Mary, sorry it's not refreshingly different. If you take the time to read all of my posts, I have made several creative suggestions to change the dynamics of this conversation.
Why am I the only advocate for your local players, getting more time on the field.
If you really care about building character, integrity and not just winning, then champion my suggested voluntary limit of one import player from NZ on the field at a time for 2009.
Why not put one of the Kiwi boys on six different teams next season. That would be amazing! Think of what that would do for rugby in Utah.
You change the dynamics by making an intelligent choice for fairness and the response will be so refreshing it will make you smile.
You may lose a few more games but your team will be much the better for it in the long run. HR will still have an amazing program that positively impacts the lives of many.
In response to your comment about BYU and other teams doing the Haka. None of these teams have a 20 year history of under the radar and cloaked recruiting of foreign import players.
The Haka is about respect, honor and integrity.
HR's claim of, "we know nothing" turns out to be a gross misrepresentation! Notice how the HR rhetoric has now changed from we know nothing to justification and pointing fingers at others. A HR parent's honest admission about providing room and board for a young man from NZ, as part of a cultural exchange speaks for itself.
Thanks for the mention of the United Rugby program.
They are an example of:
- what can be accomplished in 5 years with no import players from New Zealand.
- how local talent and parents when given the chance can collaborate, blossom and rise to any challenge.
- losing on the field and yet winning off the field.
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