The college lacrosse season is winding down to those crucial conference match ups and looming ahead is the NCAA tournament. Speaking of that fact, should the NCAA consider a shift in the North/South configuration of the tournament on the D3 level?
One hundred eighty nine schools are now participating on the D3 level. Arguably, the strongest programs remain in the North and Northeast. Knowing full well that the D3 tournament is predicated on geography, travel distances and the like, have there ever been conversations discussing a regional playoff format? Four seeded regions whose champions go to a D3 Final Four the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend? Would this not allow for a more equitable representation of the more powerful programs going further in the tournament?
Before you make a judgment about regional bias, I have been involved for the past three years with a program in the southern region. Competitive match ups are what I am looking for, first round byes for the top four seeded teams (which exist at this time) would continue, but travel would be a bit longer than usual. Four regions would facilitate NESCAC teams playing Empire 8 teams, North Coast teams, Capital Teams playing Centennial teams, ODAC teams and the like. This makes a more competitive tournament. What are your thoughts let me know!
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