Comments on: RTC Top 25: Week Nine

By: BOtskey

BOtskey — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:35:37 +0000

I appreciate your perspective but every opponent, aside from the three you mentioned, has been no better than #155 in the KenPom ratings. Murray State has 3 non-D1 wins as well. I realize they can do nothing about the conference they’re in but some teams on the fringe of the top 25 would also be 16-0 against that schedule. That’s exactly where I have Murray State. They’d be 26 to 28 if I extended my rankings past 25. That’s still a very good team. Steve Prohm has done a commendable job after losing Coach Kennedy to A&M.

Southern Miss isn’t bad and neither is Dayton. Murray State’s best win is a road (always good) win over unranked Memphis. When you compare that to a team like West Virginia (who I voted for but didn’t make it in our poll, it’s clear the Mountaineers have an edge based on the schedule and quality of wins they’ve had.

By: Chris P

Chris P — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:19:42 +0000

Yeah and I was asking why. And gave good reasons as to why they should be. They have had a tougher schedule than Missouri, Baylor and Kentucky.

By: BOtskey

BOtskey — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:13:17 +0000

I guess you didn’t read what I wrote, Chris. I said I don’t have a problem with Murray State being ranked but I’m not ready to put them on my ballot.

By: Chris P

Chris P — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:10:36 +0000

Lets see they walloped Dayton who had some good wins. They beaten a goon Souther Miss team and a decent Memphis team. And they are 16-0. You don’t just become 16-0 as a mid major unless you have a pretty talented team. Both of you voters that have them NR are a disgrace to college basketball writers. Apparently the Coaches and AP poll have it all wrong. No way should Harvard still be ranked either. Their only good win was to a mediocre FSU team and they lost to Fordham

By: BOtskey

BOtskey — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:42:22 +0000

I have to take issue with my fellow voters. Who is still ranking Harvard? Never thought they deserved a spot but they lost to freaking Fordham. I don’t have a problem with any of the other teams. I almost put St. Mary’s in and I considered Murray State. I realize their schedule sucks but Murray State has to beat someone good. They haven’t. If they keep winning they’ll find their way onto my ballot eventually if a spot opens up.