Just a idea for this seasons format, IF we get the 12 coaches to have a player draft instead of having separate conferences, just put all 12 (or more if more sign up) together no separate conferences like Plablegs league, AND have every coach play a home, and home series knocking the schedule down to 22 games (possibly a few more depending on if more teams sign up), this would make it easier for guys to finish a season even if they are having a very poor season so if they lose interest 22 games doesn't seem like such a daunting task like 40-44 does IMO, and if all goes well, and we have a early finish then their could be another season right afterwards if the interest is there. Just like Plablegs have top 6 qualify for playoffs as first 6 seeds, and then 7 play 10, and 8 play 9 to determine who plays the 1st, and 2nd seed in the first round of the playoffs.
I just think with the recent decline in league participation after sign ups a 22 game schedule is more realistic then 40-44 with 12 coaches, and might lead to higher completion % of games, and eliminate the never ending season due to people not playing all their games after the initial early rush in the early part of the season.
If enthusiasm for a large schedule is apparent can always go back to the 40-44 game format for future seasons.
Anyways just a thought.