My mistake then. I didn't mean to generalise. Schools offer players perks to different extents. Either the tuition fee perk only or plus the accommodation perk etc. But don't be naive saying not all schools do this. to redirect the discussion, we were on the topic that SBP fund the perks given by the schools so that they can serve the national team and not be under the digression of the schools. It has nothing to do with perennial contenders, systems or trainings. As of present, whether the players is a star player or a bench warmer or from an NCAA or UAAP school, the decision to release the players or not is under the respective schools and SBP is powerless against it. What forumers are saying is that if it took over the perks side for national level players from schools, then they are at SBP's beckon call (good argument). My contention is, it is not cost effective for SBP to do this considering the perks that some (not all ) schools give out to these talented players. Your contention is (I maybe corrected), this is not happening in all schools, ignore the national level players and get those players irregardless of talent. My friend, am I really that misinformed???
Maybe we should just let BAP do its thing and let the WILLING players represent us... easier for us ,isn't it. So why is SBP banging it's head against a brick wall and just not let second tier players play the game for us? Maybe we can tell Chot that he is misinformed as well trying to recruit the unwilling or tell Nardy that he is wasting his time trying to recruit Fil-For players who are unwilling and just spend his time taking care of his family because we can just take the easy road ala BAP.
If you are content with mediocrity, that's your call but if you allow me a little bit of your patience and read on either of only 2 things can happen: a. you are going to be defensive and react negatively and continue arguing your point to the point that it is indefensible or b. I would have found another person to help in the cause .
I believe in representation of the country in all levels of sporting events. However, international representation, is not merely an exercise of social interaction but more importantly, an international window of the country to the world. How we do in any international tournament, reflects and impacts upon the international community. It's trickle down effect can be seen and felt in the realms of international diplomacy, economics, politics, tourism to name a few. I can even mention the effect it has on nationalism, self respect, international respect, making new friends and allies, exchange of ideas et al. However, how we do in a competitive sporting event measures the degree of commitment we have in the sport and unfortunately, is either getting smiled upon or frowned upon by the powers that be.
National representation now being the face of the nation in the chosen event, have to be represented by the "best athletes" in the country. Or at least the best athletes to make the best team. How we play in sport is how we view life...I maybe asked to be a water boy sometimes but I think I will be overqualified for the job.
I make a lot of mistakes and maybe misinformed or misled at times by people who think they know better, but in this case, I don't think I am misinformed. As to the perks discussion, let's just say, a little bird told me....
