[Bull got out!]

“Why use RPI instead of another type of rating system?

A major advantage to the RPI is the transparency that comes along with its accuracy.
The RPI is not a poll, and there is nothing subjective about its calculation as it is solely about calculations based on the data.
The components of the formula are known, and its results can be easily replicated.
In addition, there is no incentive for a team to defeat a team by a higher margin, margin doesn’t matter.

Most of that information came from the initial RPI review during 2017-18 when it became apparent that their system was proving to be a good method to rank teams solely based on results, with no incentive for blow-out games, etc.
Original discussions involved various factors including combining the existing computer ratings service results, etc., however it was apparent that all of those inherently rewarded teams for “running up the score”, which was never desired.“

Straight off the KHSAA website. Don’t see anything changing for anytime soon.

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