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SEC Softball Thread of the Day
Posted on 4/13/17 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 4/13/17 at 3:35 pm
Earlier this week, FSU softball (38-2-1) expanded its ranking lead (#1) in the NCAA softball coaches poll over Arizona (40-1), Oregon (36-2), Florida (37-2), and ATM (35-3).
Last night, Florida beat FSU. Earlier this season, ATM beat FSU, and FSU remained #1. FSU also tied Michigan a few weeks ago, which lost to Florida, Kentucky, and ATM (0-3 vs SEC) earlier in the year. FSU is 0-2 vs. the SEC this year. They are undefeated against their conference foes and everyone else.
But, that is the problem. Who is everyone else? They are 2-2-1 against ranked opponents. Their conference absolutely stinks. There are no other ACC teams ranked in the top 25. Only North Carolina even received votes and finished 31st.
Meanwhile, Florida is 15-1 vs top 25 opponents and that includes 9 shutouts. Texas A&M is 7-0 vs. ranked opponents including a win over FSU.
Yep, FSU is number 1.
The SEC has only one coach on the Coaches poll. I think some coaches really dislike the SEC.
Last night, Florida beat FSU. Earlier this season, ATM beat FSU, and FSU remained #1. FSU also tied Michigan a few weeks ago, which lost to Florida, Kentucky, and ATM (0-3 vs SEC) earlier in the year. FSU is 0-2 vs. the SEC this year. They are undefeated against their conference foes and everyone else.
But, that is the problem. Who is everyone else? They are 2-2-1 against ranked opponents. Their conference absolutely stinks. There are no other ACC teams ranked in the top 25. Only North Carolina even received votes and finished 31st.
Meanwhile, Florida is 15-1 vs top 25 opponents and that includes 9 shutouts. Texas A&M is 7-0 vs. ranked opponents including a win over FSU.
Yep, FSU is number 1.
The SEC has only one coach on the Coaches poll. I think some coaches really dislike the SEC.
This post was edited on 4/13/17 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 4/13/17 at 3:36 pm to TheRaid
Do polls even matter in softball?
Posted on 4/13/17 at 3:39 pm to Korin
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Do polls even matter in softball?
That is the same question for all sports. So, your question doesn't matter for the sake of any discussion. I recommend you remain in your corner sucking your thumb.
This post was edited on 4/13/17 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 4/13/17 at 4:24 pm to ForeverLSU02
All about rpi in the end.
Posted on 4/13/17 at 4:30 pm to TheRaid
Does Florida still have that beast chick or did she graduate? Sry don't keep up with softball
Posted on 4/13/17 at 4:42 pm to momentoftruth87
"She" graduated in 2015.
Posted on 4/13/17 at 4:44 pm to TheRaid
So you're saying A&M should be #1?
Posted on 4/13/17 at 4:51 pm to TheRaid
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Do polls even matter in softball?
That is the same question for all sports. So, your question doesn't matter for the sake of any discussion. I recommend you remain in your corner sucking your thumb.
What he might mean, is it like baseball where as long as tou are in top 8 you are good?
Posted on 4/13/17 at 5:08 pm to TheRaid
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The SEC has only one coach on the Coaches poll. I think some coaches really dislike the SEC.
Guessing it's overpopulated with west coast coaches and it's a safe assumption they are no fans of what the SEC has become.
Posted on 4/13/17 at 5:20 pm to TheRaid
The biggest head scratcher is how does Auburn have a better RPI (2) with 6 losses than Florida (3), who has 2 losses? Florida has played dominant softball against the top 25 too...
Florida State is ranked 6th in RPI and Arizona is #1. Pretty sure the coaches are tired of the SEC.
Florida State is ranked 6th in RPI and Arizona is #1. Pretty sure the coaches are tired of the SEC.
This post was edited on 4/13/17 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 4/13/17 at 5:46 pm to ForeverGator
Aaarrggh. It's "dominant".
Posted on 4/13/17 at 5:51 pm to TheRaid
I would pay infinitely more amount of attention to softball polls if they ranked hottness of the team rather than how good they play softball
Before yall say anything...there are some babes that play softball
Before yall say anything...there are some babes that play softball
Posted on 4/13/17 at 6:04 pm to bamafan1001
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I would pay infinitely more amount of attention to softball polls if they ranked hottness of the team rather than how good they play softball
Before yall say anything...there are some babes that play softball
Bama would rank dead last then. It's like Pat Murphy intentionally seeks out the most butch looking hogs in the country.
Posted on 4/13/17 at 7:18 pm to Whiskey Man
No argument here...but Bama has had a few cute girls come and go on the team
Posted on 4/13/17 at 8:31 pm to bamafan1001
Auburn has a better RPI because they played one of the tougher schedules in the country. They are probably not getting enough love although they are clearly not as good as last year. Without dropping a routine pop up against UF they are sitting at #1 in RPI
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