Harry is right on the mark. The reason behind is that the bye is placed by a blind draw. There is no perfect fix for all's views but no way someone should score points for not winning a match. Everyone has the same chance of drawing the bye or not getting it. What was harder as a wrestler was not getting that match to help with wieght and then as a coach wanting that chance at bonus points. (Harry we had a couple regional titles that came down to one point here or there so those byes were a big part) What I think is a bigger crime is having a 8 man bracket in a state qualifier. Thats not getting your best kids on to the dance.. for an old guy Harry is still pretty sharp.