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BigJake20

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Isn't that what the RPI was?


Everyone complained about that (me included). So they added a human element to it with the selection committee.

It is human nature to be biased to an extent, or at least unknowingly manipulated by external factors.

I actually agree that we should have an algorithm. Problem is, what does that algorithm consist of? How often does the algorithm get updated? Who gets to decide this?

There will still be a human element deciding the answers to the questions above. There will still be complaints of other teams not getting in, and people doing the same type of analysis that Buzz did. So people will still be clamoring for algorithm updates every single year.

Long story short: There will always be people unhappy with the process.

(In response to this post by RunHokieRun)

Posted: 03/17/2022 at 11:16AM



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Why not set up an algorithm to select tournament teams? -- RunHokieRun 03/17/2022 10:49AM
  The system is perfect how it is. -- hokieZ71 03/17/2022 11:23AM
  Read up on the history of the BCS for your answer ** -- BROman Hokie 03/17/2022 11:17AM
  Isn't that what the RPI was? -- BigJake20 03/17/2022 11:16AM

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