I don't know what's more embarrassing: ESPN not being able to sort the math out instantly (there really aren't that many scenarios, you should be able to add the 4x4 results to the previous scores pretty quickly), or the NCAA allowing ties.
I don't know what's more embarrassing: ESPN not being able to sort the math out instantly (there really aren't that many scenarios, you should be able to add the 4x4 results to the previous scores pretty quickly), or the NCAA allowing ties.
How would you break ties?
Awarding an extra point or half point somewhere wouldn't be fair. You could have more events to decrease the likelihood, like adding a marathon the way the naia does, but coaches who aren't all in on distance will never allow that, same with another sprint.
Maybe the decathlon should count for more points. Schools that aren't big on field, won't allow it though.