tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post2006033134392256207..comments2024-03-26T09:23:26.937-04:00Comments on ZooTennis: Davis Cup Camp; Stephens and Brodsky Open in Madison Square Garden; Stanford Takes Over No. 1 Spot in ITA Men's RankingsColette Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-33026002340650054822009-03-05T19:38:00.000-05:002009-03-05T19:38:00.000-05:00Yeah its weird that Stanford doesnt play indoors; ...Yeah its weird that Stanford doesnt play indoors; its not exactly warm in Nor Cal in spring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-9867922049502515782009-03-05T15:52:00.000-05:002009-03-05T15:52:00.000-05:00Stanford is a clear number one and no one on stanf...Stanford is a clear number one and no one on stanford's team ever plays indoor tennis so a semifinal appearance is a great result. Usc is def a top 4 team. Illinois is over ranked as well as texas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-78155149100728945712009-03-05T12:56:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:56:00.000-05:00Colette, The computer rankings at this stage are l...Colette, The computer rankings at this stage are like looking at the BCS in early Oct. Stanford has played a stronger schedule SO FAR. They only have 3 quality matches left.USC UCLA & Baylor Teams like UVa & Georgia have the opportunity to catch up in coming weeks. In fact this week's ranking was more of a quirk based on the last ballot rankings. Next week UVa will move back to no 1 mainly b/c USC & UCLA fell in the rankings. They are Stanford's best wins (note that the computer uses the previous week's ratings in its calculations). Voters liked UCLA b/c obviously they are good & will be better when healthy. However the unbiased computer does NOT like UCLA b/c their only decent win is Illinois. Also several of Uva's opponents moved up which will help the Hoos (TN UK & Ill). Georgia will also move up next week if they beat Ole Miss. UGA has a relatively weak SOS at this stage prior to SEC play. OSU will drop some b/c last week they had 2 too ten wins. Based on this week's rankings they have no top ten winsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-23853067886541440122009-03-05T11:44:00.000-05:002009-03-05T11:44:00.000-05:00I wonder when the last time UCLA didnt have multip...I wonder when the last time UCLA didnt have multiple players in place for receiving bids into the singles happened? Their individual rankings are paltry right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-15934536454933396582009-03-05T02:03:00.000-05:002009-03-05T02:03:00.000-05:00Two great wins over the weekend doesn't climb a te...Two great wins over the weekend doesn't climb a team to #1 in the rankings especially if they do not beat the actual #1 and #2 teams in the country. <BR/><BR/>I completely dislike the NCAA Tennis rankings, team and individual.<BR/><BR/>At least all the teams will play for the Championship in the end, unlike football. This will just put all the pressure on Stanford, and not the other teams which is a huge advantage for those other teams, like Ohio State, UCLA, Virginia, and Georgia, amongst a few others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-73878174627126351862009-03-04T22:20:00.000-05:002009-03-04T22:20:00.000-05:00A very distant 4. C'mon they had two great wins th...A very distant 4. C'mon they had two great wins this weekend. Realistically they should have been number 3. They have been better than OSU, performing better at indoors (osu's best surface) and they had two high caliber wins this weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-51603914935266178442009-03-04T21:58:00.000-05:002009-03-04T21:58:00.000-05:00LOL, Stanford at #1, what a joke. Even coach Whitl...LOL, Stanford at #1, what a joke. Even coach Whitlinger knows that's a total fraud. UVA are the real #1 and Georgia is the real #2. Stanford is, at best, a very distant #4.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-390864582794476072009-03-04T13:52:00.000-05:002009-03-04T13:52:00.000-05:00the Gators were dominating early. I followed the f...the Gators were dominating early. I followed the first sets and then had to stop and at that point I believe they had claimed each of the six opening sets. I guess FSU made a valiant comeback to make it interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-3636825619767506052009-03-03T22:49:00.000-05:002009-03-03T22:49:00.000-05:00How the mighty have fallen. Stanford women #13 and...How the mighty have fallen. Stanford women #13 and Florida women #31. I imagine those are probably all time low rankings for each program. <BR/><BR/>On a more positive note, Florida beat FSU in men's tennis, 5-2. FSU won the doubles point and #1 singles, Florida took 2-6. I was optimistic that Hamui and Hochwalt would play singles, as they were tentatively penciled in for singles at 4 & 5, but they were held out again. Maybe they'll be ready for SEC play. I think Florida will be very good if those guys are healthy and in the lineup.scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530115479936843215noreply@blogger.com