Past Articles in bids

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Instant Reaction: Men’s Division III Bids

    With Richmond and Messiah reinstated after the initial rankings, we finally have concrete results in Division III.

  5. 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…

  6. Final USAU College Rankings Announced; Bids Locked In

    The final USA Ultimate rankings have been announced after the 24 hour review period.

  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  9. 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…

  10. DIII Men’s Bid Watch: Garden State, Chicago Invite Loom

    As we approach the end of the spring season, the DIII bid allocations are starting to take shape.

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