Just throwing this out there

[Reginald Rutledge]

This guy might get mad at me for doing this but I am just gonna throw it out there anyhow. One of the guys in this game that I have such respect for is Joe Greco. When you talk about service, Joe is like second to none.

Whenever you see pictures, you would think a Joe Greco is playing but what is he usually really doing? Assisting. Either as a ref, a worker, a statistician, or an array of other things. You never really see him turn down the chance to help.

I tell Joe these types of things whenever I am around him but he always takes the modest approach. He just goes about his business doing his job of helping out the hobby any way possible.

I remember one time Joe and I were trying to bring live TV to either the BAM or a tourney or something. It had to be about 4:00 in the morning or 5:00 am. I forget the time but all I know is Joe was a willing participant because he could see the bigger picture and was excited about that bigger picture. I've seen him jump in the middle of games and ref when honestly, he had no reason or business to do so. Just trying to do good for the game.

When I think of service to the game, there's no question this is one of the major ambassadors this game will ever see. So I just wanted to throw that out and tell this guy, this humble guy, thanks for all that you've done. And heck, don't write me and tell me I should not have done that.

Reg