(03-16-2020 02:03 PM)jmutoml757 Wrote:  

(03-16-2020 12:31 PM)olddawg Wrote:  I'll have to walk back my assertation that the CAA was a stronger basketball conference in Lefty's days. It appears that during his 9 years here, the CAA averaged between 18th and 19th (according to Sports-reference.com.

I think my recollection was probably based more on the strength of the top teams, who generally fared well in the NCAAs. Pretty sure the CAA has not had a Tourney win since VCU and Mason left (play-in victory is a participation trophy). CAA probably had some serious bottom feeders too back in Lefty's days that brought our average rating down.

I am surprised the CAA was that low, but I guess I am remembering the David Robinson years and the years when Richmond was a tough out. I always remember Oduh being a decent team too. Anyway- #’s don’t lie I suppose.

“Lies, damned lies and statistics”. LOL

Top of the CAA is definitely not what it was with VCU, RU, GMU, ODU in the conference, and we were no slouch either.

Strongly suspect the numbers are lower because of the specific metric being used (SRS).