I wrote a few months ago that double bumps were very rare, just 25 my count at the end of 2013, but there were a whopping 160 in 2014. In the grand scheme of things with a few hundred thousand players, neither number is very large, but it is over 7 times larger this year than last.
Whether this was a one time event as adjustments were made in some sections this year or we will see this more often will be determined. But it is certainly interesting to see happen.
I am guessing that close to 100% of the double bumps were either self rated players or played in sectionals/nationals. In our section, there is a region that has always been notorious for rating players way too low. These players often play at nationals at 3 different levels. I think this should help alleviate some of that abuse. It would be interesting to know of the 160 how many were self rated, and how many played postseason. I also wanted to say, I believe your ratings to be incredibly accurate, and a tell tale sign of where a player truly is. Perhaps the additional points added to each dynamic rating was to discredit your numbers as well as even the post season playing field.
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