[Reginald Rutledge]

love to be at a tournament where I know I could play using my own team created in my own image and competing against coaches who throw with the TTQB QB and kick with the TTQB. If everyone has the option of using any type of figurine they wanted, base, or defensive scheme they wanted, I would definitely play (provided I was not the host of it-TSO).

But I also would love to be at that same tournament and watch guys who excel at pass simulation with the use of cards to kick or pass and a limit on the type of figures that could be used (even if it excludes FF.COM), I would definitely observe.

I also would love to see Anthony Burgess bring out his MPFL system and see guys playing with multi-stopping strategies. I would love to see you be able to have as much weight as you want to compete against teams of similar likeness. I would be very watchful at this tournament.

I would love to see at the same tournament, guys who excel at the strategy divider, who have that option of pass or sticks. I would love to see what happens after the wall comes up.

Right now, the style that I prefer is only done at the Texas Shootout! (Bama Blast was close but after Michael Robertson and I played one year in the Blast to combine for 105 points, the rules seemed to change drastically the next year.) Jimbo has suggested that at his college tournament, he's considering using the TTQB exclusive and kicking with the TTQB/Kicker. If he does, I will book my flight TODAY! I love Chicago! I am not just the owner of Footballfigures.com but I am a dedicated player, too! Like anyone who loves to compete, if the competiton is to my liking, I will be there! I have limited time but much is dedicated to miniature football. I get a tickle out of Don "Old School" Smith having to sit back and watch and host a tournament. Do you know how bad this guy wants to compete? No one knows FF.COM quite like I do and being given the opportunity to play on that stage (TTQB, kicker, team created in own image) would give me the opportunity to stand up for my product like no other manufacturer. I always have understood there must be structure, rules, etc., but what I speak of would definitely be within the framework of the event.

But to get a smorgasboard of all the styles of play under one tent and be able to go from venue to venue, sampling the flavors of miniature football, is as finger-lickin' good as Memphis Bar-be-Que in the summer time! And Oh heck yeah, I want that chance to squelch rumors, inuendos, and halves-truths as I am sure many others would want too.

Reg