Sidetracked with the new Sweet 16... is it the best?

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The NCAA has gone to a straight 16 person advancement to the indoor national championships. No autos or provisionals, just straight 16, all based on time and distance. What if there are ties?? We do not know the answer to that as of yet. Regardless, in lieu of the change, one has to wonder... is this the best move or just a good move?