The CBSMF and MFCA Experience...

[Hook'em Horns]

Reg., I've learned a lot from you on how to be a loving and supporting father and husband and have been educated as a young man through observation on what it takes to keep peace in the household and I fully agree that spousal support is a contributing factor that allows all of us to enjoy that which we all love to do which is fellowship in the brotherhood through miniature football.

You're also right about growing this hobby. In my opinion growth comes from expanding and presenting this hobby in venues that don't already have a strong base of miniature eflers. Tapping into the markets and using the media outlets of the areas which we have the least participation will ignite growth. Using the tournament and taking it to a city to help a coach get a league started in an area where he's all alone will generate interest. I don't see how moving it to a city that has a large following already helps that. Just my opinion. I'm not against Vegas or New York or any other major EFL city I'm pro Canton. I will continue to travel to the eric and dave open run to support them and I will travel to the BAM for their 2011 super bowl to support them as well but there is something about tradition. There is a reason why the Longhorns stayed in the BigXII passing up all that money to move to the Pac10. A lot of that had to do with tradition. Breaking up that rivalry between them and the aggies would have ruined tradition. They stayed put and in my opinion so should we but keep in mind that's just my opinion and I'm 100% cbsmf and will support its move should it decide to move.

I will travel anywhere the cbsmf travels but I make the case for unity and tradition. I wasn't a fan of keeping both events together initially however after speaking to Greg and coming up with ways to make the tournament more efficient it can be done and with lots of time left over not just for wives to do something but for husbands to do it with them.

I understand that Canton may get boring but what doesn't get boring is the tailgate. What doesn't get boring is the first real football game in 6 months. What I want all of us to get away from is believing that people have hidden agendas on why they want it in a particular place. Its not about just playing the game. Or winning and losing. As Wolf said its about what's best for the members. If we can move it and it works then let's do it but Bruce Watts said it best we must collectively come together and consider all the options and make a wise decision.