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>>>>> " " == Midn Brian Sprague <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> Yes!!! I was wondering when this question would come up.
> Especially regarding Maine not getting any first place votes, and
> why the heck BU is in first. I can find no justification for the
> Terriers to be in 1st place. Even the die-hard BU fans on our list
> have been disappointed in them. Well, Maine should get a few first
> places votes once they beat BU in the Great Western Freezeout, even
> more if they end up meeting Princeton instead of BU. (Wishful
> thinking)
I attended the game which caused Michigan to fall out of first place
in the hockey polls. UM's best player, Mike Knuble was out serving a
one game suspension due to a game misconduct. UM's second best
player, Jason Botterill (sp?) was thrown out early in the game with a
game misconduct. With both players out, Miami went on to win win 4-3.
Their goalie (whose name I cannot remember) was unconcious, stopping
numerous close shots, including two breakaways. The next night, with
their team at full strength, UM easily defeated Miami 7-4.
My point? The polls are fickle, with only the won-loss record seeming
to mean anything, and the circumstances of a victory or loss seemingly
not being taken into account. Thank goodness we have a playoff in
college hockey and don't have to rely on any poll to crown a national
champion!
-Alan Harder
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Go Blue!
The above commentary, which does not *even* represent the opinion of
the American Mathematical Society, is sold by weight, not by volume.
Some settling of the contents may have occurred during shipping.
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