I might be wrong (and I guess this is part of the conversation this year for us) but I don't think the men play an 8/9 game. I think the AE women do, however. For the men I think they simply *ahem* do not invite the last place team to the party.
Anyone know, is that correct?
I wondered the same thing, but simply guessed that they'd follow the same format as the women. I can't think of a good reason why they wouldn't.