[sweetka]

Where were you? When were you there again?

The Landsmans are entrepanuers
The vendors exist because of the entrepanuers
The collectors exist because of vendors past and present due to entrepanuers
The coaches exist because of a passion for the product that is Electric Football, or Miniature Football, whichever you prefer, as long as you play.

Mike,
The money woes must have hit you too, or you didn't do your homework. You really have to "check in" to get the experience. I met Larue in the lobby with his NFL covers adorned across the Miggle floor and uniforms on display. I never seen him in my life but I introduced myself because I don't have to worry about it. Know what I mean? Most dealing, meeting takes place within the hotel, walking the halls where the doors are open for you to simply, "walk in". Nobody's hanging in the ball room unless they are buying something or playing. The fellowship occurs up and down those hallways where you can look in rooms, see people playing, and walk right in. My advice to you is check in next time.

Miggle is prorietory, basic, gets you in the hobby. For guys like George, Reginald, Beenutt, Raidermike, and others, they wanted more. So they invested, created, or syphoned (based on who you believe) spinoffs, enhancements, etc. that added to game play. Sure, the company lost their license and are in transition but that didn't affect the tourney because many of the real "coaches" know what they need to play. Miggle losing their NFL license may have opened up an opportunity for decalers, sculptors, and even board makers. There was Watts boards on the floor also. The only thing that was asked, again asked, was who makes those? They liked the Haiti Repros on our custom teams. They'll change and adapt. They are about business. They get it. I still think the biggest mistake the Landsman's made was opening up their business and caring what people think. I know Bill Ford didn't ask me how I liked my car when I bought it. Business 101, add buffers. They chose not to.

I've had too many people call and tell me what a great time they had, some told me that it was tight but they came because are league supports all around. I saw Jimmie Davis tweak for Free, at least five or six 22 man teams for the kids who played endlessly. Jim by himself got at least five kids into the hobby because they could run plays for real. So selfless, non profit, which is a lot more than I could say for, well, I'll leave that alone.

You need to stop hidin' and come play. All is forgivin at the various events, and even in this huge recession, things worked out great. You were just sitting behind a pole at the ballpark.

Hope this helps!