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Subject:	Re: Random Tournament Thoughts Sparking Conversation throughout the Land
From:	John T Whelan <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:	Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:52:06 +0100
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On Wed, 26 Mar 2008, Hampton, Nathan E. wrote:

> I wonder what the odds would be for an Air Force, Princeton, Notre
> Dame, Niagra (all #4 seeds) Frozen Four?

Inspired by all of these "what are the odds" questions, here's one
answer:

http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2008/03/27_whatare.php

Multiplying together the probabilities for each 4-seed to win two
games, I get over 4 million to one against!

 					John T. Whelan
 					Cornell '91

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