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Originally Posted by EricH
As your rookie year was 2009, I don't think you're aware of the pre-2006 drafting (and certainly not the pre-2005). Here is your update on what you missed.
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Thanks for the context. I agree that blowouts are an issue with 1-8,1-8, so that's why I'm generally in favor of serpentine drafting. That said, it's pretty rare that an 8 seed beats a 1 seed. I might be convinced that in some events (with 40 teams or less, for example) it might make more sense to draft 6 alliances and give a bye to #1 and #2.
I can understand why some people would like 1-8,1-8 drafting for deeper events, so I can see some advantages either way. Another advantage of 1-8,1-8 is that the second pick (who will qualify for Champs) is going to be a better team in most cases.
Like I said, I think things are good the way they are. I don't think "scorched earth" is a problem, and any rule change to prevent that would cause more harm than good.