At 04:45 PM 10/25/00 -0400, you wrote:

Well, I stayed on the sidelines on this, including on the USCHO list, but you
summed it up perfectly.

Just like other repeat national TV performers in the "real" NC$$ Conferences,
if you can get on the list of network favorites, then you get a pass with
the NC$$.

One rule for the small teams, another for the TV stars.

Off to see us against Ohio State on Saturday night !!

>NC$$ strikes out again!
>
>Old grudges die hard, but did anyone else notice the NC$$ finally ruled on
>the University of Minnesota basketball manner.  In case you are unfamiliar
>the Golden Gophers violations involved former Coach Clem Haskins, an
>academic advisor and a secretary who did more than 400 pieces of course
>work for at least 18 students-atheletes from 1994-1998.  Obviously these
>are egregious acts that involved a great deal of cover-up on the part of
>the program.
>
>Well the NC$$ ruled on what they called the most serious violations to come
>before it in 20 years.  Some of the penalties are severe, but it's what is
>missing that will surprise many of us Bear Backers.
>
>Sanctions:
>
>Probation for 4 years
>
>loss of 5 scholarships and put limits on recruiting
>
>
>However, they can still play on TV.  AND they are still elgible for
>POST-SEASON Play including the NC$$ tournamnet.
>
>The hypocrisy of this organization never ceases to amaze me!
>
>Here's to a weekend sweep!
>
>Bob Fitta '83
>
>
>Bob Fitta
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