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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Feb 22, 2019 16:27:03 GMT -5
This thread as crazy as it seems that we are now comparing WPI and Nichols to HC, shows the desperate need for an AD who understands D1 sports and can make the correct hires and move the needle upward. D3 was (I believe) was Father Brooks ultimate plan, the new regime has to state where it wants the programs to be, and make them the best at that level! I'm going to disagree-- "This thread as crazy as it seems that we are now comparing WPI and Nichols to HC, shows the despondency of posters who are disappointed by this season and who have overreacted dramatically, because Holy Cross would crush WPI, Nichols, Babson, et al. desperate need for an AD who understands D1 sports and can make the correct hires and move the needle upward."
But WPI can be compared to HC. It defeated Babson and MIT on the road, and, if it defeats Emerson on the road, it will make the NCAAs, following the same path as HC did previously, and, hopefully this year as well. And then it will play Southern in the first round.
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Post by hcpride on Feb 22, 2019 16:45:00 GMT -5
Since MIT and HC both lost to Harvard by the same margin (11 or 12 points) this year it is certainly reasonable to suggest HC might lose to MIT. I don't know what is so crazy about saying a team at the bottom of the weak PL might lose to a team near the top of D3. And if JF got in foul trouble early....
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Post by hcpride on Feb 22, 2019 16:50:56 GMT -5
They may have had the opportunity to play D-1 as walk-ons. I don't think many athletes would turn down a D-1 full ride to pay to play D-3 basketball--maybe some very wealthy students with a family legacy at the D-3 school..... I can think of several realistic scenarios where a kid might pick MIT over a D-1 school. (Beyond the obvious prestige/reputation factor, don't make the assumption the D3 kid plays full freight...there is financial aid BTW). Beyond that, some D-1 teams recruit poorly, may miss an entire recruiting class or two, or don't have the most imaginative offenses so that might level the playing field for a lesser D-I v a D-3 power.
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Post by Tom on Feb 22, 2019 16:59:35 GMT -5
On any given day, anything can happen. WPI or MIT could beat HC. Upsets happen, that's why the play the games. That doesn't mean that a lower level (God, I hate saying that) Patriot League team doesn't beat a top D-III team 8 out of 10 times
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Feb 22, 2019 17:38:53 GMT -5
The three pointer has leveled the playing field, across the board.
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Post by hcgrad94 on Feb 22, 2019 18:16:46 GMT -5
There are lots of Jehyves in the NEWMAC
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 22, 2019 18:34:57 GMT -5
There are lots of Jehyves in the NEWMAC Many CLS’, Zignorskis and Copelands, too.
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Post by Tom on Feb 22, 2019 18:51:44 GMT -5
There are lots of Jehyves in the NEWMAC In the last few years, I have seen 3/4 of the NEWMAC schools play. I saw zero players of Jehyve's caliber in that league
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Post by hcpride on Feb 22, 2019 18:57:26 GMT -5
There are lots of Jehyves in the NEWMAC In the last few years, I have seen 3/4 of the NEWMAC schools play. I saw zero players of Jehyve's caliber in that league I'm not sure hcgrad94 was serious, but in any case I've seen just about all the Patriot League teams play this year and I have seen zero players with his skill set in our league. But even with that we are just 5-10 in our league thus far.
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Post by bfoley82 on Feb 22, 2019 21:16:34 GMT -5
Fully remembering the Williams game that I gave my tickets to my son since I could not make it, while I doubt Nichols would beat Holy Cross simply because of the height and athleticism (yes, I wrote that) of Holy Cross, I suspect the game would be a lot closer than many think and would be "competitive." I watched a Nichols game last year or the year before that was streamed. It was very entertaining and something to be said for their success. There students support their basketball team in much greater percentages than Holy Cross does. There are a couple of connections between HC and Nichols including they are both in Worcester county and they share the same bus transportation company . . . . Silver Fox. This is a Bison team that I could and would root for. I do hope they get to play in the Hart Center. I might go to the game if my schedule allows. They are playing at 4:30pm on Saturday at the Hart against Gordon who is the two seed in the CCC. Marcos from Nichols is a treat to watch
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Post by longsuffering on Feb 23, 2019 0:31:44 GMT -5
I hope WBB beats the Bison from PA. then the Bison from MA. win their championship game. Does Nichols plan on charging for admission? I hate hiding in the restroom for an hour to avoid buying a second ticket. ☺️
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Post by bfoley82 on Feb 23, 2019 2:46:01 GMT -5
I hope WBB beats the Bison from PA. then the Bison from MA. win their championship game. Does Nichols plan on charging for admission? I hate hiding in the restroom for an hour to avoid buying a second ticket. ☺️ They charged 5 bucks for admission to the semifinal game on campus so I expect them to I won’t be there as Nichols wanted me but I was already booked with another gig
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Post by Crucis#1 on Feb 23, 2019 8:42:51 GMT -5
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Post by longsuffering on Feb 23, 2019 11:14:53 GMT -5
A fair price. The CCC is probably a one bid league like the PL. Good luck to the (Nichols) Bison. I remember the excitement of a championship game at the Hart.
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Post by Tom on Feb 23, 2019 12:25:25 GMT -5
A fair price. The CCC is probably a one bid league like the PL. Good luck to the (Nichols) Bison. I remember the excitement of a championship game at the Hart. Just like D-I, some leagues are better than others. I don't follow D-III that closely, but as far as MA goes, the CCC is somewhere below the NEWMAC, NESCAC, and MASCAC. One bid seems likely
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Post by sader1998 on Feb 23, 2019 13:14:31 GMT -5
A fair price. The CCC is probably a one bid league like the PL. Good luck to the (Nichols) Bison. I remember the excitement of a championship game at the Hart. I think both teams will get a bid to the NCAAs regardless of today's outcome. Nichols is ranked 15th in the country, is 24-2, and has won 13 in a row. Gordon is 23-4 and won at Nichols during the regular season. Two years ago, Nichols won the CCC tournament and the team it beat - Endicott - got an at-large bid. As fate would have it, BOTH teams won in the first round of the NCAAs and squared off in Round 2. Endicott won that one.
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Post by gks on Feb 23, 2019 13:17:32 GMT -5
Hart Center will also host some of the Massachusetts High School Basketball State Finals.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Feb 23, 2019 13:36:41 GMT -5
Hart Center will also host some of the Massachusetts High School Basketball State Finals. Let’s start a three page thread about whether HC would beat those teams this year. I think Floyd would be too much IMO
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Post by rgs318 on Feb 23, 2019 14:36:08 GMT -5
LOL
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