On Thu, 8 Apr 1999, Rob Walker wrote:
 
 
I remember this being announced at the Frozen Four in Milwaukee.  At that
time, the stated reason was to have the finals the week after the Final
Four (hoops style).
 
 
 
 
> On Wed, 7 Apr 1999, David_W_Hatfield/CAM/Lotus wrote:
>
> > I saw a follow-up piece on the UNH/Maine game in 4/5 Boston Globe.  Among
> > other things, they said that next year's tournament will be the first time
> > there's a 1 week break between the regionals & the Frozen Four.  While it's
> > still far off, I don't recall reading or hearing about this before.
>
> It's true.  The regionals are scheduled for March 24-26, with the finals
> April 7-9, according to ncaachampionships.com.  Looks like it'll be that
> way at least through 2003.
>
> > The piece claimed it was to give teams & fans a chance to make travel
> > plans between the sites.  I don't know if I like this idea.
>
> It's good to be prepared and know where you're going, ask any BC fan.
> Though I'll miss the last-minute thing, it was fun.
>
> > Assuming the
> > regionals still end on Sunday, that's 11 days til the semis.  Maybe good
> > for travel issues & nursing some nagging injuries, but not for a team's
> > momentum & sharpness - no matter how many practices are held in between.
>
> I'd imagine it would be hard on the nerves too...
>
> Rob
>
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