Who plays better defense, Midwest or Northeast?

[Rich Kressly]

Some interesting testosterone-laden information in this thread
Play nice boys...

Cervantes (among others) said, “All comparisons are odious.”
Indeed, comparisons can breed misunderstanding, resentment, and even hatred. It's good that everyone here knows each other so well and it's been a positive (albeit unnecessary) conversation thus far IMHO.

Might I suggest a more western viewpoint? Each year, each game is, by itself, a new experience and should be treated as such. It's great to remember history, but to classify a team like 45 as a "defensive" team only is not doing them justice. Anyone see them handle balls and cap under heavy pressure in 2004? A nearly unstoppable offensive attack.

Here are two rather famous Zen Sayings to chew on:
"Do not seek the truth, only cease to cherish your opinions."
"If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are."

I mean no disrespect to those who have posted here, but, all the way to the core of my being, I believe that it is this very "thing" that holds our global culture back from realizing its true potential. To work hard, to move on, to not actively seek credit as an individual entity, to be able to "let go" of an opinion or experience (especially when you've worked very hard) so that it allows us to fully experience the "next" challenge in life by itself/for itself is critical as we move forward, together.

With all of that said, I'm all for some of the higher profile programs from across the country competing in regionals away from home. Over time, this can only help in dispelling the myths that separate us.

Namaste.