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giacomo
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we're number 132

Posted: 1/14/2013 5:45:34 PM

W'e're #132 in the recent RPI, with a strength of schedule at #248. This is for all those folks who think we play a pretty tough schedule. Akron is at #82.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/14/2013 6:08:01 PM

giacomo wrote:

W'e're #132 in the recent RPI, with a strength of schedule at #248. This is for all those folks who think we play a pretty tough schedule. Akron is at #82.

Akron strength of schedule or RPI is 82?

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/14/2013 6:12:51 PM

Oregon's non-conference schedule is ranked 229th and they're 26th in RPI. It's how you perform against the schedule.

And Akron's non-con schedule is ranked 174th.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/14/2013 9:32:43 PM

Depending on which RPI source you use, Bryant is around #115.

ESPN's BPI, which takes into account scores and other data, has Ohio at #87 with one of the highest "variations," meaning that from game to game, the Bobcats have played on extremely high and extremely low levels. In the BPI, Akron comes in at #43 and ranks as a much more consistent team. After Ohio, Kent State is next 80 spots lower at #167.

Ohio is #82 in the Sagarin rankings and #64 in his predictor rankings, which takes into account scoring margin. Akron is #52 and #40. Kent State is 136 and 127, so he likes the MAC a little better as a whole, I guess. It's the #16 conference, right behind the MAAC.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/14/2013 10:11:27 PM

Very disappointing compared to expectations. Oh well, C'est la vie. The last couple of games have been encouraging at least.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/14/2013 10:46:02 PM

UpSan Bobcat wrote:

the Bobcats have played on extremely high and extremely low levels.

Yep

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/16/2013 2:58:26 PM

giacomo wrote:

W'e're #132 in the recent RPI, with a strength of schedule at #248. This is for all those folks who think we play a pretty tough schedule. Akron is at #82.

Just wondering but what do you think our record and RPI would be if we played the schedule you wanted to?

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/16/2013 4:55:12 PM

OUVan wrote:

giacomo wrote:

W'e're #132 in the recent RPI, with a strength of schedule at #248. This is for all those folks who think we play a pretty tough schedule. Akron is at #82.

Just wondering but what do you think our record and RPI would be if we played the schedule you wanted to?

A lot worse, but he wouldn't care because "we know how we stack up."

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/17/2013 9:45:07 AM

giacomo wrote:

W'e're #132 in the recent RPI, with a strength of schedule at #248. This is for all those folks who think we play a pretty tough schedule. Akron is at #82.

I hope we make it into the NCAA tournament. If we make it, I pity our first round opponent. We would be a potential 12-15 seed, but we have a sh*t load of tournament experience, and would probably play loose, as we would have nothing to lose. The crowds would be on our side, and if Walt, Coop or Nick got hot, it could be fun to watch. The team is starting to look alive. Two weeks ago I would not have written this, but I am starting to believe.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/17/2013 9:54:15 AM

We fell to 137 with a WIN last night. Thanks to NIU for their 300+ RPI!!

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/17/2013 10:20:53 AM

I am really not trying to sound like a party pooper but our RPI and strength of schedule mean absolutely nothing. The only way this team gets into the big dance is a tourny win in Cleveland. If we are lucky to do that we should expect another 12-14 seed. While it's fun to look at numbers there aren't enough quality wins left on our schedule to push us high enough for an at large bid. Wins like like night just prove that fact. This team had a nice run last year but the selection committee won't really care when they look at the resume and all those bad road loses in December.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/17/2013 11:11:01 AM

Ohio football wrote:

I agree with you, if we don't win the conference tournament we probably don't go to the dance. My post assumes we win in Cleveland, but get a low seed.

Last Edited: 1/17/2013 11:11:46 AM by JerseyArnie

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/24/2013 9:18:39 AM

Ohio rockets up to 112 with the win. Right on Bryant's heels (108).

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/24/2013 9:21:19 AM

Another chance for a RPI-boosting road win on Saturday. We could threaten the top 100 again.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/24/2013 9:36:11 AM

Ohio football wrote:

I am really not trying to sound like a party pooper but our RPI and strength of schedule mean absolutely nothing. .

They don't mean absolutely nothing. It can mean a lot of things although I agree it won't really mean anything to the NCAA tournament selection committee. We'd essentially have to run the table and lose in the finals for us to be even mentioned. But our RPI will play a factor in who our Bracket Buster opponent will be. It may also play a factor in whether we get an NIT bid. Obviously that's not the ultimate goal but it's still a nice consolation prize.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/24/2013 9:37:00 AM

Ohio football wrote:

I disagree.

Ohio really hurt any good shot it had at an at-large with its loses in December. That said, if Akron and us continue to win in the MAC regular season, I don't think a 2 bid MAC is completely out of the question. I am talking Ohio and Akron only lose to Ohio and Akron from here out, and that includes a MAC tourney final featuring both and bracketbuster wins for both.

I don't think it is incredibly likely, but I do think it is possible. Especially if our RPI gets back up into the Top 50.

I've seen crazier things happen.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/24/2013 9:40:21 AM

OUVan wrote:

Ohio football wrote:

I am really not trying to sound like a party pooper but our RPI and strength of schedule mean absolutely nothing. .

They don't mean absolutely nothing. It can mean a lot of things although I agree it won't really mean anything to the NCAA tournament selection committee.

It does matter. Want to attract better opponents? Improve your RPI. That gets their attention.

Last Edited: 1/24/2013 9:40:41 AM by JSF

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/24/2013 10:03:17 AM

JSF wrote:

OUVan wrote:

Ohio football wrote:

I am really not trying to sound like a party pooper but our RPI and strength of schedule mean absolutely nothing. .

They don't mean absolutely nothing. It can mean a lot of things although I agree it won't really mean anything to the NCAA tournament selection committee.

It does matter. Want to attract better opponents? Improve your RPI. That gets their attention.

I don't know the math, but I'd guess that winning at Robert Morris and UMass would have made a big difference in our RPI.

As for Akron, their non-conf schedules seem to have improved drastically in the last 2-3 seasons. I think too many people are remembering what their December schedules looked like 5, 6, or 7 years ago.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/24/2013 10:45:42 AM

I dare say the home loss to Winthrop (currently 8-10) hurt us more than the losses to Oklahoma (13-4), Memphis (15-3), or UMASS (12-5)

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/24/2013 11:38:02 AM

Bryant' s loss to IU did not hurt them much in RPI consideration

Sagarin is all math, his opinion does not color the result.

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RE: we're number 132

Posted: 1/25/2013 8:00:09 AM

Richmond's win over VCU moves Ohio to 108. Bryant's first conference loss drops them to 126.

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