[EricH]

Originally Posted by Steven Sigley

Why is there an emphasis on reducing matches with surrogate teams in the algorithim?

Because of time constraints at regionals?

I know i personally enjoy playing surrogate matches, you get to enjoy playing on the field without the personal stress that comes with losing a match.

Because if you've got too many with a surrogate, you're doing something wrong.

It's that teams like lots and lots of matches that count. Matches that don't count are a bonus. If you have too many surrogate matches, then you don't get those counting matches. Plus, if every team has a surrogate match, then why have a surrogate match at all?