I argued for that system to Mr. Garber three years ago. Obviously I didn't get very far.
I still think it makes sense, it would also save a lot of money spent on TV dollars by avoiding the 30 minute mini-game that has to follow tied aggregate scores.
I'm also in favor of six teams in the playoffs instead of eight to make the regular season more important. First round games would be Wed-Sat deals (Conference winners get a bye), next round, Sat-Sat, and then the finals a week later.
Cheers!
Robert.
In a message dated 10/29/04 10:50:08 AM, c.s.allen@charter.net writes:
If you guys are so concerned that the first leg away puts the higher
seed at a disadvantage, why not do with the Mexicans do in their
"liguilla" (playoffs), if the teams are tied on aggregate after the 2nd leg,
the higher seeded team advances.
Doesn't that increase the advantage for finishing higher during the
regular season?
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