From: james.m.gibson@gmail.com   
      
   On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 9:13:35 AM UTC-5, RSFC Moderator wrote:   
   > On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11:54:50 AM UTC-5, RSFC Moderator wrote:    
   > > If we had next years conferences and rules and this years teams, how would   
   a playoff play out?   
   > > #5 is a good place to be: getting the 2 weakest autobids---- most years   
   this is probably an easier spot than 1,2 or 3.   
   > Thinking about this a little more: the #5 seed will often (40%? ) be the   
   second best team by quality or results. Sometimes they will be the best team.   
   So, it's not crazy that they have a reasonable easy path. That said, having   
   the easiest path to the    
   semis seems a touch too easy.   
      
   Did they for sure stick with the top 4 conference champions get the top 4   
   seeds and the byes?   
      
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