Xavier is on a different level than any other 1A team.
They aren't even often challenged by many 3A teams.
Playoff Predictions Week 7
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Xavier is on a different level than any other 1A team.
They aren't even often challenged by many 3A teams.
I would be in favor of something like a 50/30/20 weighting. Most important is what you win, second most is that you try to play a quality schedule. I'd also be in favor of having a game or two that don't factor into the RPI so you can have a rivalry game and not have it impact your RPI, that's good for your fan base, good for the sport.
Anybody have a good reason they shouldn't publish the wish lists? Let's be transparent about whether you wanted a cream puff schedule or wanted some quality. etc. It would sure put to rest some rumors.
I think there's the possibility that any really good team on the right night with no mistakes could pull it off. Yes, Xavier is excellent, but they weren't undefeatable. A West Sioux kind of attack could give them problems, again, on the right night, with everything going right. And since I'm willing to entertain the notion of a West Sioux doing it, then I think it's only fair I include the others who could be contenders. Do I think WB would beat Xavier? No. Do I think it's 100% out of the realm of possibility? No. I could see any of the top 5-6 1As pulling off a 28-24 upset and I could see any of them falling 35-0. In the end they are all still HS kids. Xavier's size and depth just make it A LOT tougher.
Agreed. This year's Xavier team is a shadow of their previous teams. That regina score, for example, is not even close to being indicative to how competitive that game actually was. Actually surprised how much they dropped off this year.
I agree a really good team on a really good night could beat Xavier. It happened when the top team in Class 3A snapped Xavier's 32 game win streak. West Dub got em by 6 points at home.
There is no West Dub in 1A sorry. 1A has some good teams. I doubt anyone in 1A would come close to Xavier.
I highly doubt any one in 1A can beat Regina by a score of 35-0.
There is no West Dub in 1A sorry. 1A has some good teams. I doubt anyone in 1A would come close to Xavier.
I highly doubt any one in 1A can beat Regina by a score of 35-0.
That was not the point I was making, RK.
I realize WB would lose to CRX.
The point being made was why are you calling out teams in favor if Regina, but then not listing the teams you referred to.
Stand behind your brand, man. I will believe your stance. That's the difference between me and others. If you say, "this is what went down (aka the truth)", who am I to tell you differently when I dont walk the road you travel?
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2006 scenario
WB, Monte, Regina tied for district title each having one district loss.
WB beat Monte
Regina beat WB
Monte beat Regina
13 point rule used to decide the winner
Monte had best 13, then WB, then Regina
For runner up, it went back to head to head. Regina beat WB, so they were runner up
Never understood the reason for the 13 point rule. It should be used in all tiebreakers or not have it at all, was the contention of 8-1 WB and 8-1 2A Monticello in the same year.
WB, Monte, Regina tied for district title each having one district loss.
WB beat Monte
Regina beat WB
Monte beat Regina
13 point rule used to decide the winner
Monte had best 13, then WB, then Regina
For runner up, it went back to head to head. Regina beat WB, so they were runner up
Never understood the reason for the 13 point rule. It should be used in all tiebreakers or not have it at all, was the contention of 8-1 WB and 8-1 2A Monticello in the same year.
In sk’s defense, almost two years ago when they put teams they’d like to play for their non district games, it would’ve been very unlikely that all four of their teams they played, Pekin, Lynnville, Albia and EBF would all be having down years. 4 fairly solid programs that usually field decent teams.
I thought I had answered your question earlier honestly. That response was to RC1963. That's why I said I will have to disagree RC, unless you are also RC. I do not believe any 1A team would beat Xavier this year, and I am guessing we are on the same page.
With the RPI as it is, there will be teams ahead of Regina that should not be. Take all the one loss teams for example, none of them lost to a better team than Regina did.
But what you want me to do is to say who I feel should be ranked higher, Regina or West Branch. I don't know. It would be nice to see them battle it out on the field. But we may never know again who is better this year, WB or Regina if they don't meet up. Currently the rivalry only lives on message boards since 2016.
As a fan of public schools and who has a long history of advocating for a Private school multiplier, I would probably root for West Branch if they ever play their neighboring school. That is my brand, and I have always stood by it my man.
And that was one of the main reasons why we went to 32 playoff teams, and I think also stayed away from just taking the top 2 teams in a district and had at large bids to give teams in a 3 way tie all a chance to qualify.
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There were area teams that asked SK if they would like to play in the out of district.
SK kindly said "no", so its nobody's fault but their own if they don't get in
There were area teams that asked SK if they would like to play in the out of district.
SK kindly said "no", so its nobody's fault but their own if they don't get in
Are you saying that SK did have one of the best ND schedules last year?
