bradley
PhD Student
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01-24-17 12:01 PM - Post#219203
In response to dperry
Interesting statistics as to projecting W-L record for 4th seed based on history. Based on the team forum pages, there is a considerable amount of interest regarding which team will secure the 4th seed, partially due to active boards by several of these teams over the years. Less so, regarding which team will secure the #1 seed -- simply a different dynamic than prior years prior to the introduction of the IL Tournament and format. There may be 2 to 3 teams fighting for the 4th seed towards year-end and the same may true for the 1 seed.
There is theoretically some benefit in getting the #1 seed based on 1 playing 4 as well what seed a team would receive for the NCAA tournament if they win the IL tournament. Plus, players and coaches simply do not like to lose. Coaches may employ a different strategy towards the end of the year based on where the team sits.
I am not sure what would be the dynamic if all eight teams participated in the IL tournament.
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