2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

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2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby TrueDawg » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:07 pm

So previously when we had conferences, it made the playoff format very simple. Three playoff teams in each conference meant the #1 seed had a first round bye while the #2 and #3 seeds played each other. Then the #1 seed in each conference simply played the remaining team in their conference in round 2... and the winner of each conference obviously moved onto the championship.

Now that we've eliminated conferences, I think we have another decision to make. In round 1, the #6 seed will play #3... and the #5 seed will play #4. So who should the #1 seed play in round 2?

This reseeding should also be applied to the 2nd round of the non-championship bracket for picks 5-10, which also has 6 teams.

I think we have 2 options:

Option #1: We "reseed" the remaining teams for the 2nd round so the #1 seed plays the lowest remaining seed (basically this is what the NFL does within each conference).

Option #2: It has been proposed that we allow the #1 seed the CHOOSE their opponent for the 2nd round. I'm potentially going to have to change the seeding for round 2 anyway so this isn't any more work.

Please indicate whether you vote for option 1 or option 2.

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby monkeybones » Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:09 pm

Option 1

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby jimscafs25 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:00 pm

Option 2

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby Multiple Scorgasms » Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:03 pm

I'm not casting my vote yet - I want to see how this plays out and if I can have any impact later. I just want to say option 2 is fascinating IMO. It will happen in a major sport within the next 20 years. I'm just not sure if I like it more or not. Unlike real sports, it's not like the underdog team can play any more motivated.

And I'll bet you anything I'll be the number 1 seed, pick an opponent, score 110 and still lose, while the team I would've played with option 1 scores 70. That's just the way I roll. :crazy:

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby OnABloodbuzz » Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:12 pm

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby sprtsfrk208 » Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:42 am

Option 1

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby ssmith313105 » Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:50 am

Option 1

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby gdude » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:46 am

Option 1

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby TrueDawg » Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:00 am

option 1

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby Craig0331 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:00 am

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby jimscafs25 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:13 am

Craig0331 wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:00 am1
Yeah, like you'd ever get the #1 seed anyway...

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby citsalp1 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:44 pm

Don't care. After eliminating conference's what does it matter?

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby TrueDawg » Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:17 pm

citsalp1 wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:44 pm Don't care. After eliminating conference's what does it matter?
I dunno... I think it matters who the #1 and #2 seeds play in the 2nd round

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

Postby Tonystavoli » Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:07 pm

Option 2

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Re: 2018 Rule change vote: Championship playoff format

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