Landmark Conference 2023

[Leonard Washington]

I think anyone playing 6 years of college sports is kinda wild. I’m sure the kid is getting a 2 year MBA so he’s probably saying it makes sense so why not. My thing is that in 21 teams had half a season. E town had played like 9 games at that point when the lost in the chip so, to say they didn’t have a season is a stretch. Also can’t even imagine the student loans it’s taking to do this. Why not throw your name in the portal see what’s out there on greener pastures at D2 maybe D1

All solid points. The 6 years I have had conversations with (not affiliated with the Landmark conference lol) will definitely be getting their masters degrees. Money didn't seem like an issue. The thing that was interesting was that a few of them that were staying in DIII didn't want to move up and "challenge" themselves as they didn't want to "sit the bench". They are comfortable where they are at or are going in DIII.

[ReturnOfTheWAC]

I think anyone playing 6 years of college sports is kinda wild. I’m sure the kid is getting a 2 year MBA so he’s probably saying it makes sense so why not. My thing is that in 21 teams had half a season. E town had played like 9 games at that point when the lost in the chip so, to say they didn’t have a season is a stretch. Also can’t even imagine the student loans it’s taking to do this. Why not throw your name in the portal see what’s out there on greener pastures at D2 maybe D1

All solid points. The 6 years I have had conversations with (not affiliated with the Landmark conference lol) will definitely be getting their masters degrees. Money didn't seem like an issue. The thing that was interesting was that a few of them that were staying in DIII didn't want to move up and "challenge" themselves as they didn't want to "sit the bench". They are comfortable where they are at or are going in DIII.

On the flip side the NESCAC and Centennial got at most 6 games(some less) and were told that they should “consider themselves lucky”. The whole point of the waivers was because of the lack of unification across NCAA . This isn’t a widespread thing the best teams are going to continue to be the best. ETown didn’t even win the Landmark so complaining about someone else desire to continue to play a game that most of us on this forum are so passionate about; that we are willing to post on an anonymous forum.

[laxrules]

Where was the outrage when Salisbury or MIT had 6th year players who broke records! Any player who wants to use their eligibility and in the meantime are bettering themselves is a player many coaches would want in their program. Good for Kilgour.

[River Donkey]

I think anyone playing 6 years of college sports is kinda wild. I’m sure the kid is getting a 2 year MBA so he’s probably saying it makes sense so why not. My thing is that in 21 teams had half a season. E town had played like 9 games at that point when the lost in the chip so, to say they didn’t have a season is a stretch. Also can’t even imagine the student loans it’s taking to do this. Why not throw your name in the portal see what’s out there on greener pastures at D2 maybe D1

How about other Landmark teams just get better instead of wishing the best players in the conference transfer.

[LI_Lax14]

Has anyone considered the fact that perhaps this individual had plans to attend grad school? Most graduate programs fall at minimum take 1-2 years so if you have the eligibility and can manage your studies why not continue to play. Anyone talking about student loans or anything in regards to financials should worry about themselves. Etown didn't make the rules, the NCAA did....if you have an issues take it up with them.

[D3hero]

Has anyone considered the fact that perhaps this individual had plans to attend grad school? Most graduate programs fall at minimum take 1-2 years so if you have the eligibility and can manage your studies why not continue to play. Anyone talking about student loans or anything in regards to financials should worry about themselves. Etown didn't make the rules, the NCAA did....if you have an issues take it up with them.

yeah this is it

[LaxCrusader1]

If you notice, I never took shots specifically at the young man, but at the idea of 6 years of collegiate athletics. But way to make the straw man argument, and not focus on the actual topic I was trying to discuss: 6th year athletes in college at all. Not a young man taking advantage of it. All the power to him.

I simply disagree with the idea of someone who has already had 5 seasons to play... taking opportunities away from say a junior, or senior, or even a 5th year. But go off i guess Leonard...

Never took shots at the young man? I guess my reading comprehension skills are lacking and fading away as I get older. So yes, it wasn't you that +1 on a post that said "Time to grow up Kilgour, returning for a 6th year at E-town LMAO".

The fact is, if you wanted to have a conversation about 6th years, then have one, instead of being lazy and +1/quote about a specific individual. Love the glorious backpedaling or should I congrats on trying to put that toothpaste back in the tube. Hope it works out for you. But you're right, I got you confused with someone else. Carry on. Hope the air up there is clean.

