Regional 2019

[LouisianaB]

Minnesota had no history, tradition, resume. They know in advance that UL as a 2 means a 1 likely will not advance. I think we host as a 14.

Bold prediction, but I like it

[Cajun90]

Minnesota had no history, tradition, resume. They know in advance that UL as a 2 means a 1 likely will not advance. I think we host as a 14.

I'll take a bet on that.

[Esqueleto]

Minnesota had no history, tradition, resume. They know in advance that UL as a 2 means a 1 likely will not advance. I think we host as a 14.

We're talking Big10 vs Sunbelt. You better believe they will screw UL given the opportunity. I hope I'm wrong

[RaginScotsman]

Did the final RPI rankings come out? I still don’t think UL had enough to get past #17.

[ATXCajun]

Bold prediction, but I like it

I do understand the math, but in practical application, the committee can decide to stray from the math. There are SEC teams that are close to .500 that will host just because they lost a lot to good teams. Then there’s UL, which has only lost 4 games, has several all-american candidates, swept its conference, has a history of regional and super regional wins, is an excellent host site, and will likely spoil a regional if they don’t host. To justify the decision, the committee can simply say that a storied program with a 50-4 record simply could not be ignored, and scheduling challenges were the only reason that UL found itself with an RPI just outside of the top16. Also, the NFCA coaches think UL is the 7th best team.

[GoneGolfin]

Did the final RPI rankings come out? I still don’t think UL had enough to get past #17.

I believe that UL is at 17 ... but it is close between 17 and 18.

Brian

[GoneGolfin]

I do understand the math, but in practical application, the committee can decide to stray from the math. There are SEC teams that are close to .500 that will host just because they lost a lot to good teams. Then there's UL, which has only lost 4 games, has several all-american candidates, swept its conference, has a history of regional and super regional wins, is an excellent host site, and will likely spoil a regional if they don't host. To justify the decision, the committee can simply say that a storied program with a 50-4 record simply could not be ignored, and scheduling challenges were the only reason that UL found itself with an RPI just outside of the top16. Also, the NFCA coaches think UL is the 7th best team.

Lots of stuff in there that is not part of the selection criteria ... and never has been. While ignoring the single most glaring deficiency that says UL does not deserve a national seed.

I am just looking forward to spoiling someone's regional.

Brian

[fanof71]

How many times have we seen a selection committee blow up the rules to place a team, regardless of sport, just for the reasons sited above...

[ATXCajun]

Lots of stuff in there that is not part of the selection criteria ... and never has been. While ignoring the single most glaring deficiency that says UL does not deserve a national seed.

I am just looking forward to spoiling someone's regional.

Brian

I know, but if that’s the way of things, if winning doesn’t matter, then we may never host again. All host sites will go to the SEC, PAC10, and BIG12, with an ACC sprinkled in from time to time.

[lcitsh]

I'm expecting all of you to be at Pete's tonight for the selection show.

[NOCajun]

What time's the show?

[lcitsh]

What time's the show?

8. Doors open at 7.