People ask why India aren't in partnership with the US. I'd say this is because most cricket lovers in the US will go to games regardless of who is playing, and New Zealand offers American people the type of opposition they will be closer suited to being interested in. A western world team (Australia would be nice too) that isn't rich, and willing to go after being a part of the next big thing.Meaning a $10mil per 35 yr deal might get us Long in SD at only 28 his prime years are ahead, but recent injuries are a bit of a concern. Clady, Davis, Vollmener, Uphholt, and others are younger, healthier and possibly even less expensive options for OT. Although Clady is likely to break the bank.

On a slightly different tact . My neighbor, a dyed in the wool Bubba, ( but a salt of the earth Bubba ) was complaining that he would not be able to retire until next year, because Obamacare prevented the health insurance companies from covering preexisting conditions until next year .Nick