SB Final: Louisiana 0, Troy 3

[Cajun90]

Those humans ... what can you do with them!

AI my friend....just ask Sarah & John Conner.

[BeauCajun]

Those humans ... what can you do with them!

Some I can do without.

[CajunSID]

… Much would need to happen for the Cajuns to fall out of the RPI TOP 16. Could it happen? Sure. But if the Cajuns do not tank, they will be ok in this regard.

I think the caution is a possible misconception that the top 16 in the RPI host. That is most certainly not the case.

But the overall point is a loss to Troy (and even another loss) doesn’t necessarily ruin their host chances. Just gets them closer to the bubble.

If they win the league tournament and get at least 1 win in the next 2 days, they for sure have a decent chance.

Would be nice to see that streak keep going though! But more importantly get the sticks going again.

[GoneGolfin]

I think the caution is a possible misconception that the top 16 in the RPI host. That is most certainly not the case.

Certainly. But the problem that others have in this regard (you see it in this thread) is understanding why it is not the case that the hosts simply come from the RPI Top 16.

The Cajuns did not get screwed last year. There was significant precedent established as to why the Cajuns did not host and it was easy to see coming. They did not have a hosting/national seed resume because they did not prove it against the top teams (national seed peers). Understand that this does not mean they did not have one of the top 16 teams ... they did. But they did not fulfill the requirements of proving it to the committee. Goal posts did not move. It has happened to other teams in the recent past ... for example, Minnesota.

The Cajuns have taken significant steps to rectify the resume problem this season. Does what they have done guarantee a spot (even with a Top 16 RPI finish)? No. But I like their chances. It will depend on what team(s) are on the bubble with the Cajuns for those final selections and how the Cajuns finish. One metric strongly in their favor that will be considered ... they will finish with the #1 NC SOS. Looking at the board, I think the chief competition will come from Washington, Baylor, Cal, and Mississippi State. If the Cajuns can maintain separation from these schools RPI-wise, I like their chances. I think if the season ended today, the Cajuns would be hosting.

Brian

[CajunSID]

Certainly. But the problem that others have in this regard (you see it in this thread) is understanding why it is not the case that the hosts simply come from the RPI Top 16.

The Cajuns did not get screwed last year. There was significant precedent established as to why the Cajuns did not host and it was easy to see coming. They did not have a hosting/national seed resume because they did not prove it against the top teams (national seed peers). Understand that this does not mean they did not have one of the top 16 teams ... they did. But they did not fulfill the requirements of proving it to the committee. Goal posts did not move. It has happened to other teams in the recent past ... for example, Minnesota.

The Cajuns have taken significant steps to rectify the resume problem this season. Does what they have done guarantee a spot (even with a Top 16 RPI finish)? No. But I like their chances. It will depend on what team(s) are on the bubble with the Cajuns for those final selections and how the Cajuns finish. One metric strongly in their favor that will be considered ... they will finish with the #1 NC SOS. Looking at the board, I think the chief competition will come from Washington, Baylor, Cal, and Mississippi State. If the Cajuns can maintain separation from these schools RPI-wise, I like their chances. I think if the season ended today, the Cajuns would be hosting.

Brian

This is a must-read. Well done.