[Shabby J]

In Los Angeles with the box being limited to only the defense it does cut down on a lot of ridiculousness the box can bring into the game.

When the Texas guys came to the first Open Run and were wanting to shake on EVERY play it was very strange to me, nothing against them, that is their rule set.

I hate the box and really think it too often becomes a crutch to lean on. To be honest I feel bad when I get a good shake and negate a critical play for my opponent. Why should dice take away a great gain that occured due to my poor play calling or players that did not execute?

The box is part of Los Angeles MF culture and I accept that fact. I'd rather play without it, but I do shake it only because it is there and I know my opponent is always going to reach for it.

To win a game because of the box is not a gratifying victory to me. I want to know I played heads up and whipped your arse because my plays were called better, executed better, etc...

The box is Shootout style and I have made it a part of my MF life. Just like my dad used to tell me when I was a kid, "You don't have to like it, just do it!".