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[CaribouJim]

I think that 10-8 plus one win in the Garden, or a flat 11-7 gets us in. While our RPI will likely linger in problem areas, I do believe that our Pomeroy ranking will vault into the top 50 and the committee looked at that a lot more heavily last year.

I don't think 11-7 is a slam dunk as I agree - MU's RPI will be a lingering problem. Get at least one BE tourney win. Would be nice to make a run in the BE tourney for once as well.

[MUfan12]

I don't think 11-7 is a slam dunk as I agree - MU's RPI will be a lingering problem. Get at least one BE tourney win. Would be nice to make a run in the BE tourney for once as well.

If MU gets to 11 BE wins, they will have beaten some top teams to get there. That should be enough to get them in.

[TrevorCandelino]

11-7 in a top five RPI league makes any team a lock.

[farmerdoc]

If MU gets to 11 BE wins, they will have beaten some top teams to get there. That should be enough to get them in.

Got to believe this is true, also, do not discount the effect that Henry could have in moving us off the bubble. If he continues to play well, and looks like a All-American, it only helps our case.

[kneelb4zerg]

Got to believe this is true, also, do not discount the effect that Henry could have in moving us off the bubble. If he continues to play well, and looks like a All-American, it only helps our case.

Exactly.

[unclejohn]

So we would need to sweep the bottom four and beat at least a couple of the top five at home. Doable I would think. Of course, slip-ups will kill us and road wins against quality will be a big plus.

[Markedman]

11-7 in a top five RPI league makes any team a lock.

It doesn't Trevor.

Warriorfan4life and Brewcity have mentioned numerous teams in the last 5 years from power conferences that have been 4 games over .500 in conference and still not made it.

The committee head says it every year........"overall body of work"........non conference matters.

[MUMac]

It doesn't Trevor.

Warriorfan4life and Brewcity have mentioned numerous teams in the last 5 years from power conferences that have been 4 games over .500 in conference and still not made it.

The committee head says it every year........"overall body of work"........non conference matters.

True, but one difference is the balanced schedule. Those you cite have unbalanced conference schedules. That does make a difference. If the BE ends up as one of the top 3 conferences, playing a balanced schedule and being 4 games over .500 will mean a lot.

[Markedman]

True, but one difference is the balanced schedule. Those you cite have unbalanced conference schedules. That does make a difference. If the BE ends up as one of the top 3 conferences, playing a balanced schedule and being 4 games over .500 will mean a lot.

I agree Mac. I guess my quibble was with the word "lock".

11-7 could well be good enough but with this non conference schedule it isn't a sure thing.

[MUMac]

I agree, I would still sweat out the NCAA Selection Show at 11-7.