Past Articles in bids
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Rankings and Super-Regionals: Time to Reconsider the Abandoned Idea?
When the Triple Crown Tour was originally proposed, a Super Regionals idea was also on the table. New columnist Alex Edinger looks at the potential merits of that system and how it might solve bid allocation controversy.
Sep 4, 2014 by Alex Edinger in Opinion
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Can’t We Do Better? What’s Wrong with the Rankings Now and Some Ideas to Fix
No ranking system will ever be perfect, and USAU gets lots of criticism for minor differences on the margins. But there are some serious problems that still need to be addressed -- and maybe some innovative solutions that could be employed.
Sep 4, 2014 by Sean Childers in Opinion
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USAU Responds to Questions About Rankings
In advance of the final ranking announcment, Ultiworld sent USA Ultimate questions about the algorithm and future of bid allocation. USAU spokesperson Andy Lee responded with an in-depth update on the thinking behind their system.
Sep 4, 2014 by Ultiworld in News
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USAU Releases Final Club Season Rankings, Bids to Nationals Set
USA Ultimate announced the regular season champion teams and Nationals bid allocation with the release of the final rankings on Wednesday. Ultiworld recaps the expected and the controversial in today's release.
Sep 3, 2014 by Simon Pollock in News
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Instant Reaction: Men’s Division III Bids
With Richmond and Messiah reinstated after the initial rankings, we finally have concrete results in Division III.
Apr 5, 2014 by Jesse Moskowitz in Analysis
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Instant Reaction: Men’s Division I Bid Allocation
With Brown and Central Florida getting not only reinstated in the rankings, but also reinstated into the top 20 ensuring bids for their region, the…
Apr 5, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in Analysis
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Final USAU College Rankings Announced; Bids Locked In
The final USA Ultimate rankings have been announced after the 24 hour review period.
Apr 5, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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Deep Look: Early Rankings, Northwest Challenge, & Callahan Chatter – Episode 30
Charlie Eisenhood and Keith Raynor talk all things college, including the preliminary USA Ultimate rankings, the results of the Northwest Challenge, and the latest in…
Apr 4, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in Podcast
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Did A Midseason USA Ultimate Policy Change Lead To Widespread Disqualifications?
The as-of-yet unexplained roster fiasco for teams around the country has been the buzz of the college division since the release of the bids earlier…
Apr 3, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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Missing Games Render Current USAU Rankings Meaningless
With the regular season now in the books, teams are eagerly awaiting the final USA Ultimate rankings to see how many bids will be allocated…
Mar 31, 2014 by Charlie Eisenhood in News