We are headed towards High School Ethics here shortly. Shortening the brackets would then have to be across the board (basketball, football, baseball, etc...) Not too mention informing little Susie she has to miss out on one more game in her career because no one wants to see Soccerprogramjustgettingstarted High School obliterated in the first round. Besides, teams split the gate at these games, thus improving (even if slightly) their facilities. Athletic Directors are looking for any type of revenue to pay for the financial drain some programs may be (see half of the high school girl's programs in state). And if all of these still do not sway you to reconsider, think of Hoosiers, the Bad News Bears, Jimmy Valvano, Gonzaga, the US World Cup squad, and even the Taco Bell dog if it helps. Sometimes we have to throw common sense and logic out the window for a feel good story every once in a while. Thank you and have a good night...