by Gone in 2.6 » Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:59 pm
Fresno Force classic is as good a "non national" tournament as there is in terms
of 12U talent. However, in terms of pure intensity and pressure, it falls short of
So Cal ASA State IMO. Having been with teams that competed in two Fresno Force
Classics and won state a couple times, it was my experience that Fresno Force was no where
near the all out war that So Cal State is.
ALSO keep in mind (and this is no small thing) State has no pool play to establish seeding. BLIND DRAW straight double elim. This can be a nightmare. I'll never forget when a really strong 12U team from San Diego (Power Surge I think) drew USA Athletics - Campbell (I'm sure most of you know Campbell from Victory USA) the very first game. Power Surge got wacked (as everyone usually did by USA Athletics) and who's waiting for them in the losers bracket? TNL, a rivalry game.
2nQ thanks for playing collect your lovely parting gift at the door.
Power Surge went on to win Triple Crown in a runaway.
"And as I watch you disappear into the ground
My one mistake was that I never let you down"