In a message dated 3/1/2002 10:08:28 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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"> Since some people think I never say anything nice about the NC$$ let me go
> on record as saying the ban is a great idea and those that whine about it
> might think about why they are going to a hockey game, there is no
> shortage of places to drink."
>
> Maybe it is just me; but this lefthanded compliment (NC$$-sic) is totally
> inconsistent with saying something positive. The NCAA is against alcoholic
> beverages at all college events they sponsor. Not having beer will cost the
> NCAA money (directly and indirectly) and the NCAA should be applauded for
> their effort. For all the carping about the NCAA I have yet to hear a
> viable alternative. I personally believe NCAA D1 college hockey is a better
> product than NHL regular season games. The SI post Olympic article was
> another example of dumbing down hockey. If I wanted to watch the WWF I
> would watch that not the fights (and believe me at least the 6 team NHL had
> real fighters) and not the stupidity of today's NHL game.