2003 HSNCT _at_ Myrtle Beach

• From: Eric Steinhauser <esteinhauser_at_e_steinhauser.yahoo.invalid>
• Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 05:31:11 -0000
• Message-ID: <aoitiv+761d_at_...>

Without descending into the depths of mudslinging and name calling 
that has characterized the ICT debate, I'd like to address the HSNCT 
locale:

1. This is certainly a bit of a curveball from NAQT.  I cannot think 
of a single NAQT HS tournament, be it a simple invitational with an 
IS set, a State Championship, or the National Championship, that has 
been held without an explicit affiliation with a college or high 
school.

2.  Since this is significantly outside the realm of prior 
expectations, I think it's prudent of the QB community at large to 
at least raise an eyebrow and ask why they chose this location.  I, 
for one, am genuinely curious, and do not ask with any prejudice for 
or against the idea.  I know many others feel the same way.

3.  Now that the questions have been asked, it would behoove NAQT to 
attempt to answer them as best as possible as soon as possible, lest 
lingering questions turn to accusations and other such nonsense.

4.  What would I like to know?
a)  Who actually submitted this bid?
b)  Are there any local schools or colleges affiliated with running 
the tournament?
c)  If it is not college-affiliated, was this move a deliberate 
choice by NAQT, or was it because of a significantly superior 
technical bid?

There are other, pickier questions regarding the Myrtle Beach 
Convention Center that one could ask, but those are neither here nor 
there at this time.

At any rate, this is just my take.
--
Eric Steinhauser
Y! Mail:  e_steinhauser