2021 NCAA D3 Tourney

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Hello Dave, great first pod. The first 20 minutes did indeed make sense and I was able to understand it. Good information. Doubleheaders on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 16 total sites would be fun, but it's sad to see where this is headed already. 2022 will be the most anticipated championship in years!

Thanks. I realized all of that stuff gets really complicated ... and fast. haha

Remember, first week of tournament is Wednesday, Friday, Saturday... second weekend is Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

But agreed ... this is likely headed to a tough place.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

For much of Division III, there hasn't been any basketball so far this season. Unfortunately for a growing number of schools, there won't be any season. Either because of a school decision or a conference one, more and more coaches are having to tell their teams they won't be playing any intercollegiate games until next season.

Those conversations have to be tough. What can also be difficult is keeping student-athletes engaged or even keep busy as a coach.

In this second of three podcasts surrounding the coronavirus climate in DIII, we chat with a couple of coaches who have programs on the back-burner until next academic year. Emory women's coach Misha Jackson discusses how and why the Atlanta-based institution decided to shutdown winter sports and how it has impacted her team. And Plattsburgh State men's coach Mike Blaine brings his perspective of a shutdown program, but from a conference-wide decision in New York State.

You will also hear how both coaches are working with their players, but also trying to be careful about their time and the stress of everything going on in player's lives.

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[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Since March 2020, the NCAA and especially Division III has been on a roller coaster. A ride no one ever predicted or would want to be on. The ride is also not over.

Since March, many in DIII have tried to keep athletics going though through fall seasons the decisions had nearly everyone on the same page. Winter sports have seen more of a multi-pronged approach - depending on the institution, location, type, financial security, mentality, etc., etc., etc.

On this final of a trip of Hoopsville podcasts, we talk to a couple of administrators on the impact the pandemic has made on the division and their institutions. We also talk about different approaches each has taken when it comes to trying to have intercollegiate competition. And we discover why even with the best efforts to move forward, some things are not within one's control.

Yeshiva Athletics Director Joe Bednarsh and Amherst Athletics Director Don Faulstick give us their perspectives in what is a complicated world of restrictions, protocols, testing requirements, and more that are also always changing. Each institution has taken a different path, so far, but it doesn't mean their thinking is all that different. Find out how each is trying to ultimately help student-athletes succeed.

Another place the virus has made a significant impact is to the D3sports.com network. Page views are down a whopping 93%! That ginormous decline has also hurt the financial future of the company. Editor-in-Chief Pat Coleman joins us to discuss the extremely difficult challenge of keeping the websites up and operational and how asking for help from those who frequent the sites seemed like the best course of action.

Plus, Dave gives another in-depth breakdown of where DIII basketball sits in terms of a season ahead and especially possibility of NCAA Championships. And an update on where Hoopsville sits during an unpredicted challenge in front of everyone.

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[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

For those interested, I put out the percentage numbers today on those who have canceled or delayed their seasons ... I put it out on Facebook and Twitter:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsville/ (top post)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/d3hoopsville/status/1341504569264779265

You can always find who we have as canceled and delayed on D3hoops.com: https://www.d3sports.com/notables/2020/11/winter-is-coming-but-who-will-play

Reminder, if 40% of the division cancels ("Opted Out" below) or delayed to the point of not being eligible for the NCAA tournaments ("+not eligible") then the tournaments are called off. (MBB in left panel; WBB in right)

[PauldingLightUP]

Lots of information dropped yesterday and today. Predetermined sites confirmed. Bids now open to hosts those sites. Host locations to be announced the week of February 8th. The return to championships manual is lengthy one with 40+ pages of protocols.

[89Pirate]

Lots of information dropped yesterday and today. Predetermined sites confirmed. Bids now open to hosts those sites. Host locations to be announced the week of February 8th. The return to championships manual is lengthy one with 40+ pages of protocols.

So where might we find or see this information?

[PauldingLightUP]

Lots of information dropped yesterday and today. Predetermined sites confirmed. Bids now open to hosts those sites. Host locations to be announced the week of February 8th. The return to championships manual is lengthy one with 40+ pages of protocols.

So where might we find or see this information?

Overall NCAA announcement:

https://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2021-01-11/ncaa-announces-health-and-safety-plans-all-other-winter-championships

NCAA bid checklist:

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/d3/men/2020-21D3MBB_BidCheckList.pdf

Host Operations Manual:

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/d3/men/2020-21D3MBB_HostOpsManual.pdf

NCAA Division II and III basketball return to championships guidelines:

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/resources/common/rtc/2020-21XBB_RTCguidelines.pdf

[89Pirate]

Lots of information dropped yesterday and today. Predetermined sites confirmed. Bids now open to hosts those sites. Host locations to be announced the week of February 8th. The return to championships manual is lengthy one with 40+ pages of protocols.

