Originally Posted by Preds

FYI, the 2nd option is to change the playoff seedings from 1-4 to be based solely on record. Wheras in the existing format, the 4 seed is ALWAYS the wildcard, even when they have a better record than one of the division winners.

This proposal would allow the wildcard to be seeded anywhere from 2-4, since the 1 seed would obivously have a better record by winning a division.

Basically seeds 2 3 and 4 would look at records. Winning your division would not guarentee you a 2 or 3 seed (no should it). Statistaclly, over 6 seasons in SACD and the Frenzy the 4 seed has knocked out the 1 seed every year. That same 4 seed has had a better record than at least one and often 2 higher seeds.

This proposal is to ensure that the 1 seed is rewarded with facing the team with the worst record.

Originally Posted by Liquid Swords

What no mention of the MLB-style? How many times over those 6 seasons in SACD and Frenzy have the 4 seed and 1 seed been in the same division?

Originally Posted by Preds

I dont have the numbers but not every year. Regardless, I dont think that simplifies things, only makes them more complex.

Originally Posted by Preds

I dont have the numbers but not every year. Regardless, I dont think that simplifies things, only makes them more complex.

Originally Posted by Nittany Dodgers

What's the big justification for the MLB style?