I appreciate your input. I really do, but you put everything on Nederland to be perfect. How about Huntsville? They better play perfect also. Just because Huntsville has a better record does not mean Nederland has to step up their game. Had Nederland beat PNG, your assessment would change drastically. One play here, one play there does not put all the pressure on Nederland. Huntsville should come into this game with their head in a cloud. That’s what I want. Someone who thinks they have it in the bag.
I think 4 teams going in a 5 team district takes away from the strive for excellence during district play. When you know you can be terrible and make the playoffs, there’s a letdown in play. That’s truly not fair to the fans. On the flip side, this adds one extra week to football, the bad teams get eliminated, and the UIL makes more money. Let’s face it, that’s what it all boils down to is money. Fairness never enters the equation. I agree with 3 teams and a bye being enough.