Big East does well
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/03/14/who-would-win-ncaa-tournament-if-games-were-decided-academic-performance
Cool idea, but we all know how easily manipulated academic rankings can be, and when it comes to "Student-Athletes," it's even worse.
Quote from: MUFlutieEffect on March 14, 2016, 09:08:13 PM
Cool idea, but we all know how easily manipulated academic rankings can be, and when it comes to "Student-Athletes," it's even worse.
Well, they are using official APR ratings. In the event of a tie, using GSR rates....both are tracked by the NCAA.
Arizona over Miami????
Duke over Yale???
However, no issue with both Oregon schools losing in first round seems appropriate
Quote from: PBRme on March 15, 2016, 08:43:25 AM
Arizona over Miami????
Duke over Yale???
However, no issue with both Oregon schools losing in first round seems appropriate
All about APR and GSR, so presumably Yale or Miami had a bunch of kids not finish up properly.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 16, 2016, 10:13:49 AM
All about APR and GSR, so presumably Yale or Miami had a bunch of kids not finish up properly.
Which might be because the classes at Yale and Miami are a bit more challenging....
Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 16, 2016, 10:54:09 AM
Which might be because the classes at Yale and Miami are a bit more challenging....
Miami has plenty of easier classes for athletes