SMU Ranked #45

[ojaipony]

Not sure why this site has a different RPI than the other site, the formula is straightforward math, but regardless it is pretty close.

This site also shows a projection of where teams will end up, groups by conference, etc. I think it is pretty fun to mess around with.

One of the interesting things to me is that on each team's page it shows a list of all of the teams that impact the team's RPI (both currently and in the future). Amazing how many teams' performances impact each team's RPI since it factors in opponents' opponents' records. Go High Point! (except when they play Arkansas since Arkansas impacts us a lot more)

http://www.rpiforecast.com/confs/Amer.html

Wow, so they expect us to finish 20-11. That's pretty darn good. I would be overjoyed if that happened.

[OhioBrownFan]

So we'd go to the Tourney if the season ended today.

Not necessarily as you would have to take out the auto bids for lower ranked teams leaving fewer at large bids.

This.

[mustangxc]

First time we have had an RPI rating in forever.

actually we had a shockingly high RPI in the early season during one of Doherty's years...and it had as much to do with who we were losing than our beating everyone on the schedule. I remember thinking this system is a joke. I want to say we were top 10. Maybe somebody else will remember the details

RPI works. The reason we were ranked very high in RPI is because we did extremely well in our non-conference schedule and beat a Dayton team that had just beaten Louisville. We also beat Illinois State which helped boost our RPI. I just looked it up and we started 10-1.

http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-bas ... -2006.html

[CalallenStang]

First time we have had an RPI rating in forever.

Actually, we were somehow number 1 in RPI for like the first 5 games last year.

That is correct. I am still not sure why

[PonyKris89]

And now, after 29 point win over McNeese, I see we have dropped out of the Top 50. We might want to consider keeping foot on the gas vs these week sisters, we had a 35 point lead at half.

Although, it was 3rd game in four nights.

[CalallenStang]

And now, after 29 point win over McNeese, I see we have dropped out of the Top 50. We might want to consider keeping foot on the gas vs these week sisters, we had a 35 point lead at half.

Although, it was 3rd game in four nights.

Margin of victory does not influence RPI

[PonyKris89]

And now, after 29 point win over McNeese, I see we have dropped out of the Top 50. We might want to consider keeping foot on the gas vs these week sisters, we had a 35 point lead at half.

Although, it was 3rd game in four nights.

Margin of victory does not influence RPI

I didn't know that. Thanks!

[Alaric]

Up one in kenpom's ranking to no 50

[Treadway21]

It was crazy when we were in the top ten in RPI the beginning of whatever year that was. I learned my lesson: do not pay attention to the RPI until after the New Year.

We seem to be right in track record woes from what the schedule dictates. The AAC season is where it is at.

[Pony ^]

RPI flat out doesn't matter right now. We know we will be facing some very good teams in the future. Just win baby.

[Grant Carter]

Just because it does not matter does not mean it is not fun to discuss for some people.

[The PonyGrad]

Oddly, as of today we are #68 in both RPI and Sagarin. One does not look at margin of victory and the other does.

[Harry0569]

Ken Pom has us #38!!

[GiddyUp]

RPI means squat right now.

thank you

[Alaric]

So we'd go to the Tourney if the season ended today.

Not necessarily as you would have to take out the auto bids for lower ranked teams leaving fewer at large bids.

This.

Plus the selection committee considers others factors besides RPI and automatic bids with some room for subjectivity, right?