Past Articles in USAU
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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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Now a Victim of Roster Turnover, Doublewide Shifts Their 2014 Strategy
The team from Austin looks vastly different than the one that won a National Championship just two short years ago.
Aug 12, 2014 by Alex Rummelhart in Preview
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Standardizing Cap Rules: How the Stanford Invite Can Jump Start Discussion
Here’s one headline for you coming out of Stanford Invite: “College Ultimate robbed of an ending for what will likely be the best game until…
Mar 12, 2014 by Henry McKenna in Analysis
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USAU Releases First College Season Rankings
USAU announced the release of the first 2014 college season rankings on Wednesday afternoon, filling most of the top slots with favorites while still offering…
Mar 5, 2014 by in News
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Instant Reaction: USAU Changes Rankings Algorithm
On Friday, USA Ultimate announced changes to the rankings algorithm they use to allocate bids in the College and Club division.
Jan 22, 2014 by Scott Schriner in Analysis, News