I've read opinions that the ultimate NC$$ goal is to have shootouts for all
conferences and they would count as part of the tournament selection criteria.
If that *is* the ultimate goal, then IMO shootouts will assume too much
importance and I'll switch from my tepid support to active resistance.
 
At that point I'll claim that shootouts are like a cigarette after sex.
Unnecessary, and bad for the ultimate health of the main activity.  :-)
 
Dave "Class(less) Clown" Hendrickson