Problems (financial and other) at SFC have been brewing for years. I coached in the youth club a few years back and saw problems that were directly opposite to generally accepted business practices...but I digress. The higher powers?? Regs...yeah okay, just because a donkey (see jack-ass) tells you he likes hay doesn't mean he ain't chewing carrots when you're not looking! Merkl is above board and honest in any dealings I ever had there and I can't say the same for Mr. Chairman...although the previous comments on Russ were correct...well meaning guy that puts in tons of hours supplying many teams.
I think it would be wise for all those concerned to be careful with their words when expressing an opinion of a person's character, especially when it is very likely being read by the specific individuals.
I'm not publically taking any sides. If you are in the know about what transpired , this is not the forum to discuss it in until a legal decision has been made.
This is a neutral comment meant to deter anyone from getting into any slanderous predicaments.