The Northeast Conference conducted its annual media teleconference with participating coaches prior to the start of the 2011 NEC Tournament on Tuesday morning. The tournament begins with quarterfinal play on Thursday as #1 Long Island hosts #8 Saint Francis (PA), #2 Quinnipiac entertains #7 Mount St. Mary's, #3 Robert Morris welcomes #6 Wagner and #4 Central Connecticut State hosts #5 St. Francis (NY). The soundbites below were taken from opening statements made by coaches during the call, followed by questions from the media.