[johnbar]

I don't think Stanford's RPI will sink down below 40. The cut-off for the tournament is usually near 50.
(We've already played OSU and Cal once, but I guess playing them again will double their weighting.)

The latest "RPI futures" prediction is #29, with a final record of 17-11.  That would mean going 5-3 in our last 8 matches.
Depending on how long Miner and Kipp are out, that may be optimistic.

I can see losing to Oregon, UW and WSU with the current line up, and sneaking by OSU.  If they get back to full strength for the road matches, they could beat Colorado, USC and Cal, but Utah on the road will be a challenge.

Even at full strength, we could split with UW & WSU.

Barring further disasters (knock wood), I'm pretty sure Stanford will make the tournament.

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One more thought:
Would burning Fidelak's red shirt year be worth it?  Would she be enough of an upgrade over one of the available hitters?
I don't know.  And so far, it looks like Hambly is leaving her on the bench.

[johnbar]

I don't think Stanford's RPI will sink down below 40. The cut-off for the tournament is usually near 50.
(We've already played OSU and Cal once, but I guess playing them again will double their weighting.)

The latest "RPI futures" prediction is #29, with a final record of 17-11.  That would mean going 5-3 in our last 8 matches.
Depending on how long Miner and Kipp are out, that may be optimistic.

I can see losing to Oregon, UW and WSU with the current line up, and sneaking by OSU.  If they get back to full strength for the road matches, they could beat Colorado, USC and Cal, but Utah on the road will be a challenge.

Even at full strength, we could split with UW & WSU.

Barring further disasters (knock wood), I'm pretty sure Stanford will make the tournament.

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One more thought:
Would burning Fidelak's red shirt year be worth it?  Would she be enough of an upgrade over one of the available hitters?
I don't know.  And so far, it looks like Hambly is leaving her on the bench.