Mike, what I was refering to as far as last year was not the presence of the rule, but to overall closeness of scoring, and wether or not a 7 point advantage makes a difference. A quick look at the historical stats shows that not a single game was withing 7 points during last years postseason. This rule never came into play. Will it this year? I will wager so, and we'll see if we get any complaints from the losers after they experience such an arbitrary rule.
My view is that the higher seed is the higher seed due to their better season, and presumably better team. That is their advantage in the playoffs. Hopefully it won't matter again this post season, because I don't want to see any team get bounced when their players outscored their opponent, but lost due to "home field advantage." Just my opinion of couse, and I don't expect all (or any) to agree with me.
Also, I certain have no idea what you're talking about, insinuating that the Dodgers are not confident of making the Championship. Thats crazy talk. ;)
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