[goBIGblue82]

Couldn't agree more. All of this FBU-Combine-Elite-All-Star-Camp-Classic stuff is largely a money grab. Even worse, however, it fosters a very self-centered, "me-first" perspective/agenda in kids and parents that undermines the very purpose of team sports.

Hard to be a teammate when you're out doing your own thing.

Everyone has to make choices in life. The world is not always going to cater to your individual interests.

Most of this FBU/NUC stuff is just a money racket that takes advantage of overzealous parents that are willing to put the money out.

Once again you need to educate yourself about the situation. I'm not talking about FBU/NUC Combines or Camps. I'm referring to a team event. The price to play in this is miniscal compared to the other events you're referring to, and is all about the team's success. It's humbling for the kids coming from a team that they were the guy and learning how to take on a role player mentality that will prepare them for the next level, and the same time putting them on a National Stage. Coule you imagine what it's like for these kids to play on a National Broadcast and the exposure of the team stemming from that. BTW, players that may have financial hardships are not turned away from this event.