WINNER: NCAA College Hoops 2011-12 — Nate the Great

[agentcom]

Since Toledo is running into some problems lately, maybe a change of scenery will be good for us. I'll make a change to All Your Base, seq, esc, chained, foggy. Maybe that will get us back on the right track. :/

I think that will probably help you agent. Most people will have no idea what they're doing on that map.

That's what I'm hoping for Actually, I went back and looked at the "problems" I'd been running into and it was really just a couple games. I probably overreacted by changing my home court. But until today, I was a perfect 10-0 on All Your Base, so I have been thinking it might be a good "home" map for these tournies anyway.

[musicalmaven]

this is to inform you that i won game # 10341716 against spore08. he should win the remaining game, but iona gets a rare w.

[agentcom]

The Rockets' last game ever at Waterloo Arena coincided with the beginning of MAC conference play. The Rockets' tribute to the old stadium was a 83-65 victory over Iona in which they led the entire game.

But Toledo ran into some unexpected trouble in Akron against the 5-7 Zips in their following game. The game was almost identical to Toledo's earlier loss against Georgia. In both the Rockets fell behind early and could not muster any offense until late in the game. The Rockets were down by more than 20 at one point before eating away at that lead against the Zips' second string. The game ended 80-66.

The Rockets returned to form in their following two games rolling over #32 Air Force 98-48 in a nearly flawless victory. Returning to league play and a new stadium the Rockets defeated a struggling Northern Illinois squad 90-57.

The Rockets have now posted a 13-3 record, which should allow them to retain their position as the strongest team in the MAC. However, the loss against Akron may see them slip to #2 in the MAC standings. Early predictions of Toledo as this year's Cinderella story have waned due to the losses and discounting of early victories of no-longer-ranked opponents. The victory over Air Force was impressive, but in a night that saw nothing go the Falcon's way, the result was probably inevitable.

Unless there are some dramatic changes in the rankings, Toledo's tests for the remainder of the season will be remaining nearly perfect against the MAC and besting #30 Bowling Green in Toledo's only remaining games against ranked opponents. Even with a nearly perfect record over the course of its remaining games, some are predicting Toledo will fall out of the top 10 due to its relatively weak schedule.

[flexmaster33]

seems we have some players off on vacation and that is fine...most have let me know I believe. However, we do have some freebie players who are falling off the pace (about a week behind), so if you are one of those players please make an effort to catch back up to the pace of play.

thanks, flex

[flexmaster33]

Princeton is our new #1 team in the land, so congrats to robespierre__ (with two hashes)...lol.

Standings and scores are updated through Game 15s

[ubcman64]

might want to check the Big East standings.....somehow i went from 14-0 to 8-5

[Leitz]

How are the RPI rankings determinded if I may ask?

[mviola]

Yeah as much as I (Wake Forest) want to say I'm 8-6, I'm actually 6-9 (or 6-8 depending on when you updated). And I'm 1-1 in the ACC so I think everything is shifted up or down by 1 row.

[flexmaster33]

thanks for the heads up all...the Big East and ACC standings are fixed now...must have had something off on my "sort" function.

@ Leitz...the RPI is based largely on a mix of your win percentage (with road wins carrying more weight) and strength of schedule (opponents win %) with Quality wins (vs. top-25), strength of conference and winning margin also having minor impact.

[ubcman64]

I'm going to take him out now. My home map is Conquer Rome as well.

not today my friend.....15-0!

[flexmaster33]

@ Marquette...wow!!!

[Graceless_]

I'm going to take him out now. My home map is Conquer Rome as well.

not today my friend.....15-0!

Yup he got me. Big win for Marquette.

[agentcom]

Flex -

Looks like the overall spreadsheet at the top of the first post wasn't updated. I always like to check through it to help add some flavor to my posts. Thanks.

[flexmaster33]

correct will do that tonight

[musicalmaven]

this is to inform you that iona took two games from tcu - # 10382384 and 387 (musicalmaven vs. mcshanester).

[musicalmaven]

i just realized that my game 14 opponent has never appeared, and i've finished 15 & 16. that would be new mexico.
can you find out what happened or has he dropped out of the tournament?

[flexmaster33]

New Mexico has a freemium coach, who is running a bit behind the pace, but still active in the tourney.

[flexmaster33]

half of Game 17s are sent...and the google link is updated...rest of Game 17s going out in the morning.

[arno30]

i have my answer for new mexico... but vermont hasn't appeared yet as well. what about him ?

[reptile]

when do the conference standings get updated?

[ViperOverLord]

Since Toledo is running into some problems lately, maybe a change of scenery will be good for us. I'll make a change to All Your Base, seq, esc, chained, foggy. Maybe that will get us back on the right track. :/

I think that will probably help you agent. Most people will have no idea what they're doing on that map.

That's what I'm hoping for Actually, I went back and looked at the "problems" I'd been running into and it was really just a couple games. I probably overreacted by changing my home court. But until today, I was a perfect 10-0 on All Your Base, so I have been thinking it might be a good "home" map for these tournies anyway.

All Your Base is beta. Beta maps aren't eligible.

[flexmaster33]

As I get results in...I try to do them each Sunday night for sure, and once during the week if I have the time.

[agentcom]

All Your Base is beta. Beta maps aren't eligible.

From the first page:

Hadn't heard about Conquer Rome, but yes beta maps are okay.

Coaches are allowed one change of home settings per season...up to a cut-off date (usually around the mid-point of the year). If you pick something thinking it will be fun, only to find out it doesn't fit you...you are allowed one chance to switch.

[Graceless_]

Love losing 3-0 to someone who's home map is doodle...

[kuma32478]

Love losing 3-0 to someone who's home map is doodle...

You're welcome