11-18-2014, 03:32 PM
CTCard--
Just using it as an approximator, as one most people are familiar with. There's also ARPI, and various independent rating systems, that give similar results, though not as many for men's and women's soccer as for other sports. BennettRank, for example, has Stanford #1, Maryland #10 and Michigan State #18. Massey has Stanford 1, Maryland 11 and MSU 13.Â
The interesting thing is that the TEAMS chosen to be seeded are pretty much exactly in line with the RPI. As were the at-large bids. So there's the strong intimation that the selection committee is using the RPI extensively. But the actual seeds and matchups aren't close. And mostly to the benefit of the B1G.
I know, just grousing. Tuesdays are a slow sports day :).
VG
Just using it as an approximator, as one most people are familiar with. There's also ARPI, and various independent rating systems, that give similar results, though not as many for men's and women's soccer as for other sports. BennettRank, for example, has Stanford #1, Maryland #10 and Michigan State #18. Massey has Stanford 1, Maryland 11 and MSU 13.Â
The interesting thing is that the TEAMS chosen to be seeded are pretty much exactly in line with the RPI. As were the at-large bids. So there's the strong intimation that the selection committee is using the RPI extensively. But the actual seeds and matchups aren't close. And mostly to the benefit of the B1G.
I know, just grousing. Tuesdays are a slow sports day :).
VG