[Bluecat]

Goiing to be interesting to see how the RPI plays out after the final 2 weeks of the season. I know it is a terrible way to do it but teams know it beforehand. Teams have different philosophies on how to manage it and it is hard to argue one way or another. It all depends on the team. One side will play a tougher schedule which of course hurts their RPI but prepares them for the playoff run. It does makes their run a bit tougher though as they may have a road game or meet up with another top team early. On the other side, some will schedule so they will have a better RPI and maybe not as tough schedule but those teams have a better chance for a home game during playoffs and maybe an easier run to advance. Hard to argue either side as it benefits both sides. Either way, it does make for some interesting matchups early that opens the door for another team to sneak in.