Croc is a cool dude and a gritty fighter. He needs other good fighters around him to keep him on his toes and keep the rust off.
If you're having trouble finding a realm in Illinois, Croc, you're not looking. Chicagoland is the Holy Land of Belegarth. You've got more experienced fighters and seasoned realms around you than you can shake a fiberglass-core-foam-covered stick at.
Also, cool to see you on the boards, finally.