> Date:         Sun, 31 Dec 1995 11:22:37 -0500
> From: Gerald Williams <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject:      RPICH Question
>
> In the GLI semi between MSU and Michigan Tech, the game went into overtime,
> beyond the standard five minute mark, does the RPICH treat this game as a tie
> between the two teams, or does MSU receive the Win for eventually winnig in
> OT?
>
>    Inquiring minds want to know... I want to know.  Thanks,
>                                                 Jerry.
 
That depends.  Several people have written software to calculate the Ratings
Percentage index.  The version I wrote uses the scorefile from maine
directly.  Since that scorefile lists the game as a 3-2 win, my
version of the software treats it as such.  I've posted this to the
list instead of replying directly because there are at least 3 other
versions of the RPICH program floating around, and I'm curious about
how the others handle this event.
 
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