Eric Lopez Regional SB Predictions.

[LouisianaB]

There are 9 schools who have both RPI and SOS in the top 16.

Ranking in RPI Order they are:

Oklahoma
UCLA
Stanford
Florida State
Northwestern
LSU
Louisiana
Alabama
Arkansas

These should be Seeds 1-9 in the NCAA

Isn’t using RPI and SOS redundant? One is part of the other.

[VObserver]

Isn’t using RPI and SOS redundant? One is part of the other.

Yes, to a degree. SOS includes an additional layer [Opponents' Opponents' Opponents' Record]. SOS is one of the devices that the Committee uses to give more advantages [like they need more] to P5 programs. The only non P5 schools in the top 25 of SOS are UL [4] and Liberty [24]. Only those 2 plus Charlotte [30], TxSt [34], UCA [38], Florida Gulf Coast [40] and UCF [42] are in the top 50.

Interestingly, 3 of the 7 are in the ASUN, 2 are SBC, 1 each in CUSA and AAC.

[GoneGolfin]

Isn’t using RPI and SOS redundant? One is part of the other.

Correct. For formula purposes (calculating it), it is 75% of the RPI. But effectively it (SOS) is just a tad less than 75% because your own winning percentage (WP) contributes a small amount to your SOS as it impacts your own OOWP through your opponents’ OWP. That is, your WP contribution to your RPI is a tad above 25%.

Brian

[GoneGolfin]

Yes, to a degree. SOS includes an additional layer [Opponents' Opponents' Opponents' Record].

This is not correct. SOS is simply 2 parts OWP and 1 part OOWP. There is no additional "layer". SOS is the RPI sans the WP component.

Brian

[JMV JustMyView]

Oregon loses series. Auburn, Florida lose all is good news for Louisiana chances of hosting.

[VObserver]

This is not correct. SOS is simply 2 parts OWP and 1 part OOWP. There is no additional "layer". SOS is the RPI sans the WP component.

Brian

Thanks for clarifying that. All of the math can get confusing.. lol

[RaginScotsman]

Oregon loses series. Auburn, Florida lose all is good news for Louisiana chances of hosting.

Not sure how much it helps but it sure doesn’t hurt. Indiana keeps winning and Rutgers beat 18 ranked Northwestern. First ranked win in a decade.

[alum81]

No such thing as a favorable road path. Upsets happen all the time. If we hit the road Glasco likes the teams road warrior mentality. Winning a regional needs to happen to take the next step. I think it can be done on the road or at home. I don't like that we are playing a 4 game below 500 team for the last three games of the year. 3 wins are nice but it will not move the needle upwards.

This is my favorite Glasco team so far. These girls have heart and talent. Sure hope they find a way to the supers and beyond. GEAUX CAJUNS

[Cajun90]

Based on selection history I'm pretty confident that we host. And I like the committee makeup currently in place right now (link below). Included in the committee is our own Jessica Leger; and no I haven't forgotten about "the farmer on the committee".....

http://web1.ncaa.org/committees/comm...itteeName=1WSB

[JMV JustMyView]

Based on selection history I'm pretty confident that we host. And I like the committee makeup currently in place right now (link below). Included in the committee is our own Jessica Leger; and no I haven't forgotten about "the farmer on the committee".....

http://web1.ncaa.org/committees/comm...itteeName=1WSB

Jessica being on the committee will have zero bearing on the Cajuns and if they host or not.

[ragin50]

Jessica being on the committee will have zero bearing on the Cajuns and if they host or not.

Correct. She has to leave the room when Louisiana is discussed I think.

[CajunVic]

Yes, but they have to look her in the eyes when she comes back in the room. If you think having her on the committee does not help some, you would be fooling yourself.

[Cajun90]

Jessica being on the committee will have zero bearing on the Cajuns and if they host or not.

I'm not saying she will be there arguing the point for us and you know that. I've followed softball/baseball selections since the mid 80's and understand exactly how it works. If you don't think the fact that she is on the committee doesn't give pause to other members then you aren't understanding the human condition very well. People aren't machines and they spend a lot of time discussing these selections long before next Sunday. It has nothing to do with undue influence or unethical behavior. Relationships matter and that is human nature.

[Cajun90]

Correct. She has to leave the room when Louisiana is discussed I think.

I've never seen any official documents on this issue but I believe you are correct as published accounts for selection committees indicate that this is the usual protocal.

[JMV JustMyView]

I've never seen any official documents on this issue but I believe you are correct as published accounts for selection committees indicate that this is the usual protocal.

He is correct.