I hope you all are correct but where in the rules does it state anything about earning your way into premier league and that fact changing the seeding for the cup?
Scotland - Catch Up! CESA secured the services of Tega Cay's two best players (argueable) which influenced Tega Cay's decision to decline the premiership offer. This opened the door for Bridge who finished 3rd in the state cup last spring to accept playing in the permier league. Please note that I use the "evil Empire" in jest as I respect what CESA has done as a club. It is just so much fun to get those in the upstate all riled up!
B-You are correct in that it was the cup they finished 3rd not the season and MPSC still has the ability to finish 2nd if they win out. No slight just and oversight! We will be pulling for MPSC next Tuesday night! That game will be big for Bridge in terms of there future premier league status. The winner of that game would likely gain the 2nd spot. If Bridge loses and falls to third (assumption) the 3rd place team (in the season) would play CESA prior to the final. This then gives rise to the question that MPSC may get the short end of the stick if the seeding issue is not based on head to head competition. That too would be a shame!