This is the untold story of why they are sitting well when it comes to tournament bids.
They have a non-conference RPI of 6 overall.
I find this surprising considering their best non-conference opponents have RPI's of #6, #47, #49, and #56.
What seems to be key is that you don't play teams who are horrible, more so than worrying about teams who rank highly.
Currently they only played 3 teams with RPI's below 200.
Michigan for example played 5 teams, including two which were below 300.
Whoever does the scheduling for the Gophers seems to do a good job. Schedule weak conference teams who will finish in the top 1/4 - 1/3 of their conference and avoid horrible teams and your RPI will be great.
They have a non-conference RPI of 6 overall.
I find this surprising considering their best non-conference opponents have RPI's of #6, #47, #49, and #56.
What seems to be key is that you don't play teams who are horrible, more so than worrying about teams who rank highly.
Currently they only played 3 teams with RPI's below 200.
Michigan for example played 5 teams, including two which were below 300.
Whoever does the scheduling for the Gophers seems to do a good job. Schedule weak conference teams who will finish in the top 1/4 - 1/3 of their conference and avoid horrible teams and your RPI will be great.