[AtlPirateFan]

Football is a major investment of time for everyone involved and many kids are not gifted for the sport. As a parent, I'm not making that investment so my kid can be a tackle dummy on the scout team.

I can kinda see this point, there is also the monetary aspect of it. Here in GA the local high school has a player pak that all players must purchase from the booster club that ranges from $475 to $1475 that includes, cleats, socks, girdle, warm ups and shirt/shorts to practice in and other things depending on what you pay. They also have team dues somewhere around $400 dollars and must fundraise, this can be a bit daunting to many.