"The Melting Pot"mad scientist

I didn't know you were so deep, Bruce! Good stuff. I agree that MF should stay diverse with the 5 or 6 different styles throughout the country. That's what makes it interesting when you go to different parts and see their little twists and idiosynchrocies. No 2 leagues are the same. I think???

[Coach K-LO]

Very true, Megawatts

That's always been one of the great things about this hobby - the many ways to play this game!

[O-schemer]

I think Bruce is onto something here. I see it a little like the College Bowl vs. Playoffs argument.

Is having 1 National Champ what's driving this idea of an all under one roof convention? If that is it, I really think that will be difficult to pull off. There may never be 1 true champ in our hobby, is that okay? I think it is. Even now with the Miggle convention, the champ is not really considered the Champ of all miniature football. He is just the winner at the Miggle tournament. No disrespect, but since we don't all agree with the rules, he will never get his due.

As it is in College football, even with a playoff system, someone will always be left out. In March Madness, the 65th team always thinks they should be in.

I still like the idea of a National Convention, but let's make sure we do it for the right reasons. If it's to see who's #1, we should step back and take another look.