You know, I share your desire for this one to go forward, but I have to admit, I don't think we're late on such a project. That is, if these two fellows are willing to try again, maybe even wait until the 12.1 budget system is ready, I still don't think it'll be too late.
Maybe I should offer to help them formulate a new proposal that has a more practical orientation and that might be more palatable to the community.