[Kevin A]

If only 1/3 of the teams make it to the elim rounds, then those who don't make it aren't really singled out. But if 2/3 of the teams are chosen, and x team isn't, is part of a group that is smaller, which is worse.

I say leave it, or maybe top ten.

Why not make more qualification rounds, more chances to show who you are, be allianced with the top 8 teams, more chances to get all your bugs out, and make the qualification worth more, make the seeded place worth more. Just a thought, and it also gives more teams more rounds, not just the top 8 or 16 or whoever advances.

Just leave it.