I agree the system won’t ever be perfect, but I think small-school equity deserves thoughtful attention — not because we expect special treatment, but because every student’s opportunity to grow and compete matters, not just those at large schools.

I'm still waiting on someone to give me an actual critique of my data, not just a personal opinion. Prove to me why I’m wrong — I’m open to that conversation. But when 7 out of 54 qualifying 1A bands were denied advancement over the last three cycles, that’s about 13%. It’s fair to ask whether that rule really reflects merit, or just geography.