So where might we find or see this information?

Overall NCAA announcement:

https://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2021-01-11/ncaa-announces-health-and-safety-plans-all-other-winter-championships

NCAA bid checklist:

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/d3/men/2020-21D3MBB_BidCheckList.pdf

Host Operations Manual:

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/d3/men/2020-21D3MBB_HostOpsManual.pdf

NCAA Division II and III basketball return to championships guidelines:

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/resources/common/rtc/2020-21XBB_RTCguidelines.pdf

Awesome, thanks.  Lots of 'really interesting' reading...

[sac]

So if I'm doing my math correctly we're only about 40 schools or 4/5 conferences cancelling or not being eligible away from no tournament.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

So if I'm doing my math correctly we're only about 40 schools or 4/5 conferences cancelling or not being eligible away from no tournament.

Honestly ... we are far closer than that.

And conferences canceling doesn't really make any impact unless they force all the colleges in their conference to cancel, too. Only three have done that (SUNYAC, MASCAC, CUNYAC).

If conference delay their seasons to the point they wouldn't be eligible for the NCAAs, that would be significant.

[Gregory Sager]

And conferences canceling doesn't really make any impact unless they force all the colleges in their conference to cancel, too. Only three have done that (SUNYAC, MASCAC, CUNYAC).

I'm guessing that the fact that all three are public-school conferences is not a coincidence.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

And conferences canceling doesn't really make any impact unless they force all the colleges in their conference to cancel, too. Only three have done that (SUNYAC, MASCAC, CUNYAC).

I'm guessing that the fact that all three are public-school conferences is not a coincidence.

Yes - that is not a coincidence. I suspect if the WIAC were to make the same decision to call things off, they would have all the schools do the same.

NJAC appears to be the only one slightly different. As I reported on Twitter earlier, they will forge forward with a 8-team schedule with two schools making their own decision to back out (Rowan and Ramapo).

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The Division III basketball season technically started nearly three months ago, but it has taken until the end of January for it to start feeling like the season is really underway. Even so, only about a quarter of the division has played just a single game. Another quarter of the division will never take to the court. And in between is wide gulf of different options.

On the first video-version of Hoopsville this season, Dave McHugh is joined by much of the D3hoops.com crew, Pat Coleman and Ryan Scott, to react to what has been one of the more unique seasons ... to say it lightly.

We react to the challenges schools are facing, what coaches are grappling with on a daily basis - especially beyond games and practices, and why schools are making so many different decisions.

We also discuss what is likely the future of this season's NCAA Championship Tournaments and, more importantly, when the decision on those tournaments will be made.

Plus, will there be a Top 25? No. Well, yes. Kind of. Tune in to learn more on what's coming. Plus a lot more including Dave spinning off Pat's thoughts on those wishing to attend games.

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[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

He has been the Vice President for Division IIII since the position was created in 1996. And there are many who wish he remained a bit longer. However, he is now the former VP for #NCAAD3.

On this especially edition of #Hoopsville, Dave McHugh sits down with Dan Dutcher once again to look back at his career at the NCAA and especially DIII, the NCAA Convention, and much more. It is a bit of a "State of DIII" as Dutcher once again tries to give everyone an inside idea of how things work and why certain decisions are made. But the historic perspective is also so helpful when looking at such interesting times now.

Dutcher, who took early retirement and was one of 60 some-odd individuals to leave the NCAA headquarters recently, talks about his 35-plus years at the NCAA and numerous years guiding Division III. He also talks about what he will do with his time now and the emotions of walking out the NCAA doors for a final time.

You can listen to the podcast here: https://bit.ly/3tjaXzz or https://www.d3hoops.com/hoopsville/archives/2020-21/dutcher_interview

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[PauldingLightUP]

I know many are patiently waiting an announcement from the NCAA today. Consider this. Today is National Women and Girls in Sports Day. The NCAA has advocated and promoted this day. You then can't turn around and limit opportunities the same day for students athletes. Optics and perceptions matter to some. Especially when many schools and conferences have found a way no matter how financially difficult.

Tomorrow is another day and I expect an announcement then. Call me crazy and I'm probably over thinking, but it's just one thing I'm thinking why we haven't heard anything today.