[Wildcat18]

This FBU event is the largest football national championship tournament for this age group. It is strongly compared to the Little League World Series that you see on ESPN yearly. The championship games are now streamed on ESPN 3, which to me is a huge stride. I think some of you are misunderstanding this whole FBU thing. This particular event is not a camp or a combine. Same company, yes, but it shows true competition across a national level. I'm not denying the money issue. A lot of volunteer work goes into it as far as raising money for kids who's family may not be able to afford this opportunity. It is a TEAM of the best 35 players in the state traveling the United States to bring recognition to our state. Texas beat Florida in last years championship. Those two are getting it done on all levels as far as this sport goes. I say that to say this. Last year, Kentucky lost to that Florida team by 1 score and very easily could have been in the title game. That's how close our state is to taking more of a football focus in a basketball state at a much earlier age.