John Whelan wrote:
 
> This year it seems to have been all about avoiding conference
> matchups.  Shipping 3 Western teams was the only way they could avoid
> having *any* of them.  Seems like the priorities have shifted again.
 
I don't know if it involves changing priorities, but the committee picked an
interesting time to not put attendance high on the list. I stand by my
prediction that the West Regional is going to die in the ratings.  Maybe they
simply figured it was beyond help and at least they'd tryto get Michigan's
eastern alumni into Worcester...
 
J. Michael Neal
 
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