In reference to the big string of it's-not-fair/grads-are-good
entries brought up by a COTKU participant, I think it's important to
note that the alternative to relying on tournament directors to make
the best with the teams entered is to have a governing body (like the
NCAA) to set standards for play.
Personally, I've got better things to do than get urine samples from
my players. So I politely tell my kids that while they are playing
for a two-year school, they have the opportunity to make an upset as
notable as Carlisle beating Harvard in 1911. Whether we play in
Div.2 against GaTech's Frosh and Sophs, or in open class against Post-
Doc's from UK, we're learning the game and making the distinction of
which matches we should go to with hopes of competing and which
events we should look for the best restaurant in town to console
ourselves. Until there enough teams competing in a tournament to
delineate Grads/Varsity/JV/2-year (and roster submissions given prior
to the event), it's a wild west situation with TD's making decisions
on fair play.
That said, Charlie put on a great show at UTC with minimal byes and
challenging packets.
--Anthony Bush
GPC Advisor