POLL WATCH

[griswald13]

New polls came out today, we are like 36th in both, seems like we are getting some respect, i would have figured they would drop us more points for loosing.

[SPEShockAlum]

New polls came out today, we are like 36th in both, seems like we are getting some respect, i would have figured they would drop us more points for loosing.

Nice, huh? Looks like the writers downgraded us a bit, but the coaches are a little more impressed.

[ABC]

Both polls were out yesterday, before the game.

[SubGod22]

Don't expect votes next week.

[griswald13]

I didn't see them posted til today so that confused me. Uconn has votes in one, we might have a few next week, but not many if we do.

[Veritas]

Pomeroy didn't really like us last year. Not sure what the formula is, but it probably had something to do with our schedule. It's carried over to this year and it shows us losing more games than we should. Pomeroy is still one of my favorite sites though.

Maybe some of the stats guys can explain. My other alma mater is ranked #1 with wins against teams from #120 to #292 and even MSU is ranked higher than WSU with wins against teams ranging from #109 to #206 and losses to #23 and #75.

http://kenpom.com/rate.php

University of Kansas (#1)
W Longwood #292
W Valparaiso #120
W North Texas #126
W Texas A/M CC #242
W Ohio #144

Missouri State (#56)
W ORU #116
W Arkansas St #206
L Tennessee #23
L Tulsa #75
W Pepperdine #199
W Pacific #109

Wichita State (#63)
W Texas Southern #327
L Connecticut #27
W Chaminade NR
W Virginia #96

If points margin counts, perhaps GGG should crank it up when needed.
Other teams of note: SDSU #25 and LSU #82. Creighton is the only other MoVal team besides MSU and WSU ranked under 100.

[SB Shock]

Maybe some of the stats guys can explain.

Ken Pom uses pre-season ratings to weight things in the early season. As the season progresses these ratings influence is less important. I think I read their weighting is about 5 games worth of play.

[Veritas]

Thanks, I was wondering what base they used...
Appreciate it

[SB Shock]

Thanks, I was wondering what base they used...
Appreciate it

your welcome. Interesting Pomeroy gave Butler a 95% of winning - just shows you 95% is not 100%.

[AndShock]

Thanks, I was wondering what base they used...
Appreciate it

your welcome. Interesting Pomeroy gave Butler a 95% of winning - just shows you 95% is not 100%.

It gave OU a 100% chance of beating Chaminade. :whistle:

[SB Shock]

Thanks, I was wondering what base they used...
Appreciate it

your welcome. Interesting Pomeroy gave Butler a 95% of winning - just shows you 95% is not 100%.

It gave OU a 100% chance of beating Chaminade. :whistle:

Moral - there are no 100% (sure) things. Every guy should know that. 8)

[eeshocker]

Thanks, I was wondering what base they used...
Appreciate it

your welcome. Interesting Pomeroy gave Butler a 95% of winning - just shows you 95% is not 100%.

It gave OU a 100% chance of beating Chaminade. :whistle:

Moral - there are no 100% (sure) things. Every guy should know that. 8)

I've always wondered why a weather man would forecast 100% (or 0% for that matter) chance for rain. You're just setting yourself up for failure. If I were a weather man, best I would ever do is 99% (or 1%). Gotta leave a little room for something weird to happen.

[AndShock]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings

3 points in the AP. UCONN enters at #7.

[ABC]

I guess I shouldn't be be surprised.

But we lose to the #7 team and drop. It doesn't make a lot of sense.

At least San Diego State is #17.

[shock-it-to-me]

I guess I shouldn't be be surprised.

But we lose to the #7 team and drop. It doesn't make a lot of sense.

At least San Diego State is #17.

I'm just glad we're still a blip on the radar. I don't see us losing more than 4-5 games from here on out. If we can get a victory at SD, and then get a strong start to the valley, I think we could creep in to the top 25.