[Billfred]

Here's something radical, although I do wonder whether I'm a bit late to the dance. (55 days until Kickoff--I'd imagine they've got a bit of the work done by now.)

Suppose that on Thursday, we have our normal practice day. Then, first thing Friday morning, we have alliance selections.

And for better or worse, in sickness and in health, that is your alliance for the remainder of the competition, both qualification and elimination.

Of course, this would require regionals to have capacities divisible by three, but it sure would be interesting.