RPI ratings and what might have been
The latest RPI ratings have Northwestern at No. 155. At 10-11 (3-6 Big Ten), the Cats are currently a long shot for the NIT. But what might have been?
Where would NU be if they had held a comfortable lead against Ohio State? Where would they be if Mike Thompson isn't suspended and the Cats didn't play listlessly against Penn State? Yep, they'd be 12-9 (5-4 Big Ten). Things would look a little rosier, wouldn't they?
Of course, let's not talk about the Top of the World Classic early in the season when NU lost winnable games to Utah State (RPI No. 82) and New Mexico State (RPI No. 281).
The loss to New Mexico State, currently 3-17 on the season, is the most embarrassing of the year.
Comments
Excellent post, Greg. And let's not forget a winnable game against Virginia that NU let slip away.
Posted by: Matt | February 8, 2005 10:55 AM
Oh man, that is so true. Gillen is going to get fired and Northwestern should have won that game. What might have been...
Posted by: Greg Shea | February 8, 2005 12:19 PM
i think we bea portland and lost to utah st at towc.
Posted by: raj | February 9, 2005 05:06 PM