[Steve W]

I believe (note not sure) that the algorithum randomly mixes up all team numbers and then from that senerio mixes again for matches. From what I have had explained to me, there is no matching going on. I will try to clarify at the Canadian Regional this week.

Edit- another note is that it would not be unfair to rookie teams but maybe unfair to veteran teams as there are always more vets than rookies. After seeing the rookies at Philadelphia , I think I would have wanted them as my alliance partner. Great job by rookie teams this year.