Quote: Originally posted by alblack56 on 1/09/2010There are 108 more teams in D3 than in D2. At D3, an RPI of 50+ rarely makes the NT. But, at D2, teams in the 60's qualify quite frequently.
This is a big factor too. Fewer potential "upset" bids thus allowing more "at-large".
Remember, if the RPI was perfect and no upsets then the top 64 teams by RPI should be in. So if there were few upsets in CT play your odds incresed.