<1. I think that Shaun may have a better point
in questioning why a school decides to attend a
tournament that means nothing in one location and one that
qualifies for Nationals in another. This is not about IFT
performance, but rather about trying to avoid a (perceived)
tougher field.>
Exactly - if we had the money,
why not be like Michigan and try to qualify _4_
teams...2 through the midwest and 2 through the Canadian
sectional? It didn't happen this time, but it certainly
could have.
<Teams in harder regionals may
also be forced with more "time-based" situations -
situations where scoring on bonuses is lowered due to
catch-up
techniques.>
Ah, but remember Hayden, the games themselves don't
really count...only the statistics. Why should I bother
to catch up when it won't really matter whether I
win or lose?
-Shaun