Excerpts from an interview with Coach John Marcum. Comments have been modified for reading, 'cause Uncle John was both wasted and high:
Question: So, what's new?
Marcum: We've resolved what had been a conundrum -- how to best play this game when the squad you've got is Just Barely Good Enough and cash balances rarely broach one million. We decided to forget the Cup -- have five no-talents that may improve over time dedicated to Cup play. Right now, they'll be out in week 2, at the latest.
Question: What of the lost revenue?
Marcum: We ran two scenarios -- the first, we're out of the Cup at the All-Star week, which has been the pattern the past couple of seasons. That versus no Cup money, but successful attendance rise due to focus on league games. Focusing on the league promises higher revenue -- that is, if we are any good.
Question: What of national rankings and the prestige of the Cup?
Marcum: Can't be distracted. Until we reach the league's upper echelon -- and i ...