There wasn't a higher scoring team last year in the consolation bracket that took the 6th seed spot. That's why there is no mentioning of it. The rule stands as is for this year. Something that I need to do better is communicate before the season starts and go over the league rules and open it for suggestions. Chad did great communicating with the league before and during the season.
I personally do like the rule. We'll open it up for discussions after the season and if we decide to change it then we will. With the Joe's league folding, we'll have some things to sort out for this league since we'll no longer have a demontion/promotion from one league to another. We also have a manager that hasn't participated and just let their team ride. I'm not interested in bring that person back going forward. My goal would be to get this league back to full participation.
Apologies again for not brings rules front and center, especially for the new managers here. I understand the confusion and frustration.