Tournament time has arrived. Many have awaited these selections with anticipation, and inevitably, some are upset by the pairings. As one who has been a member of the selection committee for the Men’s Division III tournament, I feel your pain! Many times it is a painful process to see a personal friend eliminated by “the formula” that is used to make these placements and pairings. It is also disheartening to see a rival receive a high seed and a seemingly easy ride to the semifinals.
But, it, “the formula”, truly is the only way to make these decisions. Be assured that every person in that room or on that conference call has done their homework, spent myriad hours reworking every scenario, to make sure the proper teams are selected and seeded appropriately. Yes, there are times when it doesn’t seem logical to the casual observer, UNC vs. Maryland, Adelphi vs. Limestone, Tufts and Cortland in the same quarterfinal bracket; but, it energizes the scope of the tournaments themselves.
It is for the fans to embrace the committee’s decisions and root for their favorites to advance wherever they may be.
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