[Cory]

Ok, lets say that you go 7-3 with such a design (I know, most regionals dont have 10 matches per team, but whatever) 3 other teams are also 7-3. One team is 8-2, one team is 9-1, and one team is 10-0. the top 3 are: 10-0, 9-1, 8-2. You are 7-3 and you have say 500 points. You could be # 4 in the alliance pairings, or you could be # 6. Lets say that since you blocked the chutes, you only have 500. You have another 7-3 team that just ran around and got balls, helping where needed. They have 750 points. Then we have two teams who started out slow, and then played the game well, doing superb on offense, and keeping the score close. They have 1000, and 1200 points, respectively.

You are #6. Wouldnt you like to be #4? I know I would.

Just to show you seeding isnt everything. There comes a certain scenario where you may be in the top 8 by record, but the tiebreaker by points kicks you out because you were busy lowering the opponent's score.

Cory