the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 vs. 25-25-50 is a close call.
My original idea was the 1/3 version, then DM suggested the latter version and I thought that seemed better because we've always said that those seasons
are a marathon, some if someone doesn't play one segment, maybe they
should be penalized a little for being a wuss

:p .
Anyway, ultimately the difference isn't that great (see my 5th post).
Maybe JG will voice an opinion.
I agree with your assessment of the value of the NCAA March Madness game, and I'll change it, but I think it should only be a "4".
All the games that are a "5" are all season-long marathons that require hundreds of decisions to be made.