agrees whole-****ing-heartedly!

[Doid23]

I think with it being finals week at Union, you'd get a team that is coming off a good 8-1 season if they beat RPI in The Shoes, and can't imagine getting a great effort for the ECAC game.
Now, if it wasn't finals week? Then I think it would be a great opportunity for the team. But I get why the AD wouldn't really care about the ECAC bowl. I mean, who really does?

[Ice Bear]

I think with it being finals week at Union, you'd get a team that is coming off a good 8-1 season if they beat RPI in The Shoes, and can't imagine getting a great effort for the ECAC game.
Now, if it wasn't finals week? Then I think it would be a great opportunity for the team. But I get why the AD wouldn't really care about the ECAC bowl. I mean, who really does?

Ice says a fair point and taking finals into account it makes sense. Ice would almost want to leave it up to the kids?

[ITH radio]

Current declared teams (my comments):

Utica College (needs to finish 5-5 to have a chance)
Wilkes University (prob goes MAC-CC game)
FDU Florham (won't qualify)
Brockport   (goes to NCAAs if they win Saturday)
Carnegie Mellon   (at 6-2 a likely pick)
Morrisville State   (needs to beat SJF this wkd to have a shot)
Alfred University (could see them in NYS bowl if that actually happens)
Widener University (needs to beat King's this wkd to have a chance)
Washington and Jefferson (sitting at 5-3 has a good shot)
Brevard College   (USA South team from NC - interesting...., they're 5-2)
RPI (5-3 now but likely 5-5 at season's end, could be on bubble)
Grove City College (6-2 and likely pick after last year)
Springfield College (could end up winning Pool A bid, or likely NE Bowl pick if not)
Wesley College (counting on them to get a Pool C)
Westminster College (good candidate sitting at 6-2)

[ITH radio]

Updated as of 11/11

Utica College - likely not going to qualify
Wilkes University - likely the 3rd team in the MAC-CC
FDU Florham - won't qualify
Carnegie Mellon   - sitting at 7-2 a good host candidate
Morrisville State   - plays BP so likely will finish 5-5 (bubble)
Alfred University - 5-4 right now, plays SJF, likely ends up 6-4 (could be in NYS Bowl consideration)
Widener University - plays DVU in Wk 11, likely ends up 5-5 (bubble)
Washington and Jefferson 6-3 now, good shot at 7-3 overall and host
Brevard College   likely ends up 6-3, probably a road candidate
RPI - 6-3 but has to play Union, road candidate if 6-4, maybe host if they end up 7-3
Grove City College - will end season 8-2, likely host, especially after last season
Springfield College - could end up in NCAAs or NE Bowl, 6-3 with MIT game in Wk 11
Wesley College - likely only East Pool C bid
Westminster College - sitting at 6-3, likely ends up 7-3
Kean University   - won't qualify
Ithaca College - 7-2 overall, could end up 8-2 and host