[Barry Bonzack]

Originally Posted by Nick Lawrence

You don't think that Winnovation and Poofs could topple the #3 seeded alliance? And 1114 would pick 2056 over 111? Or 68 would pick 71 over 254, 1625, 148 or even 2753?

Could? Yes. I believe if they played eachother 9 times, it would rubbermatch until one alliance beats the other. At this caliber any team could have a good or bad match, and any alliance could beat any other. That being said, 222 has had matches where they look unbeatable, and 111 is still world champions. I have seen 1649 when a regional in person, and watched 245 score like crazy over webcast. I'll keep the nod to my second seed.

I do believe 1114 would pick 2056 over 111, both teams are amazing. My simulation drafts include a picking bias that pairs teams up that have been successful in the past. I think it is very likely that 67 could pair with 217, 1114 with 2056, 2970 with 79, so on and so forth. If teams already know they have a relationship with another team and know that their communication can win championships, why risk working with teams you are unfamiliar with? Thinking about it, if 222 were third seed and had the choice between 2753 and 111, I don't know why they wouldn't pick 2753.