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First softball RPI rankings due tomorrow...

Posted on: March 18, 2018 at 17:42:48 CT
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I believe.

Don't be surprised to see Mizzou in the 20s. I saw an unofficial version done by a guy as of last Monday and Mizzou was projected at #22 then, primarily because of a SOS estimated at #3 in the nation.

That of course will change, and the earlier RPI rankings are not as stable as they will be another 3-4 weeks from now since only just over half the season is done and there are not as many data points in the formula.

But if that's what we see it's an indication that Mizzou could still have a decent shot at an NCAA tournament selection, in what is clearly going to be a second straight difficult season. Yes, our winning percentage is going to suck, but we have so many games left against the RPI-rich teams in the SEC, our ranking could have a decent chance of ending up in at least the low to mid 30s.

The bigger issue though is going to be finishing with a .500 record or better; without that the RPI ranking is meaningless. We have a very narrow path left to achieve that, particularly after going 1-4 in the last 5 very winnable games against Illinois and Miss State.

It's not much, but it's something to focus on. Extending our streak of NCAA tournaments is a worthwhile goal for this group of kids, that we can use to build on in the future.
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First softball RPI rankings due tomorrow... - bluetiger_ MU - 3/18 17:42:48
     RE: First softball RPI rankings due tomorrow... - Mizzou Tom KC - 3/18 18:35:19
          I did the same thing and you got the same result... - bluetiger_ MU - 3/18 18:45:45
               Can I come? - samclemens MU - 3/19 09:36:22
                    If you behave of course you can... - bluetiger_ MU - 3/19 10:03:14
                         Well, count me as that! - samclemens MU - 3/19 12:15:31
               I'll bring the smores. - Mizzou Tom KC - 3/18 18:55:21




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