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Post by Pasquale on Nov 17, 2022 10:21:35 GMT -5
Based on these videos, it doesn't sound like Collins or Nunge will be returning for their COVID year of eligibility. Based on football, walking on senior day doesn't preclude coming back. They may just be unsure. I'm still betting on Collins returning for her COVID year. I was referring to their comments. |
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Post by pointillinois on Nov 17, 2022 20:31:13 GMT -5
Senior Week #5: Rylee Hinton
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Post by pointillinois on Nov 18, 2022 8:48:48 GMT -5
Really nice story on Rylee Hinton in today's News-Gazette: |
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Post by pointillinois on Nov 19, 2022 22:50:45 GMT -5
Senior Week #6: Ellie Holzman
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Post by exit237a on Nov 20, 2022 17:33:00 GMT -5
Really nice home sendoff for the seniors today and they delivered memorable performances on the court!
Kennedy, Rylee, and Kyla each hit .500!
Jess tallied 11 kills, hitting .360!
D Brown set the Illini to a team % of .324!
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Post by BumpSetKill on Nov 20, 2022 18:54:18 GMT -5
It's definitely a longshot, but I do see a sliver of a chance. The poor RPI is the main impediment, and given who the remaining opponents are it's not going to get too much better. But here's what I see as the wild card that could come into play. First, the Illini need to win all 4 remaining matches. Not automatic, but very doable. Second, looking at the remaining matches for Penn State and Purdue, I see a strong possibility that Penn State loses at least 2 matches (Wisconsin and Minnesota) and Purdue loses at least 1 (Nebraska). In addition, Penn State and Purdue play each other, so that would be either a 3rd loss for Penn State or a 2nd loss for Purdue. Net result: Illinois ends up in a 2-way tie for 5th place in the B1G! Also doesn't hurt that several other technically meaningful ranking systems have moved up the Illini. Rich Kern has them at 28, Pablo has them at 34, and Massey at 35. Definitely still a longshot, but IF the committee is going to take 7 teams from the B1G, it would be tough to say the team that finished tied for 5th shouldn't go, especially with the ratings of these other credible rating services. The committee does not care where you finish in the conference standings. It’s driven by one metric - RPI. This is not true. The committee looks at RPI as their main metric. If they looked at it as their only, then we wouldn't see teams ranked #50+ or even #60+ in RPI getting into the tournament year after year. I know they also look at the last 10 games played of bubble teams, and do consider other factors... but RPI is not their only metric. |
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Post by oldmanvb on Nov 21, 2022 0:35:40 GMT -5
Indiana just beat tOSU. Will that impact their RPI, and if so, would our beating them next weekend have a more significant impact on our RPI? Of course, all this pre-supposes we beat Indiana and Northwestern on the road, an admittedly tall order.
I had been more concerned with beating Northwestern next weekend. They have now lost 6 in a row, including two losses to Michigan State. Suddenly I am more concerned about our ability to beat Indiana.
I continue to wonder what the heck happened that weekend in Milwaukee. If only….
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Post by rogero1 on Nov 21, 2022 3:31:48 GMT -5
If Illini (currently #66 RPI) win 2 remaining matches: 8-2 last 10 matches; 17-13 season, 12-8 BIG 6th place; 1 win vs a top 25 RPI team - PSU #19 RPI, 1 win vs a top 50 RPI team - Mich #50 RPI currently; and Illini RPI at best low 60s. Illini defeated all lower RPI opponents except Illinois State #195 RPI. Illini must win at Indiana #85 RPI and Northwestern #64 RPI for any consideration of NCAA bid selection. A team with an RPI in the 60’s for an at-large bid is a long shot. Nearly all the conference tournaments would need the favorite to win out to create another at-large bid. |
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 22, 2022 11:43:35 GMT -5
Is there an updated RPI after last weekends wins?
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Nov 22, 2022 12:13:26 GMT -5
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Post by Pasquale on Nov 22, 2022 17:22:48 GMT -5
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Post by Pasquale on Nov 22, 2022 20:54:35 GMT -5
Aren’t Michigan and Northwestern ineligible with losing records in the Big Ten? Or am I misremembering this?
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Post by exit237a on Nov 22, 2022 21:04:43 GMT -5
Aren’t Michigan and Northwestern ineligible with losing records in the Big Ten? Or am I misremembering this? I don’t know the rules for sure but I think they may just need to be at least .500 W/L overall, not in conference. Both those teams are still in discussion as potential tournament teams among some veteran posters on this site. |
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Post by Pasquale on Nov 22, 2022 21:59:16 GMT -5
Aren’t Michigan and Northwestern ineligible with losing records in the Big Ten? Or am I misremembering this? I don’t know the rules for sure but I think they may just need to be at least .500 W/L overall, not in conference. Both those teams are still in discussion as potential tournament teams among some veteran posters on this site. You may be correct. There are several variables for the committee to consider for the middle of the pack teams in the Big Ten. I wouldn't want to be on the committee this year. |
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Post by liberovb10 on Nov 22, 2022 23:07:12 GMT -5
it all depends on the amount of B1G bias the committee will have over other bubble teams. Remember when Ole Miss squeaked in as one of the last teams over higher RPI teams Last year because they had the “Banwarth” effect, and a decent enough record with a just below impressive RPI.
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