NTX Seeding Showdown attendees

36 in King Tut (believe the Eclipse team from Mesquite to be an 03 team in the wrong bracket).  How do they normally seed this as a 4-game friendly?  Similar to QT or more like a traditional tournament with Gold, Silver, Bronze groups?

tigerdad wrote:36 in King Tut (believe the Eclipse team from Mesquite to be an 03 team in the wrong bracket).  How do they normally seed this as a 4-game friendly?  Similar to QT or more like a traditional tournament with Gold, Silver, Bronze groups?

Traditional Platinum, Gold, Silver, etc...  Typically 5 team brackets.  May have multiple Platinum, or gold, etc. based on TD discetion.

Teams should play similar competition level.

In the past, it's been a traditional set-up
with Gold, silver and bronze with possibly multiple levels within (ie. silver A, silver B)

Maybe I missed it but I take it by the Applied Teams list that LFS is now DFeeters?

soccernovice04 wrote:Maybe I missed it but I take it by the Applied Teams list that LFS is now DFeeters?

Where, or how, might one view the final Applied Teams list?

Sorry, I was referring to the King Tut Applied list.

soccernovice04 wrote:Maybe I missed it but I take it by the Applied Teams list that LFS is now DFeeters?

Yes- that's correct. LFS and D'Feeters have a partnership.

dreadpirateroberts wrote:

soccernovice04 wrote:Maybe I missed it but I take it by the Applied Teams list that LFS is now DFeeters?

Yes- that's correct.  LFS and D'Feeters have a partnership.

This will be an interesting...  

RedBlazerTX wrote:

dreadpirateroberts wrote:

soccernovice04 wrote:Maybe I missed it but I take it by the Applied Teams list that LFS is now DFeeters?

Yes- that's correct.  LFS and D'Feeters have a partnership.

This will be an interesting...  

I guess I missed your point.  This will be an interesting . . . ?

tournament?
partnership?

soccerisfun wrote:

RedBlazerTX wrote:

dreadpirateroberts wrote:

soccernovice04 wrote:Maybe I missed it but I take it by the Applied Teams list that LFS is now DFeeters?

Yes- that's correct.  LFS and D'Feeters have a partnership.

This will be an interesting...  

I guess I missed your point.  This will be an interesting . . . ?

tournament?
partnership?

It was announced many months ago. No news here.

Updated summary now that Seeding Showdown schedule is posted.

(Memo to NTSSA: Where's my check?????)

Good list.
-Glad to see most are skipping NTX IMPOSED seeding tournament.
-Surprised no more teams in Puma cup. Historically has had a many as King Tut, not sure what happened there.
-I understand Elite (Rase) skipping because we know where they rank, but Premier (Danglesh)? They definite needed to be play. Either extremely cocky or they have something to hide.

I would presume that since the seeding tournamnet "is a must as it will be the primary source for all seedings in this summer's qualifying tournaments," that NTSSA would give preference in seeding to teams who participate in this tournament.    

I mean, wouldn't the NTSSA lose credability (and future participation) if they tried to strong-arm teams into playing with the above statement, only to have no visible impact on LHGCL seeding?

soccerpapa2 wrote:Good list.
-Glad to see most are skipping NTX IMPOSED seeding tournament.
-Surprised no more teams in Puma cup.  Historically has had a many as King Tut, not sure what happened there.
-I understand Elite (Rase) skipping because we know where they rank, but Premier (Danglesh)? They definite  needed to be play.  Either extremely cocky or they have something to hide.

More so in the last few years, KT has become the place to be. Yes, there are always a few outliers -- really not sure what DT South has to gain playing in PC, for example -- but for teams not already at peace with their seeding, or just wanting to see how they stack up now that the dust is settling, KT has become the tournament of choice. Although I haven't seen Dalglish since signing, I did get a chance to watch them play several games in June. If they look anything now like they did then, they'll be fine.

