2020, anyone?

wadeintothem · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Aug 18, 2009, 09:33pm

I for one would love to know why these teams are bailing on the championship to go play some lame so cal friendly.. and it is ALL the top teams.
You guys (steve and mike) seem up to speed on the ins and outs/politics much more than me ... but something definately smells fishy in denmark.

It just cant be fences and $100 fees to freakin Div 1 & 2 college programs. Thats the most retarded thing i've ever heard.

The money and expense of OKC is about the only legit thing I 've heard. Thats a real deal.
College players is a thorn in the paw.
These two things are enabling gary and IMO need to be fixed...but there has to be more.

But if someone could tell me without their lame bs talking points how the hell they got all those top programs to go man I'm all ears. (not you luvthegame, I've already read the talking points memo, I dont buy it).

IRISHMAFIA · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Aug 18, 2009, 10:41pm

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Originally Posted by wadeintothem

But if someone could tell me without their lame bs talking points how the hell they got all those top programs to go man I'm all ears. (not you luvthegame, I've already read the talking points memo, I dont buy it).

It is all about the scholarship. Playing competitive ball for a national championship with the best players available is not conducive to the promises made to the player's parents.

IMO, these teams would rather "show" their players than play to win a national championship which, like it or not, is part of ASA's mission.

luvthegame · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Aug 18, 2009, 11:38pm

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

It is all about the scholarship. Playing competitive ball for a national championship with the best players available is not conducive to the promises made to the player's parents.

IMO, these teams would rather "show" their players than play to win a national championship which, like it or not, is part of ASA's mission.

Not a "showcase". There will be a bracket and a championship....a champion crowned from amongst the best youth teams in the nation...so what if it doesn't have the name ASA in it? It's still the best of the best.

All done in 5 days. And probably on TV.

We hope to play all championships on the same day at the Bill Barber Stadium, we have some very promising talks going about these games being televised, at least on a delayed basis. NO FALSE PROMISES, NOTHING IS CERTAIN AS TO TV.

There will be no gate passes nor entrance fees for spectators. College coaches will be fed and informed and not asked to pay for a booklet.

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IRISHMAFIA · #4 (**permalink**) Wed Aug 19, 2009, 06:58am

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Originally Posted by luvthegame

Not a "showcase". There will be a bracket and a championship....a champion crowned from amongst the best youth teams in the nation...so what if it doesn't have the name ASA in it? It's still the best of the best.

All done in 5 days. And probably on TV.

We hope to play all championships on the same day at the Bill Barber Stadium, we have some very promising talks going about these games being televised, at least on a delayed basis. NO FALSE PROMISES, NOTHING IS CERTAIN AS TO TV.

There will be no gate passes nor entrance fees for spectators. College coaches will be fed and informed and not asked to pay for a booklet.

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Denial is a ***** especially when others know it.

Of course, it is a showcase. If it wasn't, rosters would be open, but they are not. They are restricted to recruitable players who must PROVE they are in HS or at that level if home schooled.

wadeintothem · #5 (**permalink**) Wed Aug 19, 2009, 10:55am

This is a hs player show case, plain and simple. There is nothing championship about it. Good teams do not make it a championship. Colorado fireworks may be the grandest of all showcases with all the great teams, but its still a showcase.

I would say this most compares to the fireworks, especailly especially with the invitational part... than anything even remotely resembling a championship.

ASA is a championship organization, not a HS player showcase organization.

I agree with irish's assessment and you guys got it mixed up as to the intent.

IRISHMAFIA · #6 (**permalink**) Wed Aug 19, 2009, 12:24pm

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Originally Posted by wadeintothem

I agree with irish's assessment and you guys got it mixed up as to the intent.

BlitzkriegBob · #7 (**permalink**) Wed Aug 19, 2009, 12:55pm

Mike,

I think that is your best post ever!! That's my laugh for the day.

Thanks

wadeintothem · #8 (**permalink**) Wed Aug 19, 2009, 12:58am

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

It is all about the scholarship. Playing competitive ball for a national championship with the best players available is not conducive to the promises made to the player's parents.

IMO, these teams would rather "show" their players than play to win a national championship which, like it or not, is part of ASA's mission.

I guess thats it.
Show case after showcase culminating in a glorified showcase. Sure beats playing competitive ball to earn your way to a championship. I guess easier. A bunch of 1:20 drop dead showcases. Definitely cheaper, which I'm sure is the big motivation. I am competitive by nature so I may not fully grasp this. I never did understand how girls can cheer while losing.