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Don't the early season tournaments allow the teams to play 1 or 2 more games in the season (over a single game against an OOC opponent)?  Isn't that enough reason for some of the teams to want to be a part, even if it costs them some money (one travel & set of hotel rooms for 2 or 3 games is less expensive per game)  Most teams would take more preseason games.

The expenses for the organizers include the facility (but that may be minimal).  Maybe most of the teams don't really need any money, or maybe only the marquee teams get any support.  WBB games on this particular weekend would have trouble getting TV time.

Garvin, if you're going again today, are you going to be visible in the stands?  Some of us will be watching on the live stream.  A big piece of cardboard that says "CARD" on it would probably make you stand out.

[M T]

Don't the early season tournaments allow the teams to play 1 or 2 more games in the season (over a single game against an OOC opponent)?  Isn't that enough reason for some of the teams to want to be a part, even if it costs them some money (one travel & set of hotel rooms for 2 or 3 games is less expensive per game)  Most teams would take more preseason games.

The expenses for the organizers include the facility (but that may be minimal).  Maybe most of the teams don't really need any money, or maybe only the marquee teams get any support.  WBB games on this particular weekend would have trouble getting TV time.

Garvin, if you're going again today, are you going to be visible in the stands?  Some of us will be watching on the live stream.  A big piece of cardboard that says "CARD" on it would probably make you stand out.