[gridironpainter]

I have been giving the ruleset dilema alot of thought lately, and I think that the MFCA could adopt a standard ruleset that is inclusive of much of the variety that is out there.

I think what could be done is set up categories with the different rule options for each circumstance and put it to a vote among the MFCA members and arrive at a compromise. This would give incentive to join the MFCA and it becomes democratic. Then perhaps members vote each year like the NFL owners to make adjustments and adapt to new options.

This would give a more advanced standard ruleset than the Miggle rules that most "newbies" know , which can then be promoted by the MFCA. Then each league can have "house" rules allowed as wanted.

I think the biggest problem is needing to qualify wins. I respect all of the different styles of play and don't see any being superior over the rest, just different ways of playing. I use a one stop rule with my younger kids, and then a 3 stop more advanced set with my 14yr old son who has played since he was 5 and has a better understanding.

Or, perhaps there could be a way to create diffrent classes of play, much like pro, all-pro, Madden, etc., with more advanced rule sets for each category. Then wins can be qualified per how advanced the rule set is. Lets say I have 3 wins in one category, 2 in another, and 1 in the next, and then each type counts toward that certain category, something like 3P, 2AP,1M . This also gives incentive for the guys who travel all over to play, as it will reflect the diversity of thier opponents. ( I realize we can't use Madden's name, its just an example)

These are just a few suggestions, and I mean no offense to anyone or any style.