classB4ever wrote:ndlionsfan wrote:Simple solution, have a combined boys/girls state tournament for each class. Would fit the same three weekend window we have right now.
Am I going to travel to watch a A/B hybrid tournament that is fairly predictable that MAY have a David vs Goliath matchup once in 10 years? No. But I would make it a point each year to take in a smallest class state tournament in which I can watch the top boys and girls teams in that division battle it out with more than likely new teams in it each year.
The system proposed up thread (hybrid) essentially addresses every single complaint, excuse, etc. that has been brought up over the years. An attempt to "think outside the box" due to the fact that a proposed straight forward 3-class system has not went anywhere.
The main goal, however, is to get competitive basketball back during the course of the year, night in and night out. Try to eliminate blow outs and increase participation because that is what the discussion should be about.
Addressing the bold above, you could go watch the "Sweet 16 - B" tourney as proposed and see the exact same thing. Only difference is, it would be at the semi's level rather than final 8.
With that being said, B-Historian has always brought forth legitimate numbers and ideas and I hope his prediction on enrollments ring true, as his plan seems to be very workable.
Too big of a tournament to me with too many games. Would also rather have the option to switch it up and watch some girls games