NCAA Urges Division I Baseball Coaches to Maintain Game Schedules
NCAA urges coaches to not cancel games for RPI
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The NCAA has warned Division I baseball coaches against canceling nonconference midweek games to protect their teams' Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings. The Division I Baseball Oversight Subcommittee expressed concerns over this practice and stated that cancellations could negatively impact evaluations for national tournament selections.
- 01The NCAA issued a memo urging coaches not to cancel games for RPI reasons.
- 02The practice of canceling games to protect RPI standings is under scrutiny.
- 03Oregon canceled two games against Grand Canyon without explanation.
- 04North Carolina State and Miami also canceled games, citing various reasons.
- 05Mississippi State played and won a game, emphasizing the importance of playing regardless of RPI implications.
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The NCAA has reiterated its stance against the cancellation of nonconference midweek baseball games by Division I coaches to protect their teams' Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) standings. In a memo from the Division I Baseball Oversight Subcommittee, it expressed concern over teams avoiding potentially damaging matchups. The subcommittee emphasized that it is not in the spirit of the game to adjust schedules for strategic reasons. Cancellations could negatively affect the evaluation of teams during national tournament selections. Recently, Oregon, ranked No. 19 in the RPI, canceled two games against No. 212 Grand Canyon without providing a reason. North Carolina State, ranked No. 42, mutually agreed to cancel a game against No. 279 North Carolina A&T, while No. 34 Miami cited unplayable field conditions for its cancellation against No. 219 Florida International. In contrast, No. 12 Mississippi State played against No. 141 Nicholls, securing a decisive 21-6 victory, with coach Brian O'Connor advocating for the importance of playing games regardless of RPI considerations.
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The NCAA's stance could affect how teams approach scheduling, potentially leading to more games played, which is beneficial for fans and players alike.
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