NCAA Cabinet Decision Clarifies DI Bracket Expansion

[OrangeXtreme]

The NCAA announced this week the Championships Cabinet's policy change regarding the status of play-in games that effectively paves the way for an expanded 18- or 20-team men's lacrosse Division I tournament as soon as 2014.

http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/09/19/ncaa-cabinet-decision-clarifies-di-bracket-expansion

 

[JeremyCuse]

The NCAA announced this week the Championships Cabinet's policy change regarding the status of play-in games that effectively paves the way for an expanded 18- or 20-team men's lacrosse Division I tournament as soon as 2014.

http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/09/19/ncaa-cabinet-decision-clarifies-di-bracket-expansion

No surprise, based on expansion and the new automatic berths there had to be an increase in the size of the Div 1 tourney bracket.

 

[orange79]

Had to happen. Will be interesting to see what final shape it takes.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

I assume that the bottom 4 rated AQ teams compete in two play-in games with the winners becoming the #15 and #16 seeds.

 

[orange79]

I assume that the bottom 4 rated AQ teams compete in two play-in games with the winners becoming the #15 and #16 seeds.

With geographic considerations thrown in there, I'm sure.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

http://laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2012-13/news/092513_mens_ncaa_tourney_expanding_in_2014

 

[orange79]

Good news. It will be interesting to see what happens when the ACC loses MD and is down to 5 in 2015. Apply for a waiver to maintain the AQ until (insert club-playing team here - BC/Lville/etc.) can get up to D-1 level?

 

[wvlax]

The ACC will keep their AQ for 2015 and 2016 per the 2 year grace period rule.

 

[orange79]

The ACC will keep their AQ for 2015 and 2016 per the 2 year grace period rule.

Nice - 2 year grace period after having the AQ for 1 year. Is this a great country, or what?

 

[JeremyCuse]

Nice - 2 year grace period after having the AQ for 1 year. Is this a great country, or what?

I would assume Lville will probably start a program in that timeframe or if thats not an option the ACC will cherry pick someone to be a Lax only member. Likely a lower team program to give the rest of the league a breather game ie VMI, Furman etc.

 

[Orangeyes]

Desko in favor of tournament expansion