Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_89 (division VARCHAR, regular_season VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
When the regular season of 2nd, Northeast and the year was less than 2008 what was the total number of Division?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(division) FROM table_name_89 WHERE regular_season = "2nd, northeast" AND year < 2008