Kevin,
How about a motion for #3:
3. A sudden-death state playoff format, while softball and baseball enjoy the opportunity to "stub their toe" and still stay alive.
Conduct the state playoffs in a Group format, similar to how state cups or international qualifying is done. Eight groups with four teams play M-W-F. The following Monday you have eight teams remaining. Monday: quarterfinals, Wednesday: semi-finals, Friday: finals.
Playoffs are completed within the same time frame we have now. No brainer.
Kevin.....you may have to help AD's and football coaches understand the concept of "group play". I know it is a difficult concept to grasp. Once they understand this, you can teach them "Home & Home + Aggregate"!
