Originally Posted by
Cajunsmike
This situation illustrates the problem with relying so heavily on RPI for decisions. It is largely a ranking based upon schedule which teams have little control over at times. That is why basketball is moving to a system in which other ranking criteria will be used in addition to the RPI. Situation is especially acute in basketball due to the refusal of the major schools to go on the road to play the non majors. That is not as much of a factor in baseball due to the 56 game schedule. Brian, do you know if college baseball is considering using other tools beyond the RPI in making tournament decisions going forward?