[Rich Ross]

I think Al hit it right on the head. The small timetable hurts your chances, but what it all comes down to is Incentive. Last year, 10 point bonus, '05 was extra tetras, '04 was an early ball release, giving teams more "5-point possibilities" to work with. Auto mode has usually contained a significant advantage. and even though keepers cant be spoiled, the ringers next to the keepers can be spoiled. Not that big of a bonus.