[EKUAlum05]

I have said it from the start and will continue to say it.

I don't mind the RPI for seeding if done properly.

Unfortunately, without a "power" component to this it is a VERY flawed system.

Take Martin County and LCA for the perfect example. Martin County has a higher RPI but LCA has scheduled exactly how you wish a team would.Both teams are 3-1:

Martin County has defeated 1A Phelps, 2A Betsy Layne, and 3A Magoffin County. They lost in a game they weren't overly competitive in to Harlan County.

LCA has defeated 4A Moore, 6A Madison Central, and a playoff team from Cincy. Their loss was to 3A Belfry in a game they competed throughout.

If LCA plays Martin County's schedule they are probably 4-0. If Martin County plays LCA's schedule they are 0-4.

There HAS TO BE a power component. Bonus points for playing up in class, bonus points for playing teams who advanced to the 3rd Round of the playoffs the year before, or some semblance of respect for margin of victory or margin of loss.