Monday, June 27, 2005
Devaluing Excellence
I discussed grade inflation yesterday. It's pretty bad, but this is worse.
The Columbus Stars were removed from their league last month because they were too good. In some of their last games, the Stars beat the Red Sox 18-0, World Harvest 13-0, Sugar Grove II 24-0 and Sugar Grove I 10-2.OK, that's it -- anyone rated higher than me in the ecosystem or the Blogdom of God has to quit blogging now! It's just not fair!
Other teams began complaining - and canceling.
Michael Mirones, board chairman for the Canal Winchester Joint Recreation District, pulled the Stars from the league and returned their $150 entry fee. He suggested the Stars play in a travel league against better teams.
