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What an open seeding system does is allow the conversation of who deserves what seeding and makes an attempt to pair things equitably. If this is such a horrible idea then why does the NCAA and high school football do it that way?
So, if equitable pairings for a playoff system leading to a state championship is the goal, why stop at 1-16? Why not 1-32? Personally, I would settle for a re-seeding of the final four at the semifinal stage.
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Sorry, I used boys teams, but here goes my guess. It's not perfect, but better than what they've got now.
1. Wando
16. West Ashley
8. Lexington
9. James Island
6. Summerville
11. Carolina Forest
4. Ashley Ridge
13. South Florence
3. Fort Dorchester
14. Sumter
5. Aiken
12. Beaufort
7. West Florence
10. North Augusta
2. South Aiken
15. Stratford
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Very good question. The reason I suggested 16 and not 32 is to try and limit travel cost as much as possible. Quote:
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What an open seeding system does is allow the conversation of who deserves what seeding and makes an attempt to pair things equitably. If this is such a horrible idea then why does the NCAA and high school football do it that way?
So, if equitable pairings for a playoff system leading to a state championship is the goal, why stop at 1-16? Why not 1-32? Personally, I would settle for a re-seeding of the final four at the semifinal stage.
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I'll give the upstate a try when I get to planning this afternoon. Supposed to be educating the masses right now!
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Why not go 24 large and 24 small (like football)and then have 16 team playoffs with the top 16 in each group. How do they set the playoffs for the large and small 4A's?
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finally this thread starts talking ideas instead of the, it is what it is, argument.
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Or if you prefer the all included option put all 24 in the playoffs with top 2 in each group/region (how ever you get to 8 byes) getting a bye in round one and other 16 play. That gives you 8 games, 8 games, 4 games, 2 games then final. Thats five games at most just like we have now and using large 24 small 24 state collect even more money from more games is not likely alot but extra final will likly make good money.
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I did this using the current teams in the Upper state bracket. That also presents a problem because it leaves Dorman out who is better than a few of the lower seeded teams that are in the playoffs. I used the current rankings for those that are in the top 15 on Eurosport. Here they are...
1. Riverside
16. Easley
8. Wren
9. Northwestern
4. Spring Valley
13. Woodmont
5. Irmo
12. Greenwood
2. TL Hanna
15. Boiling Springs
7. JL Mann
10. Clover
3. Mauldin
14. Lancaster
6. Hillcrest
11. Spartanburg
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How much different, or more difficult, would TL Hanna's path have been? Under your scenario, they still would have faced Clover in the 2nd round.
Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.
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If you just look at Hanna you are correct. Our path is pretty much the same.
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