Fair point on the laziness, and to the post it was posted on. Understood, and appreciated. To be clear, I place no blame on any athlete taking advantage of the rules they are playing under. But, it does affect the competition, recruiting, and experience of other athletes that will not have even a 5th year, let alone a 6th.

Still, thanks for keeping me honest Mr. Washingington.

[Nosey Ned]

If you notice, I never took shots specifically at the young man, but at the idea of 6 years of collegiate athletics. But way to make the straw man argument, and not focus on the actual topic I was trying to discuss: 6th year athletes in college at all. Not a young man taking advantage of it. All the power to him.

I simply disagree with the idea of someone who has already had 5 seasons to play... taking opportunities away from say a junior, or senior, or even a 5th year. But go off i guess Leonard...

Never took shots at the young man? I guess my reading comprehension skills are lacking and fading away as I get older. So yes, it wasn't you that +1 on a post that said "Time to grow up Kilgour, returning for a 6th year at E-town LMAO".

The fact is, if you wanted to have a conversation about 6th years, then have one, instead of being lazy and +1/quote about a specific individual. Love the glorious backpedaling or should I congrats on trying to put that toothpaste back in the tube. Hope it works out for you. But you're right, I got you confused with someone else. Carry on. Hope the air up there is clean.

Fair point on the laziness, and to the post it was posted on. Understood, and appreciated. To be clear, I place no blame on any athlete taking advantage of the rules they are playing under. But, it does affect the competition, recruiting, and experience of other athletes that will not have even a 5th year, let alone a 6th.

Still, thanks for keeping me honest Mr. Washingington.

Kudos Crusader… it’s refreshing to see someone maturely defer to a valid counter point, instead of taking us all down a bottomless rabbit hole of proverbial “dead horse beating” and childish intransigence. Something I’m sure I’ve been guilty of myself - to a small degree of course!

[nevadajoe]

Two NESCAC coordinators that Catholic did not get.
Richard Carrington, defensive coordinator at Amherst, takes over as head coach at Haverford, and Will Pilat, offensive coordinator at Wesleyan, will be head coach at Immaculata.

[LI_Lax14]

Sounds like final interview for Catholic is today. That being the case they should have a decision soon.

[nevadajoe]

Lycoming has their new coach as they enter the Landmark Conference next year.

https://lycomingathletics.com/news/2023 ... -role.aspx

[relaxedfan]

I like the hire by Lyco. Makin played when the last Coach, Gorman, was just starting out and I think they are from the same hometown. Hopefully with him being an alum they can get him to stick around for a while.
Good Luck Coach Makin!

[Leonard Washington]

I like the hire by Lyco. Makin played when the last Coach, Gorman, was just starting out and I think they are from the same hometown. Hopefully with him being an alum they can get him to stick around for a while.
Good Luck Coach Makin!

If we like the hire, can we at least spell the man's last name correctly

All kidding aside, Coach Mackin is a class guy. There is a glass ceiling at Averett (lacrosse wise). Happy he is able to come home and take over at Lycoming. Landmark ain't a cake walk! Good luck

[relaxedfan]

Can't believe I messed the spelling up. Actually I'm surprised anytime I spell something right. Lyco has some some advantages over Averett but plenty of challenges as well. And while the Landmark is no cake walk, it ain't the ODAC either. Good Luck Coach MACKIN!

[nevadajoe]

Susquehanna grad Peter Donley reported to be taking over at Catholic.

[LI_Lax14]

Catholic just made it official. Curious to see what coach donley can do with the program

https://www.catholicathletics.com/sport ... 0718eanpll

[D3hero]

No disrespect to Coach Donley, but I thought Catholic would make a bigger splash with this hire. Heard a lot of bigger names floating around.

Hope Coach Donley can clean up the culture at the program after what Sax created. We all remember the ending to that 2021 Catholic-Moravian semifinal…haha

[Tightyrighty]

Doug sage, former HC of Drew and Scranton for a few years a while back, has just been given the interim HC spot at Manhattan since the current HC has moved on to be the DC at cuse. Pretty cool showing for the landmark hopefully he can have a good showing there and rep us lil ole D3 fellas proudly.

[Skeetshooter]

Anyone hear about transfers coming in to landmark teams??

[laxdad30]

Anyone hear about transfers coming in to landmark teams??

Goucher has at least 3 that I know of:

Howard CC - Tyler May
CCBC Essex - David Vucci
Greensboro College - Caelen Young

Might be more.