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Post by gus on Nov 27, 2011 1:35:05 GMT -5
It looks like straight RPI cutoff is about #48 or 49- obviously there are some interesting changes in RPI this last week. IMHO all teams within 5-7 spots on either side of line have a legitimate shot of making it or getting replaced. Some last week moves in RPI should have some impact when recalculated:
-Missouri St likely moves back
-Arizona takes a hit off ASU loss
-Baylor loses an important match vs. Kansas
-Kansas goes 1-1 (win over Baylor and loss vs K St), but is 3 conference wins really enough?
-Ohio St comes up with big win vs Mich to move up in RPI
-Notre Dame fails to take advantage of opportunity against higher RPI Dayton
-Clemson gets road win vs. Ga Tech and benefits from Miami win over FSU
-UCSB takes a hit in last match
-Ohio gets big win vs Cincinnati
We will know soon enough but final RPI should have some major impact on last few teams.
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Post by jayj79 on Nov 27, 2011 1:52:44 GMT -5
Very possible, just don't see how NCAA will tell certain teams that they will have to fly to Hawaii at about 700 per person (except for west coast teams) instead of going to somewhere like Fort Collins for 250 a person. That is assuming the NCAA doesn't subsidize or force Hawaii to subsidize the travel costs. I'm pretty sure that the NCAA pays the travel costs of all teams anyway. At least for the 22 members of the "official traveling party", which covers players, coaches, and support staff, I believe. I think lodging (hotel) costs is also covered for that official traveling party. Granted, if teams wish to bring more than 22, then they have to foot the bill themselves. I believe they pay airfare costs for all teams travelling over 400 miles, and bus costs for anything shorter than 400. (which is why they work to maximize the number of trips less than 400 miles) |
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Post by beachvball on Nov 27, 2011 2:39:20 GMT -5
(Very possible, just don't see how NCAA will tell certain teams that they will have to fly to Hawaii at about 700 per person (except for west coast teams) instead of going to somewhere like Fort Collins for 250 a person. That is assuming the NCAA doesn't subsidize or force Hawaii to subsidize the travel costs.) [/quote]
I heard tonight that Hawaii will host Washington and two low seeded teams. Good luck.
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Post by NebraskaVBfan on Nov 27, 2011 2:51:14 GMT -5
(Very possible, just don't see how NCAA will tell certain teams that they will have to fly to Hawaii at about 700 per person (except for west coast teams) instead of going to somewhere like Fort Collins for 250 a person. That is assuming the NCAA doesn't subsidize or force Hawaii to subsidize the travel costs.) I heard tonight that Hawaii will host Washington and two low seeded teams. Good luck. [/quote] It would be interesting if Hawaii and Washington played again this year. I'm sure Hawaii wants another chance at Washington after last year. |
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Post by huskysets on Nov 27, 2011 3:28:56 GMT -5
I thought I would put my guess in for the seeded teams. I have to admit that, personally, I don't agree with what I came up with, but given that the committee loves the RPI here's a guess at what I think will come out tomorrow (taking into account slight adjustments based on this week's match results and trying to prevent seated teams from the same conference meeting until the regional final)...
Hawaii Regional
1. Illinois
8. Hawaii
9. Tennessee
16. Texas A&M
Florida Regional
2. Texas
7. Purdue
10. Florida St.
15. UCLA
Kentucky Regional
3. Iowa State
6. USC
9. Penn St.
14. Kentucky
Minnesota Regional
4. Nebraska
5. Northern Iowa
12. Minnesota
13. Pepperdine
I could also see the committee wanting to give seeds to Florida, Northern Illinois, Stanford, or Cincinnatti.
Also, the way I see it, there's about 13 teams on the bubble for about seven spots (which I'm sure is up for debate) but here's the way I see them ordered:
Ohio St., Marquette, Wichita St., Arizona, Ohio, Middle Tennessee St., TCU, Clemson, Notre Dame, St. Mary's, Baylor, New Mexico St., and Kansas.
