Post by baywatcher on Nov 10, 2009 0:55:04 GMT -5
Following is a VOLLEYBALL BRACKETOLOGY, attempting to anticipate how the tournament will be set up. First the 1-16 seeds are set forth, then who will be where during the tournament. A few things;
1. Rich Kern is utilized for Single Qualification Conferences, RKPI, which is close to RPI, and Distances for many of the teams. Great source. For the single entry conferences only current leaders are included.
2. I sent my proposed seedings to about 12 VTalkers whom I respect and trust and their suggestions are reflected in the changed ratings. Also, Nebraska and Cal messed me up big time on Saturday. Thrill of the Ville, my system couldn't seem to accept you so I will try again later.
Hawaii, Cal, Kentucky, UCLA and Notre Dame are the seeded teams that got sent traveling. Otherwise, I have used the 400 mile limit (has it gone up to 450? I couldn't find the NCAA rules on that) and tried to get 2 of the three traveling teams within that limit at each subregional site.
I invite criticism and suggestions, either on line here or via pm. I know of absolutely no way for a private party to find out who has even bid for first and second rounds. If anyone knows, please feel free to let me know in any form. This will change each week. There has been some effort to get 1 v. 32 and 16 v. 17 type match ups the second round; that will be refined further as I put some time into deciding 20-32, something we can all agree is up for grabs this year.
1. Penn State
2. Texas
3. Washington
4. Iowa State
5. Hawaii
6. UCLA
7. Illinois
8. Nebraska
9. Kentucky
10. Stanford
11. Florida State
12. Minnesota
13. Cal
14. Florida
15. Notre Dame
16. LSU
HOST SCHOOL IN CAPS
'NEBRASKA' REGIONAL
1. PENN STATE v. Penn
Fairfield v. New Mexico
16. LOUISIANA SU v. Grambling
Tulane v. Arizona
8. NEBRASKA v. Missouri State
Northern Iowa v. USC
9. Kentucky v. UNC Asheville
DUKE v. Vcu
MINNESOTA REGIONAL
4. IOWA STATE v. North Dakota State
Wichita St. v. Michigan State
13. Cal v. Cleveland St.
OHIO STATE v. Ohio
5. Hawaii v. Middle Tennessee State
LONG BEACH SU v. San Diego
12. MINNESOTA v. Maryland Eastern Shore
North Dakota v. Washington State
STANFORD REGIONAL
2. TEXAS v. Central Arkansan
TCU v. Tulsa
15. Notre Dame v. Army
ALBANY v. Oregon
7. ILLINOIS v. Cincinnati
St. Louis v. Texas A & M
10. STANFORD v. Ucsb
St. Mary's v. Baylor
FLORIDA REGIONAL
3. WASHINGTON v. Portland State
Colorado State v. Long Island
14. FLORIDA v. Florida International
Georgia Tech v. Oklahoma
6. Ucla v. Lipscomb
DAYTON v. Tennessee
11. FLORIDA STATE v. Furman
Michigan v. Jacksonville State
Last In were New Mexico, Middle Tennessee State, TCU, Texas A&M
Last Out were Pepperdine, Western Michigan, Pittsburg, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, UCI, Xavier, Clemson
1. Rich Kern is utilized for Single Qualification Conferences, RKPI, which is close to RPI, and Distances for many of the teams. Great source. For the single entry conferences only current leaders are included.
2. I sent my proposed seedings to about 12 VTalkers whom I respect and trust and their suggestions are reflected in the changed ratings. Also, Nebraska and Cal messed me up big time on Saturday. Thrill of the Ville, my system couldn't seem to accept you so I will try again later.
Hawaii, Cal, Kentucky, UCLA and Notre Dame are the seeded teams that got sent traveling. Otherwise, I have used the 400 mile limit (has it gone up to 450? I couldn't find the NCAA rules on that) and tried to get 2 of the three traveling teams within that limit at each subregional site.
I invite criticism and suggestions, either on line here or via pm. I know of absolutely no way for a private party to find out who has even bid for first and second rounds. If anyone knows, please feel free to let me know in any form. This will change each week. There has been some effort to get 1 v. 32 and 16 v. 17 type match ups the second round; that will be refined further as I put some time into deciding 20-32, something we can all agree is up for grabs this year.
1. Penn State
2. Texas
3. Washington
4. Iowa State
5. Hawaii
6. UCLA
7. Illinois
8. Nebraska
9. Kentucky
10. Stanford
11. Florida State
12. Minnesota
13. Cal
14. Florida
15. Notre Dame
16. LSU
HOST SCHOOL IN CAPS
'NEBRASKA' REGIONAL
1. PENN STATE v. Penn
Fairfield v. New Mexico
16. LOUISIANA SU v. Grambling
Tulane v. Arizona
8. NEBRASKA v. Missouri State
Northern Iowa v. USC
9. Kentucky v. UNC Asheville
DUKE v. Vcu
MINNESOTA REGIONAL
4. IOWA STATE v. North Dakota State
Wichita St. v. Michigan State
13. Cal v. Cleveland St.
OHIO STATE v. Ohio
5. Hawaii v. Middle Tennessee State
LONG BEACH SU v. San Diego
12. MINNESOTA v. Maryland Eastern Shore
North Dakota v. Washington State
STANFORD REGIONAL
2. TEXAS v. Central Arkansan
TCU v. Tulsa
15. Notre Dame v. Army
ALBANY v. Oregon
7. ILLINOIS v. Cincinnati
St. Louis v. Texas A & M
10. STANFORD v. Ucsb
St. Mary's v. Baylor
FLORIDA REGIONAL
3. WASHINGTON v. Portland State
Colorado State v. Long Island
14. FLORIDA v. Florida International
Georgia Tech v. Oklahoma
6. Ucla v. Lipscomb
DAYTON v. Tennessee
11. FLORIDA STATE v. Furman
Michigan v. Jacksonville State
Last In were New Mexico, Middle Tennessee State, TCU, Texas A&M
Last Out were Pepperdine, Western Michigan, Pittsburg, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, UCI, Xavier, Clemson
