RPI

[GoneGolfin]

In that, there is NO doubt.

Z

ps any chance you'll be in foe WKY? _

No, the credit goes to Paul at SEBaseball.com. He just sent me the updated version. I will post here shortly. But UL is tied with New Mexico at #40 with a .5736 Adjusted RPI.

No, I will not be in for WKU. I have a newborn (Preston Michael) ... born last Saturday morning. We will be watching and listening to the broadcast. However, if the Cajuns were to make a regional, we may be making a family trip.

Brian

[GoneGolfin]

_ As I suspected, the Cajuns came in at #41 (they did not pass Pittsburgh, but are close) and are tightly bunched with the teams above them through #36. Later I will have a slightly more accurate version of the RPI (more accurate than Boyd's) that will also have precision to four decimal places. That will show us exactly how tight it is.

Adjusted RPI through games of Saturday 5/1 ...

30 0.5808 North Carolina
31 0.5781 Texas A&M
32 0.5773 San Diego
33 0.5772 Florida Atlantic
34 0.5771 Stanford
35 0.5769 The Citadel
36 0.5752 Texas State
37 0.5752 Pittsburgh
38 0.5745 Oregon State
39 0.5739 College of Charleston
40 0.5736 New Mexico
41 0.5736 Louisiana-Lafayette
42 0.5710 Appalachian State
43 0.5674 UC Irvine
44 0.5650 Kansas State
45 0.5647 Texas Tech
46 0.5640 Western Carolina
47 0.5640 Tennessee
48 0.5633 Boston College
49 0.5632 Liberty
50 0.5631 Washington
51 0.5629 Washington State
52 0.5622 Baylor
53 0.5620 Southeastern Louisiana
54 0.5608 Mississippi State
55 0.5596 Rutgers

As you can see, the Cajuns are tied with New Mexico at .5736. There is not much at all that separates the teams through #36. And even teams like San Diego, Florida Atlantic, Stanford, and The Citadel are potentially a loss away (depending on whom that loss is to) from falling below the Cajuns. Let the scoreboard watching commence.

Brian

[Zeebart21]

No, the credit goes to Paul at SEBaseball.com. He just sent me the updated version. I will post here shortly. But UL is tied with New Mexico at #40 with a .5736 Adjusted RPI.

No, I will not be in for WKU. I have a newborn (Preston Michael) ... born last Saturday morning. We will be watching and listening to the broadcast. However, if the Cajuns were to make a regional, we may be making a family trip.

Brian

Props to Paul @ SEBaseball! Congrats on the newborn!!

Z

[GoneGolfin]

_ Props to Paul @ SEBaseball! Congrats on the newborn!!

Z _

Thanks Z!

Brian

[GoneGolfin]

_ Looking forward to it Brian. I love this time of year and I get into all the different teams we are pulling for and against. I stayed up late watching Texas/Baylor game. Texas can really pitch I I would think they may be the early favorites to win it all.

Brain, who do you like right now? Maybe give me the top few teams who you can win it all. Thanks. _

Certainly, Texas has an outstanding shot to take the title. The Horns have the best pitching staff in the country coupled with one of the best defenses in the country. They are not fearful at the plate, but they execute well and know how to scratch for runs. They do have a couple of hitters that can really hurt you.

I really like Arizona State again (did not think I would be saying that after losing a number of players from last year's team ... most notably Mike Leake). They have an oustanding pitching staff ... and that is without Josh Spence, whom has not pitched yet this season. The Sun Devils hope to get him back soon (he has started throwing). Arizona State still hits the ball extremely well, though without the gaudy power numbers of past years ... and they play sound defense. If ASU gets Spence back, they may be my favorite.

I also like Florida ... very nice starting rotation and a very balanced club. South Carolina and Arkansas are also very good. I expect at least two of these three to be in the CWS. LSU is capable, but their starting pitching is in shambles ... to the point where they need to take Ott (their closer) and move them into the rotation. Ott was shelled today by Florida and the Gators are about to sweep. This will make seven consecutive losses for the Tigers (six in conference).

Cal State-Fullerton has been charging hard down the stretch and will be a threat. As a dark horse candidate to make the CWS, take a look at Oregon. The Ducks are only in their second season under former Cal State-Fullerton coach George Horton (succeeded Garrido). They went 14-42 last season.

I expect Virginia to make a run for the title. Hultzen and Morey have been outstanding. Very balanced squad ... much like Arizona State.

Brian

[Dad04]

I watched the Gators dismantle LSU today and yesterday on TV. Matty Ice was Luke Warm today.

[J-Town Cajun]

_ Certainly, Texas has an outstanding shot to take the title. The Horns have the best pitching staff in the country coupled with one of the best defenses in the country. They are not fearful at the plate, but they execute well and know how to scratch for runs. They do have a couple of hitters that can really hurt you.

I really like Arizona State again (did not think I would be saying that after losing a number of players from last year's team ... most notably Mike Leake). They have an oustanding pitching staff ... and that is without Josh Spence, whom has not pitched yet this season. The Sun Devils hope to get him back soon (he has started throwing). Arizona State still hits the ball extremely well, though without the gaudy power numbers of past years ... and they play sound defense. If ASU gets Spence back, they may be my favorite.

I also like Florida ... very nice starting rotation and a very balanced club. South Carolina and Arkansas are also very good. I expect at least two of these three to be in the CWS. LSU is capable, but their starting pitching is in shambles ... to the point where they need to take Ott (their closer) and move them into the rotation. Ott was shelled today by Florida and the Gators are about to sweep. This will make seven consecutive losses for the Tigers (six in conference).

Cal State-Fullerton has been charging hard down the stretch and will be a threat. As a dark horse candidate to make the CWS, take a look at Oregon. The Ducks are only in their second season under former Cal State-Fullerton coach George Horton (succeeded Garrido). They went 14-42 last season.

I expect Virginia to make a run for the title. Hultzen and Morey have been outstanding. Very balanced squad ... much like Arizona State.

Brian _

Thanks

[LifeTimeCajun]

I watched the Gators dismantle LSU today and yesterday on TV. Matty Ice was Luke Warm today.

So did I. It just goes to show u how much different it is from working out the pen to a starter, especially in a conference like that. He is really really good with 6 or so out to close things out.

igeaux.mobi

[TuffGuy84]

_ So did I. It just goes to show u how much different it is from working out the pen to a starter, especially in a conference like that. He is really really good with 6 or so out to close things out.

igeaux.mobi _

It makes what Farquhar and Jut have done that much more impressive. Both have dominated both as a starter and in the bullpen. Jut is even more impressive considering that he's also doing well as a fielder and hitter, man its nice having those kind of players on the team.

[CajunRed]

Not a bad weekend for me. Nine wins for me (the Cajuns, Cajuns softball... and Florida)! Wow!