<p>It's members would have to get over their ambivalence at being called "the little ivy league"; Amherst students feel it's patronizing. Wesleyan students went so far as to ban its use in college publications. And, yes, individual Ivies have been known to compete with individual NESCAC colleges in many sports, including crew, horseback riding, baseball, rugby, tennis, track, and field hockey. But, just as I don't think many people are attracted to the Ivy League for the athletics, the level of play is not what draws people to seek out NESCAC colleges.</p>