Some of the losses that took place ... it certainly does open up the opportunity for teams in the postseason tournaments to solidify a 1-seed or maybe to open the door for other teams.
More Quotes from Craig Littlepage:
I think it's been pretty clear from the committee over time that we're not going to be impressed with records that are somewhat artificially built. If we're comparing six or eight teams and two have put together a schedule of rigor where they play home and away from home, the committee is going to go with teams that have challenged themselves.Craig Littlepage
They have done a great job of trying to schedule throughout the country against teams from many other conferences. As much as anything, they've had a high level of coaching and play ... that in the minds of many has elevated their profile this year.
Craig Littlepage
There have been some unbelievable stories, great drama and great individual and team performances. But we are continually reminded that the evaluation process is not complete.
Craig Littlepage
The advice I would have is to look at the performance of the team. I understand their questions. I understand their disappointment. The committee is equally devastated when we know there are excellent teams that won't have an opportunity to play.
Craig Littlepage
There is a perception that a .500 record in the league is a threshold for at-large consideration. In those kinds of situations, you have to further scrutinize that team's schedule in terms of who they played.
Craig Littlepage
The R.P.I. is one of those tools that we have at our disposal.
Craig Littlepage
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Opportunity QuotesContemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.
Nicolas de Chamfort
It would have been the equivalent of Jackson Pollock's attempts to copy the Sistine Chapel.
Malcolm Cowley
When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality.
Joe Paterno