tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post1849061654864996689..comments2024-03-26T07:42:36.856-07:00Comments on Schmidt Computer Ratings: Throwing matches in USTA League - Does it happen?Kevin Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366406313485961849noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post-67488854019978325582014-12-02T13:45:39.702-08:002014-12-02T13:45:39.702-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post-44857309807518548542014-12-02T13:43:45.896-08:002014-12-02T13:43:45.896-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post-90367926053270432892013-12-10T08:37:54.454-08:002013-12-10T08:37:54.454-08:00Look the problem is at sectionals and above. In 3...Look the problem is at sectionals and above. In 3.5 we see a lot of self rates that are definitely much better than their rating. One team had 2 former super champs, but they didn't play college and were just past the 5 year window. They had several other players with similar skill level. They played the minimum matches to qualify and managed their scores. So they only had to worry about the 3 strikes. How can you compete in the post season if you aren't managing your scores? They blew us away and we had several of the top ranked tournament players on our team from our 50 mile radius (4 of the top 10, several more ranked 50 or better) - most of them computer rated. This is my last year in 3.5, but I know it won't get better.3.5inTXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post-29909114215518314002013-12-04T22:28:52.102-08:002013-12-04T22:28:52.102-08:00It definitely happens. Some players join tournamen...It definitely happens. Some players join tournaments for the sole purpose of throwing matches. I've personally witnessed guys sign up for singles tournaments and lose 6-0, 6-0 but yet, they win the mixed event easily. I've played these players in important matches when they had to try enough to get the W and there's just no possible way they would get double bageled by the players they played in the singles tournaments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3806763551607679303.post-404280759448792892013-12-04T08:08:59.805-08:002013-12-04T08:08:59.805-08:00I know the guy you are referencing. I don't n...I know the guy you are referencing. I don't need a chart to tell you he throws matches. He is not a 5.5 but he sure is not a 3.5 either.<br /><br />He is a good 5.0 so his manual adjustment to 5.0 is warranted. Although, if you just watched him play, you would think he is closer to 3.5 than 5.0. He is sneaky good and athletic. He is a fairly softball hitter and extremely athletic. His serve is nothing that catches your eye. He would easily get by the visual verifiers.<br /><br />He is a gamesmanship player. He will get in people's head. He is unorthodox so you think he is just a hack pusher. That is just the way he plays so it is not a ruse. Does he throw matches? Yes, he definitely does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com