This is the final Men's DII rankings for the 2016-17 season.

Our rankings held up relatively well through the season, and especially since October 4, when we move UW-Whitewater to #1. Furman moves up to #2 - not just because the Paladins beat Duluth, but it certainly helped. With Norwich also beating Duluth in the 3rd-4th game, one could argue that Norwich deserves a look at #2.

Two things tell us it's Furman at #2 and not Norwich. 1) We don't hold much credence in consolation games, as one or both teams can use them for running out younger players. This negates point 1b - Furman beat Duluth by 3, and Norwich beat Duluth by 23; 2) Furman lost to Whitewater by 16, and Norwich by 29. So that's a clear enough case for us to put Furman at #2.

What other changes are made? Middlebury gets a bump thanks to Norwich's performance, and possibly should have earlier. They are basically even with Vermont and Rhode Island. 

This year seemed to us to be as competitive a group of DII college teams as we've seen. The top 15 or so programs are really impressive, and while Whitewater seems to have been a cut above, many could have found their way to the top four. 

By the way - just for fun, here's the list of rankings articles through the season:

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