Im for and against the current format of the BB3. After a couple of mails with BB Charles I offered the following alternative (similar to the Champions League from week 4) I think this would add enjoyment and reduce the HCA which often decides the close matches and doesnt allow for a high enough % of upsets.
So, what about if you trimmed the top 256 in the world down to 32 in weeks 1-3. (Either on neutral court or 2 games H&A)
Then ;
Weeks 4-6 - 8 groups of 4 - 3 neutral matches with top 2 progressing (and being seeded) Better still squeeze 2 matches per week in here and play opponents home and away.
Week 7 Sweet 16 (1st leg)
Week 8 Sweet 16 (2nd leg)
Week 9 Quarter Final (1st leg)
Week 10 Quarter Final (2nd leg)
Week 11 Semi Final (1st leg)
Week 12 Semi Final (2nd leg)
Week 13 - FINAL
Sweet 16 only would be decided by combined points total.
With the rewards for progression money wise minimal and the only real benefit being training it would be nice to play for Zero money, no extra training minutes and play with fixed enthusiasm.
Or this could this be a supporter feature where managers could opt to play and register for in week 1 of each season IF they werent already in a Private League. When you lose obviously you could enter a Private League.