The Selection Committee is the body that determines which teams will make the NCAA Tournament and where those teams will be seeded. The committee is composed of 12 members, and each member has a role to play. They must evaluate the teams based on several different criteria. Some of those criteria are subjective, but others are more black and white.
For example, if the committee is considering Group of Five schools, it must look at the team’s win-loss record and its strength of schedule. It also must look at the quality of those wins. Then it must decide if those factors are enough to justify the inclusion of the school in the tournament.
Another consideration is whether the team has an impressive nonconference schedule. In some cases, a strong nonconference resume can offset a weaker record or lack of a top-tier win. In other cases, it can be the deciding factor. For example, if a team has an impressive win over a ranked opponent, it can help the committee justify including that school in the tournament.
One of the most important things that the Selection Committee looks at is the team’s overall talent level. This includes the team’s offense, defense and special teams. The committee must also consider the team’s coach and players. This includes players, who have played at least 25 years of college football, and coaches, who have not coached in the last five years. In addition, the committee must consider contributors and seniors who have made significant contributions to the game.
The first step of the committee’s process is to select a pool of teams for consideration. Then, each member ranks those teams. Once the ranking is complete, the committee combines those rankings into a composite. This process continues throughout the rounds of the committee’s evaluation.
Another factor that the Selection Committee may consider is how well a team has performed in the past. In general, the committee will try to avoid rematches from the previous year’s tournament. It is also important to keep in mind that the Selection Committee has to take into account the strength of conferences and geographic regions when determining the field of 32 teams.
Lastly, the committee must evaluate the quality of each team’s conference championship. It must also examine the team’s win-loss record against ranked opponents. The committee must also consider the quality of a team’s home stadium and whether it has a good fanbase.
The Selection Committee is tasked with making the tough decisions for the NCAA Tournament. It’s a job that requires a lot of knowledge and expertise. During the selection process, it’s critical for Selection Committee members to remain organized and to focus on their own areas of responsibility. Additionally, the committee should maintain open dialogue between all members. This will help the committee arrive at the best possible decisions for the tournament. In addition, the Selection Committee should follow a code of conduct to ensure fairness and respect.