At-large bids (formerly Pool C)

[Greek Tragedy]

Interesting you mentioned Brandeis, who sits at At-large 32 today. They really have the potential to jump 11 teams with a win vs NYU?

A win at NYU is a far better final game on the resume than will be the case (loss in conference tournament) for anyone else who finds themselves on the bubble.

Beating NYU currently carries a win value of a little over 78 compared to a loss value against Montclair State, for the sake of comparison, of just under 50.

I think this is key: mostly everyone needs a loss here on out to be eligible for an at-large. Brandeis doesn't. So while most at-large candidates (so hard not to type Pool C) are hoping to tread water in NPI by going 2-1 or 1-1, Brandeis (and other UAAs and AQ winners) have opportunity to gain ground.

I don't doubt the opportunity to gain ground and their unique position to not require another loss to be in the At-large pool, but that just seems like A LOT of ground to make up...insurmountable, almost.

[y_jack_lok]

Nice work, to whoever changed the name of this board. Pat Coleman??