If you are still conflicted, OP, and COA is about equal… this may seem silly, but have you thought about going to games at the schools? If so, do you see yourself more easily as a Bobcat in garnet or as a Continental in blue & buff?
It’s part of the social vibe at a school – did either school seem more rah-rah and what are your thoughts? If equal, are you a Bobcat or a Continental?
Here are some photos from their most recent football meeting:
http://athletics.bates.edu/sports/fball/2016-17/photos/0005/index