I did some research and found out that Manual has only won two playoff games since 1996, and never gotten past the 2nd round. They do not seem to be having much playoff sucess against the other district. Maybe now they will have some againt their own.
I didnt research their regular season records, but I would bet they have beaten X and Male at least twice in that span. I remember them beating Trinty a few years ago. I realize its a tougher road, but is anything really going to change for them?
This move does make sense in the fact that 1st round games will have more fans, becasue of less travel and more rivalries. It will also cut down on transportation costs for some, especailly in WKY.
Im not sure what the real motive here was, but its still football and although someones road may be tougher, its not SOO much tougher that they should just give up....