Regional 2019

[GoneGolfin]

It would require a full 180 degree reversal of what the selection committee has made abundantly clear is the criteria to be a #1 seed and host. When considering that criteria, the Cajuns could arguably have a Top 8 RPI and would not be hosting ... as they played a measly one game vs. the RPI Top 25 ... and have zero wins against this group. They have also played fewer games against the RPI Top 50 (2-1 record) than I can recall in some time from an NCAA Tournament team with at-large credentials. I would call it a stunningly weak schedule.

Some quick research to illustrate the above point concerning the weak schedule ... There has been only one team since 2005 (most dated season I examined) in the RPI Top 50 at selection time that played fewer than three games vs. the RPI Top 50. That was #44 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in 2005 with two such games (they did win one vs. the RPI Top 25). Every other team in the RPI Top 50 at selection time since 2005 played five or more games vs. the RPI Top 50.

Brian

[GoneGolfin]

It would be a great year to get sent to BR. They are no where near as good as they will be seeded. Not even close. Thet may not make it out regardless of who gets sent there.

I like our chances in either Baton Rouge or Oxford. But the Cajuns need to get the bats back.

Brian

[alum81]

It's going to be BR as a 2 seed and we play in the finals.

[ATXCajun]

Not surprising considering #2 Minnesota got sent down south last year.

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.

[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