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Is it possible that Pikeville can win this game but if they play again in playoffs game can be at Hazard with higher rpi? Hazard has Shelby Valley next week and a win there would possibly move Hazard back above Pikeville

It is certainly possible in theory. Not sure about the mathematics in this case.

I mentioned to a friend the other day that there will come a day with the RPI where a team intentionally loses a game to manipulate the RPI. It won't happen often, but I do believe it will happen. 

For instance, in the 3rd Round, the RPI shows after Week 10 that the East will have teams A, B, C, & D likely remaining. 

Team A would be 1st in the East based on RPI, but is clearly not as good as Team C, Team B would be 2nd if they win and likely 4th if they lose, Team C would be 3rd although clearly the best team in the East, but could move to 2nd if Team B loses, and Team D would be 4th unless Team B loses and they move to 3rd. 

Well, Team B knows if they lose, they give up a home game, but they have a winnable road game vs. Team A instead of a home loss to Team C in the 3rd Round. Lose the game. Win a Region Championship and lose in the semis instead of the 3rd Round.