Every year the NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) rates the top athletics programs in each division every year. Taken into consideration are mainly the top 25 polls and points are given out based on those rankings (more info). Currently, the Dukes are tied at #22 with Oklahoma State in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup (Learfield Sports being the main sponsor this year). 20 sports are used in the rankings (10 mens' and 10 womens' sports). JMU recieved points for the following sports so far: Women's Field Hockey (finished 9th, 25 points), Men's FCS Football (finished 3rd, 83 points), Women's Soccer (finished 9th, 64 points).
Other schools of note:
UVA - #11, the only other school in the state ranked in the top 30
WVU - #21
W&M - #32, the second highest program in the CAA
Richmond - #50
Virginia Tech - #63
Appalachian State - #87
George Mason and Northeastern - #94
Delaware - #136
Director's Cup Homepage | Standings - Jan 13 (PDF)
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