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Preds · December 13th, 2004, 06:41 PM

No way IMO do you seed strictly based on record in a league where you have divisions and play an unbalanced schedule as compared to the other divisions. 42.8% of our games are inside the division, and clearly the strength or weakness of one division over another can and will influence records.

Seeding in a league with divisions should be exactly how we do it (at least IMO). And I'm a big proponent of a home field edge in the Semi-Finals (though not in the Bowl).

As for the argument that the 2 "best" teams aren't seeded 1-2, show me when the NFL or other similar pro leagues seeded teams based solely on record and not division titles. Football doesn't do it that way, hockey doesn't do it that way, baseball doesn't... only sport I'm unsure of is the NBA... and basketball sucks anyhow (sorry to all you B-Ball fans out there). Division winners are ALWAYS seeded higher than wildcards... you want the home field then you better win your division and finish well... otherwise be prepared to pack your bags and hit the road (usually at a disadvantage)... that's the way the sports world works, and I think we have a more than fair system to deal with it.

And for the record, if I lost a game because of homefield I'd completely understand and not have gripes at all, nor would I petition to elimnate the system the next year. Home field IS and advantage, and the slight edge we get is a FAIR reward to the top 2 division winners.

Anyhow, best wishes to all 4 playoff teams, it should be a fun and exciting tournament!

December 13th, 2004, 06:41 PM	#20
Preds *****istrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 17,782	Re: Congrats to the Liquid Swords! No way IMO do you seed strictly based on record in a league where you have divisions and play an unbalanced schedule as compared to the other divisions. 42.8% of our games are inside the division, and clearly the strength or weakness of one division over another can and will influence records. Seeding in a league with divisions should be exactly how we do it (at least IMO). And I'm a big proponent of a home field edge in the Semi-Finals (though not in the Bowl). As for the argument that the 2 "best" teams aren't seeded 1-2, show me when the NFL or other similar pro leagues seeded teams based solely on record and not division titles. Football doesn't do it that way, hockey doesn't do it that way, baseball doesn't... only sport I'm unsure of is the NBA... and basketball sucks anyhow (sorry to all you B-Ball fans out there). Division winners are ALWAYS seeded higher than wildcards... you want the home field then you better win your division and finish well... otherwise be prepared to pack your bags and hit the road (usually at a disadvantage)... that's the way the sports world works, and I think we have a more than fair system to deal with it. And for the record, if I lost a game because of homefield I'd completely understand and not have gripes at all, nor would I petition to elimnate the system the next year. Home field IS and advantage, and the slight edge we get is a FAIR reward to the top 2 division winners. Anyhow, best wishes to all 4 playoff teams, it should be a fun and exciting tournament!