On Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 05:29 PM, Charles wrote:
> I used the pax as the only method of comparison available to show my
> point.
> I realize that the pax position is course, weather etc. dependent but
> without head to head results to use, I made the theoretical assumption
> that
> those variables were equal just for the sake of discussing the
> inequality of
> the existing point system for choosing a national champion or even as
> the
> determining criteria for who should be allowed in the Finale as some
> have
> suggested. The current point system's validity IS based on the
> assumption
> that all those variables, along with the field composition are equal.
> Therefore your comment also points out that the present system is
> flawed.
Another solution would be to award double points for the Finale as was
done several years ago. That way consistency is still rewarded while
giving more folks a chance to take it all by winning in Topeka.
- Alan Dahl
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