(01-21-2018 01:59 PM)fanhood Wrote:  

(01-21-2018 11:34 AM)bearcatlawjd2 Wrote:  

(01-21-2018 10:59 AM)STL_Wave Wrote:  NCAA tournament selection committee testing new tool that could eventually replace RPI

RPI is the traditional and polarizing barometer used in the analysis process leading into Selection Sunday. For the first time, committee members will see rankings from ESPN's BPI and Strength of Record, KPI, Jeff Sagarin Ratings and KenPom.com next to the RPI on the official team sheets used to assess each program.

They'll also see the average score of the six advanced metrics for each team, which could be repackaged as a new, official tool that replaces the RPI next season, said David Worlock, media coordinator for the NCAA tournament.




http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketb...ion-system

I'm assuming this will only help the AAC. However any "official stat" that has ESPN's name next to it makes me anxious. What do you all think?

I would be more concerned that Craig Thompson is on the selection committee. Probably enemy number one for the American right now. When the American only gets three teams in the tournament you know where to look.

It is ridiculous to even think to scapegoat Thompson. He is on the committee specifically because he has no power, no influence, and because he will not rock the boat. To think anything else is ignorant foolishness.

And another thing, Fanhood <raises finger in the air, breathes in deeply>....Fanhood? Hello? Oh...