Post by nwa on Aug 20, 2010 21:54:11 GMT -5
Wishful Thinking!
(No egos!)
(No egos!)
Now I got the southern part figured out but the north is much more difficult to solve. Now all the stars can’t align right so some may get left out and players would have to maybe travel to practices a little longer than normal but you have to look at the upside from it. Oh, this is also if we all got along….haha!
South:
Portland Monarchs (already powerhouse)
Now that leaves Raiders, Vipers, and Terminators which between the three could form another Oregon team and one Vancouver team. There should be enough talent to make two competitive teams.
Springfield and Eugene unite. Doesn’t look like enough talent is being produced so if they were combined that would make for a better product (team) that small colleges down that way might have interest. Plus the fact U of O, and OSU are down there but hey that’s why this is wishful thinking.
So now we got the Gades, Warriors, Knights, and Crusaders. Between the four traveling would suck somewhat but if you’re playing in this league you should have the knowledge so practice could be once a week on the weekends. No need practice twice a week for 15 guys to show up then complain about it. Make two teams between the four and bingo you got it made.
Last but not least that leaves the Bend team which is the odd man out because they would become a doormat because of their geological area and the inability to draw more players.
In the end you have 6 south teams (aka Oregon Coast Conf.)
Now I know players would have to travel which is no different from some of these players traveling to play on better teams, more $$$ to help their team because more players, better quality of product that people would want to see (which can produce money), more coaches even though some of them need to realize this is grown men not Pop Warner so better their scheme, players actually wanting to travel to play instead of ditching because they don't want to get blown out, and raising the bar of competition.
So now that I got the south figured (OCC) it’s time to work on the tough north......
This is for enjoyment, so don’t take it personal and what would be your ideas? Maybe some input on how the north would look?
Map of teams (might not be completely accurate):
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