Case Study – 2018 Selections

Last year I did a number of case studies into the NCAA selection process and I’ve already done one deep dive into the West RAC’s decision to rank La Verne over UT-Dallas. I want to use this post to look at the other decisions that raised an eyebrow from me. As I went through the……

Emory – 2018 NCAA DIII Champions

I like to continue what I started last year (when it makes sense) and, like last year, I think it’s proper to pay respects to the champion. But, first… …So, when the NCAA decides NOT to select at least 8 West Region teams to their regional (for the second time in three years), it starts……

Championship! (11/17/18)

Update: Digital Championship Program Ricky’s Championship Guide So…I won’t be watching this one. My daughter got engaged and we’re having a party tonight. Live Stats will be rolling for me and I hope to watch the end on my phone. Use the links in the link below. Congratulations to Emory! This is their 2nd national……

Semifinals! (11/16/18)

Update: Digital Championship Program Ricky’s Championship Guide The ability to block everything out while playing during championship weekend and to dance during a timeout huddle is really cool to me. Every team seems to do this. Second challenge already and we are still in the first set. This one goes against the officials! I missed……

Quarterfinals! (11/15/18)

Update: Digital Championship Program Ricky’s Championship Guide Just like we all thought. Aurora up 17-10 in the first set. Challenge! First time in DIII!!!!! Calvin challenges an out call but the call stands. Works as a timeout and Calvin comes out strong despite losing the challenge. Calvin comes back to win set 1 25-23. It’s……

West RAC’s Biggest Mistake

I’ve looked at the La Verne / UT-Dallas comparison more times than I want to admit but I decided to do it one more (last) time. The decisions are done as our the selections as our the West Region’s chances at a championship but it’s important to learn from our mistakes (if one was made).……

NCAA Selection Odds & Ends

Things happy fast following selection and, in my case, throw in an in-law move and there isn’t a lot of time to reflect on what just occurred prior to the Regionals starting. I will look at some of the decisions in depth but this post is really to hit on some things I found interesting……