i think villanova's chances were killed today by losing to virginia tech. i think syracuse, notre dame, pittsburgh, seton hall (if they don't majorly falter)...
nc. state is on thin ice by my book. losing to maryland didn't hurt much i think. but losing to clemson in any way shape or form. would almost certainly kill...
Jerry, Does Alabama have any chance at all if they finish the regular season at 7-9 in SEC play? They currently have an RPI of 25 with wins over Oklahoma,...
I'm not Jerry, but I'll give my opinion anyway. There's always a chance. It depends upon how things shake out in the SEC Tournament, and how Auburn finishes...
Okay, now I have to ask, Jerry. let's say Alabama beat South Carolina at home and LSU on the road, but loses in the first round of the SEC Tourney. Does that...
that's the worst possible scenario that still gets them some consideration. It really depends on what other teams do, but less than 50-50 at that point. Who...
Guys, you're talking Alabama going to Baton Rouge and beating a team that's hot as blue blazes. The real question for that team is will 7-9 and one win in the...
It's hard to say, but at one time it looked like Bama would play Georgia or Vanderbilt, depending upon how they (Bama) finished in the SEC West. Bama couldn't...
Jerry, ball-park guess on ranking these teams in order of selection: Tennessee at 9-9 with a RPI in the high 40's, low 50's Auburn at 8-9 with a RPI in the...
It's not that hard to comprehend when you understand that RPI alone does not get a team in nor leave it out. Other factors matter. Conference record is one of...
... That's two (out of the three mentioned) factors in Bama's favor and one against. Another factor is "what have you done for me lately?", though... and...
Ouch. Now I have a headache. The conference tournament may help sort out that mess, but going in, I would rank the teams, Tenn, Ala, LSU, Aub (same as this...
... Don't you love your job? :) ... What defines a "real quality win"? Auburn has one in my opinion - but it's over Bama, so that probably doesn't count....
I thought only women changed their mind? ;) Okay, here's another wrinkle: let say Arkansas wins the SEC tournament. Does the SEC get an extra team in, or do...
... I'm getting into semantics here and that could be confusing to people used to corresponding to me. I define "quality win" as a top 50 RPI win, since most...
Arkansas would not necessarily replace another team, but the reality is that in order for that to happen, it's likely one of those teams has to fall off....
... That's why I asked the question. ... That formula makes a certain amount of sense, but it also leaves a lot of room for gray teams, like Auburn - which has...
... That's what I was thinking, actually. Arkansas would beat Tennessee in the first round (by my math), Miss. State in the quarterfinals, Bama or Florida in...
Wild stuff. What have you done for me lately? The Tide's data is on track for a 5-5 in the last 10? I am amazed by that remark, Wolfgang. If Alabama somehow...
That's true, and on neutral floors, it's 3-0. ... objectively, Alabama's nitty gritty is better. BY THE WAY, THE TIDE IS 4-6 AWAY FROM HOME WITH A ROAD WIN IN...
