G-MAC All-Sports and Conference Business Thread

[BlueBlood]

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I don't read too much into that, since Wheeling, along with PSAC members Mercyhurst and Seton Hill, are affiliate members in men's lacrosse since neither the MEC nor the PSAC sponsor the sport.

I don't think I'm reading too much into it either. Mercyhurst and Seton Hill have already been announced as G-MAC affiliate members. WJU has not. I'm just saying that it looks like a WJU announcement could be forthcoming.

That's all I'm reading into this.

Now, if you want wild and crazy speculation: I think WJU and NDC would be nice adds for Swimming and Diving (only 4 G-MAC schools have Men's S/D) and Wrestling* (again only 4 schools have this). The GLIAC-to-G-MAC schools are used to having both of these as conference sports. Adding a couple affiliates so that the conference can sponsor (or more fully sponsor**) these sports seems like it could be advantageous for all parties. Those two schools have the sports, are in the conference footprint, and seem to fit the profile of G-MAC institutions.

* Alternatively, Tiffin and Ashland would also be possibilities for Wrestling affiliate members.
** I'm not sure that there is technically a minimum number of schools required to sponsor these sports. The GLIAC only has 4 wrestling schools, but lists it as a sponsored sport. However, they do not hold a conference meet like the MIAA or PSAC do.

[ctrabs74]

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Looks like we may have a Wheeling Jesuit announcement coming soon?

Honestly, it makes too much sense not to do this.

http://static.gmac.sidearmsports.com/custompages/Approved%20Schedules/2017-18/2018%20and%202019%20Men's%20Lacrosse%20Schedule%20-%20Final.pdf

I don't read too much into that, since Wheeling, along with PSAC members Mercyhurst and Seton Hill, are affiliate members in men's lacrosse since neither the MEC nor the PSAC sponsor the sport.

[buckeyeblitz]

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Looks like we may have a Wheeling Jesuit announcement coming soon?

Honestly, it makes too much sense not to do this.

http://static.gmac.sidearmsports.com...0-%20Final.pdf

Everything that I have heard is that the MEC wants Wheeling out because of football! So, I am expecting some kind of announcement this coming summer to that end. I think whether or not they end up in the G-MAC though is still up for debate.

[BlueBlood]

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Looks like we may have a Wheeling Jesuit announcement coming soon?

Honestly, it makes too much sense not to do this.

http://static.gmac.sidearmsports.com/custompages/Approved%20Schedules/2017-18/2018%20and%202019%20Men's%20Lacrosse%20Schedule%20-%20Final.pdf

[buckeyeblitz]

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Blueblood

It looks like Cedarville finally put out the release on their new volleyball signees. Probably waiting until the post-season run was finished. http://yellowjackets.cedarville.edu/...ng-period.aspx

It looks like a very strong class. As I said before, Willow was a HUGE get for them. The setters both look really strong as well, and it sounds like Coach Walters is really excited for that libero from his comments. He has always been a super strong recruiter. So, I wouldn't expect this to be any different. He needs a good class to keep it going with the four seniors that he is losing making up a big part of his team. He will be returning Olson though which is a major deal. I think Wilkerson is about ready to start playing really well too. She was looking really good the last few weeks of the season.

[Looking For 9]

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I just watch the refs blow one for AB. Call after call that were really bad.

[ABjo]

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We now have a G-MAC football sub forum in the Super Region 1 forum.

[buckeyeblitz]

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The magic carpet ride has ended. I missed the game due to a HS soccer game, but it looks like they were pretty much dominated tonight. Great run Lady Jackets!

You would be correct. It looked like they just did not have anything left after giving it their all against Findlay. Their serve receive was really bad so they could not get any offense going! It was a great run for CU and Coach Walters. They definitely proved that they belong at the regional and finished in the top 4 in the Midwest Region! That is quite a feat for one of the toughest regions in the country. Even with all of the GLIAC schools joining next year, I am going to go out on a limb and say that Cedarville will be my preseason #1. It was going to be Findlay, but CU went 2-1 against them this year! Quite the showing for that team!

[BlueBlood]

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The magic carpet ride has ended. I missed the game due to a HS soccer game, but it looks like they were pretty much dominated tonight. Great run Lady Jackets!

[buckeyeblitz]

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A great comeback for CU! That was fun to watch!

[ABjo]

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Congrats! Go G-MAC!

[Looking For 9]

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Great comeback !! G-MAC wins first NCAA tourney game. More will come.

[BlueBlood]

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Lady Jackets VB gets first round win over Findlay! Go Jackets!

[buckeyeblitz]

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Cedarville volleyball avoids the dreaded #8 seed by coming in at #7 and will play the #2 seed Findlay in the first round of the NCAA tournament. They went 1-1 with Findlay this year with each team winning on their respective home courts! Should be a good one!

[buckeyeblitz]

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Good day in FL and OH.

Didn't get to see the volleyball final, but it looks like it was a good one! Congrats to Cedarville! I think they have the potential to make some noise in the NCAA.