The RPI does not measure a team's quality; it measures their record poorly.laxfan1313 wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 11:54 amB.S. The Ivy League has 4 teams in the top 20 RPI and 3 out of 17 teams in the tourney. With 9 leagues receiving an AQ plus 5 ACC teams competing for 8 at-large bids, the Ivy league received 25% of the at-large bids and more than 1/6 of all bids. Adler shut down the top scorer in each game. Adler (and Kirst), both legit 1st Team AAs, likely unanimously, and candidates for the Schmeisser, Turnbull & Ennis awards are legit. Enough said.Hoxwurth wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 10:32 am Adler's a great player, but the Ivy League was weak this year. He may be the best player as evidenced by the PLL draft. However, shutting down the best players on middle of the road teams from a weak conference will not and should not get a defender into the Tewey finals.
Dordevic has no business being on the list. 46 of his points have come in the last month against weak competition. The kid can play, but his play has not warranted consideration for the Tewey. Dickson would have been a far more deserving choice given he racked up points against a far harder schedule.
The Committee must have felt like they had to put someone from Virginia so they picked the best player by reputation and potential. I strongly disagree with the Shellenberger nomination. The guy has all the potential in the world, but production matters and he hasn't produced. He should be commended for playing through injuries, but those injuries should not be used to prop up what has been lackluster performance. Feels like the Committee has him on the list in case Virginia goes on a run to the championship as a hedge.
O'Neill plays lacrosse like Shaq played basketball, except O'Neill doesn't foul every play. Hard to see how he doesn't win it.
The Committee awarded Harvard a slot last year and gave Brown a home game. Those decisions were bad last year and look worse now. If you think the Committee's judgment is authority worth referencing, we cannot agree on what constitutes reliable evidence.
To be the best, you have to play the best. If Adler can help propel Cornell on another run, I'll change my tune. Until he faces some top-5 teams, however, he's not deserving. That's like being POY in basketball without facing a top-25 team. If you prefer another metric, we can use the top 10%. Adler hasn't played against a team in the top 10% of D1 programs.