Originally Posted by Anonymous
Watched UA tryouts last night...joke of a process in MD...political, Corrigans pushing for the Roughriders to get into the final 44 game. This event ued to be quality, not it is a joke...and it can all be yours for $190.


Highlight team is generally already decided before the tryouts take place especially with an FCA coach involved. Not necessarily the best players in the area (all very capable players which is very different from the best) but they are the ones with the best connections making the calls, exchanging favors and pushing for their guys before anybody steps on the field. Unconnected players have never had a chance even if they are more skilled. It is all very political and to keep the appearance of legit they will sprinkle in a token public or less influential club representative here and there. Those in the know don’t bother registering. Been talked about on these forums in the past. It is a great venue for the connected kids but that is simply all it is.