(extremely) Random thoughts from Belligerent (in response to Big Daddy�s post above)�

1. �92 CUFC Elite IS a pretty good team, but personally, I thought they would be better. When I first saw their roster, I figured they would kick everybody�s butts. But, after watching them play �92 Bridge early on, I changed my opinion slightly. I still thought they would kill teams in that league, but thought they just needed time to �gel.� So far, I don�t think that has happened, and they have had only a mildly successful season.

2. �92 CESA is a very tough team, but I don�t believe they are unbeatable. If the �92 Bridge team is having a good day, and the referee is willing to pull out an early yellow card against CESA (only if justified, of course) and keep the match under control, the Bridge boys have a definite chance to win (of course, it will help if certain planets are aligned correctly).

3. Along the same lines, I don�t know if it is an age thing or a SC-NC thing, but U16 NC is way more physical than U9 SC (BD, just messin� with ya here).

4. �93 Bridge are definitely better this year than last.

5. Agreed.

Also�

Kickinupstate, the CESA Classic team you speak of may very well be as good as you say, but don�t get too excited. Over the years, I have seen several teams who killed all the other teams in their Classic Division, moved up to Challenge the next season, and then realized it was a completely different ball game. Move on up to Challenge and find out for sure.

Regarding Premier League next season�

I believe CESA Premier will be able to compete well, but Tega Cay should really consider opting out. There is a lot to be said for playing better teams in order to get better, but in this case, they would only get slapped around.

If Tega Cay does the right thing and passes, the next in line would be �93 Bridge � they plan on playing U13 in the Spring, so that wouldn�t work for them.

Next is Lexington � they are a decent team, but they would not get much out of playing Premier, either.

Mt. Pleasant has had a horrible year (where are you Soccerforfun?) and would get embarassed.

Which leaves the only other team besides CESA �92 Premier that could possibly compete in that league at this time (not including CUFC Elite, since they were not a team last season) � �92 Bridge.

Hopefully, Tega Cay will do the �right� thing, and in succession, the other teams will follow suite.