Refuse is such an ugly word. We don't REFUSE to play the game, we've played all season with about 25 guys, so we play regardless. We CHOOSE not to play this game for several reasons. 1) With low #'s and a spot in the playoffs, why risk injury? For home field advantage? Most of the teams in Ohio are within an hour of us so that is not any concern. 2) We already made the trip once and had as many, if not more, players than the home team. 3) Why risk driving all that way to have a drop of rain cancel the game? 4) Financially it doesn't make sense for the guys to put all that money in gas back into their cars to make the almost 4 hour trip plus expenses for refs, water, etc, its cheaper to take the loss 5) There are other issues that we have with this have been brought up to the league that will not be made public in this forum. So we CHOOSE to take the loss and put the focus on our remaining games and playoff aspirations.
That is the official stance on this game from the Stallions.
understandable
Refuse is such an ugly word. We don't REFUSE to play the game, we've played all season with about 25 guys, so we play regardless. We CHOOSE not to play this game for several reasons. 1) With low #'s and a spot in the playoffs, why risk injury? For home field advantage? Most of the teams in Ohio are within an hour of us so that is not any concern. 2) We already made the trip once and had as many, if not more, players than the home team. 3) Why risk driving all that way to have a drop of rain cancel the game? 4) Financially it doesn't make sense for the guys to put all that money in gas back into their cars to make the almost 4 hour trip plus expenses for refs, water, etc, its cheaper to take the loss 5) There are other issues that we have with this have been brought up to the league that will not be made public in this forum. So we CHOOSE to take the loss and put the focus on our remaining games and playoff aspirations.
That is the official stance on this game from the Stallions.
By no means was I calling you out by my statement, just to clarify that. You guys have legitimate reason to not travel. You guys just got dealt the misfortune of the one Blitz forfeit that WASN'T their fault! Good luck with your remaining games, Stallions!
Thank you sir... It's been a fun ride so far!
Crossroads Guy,
I didn't think you were calling us out, sir. I just wanted to state the position of the team on this. We have really put a lot of thought into this situation and this was the best case scenerio for us. I hope everyone has a good and safe holiday and then we can get back to some football.
I didn't think you were calling us out, sir. I just wanted to state the position of the team on this. We have really put a lot of thought into this situation and this was the best case scenerio for us. I hope everyone has a good and safe holiday and then we can get back to some football.
smart move on your part, i just hope it doesnt effect the race in the Indiana conference though, it would be shady if a team got in because an ohio team forfeited. in no way am i saying u should care about the other teams because u put urself in a comfortable enough position through the year, that u can afford a forfeit.It just seems like some sort of karma almost. but im a kicker (Warriors) so i believe in superstitions anyways. good luck in the playoffs.
Ham4,
As it stands now, the Blitz (2-3-1)are only 1/2 game behind the Revolution (3-4) for the last spot, and only ONE game behind you, (Warriors 3-3-1) for the 3rd playoff spot. If you keep winning, it won't be an issue. From what it looks like, the Blitz aren't a threat to even step on a field.
Win and you're in.
how was it not their fault? it was for the cards game
Cards 8, if you're referring to my statement about that forfeit not being the Blitz's fault. It technically was no ones fault. The officials did not show up for the game vs the Stallions. Therefore the Stallions decided not to travel back to make up the game. Thus resulting in a forfeit by the Stallions. Blitz win 28-0. It's a shame it happened that way, but that's the way the cookie crumbles I suppose.
why 28-0
is that what the CRFL gives for forfiets????
A four years ago, the mfl had one team get home field advantage from a coin flip. That next year we installed a tie breaker based on point allowed hoping to not get to a coin flip again. The next year we had a team forfeit because they were going to play a game and loose big, and drop a playoff spot, so they decided to take a forfeit and only only lost by two points keeping their seating.
To prevent this from happening we voted to make forfeit count against a team on points allowed more then 2 to 0. We voted on 28 - 0 , an td and xp each quarter.
hence, the history behind 28-0.
Perfect, no. But an attempt to improve the league one step at a time.
when will the rankings be updated
You know they not in a rush to do that....Smh
MP48
You guys can chuck your empty beer bottles and kicking tees at me for the delay. I was busy and didnt get to mine. Im back now...like or or not.
Vince
There is a couple games this weekend?
