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> On 22 Mar 1993 13:12:53 -0500 (EST), <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >But I just bought the Lansing paper and read their story for comparison.
> >Kennedy is quoted in that paper:
> >"Northern had a little edge in strength of schedule, POST-SEASON
> >PLAY [emphasis mine] and in the one game they played."
> >As I posted before, I had never before heard that "post-season" play
> >was a criteria for a bid.
> These are the criteria as I understand them. The teams are ranked by
> winning percentage and strength of schedule (the same method that is used
> in producing RPICH). If two or more teams are tied in the ratings, then
> the following factors come into play:
> -- record in head-to-head competition
> -- record against common opponents
> -- record against teams under consideration
> -- record in post-season play
> -- record "down the stretch" (last 10 games, last 15 games)
> I gathered this information from watching the NC$$ Selection Show last
> year and this year, and have both of the shows on tape. Laing Kennedy
> listed the criteria in interviews on both shows. I can review the tapes
> and provide exact quotes if needed.
That's what Northern Michigan coach Rick Comley said, too at the Final Five
this weekend. He's on the selection committee as well.
--
Tony Frolik [log in to unmask]
UMD Bulldogs-WCHA Regular Season Champions
21-9-2 WCHA 26-10-2 Overall Beat the Bears!!!
Derek Plante for Hobey Baker!!!! GO DOGS!!!!!!
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