Texas and SOS, RPI, etc ...

[Barton Hills]

Please refrain from the tired "rankings don't matter right now" BS. I'm posting this so people know where we currently stand in some key categories.I think this 3 game stretch is huuuuuuge for us. We're clinging to a 2-3 seed right now ... we slip up again in the next 7 days and we're in the 4-5 range IMO.
Current ranking
#10

Current SOS
70th ... not too good
This surprises most people since we've played UNC, MSU, Pitt, KSU, etc ...

Current RPI
19th ... big drop


Let's get back on track tonight ...

 

[texaszete]

Are "quality wins" and RPI used much in determining seeds, or just more for who gets in and who doesn't? At this point, it looks like our only good win is MSU as UNC's in a funk worse than ours...

 

[Barton Hills]

As far as I know RPI and SOS are big in deciding seeds. But I'm sure some on this board could tell you more about that.

Found this snippet on-line:

"The selection committee uses a number of factors to place teams on the S-curve, including record, strength of schedule, the Ratings Percentage Index (RPI), and a team's overall performance in recent games. The RPI rating is often considered a significant factor in selecting and seeding the final few teams in the tournament field, though the selection committee stresses that the RPI is used merely as a guideline and not as an infallible indicator of a team's worth."

 

[The Horn Identity]

Hopefully, now, the team can get past the #1 stuff. I think we'll actually play better without the extra hype and pressure.

If we can get through the next game at 4-2 or even 3-3 with with one of those being an upset of KU at home, we can solidify our position in the tourney seeding.

If we can just hang on to 3 seed in the South regional (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/bracketology), that would put us in a great spot. We'd go through New Orleans to get to Houston.

 

[Barton Hills]

I hope to see a pissed/inspired bunch tonight.