2A East bracket as of 11/9

[WingTpanther]

Here is how is stands after RPI update this morning:
Please correct any mistakes and also let me know if there are any more games in the east that have to be put in before this goes final.
1 NE
32 Hertford

16 Midway
17 GC

9 Nash Central
24 West Craven

8 St. Paul’s
25 ED

4 WRH
29 Washington

13 Cummings
20 Kinston

12 JK
21 Roanoke Rapids

5 Martin County
28 NL

2 Whiteville
31 Pasquotank

15 FC
18 North Pitt

10 East Carteret
23 Princeton

7 Eastern Wayne
26 Northwood

3 SE Alamance
30 Trask

14 South Columbus
19 SWE

11 South Granville
22 Holmes

6 AG
27 North Johnston

 

[bearsfan83]

How does Washington keep getting set up! We beat FC, SWE, WC, in our conference and they are getting better seeding ? So we are ahead of them in conference and that doesn’t mean anything

 

[bearsfan83]

How does Washington keep getting set up! We beat FC, SWE, WC, in our conference and they are getting better seeding ? So we are ahead of them in conference and that doesn’t mean anything

 

[Otis4411]

How does Washington keep getting set up! We beat FC, SWE, WC, in our conference and they are getting better seeding ? So we are ahead of them in conference and that doesn’t mean anything

Who is we?

 

[bearsfan83]

Pam pack beat FC, WC, SWE in our conference and WE as a team are lower in seeding ? We tied for 2nd and now lower seed

 

[SimmonsRatings]

Matches what I have. Just made adjustments based on new RPI released this morning.

 

[Jamesdavis06]

How does Washington keep getting set up! We beat FC, SWE, WC, in our conference and they are getting better seeding ? So we are ahead of them in conference and that doesn’t mean anything

Oh yall got wrh

 

[Otis4411]

Pam pack beat FC, WC, SWE in our conference and WE as a team are lower in seeding ? We tied for 2nd and now lower seed

Oh ok. My reading comprehension is slow this morning. Well it’s not based solely on wins/losses. That rpi is based on a lot of things. Schedule, your opponent’s schedule, their opponent schedule. I try not to even pay much attention to it. Goes back to my 2nd sentence in this post.
If you have never been to Wallace Rose Hill you should go. Great atmosphere for football.

 

[SWE'98]

How does Washington keep getting set up! We beat FC, SWE, WC, in our conference and they are getting better seeding ? So we are ahead of them in conference and that doesn’t mean anything

Not anymore. Conference finish only matters in relation to getting one of your conference's guaranteed playoff spots. Finish in the top 2 or 3, and you're in without having to worry about it. The conference champion is the only one that is guaranteed one of the top seeds. It really doesn't matter anymore where you finish if you don't win the championship. The toughness of your overall schedule and the toughness of your opponents schedules is what determines your playoff seed now. Just like in the Simmons Rating, which is absolutely outstanding, SWE finished next to last in the conference, but we are the conference's top rated team, based off of strength of opponents and other things. I don't agree with it wholeheartedly. I mean, it's hard to argue with numbers, but it's even harder to argue with results on the field.

 

[oldway55]

Highschool OT is saying a team in the east may have to forfeit some games. Meeting this evening to make a decision. Eligibility requirements. Didn't say what team but it would effect the brackets if found guilty.

 

[daagoob]

That Pam Pack squad won’t be an easy out, neither will be Famous Wilson’s N Pitt.

 

[Viking_Rebel]

Highschool OT is saying a team in the east may have to forfeit some games. Meeting this evening to make a decision. Eligibility requirements. Didn't say what team but it would effect the brackets if found guilty.

Vance County

 

[NBBears20124ACHAMPS]

Highschool OT is saying a team in the east may have to forfeit some games. Meeting this evening to make a decision. Eligibility requirements. Didn't say what team but it would effect the brackets if found guilty.

Vance County.

 

[oldway55]

Vance County.

They had played some 2a teams but doesn't seem to affect the 2a brackets much I guess

 

[Maiden Creek]

They had played some 2a teams but doesn't seem to affect the 2a brackets much I guess

Wow…they were supposed to play East Rutherford…but Helene messed that up.

 

[Maiden Creek]

They had played some 2a teams but doesn't seem to affect the 2a brackets much I guess

Loving y’all’s section of the bracket…it can’t get no better.

Hoping you and Otis are in a cage match in a couple weeks!😂 I’d pay good money to see that!😂

Good luck! Brother. 😉

 

[oldway55]

Thanks bro. We see. I ain't messing with no Otis🤣

 

[daagoob]

Oh yeah!!!!! Those DC3 🦅🦅🦅🦅

 

[oldway55]

Oh yeah!!!!! Those DC3 🦅🦅🦅🦅

Mental breakdown coming again. Then disappear

 

[Otis4411]

Thanks bro. We see. I ain't messing with no Otis🤣

It would be fun getting to play you again. We can wish for an injury free game next time!

 

[oldway55]

It would be fun getting to play you again. We can wish for an injury free game next time!