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Post by kolohekeiki on Nov 27, 2011 3:30:57 GMT -5
I thought I would put my guess in for the seeded teams. I have to admit that, personally, I don't agree with what I came up with, but given that the committee loves the RPI here's a guess at what I think will come out tomorrow (taking into account slight adjustments based on this week's match results and trying to prevent seated teams from the same conference meeting until the regional final)... Hawaii Regional 1. Illinois 8. Hawaii 9. Tennessee 16. Texas A&M Florida Regional 2. Texas 7. Purdue 10. Florida St. 15. UCLA Kentucky Regional 3. Iowa State 6. USC 9. Penn St. 14. Kentucky Minnesota Regional 4. Nebraska 5. Northern Iowa 12. Minnesota 13. Pepperdine I could also see the committee wanting to give seeds to Florida, Northern Illinois, Stanford, or Cincinnatti. Also, the way I see it, there's about 13 teams on the bubble for about seven spots (which I'm sure is up for debate) but here's the way I see them ordered: Ohio St., Marquette, Wichita St., Arizona, Ohio, Middle Tennessee St., TCU, Clemson, Notre Dame, St. Mary's, Baylor, New Mexico St., and Kansas. I actually like that regional that you have for the Wahine  |
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Post by Courtside5 on Nov 27, 2011 4:24:34 GMT -5
I thought I would put my guess in for the seeded teams. I have to admit that, personally, I don't agree with what I came up with, but given that the committee loves the RPI here's a guess at what I think will come out tomorrow (taking into account slight adjustments based on this week's match results and trying to prevent seated teams from the same conference meeting until the regional final)... Hawaii Regional 1. Illinois 8. Hawaii 9. Tennessee 16. Texas A&M Florida Regional 2. Texas 7. Purdue 10. Florida St. 15. UCLA Kentucky Regional 3. Iowa State 6. USC 9. Penn St. 14. Kentucky Minnesota Regional 4. Nebraska 5. Northern Iowa 12. Minnesota 13. Pepperdine I could also see the committee wanting to give seeds to Florida, Northern Illinois, Stanford, or Cincinnatti. Also, the way I see it, there's about 13 teams on the bubble for about seven spots (which I'm sure is up for debate) but here's the way I see them ordered: Ohio St., Marquette, Wichita St., Arizona, Ohio, Middle Tennessee St., TCU, Clemson, Notre Dame, St. Mary's, Baylor, New Mexico St., and Kansas. I actually like that regional that you have for the Wahine Me too |
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Post by volleytology on Nov 27, 2011 9:34:06 GMT -5
New (based on RK's new rankings) at-large picks (going straight rpi)
1 Illinois
3 Iowa State
6 Purdue
11 Penn State
12 Minnesota
13 Kentucky
14 Northern Illinois
15 UCLA
17 Texas A&M
18 Stanford
20 Florida
22 Miami-FL
23 Michigan
25 San Diego
26 Kansas State
27 Oklahoma
29 Oregon
30 California
31 North Carolina
32 Western Michigan
33 Ball State
34 Washington
35 Missouri
37 Michigan State
38 Louisville
39 Marquette
41 Wichita State
42 Missouri State
43 Duke
45 Middle Tennessee
46 Baylor
47 Ohio State
48 Arizona
Cut-off
49 Ohio
51 Kansas
52 UCSB
53 Clemson
54 Saint Marys
55 TCU
56 North Dakota
57 Notre Dame
59 BYU
60 New Mexico State
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Post by dawgsfan on Nov 27, 2011 11:00:02 GMT -5
(Very possible, just don't see how NCAA will tell certain teams that they will have to fly to Hawaii at about 700 per person (except for west coast teams) instead of going to somewhere like Fort Collins for 250 a person. That is assuming the NCAA doesn't subsidize or force Hawaii to subsidize the travel costs.) I heard tonight that Hawaii will host Washington and two low seeded teams. Good luck. The good fits travel wise to Hawaii are Washington, Oregon, USC, UCLA, Stanford, Cal, Pepperdine, San Diego, Arizona, Long Beach State, and St. Mary's. Of this group you can eliminate USC, UCLA, Stanford, and Pepperdine for the first two rounds IMO. So that then leaves UW, Cal, Oregon, San Diego, Arizona, Long Beach State, and St. Mary's. Could very well see St. Mary's making the tourny because of how easy it would be to fly them out to Hawaii instead of a bubble team from the midwest or east coast. The NCAA could go a few different ways and send two middle-tier teams in Long Beach State/San Diego and Arizona or they could send upper teams like Cal/UW/Oregon and then another lesser team from outside this group. |
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Post by James on Nov 27, 2011 14:03:46 GMT -5
I actually like that regional that you have for the Wahine Me too Me three! (Other than the travel!) |
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Nov 27, 2011 16:32:49 GMT -5
Me too Me three! (Other than the travel!) Well if your team is going to fly across the country to lose they might as well lose in paradise. |
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Nov 27, 2011 16:49:27 GMT -5
I think it's safe to say that subregional matches in the West will be stacked while in the East hosts will feast on creampuffs early on.
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Post by dorothymantooth on Nov 27, 2011 16:56:04 GMT -5
Me three! (Other than the travel!) Well if your team is going to fly across the country to lose they might as well lose in paradise. Paradise!  |
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