The SWC and Big 10 Represent: You can't expect people to...

[Reginald Rutledge]

come your way if you don't come their way!

No disrespect to other conferences but you got to ask yourself, "Why would I continue to come your way when you don't come my way?" My favorite conference, the Big 10, even in a down year of representation, represented!!!! The Big 10 would usually travel 10 strong! Even in a down year for play-off participation, their presence was felt. They always have a huge impact in the game but guys like Detroitchild, Norbert, TheChamp07, Marty, and WolverineFan were not able to get there. But you know something, their work has been etched in stone. The CBSMF should fall on a knife to do something in that conference because it has always led the way when relating to the CBSMF. They have learned the rules, taught the game to others, and have traveled strong for the CBSMF.

It was great to see the SWC come up big. Between the eventual national champion (Texas), the runnerup (Tech), along with Barry Stephenson, RD, Earnest and myeslf, it was great to see the presence. I know I've had discussions with the CBSMF staff about someday coming to Texas to play but like anything, that should always be based on support.

If the CBSMF does ever decide to go to different venues, it should be made clear that if you don't "scratch the league's back, why are we scratching yours?" Not trying to be mean and single any conference out but we need everyone participating in the CBSMF who are membered schools. It's your obligation to be there. There has been talk of travel possibilities and to areas that have not supported the CBSMF well. Up the road, this should not be the case as all conferences ranging fromthe PAC10, Mountain West, SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big East, Independents and those that will follow.

So don;t expect the CBSMF to come to you if you remain isolationist and travel with only 1 or 2 people. It's not fair to those who constantly give back.

Reg