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RIP are you there? I am getting more than just a little worried about the state of our NT at the moment, for a few reasons:

-The NT either tanked the game against Panama or no line-up was set for the game. I strongly suspect that it was a tank, for reasons that I previously mentioned. However, a heads-up on the off-site forum would have been appreciated. Or at least some discussion of the reasons after the fact, so those who follow the NT are not left shaking their heads. I don't even want to think of the "no line-up" possibility.

-No scrimmage was set for today (and there is no possibility to set one now). You may think that scrimmages are irrelevant and I guess there is an argument to say that they are. However, the players involved still get a small amount of experience for the game. And it does count towards the team's ranking, even if it is a small contribution.

-RIP mentioned that he would handle the draft scouting. But so far I have been left to answer the questions here and on the off-site forum. There have not been many questions, so it is no big deal, and there is still a lot of work to be done. I would just like to know if you are out or in.

RIP, if you have some personal issues I am very sorry to hear it and I hope you will be able to come back to the game soon. However, if it is not that, I think you have some explaning to do.

Has anyone heard from RiP?? Seems really odd. I noticed that he has been online but am concerned about the future of the NT if he has not responded.

What is the worst case scenario? Is there anyway he can step down if needed.

I realize that the U21 and NT managers jobs are very time consuming and require alot of dedication. I just can't see RiP jumping ship. Hopefully all is well in his real life and he will rejoin us soon.

Take care RiP and let us know if there is something we can do to help.

He only has access to the internet from his phone. He posted on the offsite forum and said he'd post more sometime today.

I'm glad to hear that it wasn't anything serious in your personal life. It's definitely a relief.

It sucks that this happened, but the actual result may be more favourable to the NT. Either way, I feel like this isn't something worth dwelling too long on.

Glad to see you back RiP, we missed you :P

Well, good to hear that you are back and that you will be handling the draft scouting. I could really use the extra time.

I have already added some prospects who will be going bot in the next few weeks to the U21 but the list is by no means exhaustive. If you or anyone else would like me to add more, just let me know and I will do it. On the other hand, since the NT is going straight to the consolation round, it is just as easy for you to save guys this weekend as it is for me.

For Season 12, will the NT have the same players as last season? or do we have some new blood replacing older players on their last legs?

glad to have you back Rip, you can expect the rest of my scouting efforts later tonight for III

Thanks, it's great to know that player base is still improving.

On a side note, what level skills will Moran need to make the team for next year? e.g prodigious IS, ID, reb... secondary skills?