I have to say that I don't see what the problem with debating is. I could not read all the posts because most did not seem like debating. I am not saying any particular person because I am stating how I feel. The whole thing about this is I would like the Regionals to be in Dallas area. I will not lie and say for any other reason but for making it easier for me. I don't mind it being in Houston because I would find a way to make it because of my nephew. He is worth it to me.
I made it happen for him to make the Kansas States and he got his first ever 1st place in a States. Talk about feel good about traveling. The day before he won 1 game because he was more interested in running around playing. Could tell he was not into the game because he did not even blink at the loss of a game. He was having too much fun. We go 2 states (actually more than that since Kansas had the states in top northeast corner) and I thought "what is wrong with me doing this" and talked with him. Next day he goes undefeated and gets his States.
I will travel and have done it for him. I made Nationals happen last year and that is where he gots his Worlds trip. I would be very happy for having things closer for myself.
I respect that Birch is willing to state reasons why he did not try for Regionals. I accept and applaud what he does sacrifice to try and make this game grow. I respect that Cook is willing to go through all he does to try and give local and visiting players a chance to play in venues that will hold all the players. I know I have added 1 or 2 to his tallies at the end of tournaments and that normally meant at least 2 more since was traveling with others. If Birch and Old Man are attempting Regionals next year then this seems like a subject that needs to wait till next years Regional is over and then compare. I have to say that with the leagues popping up in the D/FW area then have wonder how it will turn out because by next year those new leagues might make for some nice additions to numbers.
I made it happen for him to make the Kansas States and he got his first ever 1st place in a States. Talk about feel good about traveling. The day before he won 1 game because he was more interested in running around playing. Could tell he was not into the game because he did not even blink at the loss of a game. He was having too much fun. We go 2 states (actually more than that since Kansas had the states in top northeast corner) and I thought "what is wrong with me doing this" and talked with him. Next day he goes undefeated and gets his States.
I will travel and have done it for him. I made Nationals happen last year and that is where he gots his Worlds trip. I would be very happy for having things closer for myself.
I respect that Birch is willing to state reasons why he did not try for Regionals. I accept and applaud what he does sacrifice to try and make this game grow. I respect that Cook is willing to go through all he does to try and give local and visiting players a chance to play in venues that will hold all the players. I know I have added 1 or 2 to his tallies at the end of tournaments and that normally meant at least 2 more since was traveling with others. If Birch and Old Man are attempting Regionals next year then this seems like a subject that needs to wait till next years Regional is over and then compare. I have to say that with the leagues popping up in the D/FW area then have wonder how it will turn out because by next year those new leagues might make for some nice additions to numbers.
