What's That Sign Say Mr. Iantosca??!!

Rules are Rules

MOST, like Spicoli, learn this at a young age.

This was covered again in Caddyshack

For "our generation" of most Hopski participants, we live a moral life within the confines of these well known rules that were delivered to us in our formative years by such classic memorable films (and I am ignoring Porky's, the entirety of the Bill Murray collection and many, many other 80s and early 90s films of this genre).

I say most of us Hopski participants as one entrant in particular has flaunted the rules of the Hopski (and any other participation in which money or fees are involved) for well over 20 years now and unfortunately, the Hopski Rules Committee has reached a decision to step in now lest such vulgar activity continue to go unchecked.

Thus, after careful deliberation by the Hopski Rules Committee over the past few days, we regret to inform the pool that IN HUBIE WE TRUST (entry of former Warsaw Expat and point guard to the Commish as well as a Richmond/UNC grad - now a high ranking "original reference to place of employment deleted to protect the guilt by association innocents" in NYC) as well as a 2nd entry, THE RUSSIAN JUDGE, have been removed from the pool.  We are releasing this information as quickly as possible to the Hopski Pool Community, noting that a full pre-FINAL FOUR update is pending from the Commish.

 (Mr. Iantosca, aka The Delinquent)

 

(Mr. Iantosca post suspension?)

This decision was not taken in haste nor in respect of a single or even a few oversights on the part of Mr. Iantosca.  This decision was reached as a result of repeated AND clearly willful violations of the Hopski International Pool Rules which state quite clearly:

• PAYMENT REQUIRED BY THIS THURSDAY 9PM EST if you are a rookie or an unknown commodity to me!! If your payment is not received, you will be booted out of the pool - NO EXCEPTIONS. ALL RETURNING HOPSKI PARTICIPANTS get a 3 day grace period – so payment BY SUNDAY NIGHT! 

It is unfortunate that we have had to take this action, however, we believe that this may ultimately have a positive impact on Mark Iantosca as an individual and as a business leader, ultimately making the world a better place as a result of this gutsy action by the Hopski Rules Committee.

In order to ensure transparency, I share the following exchange with Mr. Iantosca after he was informed of his delinquency.   Clearly there is no hint of regret or even an apology.  This appears to be a delusional response towards shifting the blame and completely without remorse.

 

Of course, as what has become somewhat of an annual tradition now, Mr. Iantosca took immediate action when forced to make payment:

However, even within the bigger picture context of the Hopski in promoting support of a worthy cause in recent years such as the poverty in Burundi and the Polish support of Ukrainian refugees, Mr. Iantosca shows little care except to cover his entry fee in hopes of collecting far more in winnings.

Thus, a tough decision has been taken and a line drawn. Hopefully this will lead to a better future for all of us!

Sincerely -

-THE HOPSKI RULES COMMITTEE

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