"...track every post..."MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:53 amrunrussellrun wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:41 amOr, howz about you let people discuss what they want to, when they want to.MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:29 amNot sure this time of year that a discussion of Hopkins' relative affordability and admission requirements is appropriate, as we have at least two thirds of the year without much actual lax to discuss...
...but seems to me that Hopkins now has excellent affordability metrics for those with need, thanks to Bloomberg, comparable to Ivies, that place Hop more affordable than 'out of state' for quite a few state universities. Maybe not more affordable than 'in-state' but for those with substantial need, yes.
Admission requirements are significantly higher for the DIII athletes at Hop, but that doesn't appear to be applied the same way to lax.
So, I don't think there's a disadvantage.
But there is a lot of competition.
No idea whether these coaches will get Hop into top contention given time, but I don't think there's any of those affordability reasons why Hop can't be akin to the top Ivy competitors' level, which includes, quarters, final 4 and NC possibilities.
the thread "nanny" act is tiring.........
....and comically, chiming into the very conversation you condemn.
Of course people can, and will, discuss whatever they darn well want...but seems to me that we have plenty of time to discuss that sort of topic other times of the year....that's simply my opinion...but go ahead and track every post I make and go into personal attack mode...so persuasive.
And yeah, IMO, Hopkins can do just fine given its affordability and admission requirements.
Meanwhile, I'd recommend focusing on the current team, players and coaches, and root for them to do their best.
But if folks want to continue to chew on this bone, that's up to them.
embarrassing.