On Sun, 18 Apr 1999 10:09:42 -0600 wrote...
>to all those that feel that an All-Minnesota team is an honored tradition
>that shouldn't be tampered with, I'm curious as to why is it that so many
>people tell me how Gopher basketball has steadily grown bigger then hockey
>over the last 10 years? They're certainly not all Minnesotan, and the fans
>do love 'em to death.
 
 
Not to mention that the All-Minnesota thing isn't really an honored
tradition.  Woog started it back up, but the last non-Minnesotan on the U
of M hockey team was less than 25 years ago.  Its not as though there has
NEVER been one.  As for basketball, the key word is WINNING.  Its amazing
what a final four run will do.  The true test will be when they go on
probation, lose post-season eligibility, and scholarships because of this
cheating stuff.  Then where will the fans be?  In Mariucci, IF the hockey
team is winning.  Gotta love the fair weather fans!!
 
Andrew
 
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