Hope so. I think we got our hands full round one with St. Pauls but we seem to be getting it together. Good luck to your team.

 

[daagoob]

Mental breakdown coming again. Then disappear

😂 I only disappear in the off season. I cant state it enough, this isn’t our typical team here. I don’t see any team in the East coming within 3 tds against us. Im not speaking for other Northeastern posters, these are my thoughts based solely off the play throughout the season of the other top contenders in the East. I believe w/o question the East is horrible this year.

 

[CatScratchFever23]

Goob, I hope your Eagles do well but it’s hard to say how good you guys are. You have beaten two 6-4 teams with the rest being at or below .500. Tough schedule isn’t required but let’s see how you do when it’s a little more difficult.

 

[Jamesdavis06]

Goob, I hope your Eagles do well but it’s hard to say how good you guys are. You have beaten two 6-4 teams with the rest being at or below .500. Tough schedule isn’t required but let’s see how you do when it’s a little more difficult.

Yeah yall say that every year but we always there at the end

 

[CatScratchFever23]

James, I don’t say that every year. Goobs has been talking about how different this team is and several non Northeastern posters seem to agree. I just checked the schedule and it’s hard to tell how good y'all are. If you make it to the title game, I’ll be pulling for you.

 

[oldway55]

😂 I only disappear in the off season. I cant state it enough, this isn’t our typical team here. I don’t see any team in the East coming within 3 tds against us. Im not speaking for other Northeastern posters, these are my thoughts based solely off the play throughout the season of the other top contenders in the East. I believe w/o question the East is horrible this year.

🤣 My man Goob. I do consider Northeastern the favorites in the east.

 

[daagoob]

🤣 My man Goob. I do consider Northeastern the favorites in the east.

😂😂. One wish came true last week and I’m hoping my other wish comes true this postseason. That would be that WRH and either of the other two DC3 teams make the 2:45 trek to Elizabeth City. All three teams have big time fan bases that travel well. You have to respect that, football is just different in Duplin County ❤️❤️.

 

[XOPlan57]

Not anymore. Conference finish only matters in relation to getting one of your conference's guaranteed playoff spots. Finish in the top 2 or 3, and you're in without having to worry about it. The conference champion is the only one that is guaranteed one of the top seeds. It really doesn't matter anymore where you finish if you don't win the championship. The toughness of your overall schedule and the toughness of your opponents schedules is what determines your playoff seed now. Just like in the Simmons Rating, which is absolutely outstanding, SWE finished next to last in the conference, but we are the conference's top rated team, based off of strength of opponents and other things. I don't agree with it wholeheartedly. I mean, it's hard to argue with numbers, but it's even harder to argue with results on the field.

Securing a top spot in the conference is crucial for guaranteed playoff entry, but after that, the relevance of finishing position diminishes significantly. The focus now seems to be more on overall strength of schedule and performance against formidable opponents, which can be a double-edged sword.

Lets be serious, teams like SWE can finish low in their conference yet still be viewed favorably due to their opponents' strength. This underscores the complexity of the metrics used in ranking teams. The Simmons Rating you mentioned is an excellent illustration of how performance can be evaluated beyond mere win-loss records. People have seen teams from "weaker" conferences make a splash in the playoffs when they’ve faced tougher competition throughout the season, which reinforces the idea that a strong schedule can outweigh a less impressive conference standing.

 

[SWE'98]

Securing a top spot in the conference is crucial for guaranteed playoff entry, but after that, the relevance of finishing position diminishes significantly. The focus now seems to be more on overall strength of schedule and performance against formidable opponents, which can be a double-edged sword.

Lets be serious, teams like SWE can finish low in their conference yet still be viewed favorably due to their opponents' strength. This underscores the complexity of the metrics used in ranking teams. The Simmons Rating you mentioned is an excellent illustration of how performance can be evaluated beyond mere win-loss records. People have seen teams from "weaker" conferences make a splash in the playoffs when they’ve faced tougher competition throughout the season, which reinforces the idea that a strong schedule can outweigh a less impressive conference standing.

Pretty much exactly what I said lol. I've seen winless teams at the midway point rated higher than teams with winning records because of the SOS. But who you play matters. I think we've always known that. But now we have the numbers to prove that. Seems like it kinda diminishes wins and losses too, until playoff time.

 

[XOPlan57]

Pretty much exactly what I said lol. I've seen winless teams at the midway point rated higher than teams with winning records because of the SOS. But who you play matters. I think we've always known that. But now we have the numbers to prove that. Seems like it kinda diminishes wins and losses too, until playoff time.

While it's true that who you play can impact a team's overall standing, I believe that wins and losses should remain the primary indicators of a team's success. Consider a team that consistently wins against weaker opponents but has a losing record against stronger teams. Their win-loss record reflects their ability to compete effectively, showcasing resilience and skill, regardless of the SOS. Also, a team with a winning record that has faced mostly lower-tier opponents may not have demonstrated the same level of competitiveness. While analytics and metrics are essential in evaluating performance, they can sometimes obscure the straightforward nature of sports: winning is what ultimately counts. In playoff scenarios, records become the defining factor, as they should.