Statement

After getting support from Jake for whatever desicion I make he will accept, and conferring with Todd I humbly put forth my proposition. I reluctantly want to make an administrative choice. I made an administrative choice when I decided to ban (along with a majority vote) the "Assassin Ball", or as it has become known now as "ass ball". I put forth my reasons why, and the USCA and Sooner Croquet players agreed with me. However, in this finals desicion, I do not claim property of the feild as my authority. But that I am the only one that does not have some motive for what should happen.

There are good reasons for each proposition. There is a good argument for extending the season to 20 games (which we have), and good reasons for who should play in the final. Becuase each senario has its own reasons (I assume they have been addressed suffiently in other posts) for why who should play, it makes an objective reason difficult to arrive at.

I therefore, throw my wieght (as essentially an outsider) behind Jake, Jumpy, and Todd all play a 2 ball semi final game. The purpose of us meeting together has always been to enjoy each others company and also enjoy sport. I feel this situation, where three players basically decide by their own merits, is the best one. The two finishers will then play a championship. I hope everyone knows that I have thought about what senario would be best, and I hope no ill will is taken in my desicion. As said before, becuase this particular situation is so difficult, I see this as the most fair way to solve this. I also would hope to think that the spirit of why we have played together for so long, and so loyally, with each other is that the spirit of enjoying fraternity amongst ourselves is strong. If you do not agree with me, please answer with your reasons. Any dissention is welcomed, but for the reasons stated above I believe this is the best way to solve our issue.

Again, whatever the outcome, the players of Sooner Croquet have stuck together, through rain, drought, snow, darkness, and outstanding circumstances. I hope for the summer season to continue to hold these qualities that have sustained us for so long.