We have traditionally played in Puma primarily for geographical purposes. I think it used to be better than it is now though. Was just one less trip to the other side of Metroplex for us which was nice.

Puma Cup? What was sowed last year is now being reaped. Ohhhhhhhhh that merciless Karma.

SoccerDad75033 wrote:I would presume that since the seeding tournamnet "is a must as it will be the primary source for all seedings in this summer's qualifying tournaments," that NTSSA would give preference in seeding to teams who participate in this tournament.    

I mean, wouldn't the NTSSA lose credability (and future participation) if they tried to strong-arm teams into playing with the above statement, only to have no visible impact on LHGCL seeding?

Good point...will we see some preference in seeding given to the teams that are participating in the "primary source" tournament?  They did make that statement pretty clear.  Guess we will have to see.
I think they would make their point pretty clear if they put RASE, Scott, Spirit and Da Feet (LFS) in the same group the first week of QT (ultimately sending one or two to PPL), and make the teams that rank in the 30s on FBR top seeds in their groups (with even easier opponents)...that would be a real poop-storm...but would probably guarantee nearly 100% participation next year... :-)
I don't see that happening...but the fireworks would be fun to watch.

Pale Rider wrote:Puma Cup?  What was sowed last year is now being reaped. Ohhhhhhhhh that merciless Karma.

Are u speaking of the sham with the inclement weather...or lack there of and cancellation? Whatta rip off

Yep. An explanation as to why there was no refund would have gone a long way with me. The silence added insult to injury.

Forgot about that part

10sDad wrote:

SoccerDad75033 wrote:I would presume that since the seeding tournamnet "is a must as it will be the primary source for all seedings in this summer's qualifying tournaments," that NTSSA would give preference in seeding to teams who participate in this tournament.    

I mean, wouldn't the NTSSA lose credability (and future participation) if they tried to strong-arm teams into playing with the above statement, only to have no visible impact on LHGCL seeding?

Good point...will we see some preference in seeding given to the teams that are participating in the "primary source" tournament?  They did make that statement pretty clear.  Guess we will have to see.
I think they would make their point pretty clear if they put RASE, Scott, Spirit and Da Feet (LFS) in the same group the first week of QT (ultimately sending one or two to PPL), and make the teams that rank in the 30s on FBR top seeds in their groups (with even easier opponents)...that would be a real poop-storm...but would probably guarantee nearly 100% participation next year... :-)
I don't see that happening...but the fireworks would be fun to watch.

The chaos that would ensue would be priceless...well worth the price of admission

I would go for that. Seed RASE wherever they like. Doesn't really matter who we send into the second weekend. An even crazier idea might be someone convince the top 10 teams to make their own league. LHGCL only matters because it has all of the top teams. Mess with the seeding and take that away and its just an overpriced league with bad officiating, fields, and customer service.

the various seeding tournaments are for teams looking to put a little polish on their play or teams that lack the body of work and want to improve their seeding.

go99 wrote:the various seeding tournaments are for teams looking to put a little polish on their play or teams that lack the body of work and want to improve their seeding.

Quack!

I am sure Texas Spirit, D'Feeters Black, and DT Scott have no need to "put a little polish on their play" or "improve their seeding" to make it to D1.

Quack.

go99 wrote:the various seeding tournaments are for teams looking to put a little polish on their play or teams that lack the body of work and want to improve their seeding.

You almost typed that with what seems like conviction...but if that was the case for sure we know damn well Dalglish needs to be in one...

It could very well be tradition or taking the opportunity to actually "play" before the league starts...as a "select" squad.

But of course your DD's squad is the only one locked loaded and ready to aim at any target, no need for any polish tho right?




I'm just being "stirrish"Go...don't mind me lol...

go99 wrote:the various seeding tournaments are for teams looking to put a little polish on their play or teams that lack the body of work and want to improve their seeding.

Sure wish my 10 yr old had a polished body of soccer work.