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Kyle,
Is profanity allowed on this message board now? I would like that. Where will you draw the line- George Carlin's "7" words. Just want to know what the parameters are so I can participate.

Over the years, I have observed a trend in sports (and business) that whoever is first at introducing a successful process, product or methodology tends to have a huge advantage and often stays on top for a long time. I think the UNC women's program is a good example in college soccer (McDonald's and Microsoft are good examples in business). Once UNC got established and won a few consecutive national titles, all the good players wanted to go there. That made it very difficult for the competition to catch up. A few programs like Notre Dame, Florida, Santa Clara, Portland, etc, have had some success but have never really been able to get to the level of UNC. Does this mean these other programs are not successful? No. They are very solid programs but are facing a steep uphill climb in trying to dethrone UNC. I think this is similiar with CUFC & BFA trying to match CESA's success. CESA established themselves first and are clearly dominant in SC and good players want to play there.

Just to be clear, I never said everything WAS even; I said IF it was, there would still be a winner and a loser every year. And the law of averages can be a bit deceptive...flip a quarter ten times, and see if you come up with exactly 5 heads and 5 tails. The chances are exactly the same no matter how many times you flip, or how many times one side comes up in a row.

Now, for a curiosity on my point...why, exactly, are you "disappointed" with CUFC's performance? I mean, I understand what you've said about not living up to expectations, but disappointment implies some personal wish for something that doesn't materialize; what is your stake in CUFC's championship bid?

I would have to agree... the CUFC teams were a bit disappointing this year. I believe that those who didnt win or didnt make it to the final four were due to lack of coaching effort. Maybe they will figure it out one day and create a very well rounded team....On the other hand Props go to the CUFC U17 boys... Man they put a beating on CESA. Good luck to them in Texas?? is that right??

Here's a ranking of SC clubs based completely on Fall 2008 Challenge Cup results:
Rank - Club - Points
1 - CESA - 33.5
2 - CUFC - 19
3 - BFA - 9
4T - DSC - 4
4T - CFC - 4
6T - LCSC - 3.5
6T - DISA - 3.5
8 - SC Bulls - 1.5
9T - Coast - 1
9T - CSSC - 1
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The points were assigned as follows:
Champion - 4 points
Finalist - 3
3rd Place - 2
4th Place -1
U18 Semifinalist - 1.5

Thanks Chico..Oh I mean Coach P and Tommy you are correct..Regions will be in Texas next year

Looking at Coach P's numbers..CUFC is the second best performing club in the State and somehow this is a disappointment? I think the sting from State weekend is fresh and some are wearing their emotions on their sleeves.Calmer heads would see a club that was right there with eight spots...They just need as a club to learn how to finish well and that will come with perseverence..

cht, what were the 8 spots?

Chico never saw him comming...




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