Re: G-MAC / GLIAC Updates
I agree Tony that Northwood isn't going anywhere. As an Ashland alum who follows their athletic program closely, I actually want AU to go to the GMAC. My main reason for this is based on the football program. The top of the GLIAC is loaded and I don't see that changing any time soon. So if you're Ashland you will always be battling FSU and GVSU for playoff berths. This isn't even taking into consideration Saggy or someone gets things going again and a 4th team gets into the mix. We all know rarely do 3 teams from the GLIAC make the playoffs. It's just simple math that it's going to be a struggle every year for AU to be in the top 2 in the GLIAC.
Second, Region 3 is loaded! Look at the pre season rankings and look at how many teams from Region 3 are in the top 25. Look how many are in the top 10 in some polls. For Ashland, not only are you fighting GVSU and FSU for a playoff spot, you've got other excellent conferences in Region 3 that are always tough. It's by far the best region in the country. So as long as the playoff format takes the same number of teams from each region, why would you want to stay in a region that annually could get 10 teams in based on merit but only 7 make the field?
Ashland goes to the GMAC they don't have to worry about GVSU and FSU. There are good but not great teams in the GMAC, plus Region 1 is a lot weaker. Making the move to GMAC and Region 1 probably increases the chances of Ashland making the playoffs annually from 20-30% to 80%.
Originally posted by Tony Nicolette
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Second, Region 3 is loaded! Look at the pre season rankings and look at how many teams from Region 3 are in the top 25. Look how many are in the top 10 in some polls. For Ashland, not only are you fighting GVSU and FSU for a playoff spot, you've got other excellent conferences in Region 3 that are always tough. It's by far the best region in the country. So as long as the playoff format takes the same number of teams from each region, why would you want to stay in a region that annually could get 10 teams in based on merit but only 7 make the field?
Ashland goes to the GMAC they don't have to worry about GVSU and FSU. There are good but not great teams in the GMAC, plus Region 1 is a lot weaker. Making the move to GMAC and Region 1 probably increases the chances of Ashland making the playoffs annually from 20-30% to 80%.
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