I like this idea, but want to be clear that we dont have 7 new teams (or 6 if I put 8 in the upper). If I do this, do you have a suggestion for how to determine which of the returning teams goes in the lower? I can do it, but TV isnt the best determiner (considering coach level) and it might be more arbitrary......IE BURK decides.
Also, it may not work very well after first year.....as a good coach may drop (with a bad season) to lower division.
Another thoughts on playoffs. Instead of top 8 I could do top 6. 3 from each, and give the division leader a bye....thoughts? If I did that, I would do it as follows:
Bracket 1:
A1 - Bye
A3 vs B2
Bracket 2:
B1 - Bye
B3 vs A2
Thoughts?