Ahh yes, the result of coercion and manipulation. Some will frame it as the residual effects of "unintended consequences" but we know better than that as thinning the herd has long been an inexact science. Thus easily detectable...

Lest we not forget, the landscape of D1 athletics nearly forced Lafayette down to D3 at the turn of the 21st century. Others have faced, and made the requisite decision to drop down; West Chester, Hartford, Wayne State (I think?) among others. Lafayette remained....

From a PL standpoint. I don't see anyone bailing. Loyola would be the only candidate imo but without football, situational variables make it easier to find a path to the status quo. Generally speaking, and despite evolution taking its course, the Patriot League and Ivy League will ensure their presence is felt....

My first post in a while given the lunacy that some of the offseason discussion dissolves into. I'm interested to see where this heads...