Sorry for hopping on to this thread so late! My friends and I just heard about this idea and we're really excited about it. I have just a couple of clarifying questions (sorry if it was listed somewhere and I didn't see it! I looked, I promise):
1. When does a team find out who they are paired with? Will it be at the beginning of the week (Monday-ish) or the day of? Somewhere in between? I believe that the earlier the teams find out who their pair is, the more competitive it will be (since they will have the week to prepare). I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad one, but it's something to consider. Also, when they receive this information, will they also get info on their opponents for the upcoming match?
2. How are signups handled? If they aren't open now, how do I find out when they will open? I only ask since timing is important.
Thanks for putting this together. I think it's a fantastic idea and I look forward to participating. For what it's worth, I'm glad we're sticking with the spirit of the concept in keeping teams random through the competition. I don't know which way is "better," or "more competitive," but I certainly think this way will be more fun