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twinkle
09-21-2002, 12:27 AM
Okay, curious about the way ratings are assigned. Can a team move up even if the teams ahead of it did not lose? Example being Newton (#6)...Jasper(#2) had a bye, but Newton played an awesome game. Would you expect them to move?
Same question can apply to my adopted high school team--Hemphill (2A) is rated #3 currently, and tonight beat the #8 team. Can they move up any if the #1 and #2 teams don't move.
Just curious...I know that they are just numbers, but it sure is exciting when you see that your hometown teams are considered the best in the state. http://bbs.3adownlow.com/ubb/smile.gif

twinkle
09-21-2002, 12:30 AM
Sorry about this double post...my computer is possessed. I am spooked. Gonna go to bed now and try to sleep. LOL. http://bbs.3adownlow.com/ubb/wink.gif

The One
09-21-2002, 12:33 AM
Sleep it off twinkle!

sinton66
09-21-2002, 12:33 AM
Honestly, it depends on the individual poll. They all use some sort of "formula", and there are many variations on what each thinks indicates a significant change in status. I like Data Poll because it's based on real data, and not so much somebody's opinion. Check it out from the links on this site.

slpybear the bullfan
09-21-2002, 12:37 AM
Originally posted by sinton66:
I like Data Poll because it's based on real data, and not so much somebody's opinion.


DATAPOLL = KRYPTONITE

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slpybear