I have been a fan/advocate of the current team state format because it is a blast to watch, and I know that the individuals who organize and contribute to the event have sacrificed an incredible amount of their time and resources to create and improve upon the product.
I agree though...........from here, we have to move towards a classed, all in format, in hopes that it improves the concept of team within our sport. Would a team work more diligently to field a full lineup, if they knew that they were going to compete in an event like this? (I think that it would be more likely) Would other programs become more interested in watching and attending other levels of these event because they competed in the event from the start? (possibly)
If we are realistically looking to improve the sport and create something that the IHSAA would possibly adopt, we are kidding ourselves if we are going to continue to go the route of the algorithm rather than the all in format. If we are looking to only showcase our best teams, then we continue to stay the course.