2017 NCAA Softball Tournament Selection Show-9 pm ESPN 2

[CoolCajun123]

SEC Network--> Owned by ESPN
ESPN --> constantly hypes up SEC schools
Said SEC Schools --> Climb in polls
Beating high teams in Polls--> improve SOS and RPI
High RPI--> Rewarded with National Seeds
When the SEC teams get national seeds and play in postseason it improves the overall value of the conference. With improved value, ESPN can increase advertising revenue and subscriber revenue.
$$$ Now do you believe in the SEC Bias from ESPN? $$$
If you don't then refer yourself to Kentucky (17 loses) receiving a host site instead of Minnesota, Louisiana, or James Madison. (15 loses combined)

[ragincajun97]

This is honestly a good road for us so I'm definitely not disappointed

[GoneGolfin]

So, given the radical over-emphasis on playing a "good schedule" and your record against the RPI Top 25 (national seeds), what do you think the committee considers stronger?

2-2 vs. the RPI Top 25
or
3-2 vs. the RPI Top 25
or
4-6-1 vs. the RPI Top 25

Well, the 4-6-1 team is Florida State ... recipients of the #4 national seed. The other two are Minnesota and Louisiana respectively (unseeded).

They are obviously looking hard at SOS rank (in general) ... which is really stupid ... because RPI is SOS. It is redundant!

Selection committees that do not understand the makeup of the tools upon which they so heavily depend ... Priceless.

Brian

[ragincajun97]

Dont forget about georgia making the field with a 6-18 conference record

[cajundiehard]

Maybe the Cajuns could host Supers if Georgia can pull it out in Tallahassee...

[Cajun90]

Beating high teams in Polls--> improve SOS and RPI

This is not a true statement. Polls have nothing to do with SOS or RPI.

[RaginScotsman]

In spite of not hosting, does anyone else feel like the favorite in red stick? I've seen them play a few times this year and while they are obviously a good team, the tigers don't exactly scare you. Frankly, I'd be more scared of us. With Alex pitching well and our offense clicking, we can beat any team in the country. That's not hubris. If you've watched the Cajuns play this year, I'm sure you'll agree.

[31Ragin97]

In spite of not hosting, does anyone else feel like the favorite in red stick?

That isnt the point. The system is clearly broken...... Where is cnn if they really want to find collusion?

[whataburger]

So, given the radical over-emphasis on playing a "good schedule" and your record against the RPI Top 25 (national seeds), what do you think the committee considers stronger?

2-2 vs. the RPI Top 25
or
3-2 vs. the RPI Top 25
or
4-6-1 vs. the RPI Top 25

Well, the 4-6-1 team is Florida State ... recipients of the #4 national seed. The other two are Minnesota and Louisiana respectively (unseeded).

They are obviously looking hard at SOS rank (in general) ... which is really stupid ... because RPI is SOS. It is redundant!

Selection committees that do not understand the makeup of the tools upon which they so heavily depend ... Priceless.

Brian

They're making all the work you do educating us on the rpi almost pointless for us as a mid-major. If they can find any way to justify (in their minds) keep a Louisiana or a James Madison from hosting in favor of a last place SEC school, they will. Self-fulfilling prophecy much?

Edit: I know they didn't really give the last place SEC team a host spot.

[31Ragin97]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_1dIFPUQAAWvjJ.jpg

Wow, the state from mcneese state disappears but why do i suspect an extra L will make an appearance?

[31Ragin97]

So, given the radical over-emphasis on playing a "good schedule" and your record against the RPI Top 25 (national seeds), what do you think the committee considers stronger?

2-2 vs. the RPI Top 25
or
3-2 vs. the RPI Top 25
or
4-6-1 vs. the RPI Top 25

Well, the 4-6-1 team is Florida State ... recipients of the #4 national seed. The other two are Minnesota and Louisiana respectively (unseeded).

They are obviously looking hard at SOS rank (in general) ... which is really stupid ... because RPI is SOS. It is redundant!

Selection committees that do not understand the makeup of the tools upon which they so heavily depend ... Priceless.

Brian

They understand, but have an agenda!

[ragin50]

We should be the favorite, but get ready for the cheating, crooked umps cranking up the illegal pitch calls on Alex. I hope I'm wrong, but past experience is not good.

In spite of not hosting, does anyone else feel like the favorite in red stick? I've seen them play a few times this year and while they are obviously a good team, the tigers don't exactly scare you. Frankly, I'd be more scared of us. With Alex pitching well and our offense clicking, we can beat any team in the country. That's not hubris. If you've watched the Cajuns play this year, I'm sure you'll agree.