Observations from this weekend at 2022 National Championship:
1) Really Solid Teams 1-17. Great venue and event. only competition Issues were 17-20
2) Only real issue with seeding was 2 of the weaker teams were both in Igloo and Team 9+1 Millon MD bracket. HUGE advantage for Igloo to make 2nd seed after playing a team that scored 1 goal (Triad) in the whole tourney when tie breaker was goals against. Also could rest horses.
3) Interesting that Igloo and Team Millon Md also had favorable early morning (out of heat) schedule on Saturday - thus had 24+ hours of rest for day 2 - HUGE ADVANTAGE
4) Several of the top teams - LIE/Hawks/Bethesda/Greyhounds played on short rest finishing day 1 late - HUGE DISADVANTAGE
5) Hawks and Bethesda arguably still top two teams. Bethesda beat Team 9+1 Millon twice in HOCO convincingly.
6) Impressive how 3 of the top 4 teams were from MD and were top three teams in HOCO as well.
7) Venue and Mid summer HOT WEATHER format may be better suited for:
16 Teams - 4 bracket's -
Friday - play 1 game
Saturday - play 3 games
Sunday play Semi's and championship
8) Lax mom's + July = Hot Momma
