I don't think it's an argument of trying to make people "feel good". I think some feel it's an argument of creating proper separation of the classes and keeping players properly policed within the classes. I'm sure you would agree that there are some teams that play down for simply no other reason than to play weaker teams so they can win 1st place, tropheys, and something most important to every tournament team than those two things.. $$$Cash Money$$$.
If you ask me.. It's a problem on a national level more so than a local level because the tone is already set on a national level division wise. You go anywhere and there are many people swinging juiced especially in all the southern states, and teams are sandbagging everywhere in every division with the exception of B and A programs (IDK TBH and Southpaw could probably elaborate more on that). It's a fact and something that's not going to get resolved anytime soon unfortunately which is why I guess something has to come together to make both parties happy. Wouldn't you agree?
IMO there would be more upper teams and better building of classes if the directors worried less about their wallets and more about building a strong, fair, and balanced organization because if you look at the big picture.. If the directors would be willing to change the landscape for a few seasons, take the growing pains involved.. The money will be there in the end and I believe it would cut down on some of the things teams on both the lower and upper sides complain about. That (IMO) is the best business model.
Upper players do complain about having to travel a lot to play tournaments and I totally understand that's a problem without proper sponsorship.. to add I do understand and sympathize.
Lower teams complain about upper teams playing against them in tournaments because of the tournament costs involved, talent differential, etc.
All and all.. I hope everyone does well this weekend. We've got Revolution first and then (when we win
) ADL...
So I'm hoping to see you Ian, Tip, Beil, and Vance by 11:10am sharp.