It feels that way probably because UConn has only played one top 25 team, but UConn's SOS is buoyed by the fact that they've played only one team outside the top 100 (#127 Dayton). Virtually all the other top teams have played multiple opponents outside the top 150, which can drag down the SOS rating severely.
UConn has also showing 4 quandrant 1's though because it goes all the way to top 50. And that is my point. Some teams are getting too much credit for not only playing against weak quadrant 1's and also too much credit that cupacakes are quadrant 2 and 3, instead of 4 when they are still in fact cupcakes either way.
Those quadrant designations aren't used to calculate SOS; they're only to define the columns of the team sheet. Strength of schedule per RPI (as shown on Nolan's site) is just a function of opponents' winning percentage and their opponents' WP.
I was just making a general statement that fit in with what he was saying.....I am not sure what you even mean by your statement.
Just trying to head off another bout of OSU fans’ indignantionat UConn fans
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Husky fans should be thankful that Creme & Hays continue to furnish UConn WBB with bulletin board material. Let’s hope the doubters persist right up to the National Championship game...I guess we are not #1.
Have at it boys (Creme and Hays).
Why Oregon State, not UConn, should be ranked No. 1
The truth is, this season lacks a no-brainer choice for No. 1. But Oregon State's resume is better than UConn's, and the Beavers should be on top.
I guess we are not #1.
Have at it boys (Creme and Hays).
Why Oregon State, not UConn, should be ranked No. 1
The truth is, this season lacks a no-brainer choice for No. 1. But Oregon State's resume is better than UConn's, and the Beavers should be on top.
What's worse is not only was the DePaul game AT Oregon State (vs. UConn AT DePaul), virtually ALL of the Beavers games were at home or a neutral site. Beating an overrated Miami who is not in the polls anymore does not and should not carry much weight. But then again, that would require, research, thought and logic on these writers. While many claim this is all irrelevant, actually, the narrative does matter in the consciousness of all the voters and will have an effect on the seeding come selection time. I will defer to @Plebe for his perspective on the RPI effect of the schedule visa vi the seeding as I am not as convinced that the committee uses complete logic on seeding or team selection as one would, could or should. I just know that if a head to head matchup were to occur with OSU, either there, here or neutral site, our scoring would outperform the Beavers. While Slocum once played well against us at Maryland, my only concern would be Tudor and her outside shot. Slocum is not the same player we saw. She's still good but not elite.
Thanks @eebmg for posting the ESPN article. I think Graham Hays said it best: " There's no right answer at the moment.". @DefenseBB, I agree with you that winning on the road is much more difficult. @DefenseBB, Destiny Slocum is playing at an elite level this season. I've been at every home game this season, and, Destiny has improved dramatically after 1-year in the OSU system (including Destiny's defense). I think it would be wonderful if OSU & UConn end up in the same bracket this season. No doubt, it would be a fantastic game should it come about that they face off in NCAA Playoffs.What's worse is not only was the DePaul game AT Oregon State (vs. UConn AT DePaul), virtually ALL of the Beavers games were at home or a neutral site. Beating an overrated Miami who is not in the polls anymore does not and should not carry much weight. But then again, that would require, research, thought and logic on these writers. While many claim this is all irrelevant, actually, the narrative does matter in the consciousness of all the voters and will have an effect on the seeding come selection time. I will defer to @Plebe for his perspective on the RPI effect of the schedule visa vi the seeding as I am not as convinced that the committee uses complete logic on seeding or team selection as one would, could or should. I just know that if a head to head matchup were to occur with OSU, either there, here or neutral site, our scoring would outperform the Beavers. While Slocum once played well against us at Maryland, my only concern would be Tudor and her outside shot. Slocum is not the same player we saw. She's still good but not elite.
Slocum is playing and shooting much better this season than she did during her first two years of college, including her frosh year at Maryland. She is a capable three-point shooter and was shooting better than 50/40/80 from the three distances prior to a poor shooting percentage in Oregon State's most recent game against BYU. Slocum is often positioned on a wing while Goodman runs the offense as the point guard, at least during the nonconference season to date.
What is making OSU difficult to guard this year, is Rueck often plays Goodman, Slocum, and Pivec at the point during the same game. Each of them present different challenges for the defense when playing the point. It is a real luxury for Rueck.
The debate over where both teams stand in late December will be rendered moot by whatever transpires in the next 10 weeks. OSU's and UConn's wins here in November and December aren't meaningless, but both have the vast bulk of their heavy lifting awaiting them in January and February.What's worse is not only was the DePaul game AT Oregon State (vs. UConn AT DePaul), virtually ALL of the Beavers games were at home or a neutral site. Beating an overrated Miami who is not in the polls anymore does not and should not carry much weight. But then again, that would require, research, thought and logic on these writers. While many claim this is all irrelevant, actually, the narrative does matter in the consciousness of all the voters and will have an effect on the seeding come selection time. I will defer to @Plebe for his perspective on the RPI effect of the schedule visa vi the seeding as I am not as convinced that the committee uses complete logic on seeding or team selection as one would, could or should. I just know that if a head to head matchup were to occur with OSU, either there, here or neutral site, our scoring would outperform the Beavers. While Slocum once played well against us at Maryland, my only concern would be Tudor and her outside shot. Slocum is not the same player we saw. She's still good but not elite.
I’ve often felt that Slocum’s challenges at MD and during her 1st year at OSU related to the fact that she was a natural shooting guard who was being asked to run the point. If Rueck has her playing off the ball, looking for opportunities to receive the ball in the flow of the offense and score, Slocum should be a much more efficient player.
If Slocum is to be successful at the next level, it will have to be as a 5'7" point guard. Playing off the ball cuts down on the potential for her turnovers and the team's offense runs a lot of plays for her. So, I would agree that her efficiency has improved. I believe that all three starting guards for Oregon State average 5+ assists per game and have shared time running the point this season. You don't see that happen very often at any level.
The best teams don’t really try to initiate their offense through just one player. Three years ago, when UConn set the NCAA single season assist record with 863 in only 37 games, if there was a starting pg, I guess it would have been Saniya Chong. But she was one of 5 players with 100+ assists and her total was considerably behind the 190 assists of Gabby Williams, who generally played as the 5 in UConn’s offense.
For shame on you Plebe for uttering such heresy and just 2 days after Christmas? For shame, I say, for shame!
