at which point I suspect many of them will shift their support to a Newsom type with a heavy focus on restoring some things (scientific research), but a a heavy emphasis on "moving on" so many of their darker sins (complete dismantling of regulatory independence, racism) aren't course corrected

It's a copycat league. Tai Baribo and that guy from New England pop off so everyone is going to sign disappointing Israelis (and conceniently ignore Abada being one of the biggest DP busts [although he didn't come directly from the Israeli league in fairness])

Are they just inverted?

Interesting that you think that, because until recently I would've said absolutely not. But I'm also from Kentucky which is basketball obsessed. All 3 sports combined is a lot to overcome but I'm starting to think you might be right...

I think a big part of the schedule change debate in this country needs to be: does football outweigh basketball, baseball and hockey single handedly in the American conscious

And the answer might be yes

Sometimes being strong and independent is overrated. If she's not needy and obsessed I don't want her

I would be so happy with this because it's not Morocco or Colombia

No need to apologize. Hope everything is ok and will look forward to the next issue

And they would be must view stuff every week for me

Could you guys tweet out your modified lists including the mandatory 1 European team? I'd be really interested hearing those lists (only really relevant for ideal groups I suppose)