$5 Reasons Why Stanford Cardinal Won\'t Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament$

5 Reasons Why Stanford Cardinal Won't Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

By Brian Kalchik

5 Reasons Why Stanford Cardinal Won’t Make the 2015 NCAA Tournament

Stanford Dollies — A year after a surprise trip to the Sweet 16, the Stanford Cardinal are struggling just to even make the NCAA Tournament. With a record of 18-10, the prospects of another tournament run for Stanford don't look good. Here are five reasons why the Cardinal will miss the 2015 NCAA Tournament.

5. 0-3 vs. RPI Top 25

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5. 2-7 vs. RPI Top 50

Stanford Cheerleaders — Stanford's record vs. good hasn't been impressive. Against teams with a RPI of 50 or greater, the Cardinal are 2-7, with losses to Duke, Arizona, Utah and Oregon.

4. Three Losses vs. Below RPI 100 Opponents

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4. Three Losses vs. Below RPI 100 Opponents

Stanford Cheerleaders — If Stanford's record against good opponents is something, they also have some really bad losses. In three games, the Cardinal lost to sub-100 RPI teams, including Washington State, Colorado and DePaul.

3. 6-6 In Last 12

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3. 6-6 In Last 12

Stanford Cardinal — Stanford has been sliding as of late, going 6-6 in their last 12. In their last eight games, the Cardinal are 3-5 with losses to Washington State, UCLA, Oregon, Utah and Colorado.

2. Zero Impressive Wins

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2. Zero Impressive Wins

Stanford Cheerleaders — Stanford doesn't have any impressive wins this season that would vault them into the tournament. Their best wins came against top-50 RPI opponents in Wofford and a mediocre Texas team.

1. 9-7 Record In Pac-12

Stanford Cheerleaders

1. 9-7 Record In Pac-12

Stanford Cheerleaders — In the Pac-12, the Cardinal are just a mediocre 9-7 with losses to some bad conference teams. The Cardinal will have to have a great Pac-12 Tournament in order to solidify a place among the top-68.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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