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Post by mactec on Mar 13, 2018 14:57:57 GMT -8
For those who've never used it, T-Rank is an analytical tool that attempts to rank teams using advanced statistics in order to adjust for varying difficulties of schedules. It's more or less the same methodology as BPI, Kenpom, Sagarin, etc. ratings. The cool thing though, is that it lets you filter it in any you want. Well, I wanted to see how good we've been since 2/14 (the day we beat Wyoming to start our 9-game win streak). Since 2/14, we have been the 11th best team in the country. Houston is three spots ahead of us in 8th place with a win over Cinci, a handful of double digit wins (including a 51 point thrashing of ECU which certainly raised their rank quite a bit).  There's not really any point of this topic other than to show that we really ARE one of the hottest teams in the country, even after adjusting for Strength of Schedule. And a throwback to the Fisher days, we've had the fourth most efficient defense (SOS adjusted) in that same time period. Only behind Duke, UVA, and Michigan. That's some pretty good company!  |
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Post by legkick on Mar 13, 2018 15:02:13 GMT -8
That's one of the reasons why it stinks we got placed against Houston as opposed to an Ohio State or Clemson. They're hot too.
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Post by northcountymike on Mar 13, 2018 15:05:44 GMT -8
Houston is a very hot team just like the Aztecs. This one has the potential to be a an instant classic like the MWC Championship game was.
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Post by jdaztec on Mar 13, 2018 15:18:17 GMT -8
Lets hope the results the same.
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Post by mnico213 on Mar 13, 2018 15:28:06 GMT -8
So, we are the 11th best team over that period and got placed in a bracket where we would have to face #8 and then #1 if we win?
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Post by rebar619 on Mar 13, 2018 15:36:25 GMT -8
Houston is a very hot team just like the Aztecs. This one has the potential to be a an instant classic like the MWC Championship game was. This sure looks like it will be a similar game to the match against UNM. We cant say that the team wasnt prepared! |
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Post by AzTex on Mar 13, 2018 16:02:36 GMT -8
A suspicious person would think they were trying to knock out G5 teams as early as possible pitting one against another.
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Post by sdmotohead on Mar 13, 2018 16:31:50 GMT -8
On a side note we actually got 1 vote in the coaches poll this week!
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Post by chris92065 on Mar 13, 2018 16:39:38 GMT -8
A suspicious person would think they were trying to knock out G5 teams as early as possible pitting one against another. Of course they are. St Mary got ripped and a word. But We Win 2 We are in la. |
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Post by AzTex on Mar 13, 2018 17:06:01 GMT -8
On a side note we actually got 1 vote in the coaches poll this week! We got 2 votes in the AP poll. Nevada is 25th in the coaches poll and 24th in the AP. This is even after we beat them twice last week. |
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Post by mactec on Mar 13, 2018 17:10:55 GMT -8
On a side note we actually got 1 vote in the coaches poll this week! We got 2 votes in the AP poll. Nevada is 25th in the coaches poll and 24th in the AP. This is even after we beat them twice last week. Wow, didn't even think about the polls this week. That's actually insane that Nevada is still ranked. I guess it makes sense though as every team (except one per league) has to lose that week. But even still... you'd think any voters who saw a single second of our game would drop them out completely. |
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Post by oc74aztec on Mar 13, 2018 18:46:44 GMT -8
So if we get past #8 Houston, we'll face #1 Michigan.
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Post by podpeople on Mar 13, 2018 22:35:43 GMT -8
So if we get past #8 Houston, we'll face #1 Michigan. The funny thing is, we can beat either. |
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Post by longtimebooster on Mar 14, 2018 5:36:00 GMT -8
So, we are the 11th best team over that period and got placed in a bracket where we would have to face #8 and then #1 if we win? The problem with the Tournament is that all the teams are good. There aren't any easy outs. Maybe the 16 v 1 or 15 v 2, but all the teams are dangerous and will make you pay if you sleep on them. Just ask UCLA. The only ethos should be stop whining and play whoever is up next. |
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Post by Old School on Mar 14, 2018 6:32:04 GMT -8
Winning sure helps.
Oldie Out
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Post by csfoster on Mar 14, 2018 6:44:07 GMT -8
The toughest bracket? Ours with six of the top 15 teams according to this analysis. Bring It On!!!
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Post by moctezumaii on Mar 14, 2018 8:37:33 GMT -8
The talk is what a great rebounding team Houston is, their height doesn't matter (Girth!) look at how they beat Cincinnati and Wichita State . . .
I looked at 'Nati and Wichita. Both are short teams, shorter than Houston and much shorter compared to the Aztecs. I dunno how that plays out, it's just perhaps worth noting.
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