Well, our resident cynic has given his view, but I disagree.  The
players were not accused of having any part in the riot (which resulted
in arrests of others on some fairly serious charges).  What they  did
was not take steps to avoid any  compromising situations.  The penalty
was immediate (always desirable, varsity athletes or not) and enough to
get the attention of the players involved and all their teammates.  Dick
Umile (spelling?) has said clearly "I set behavioral standards and I
expect rigorous adherence.  If the team is hurt, it is on your
shoulders."  Good for Dick; good for New Hampshire in having such a
coach.  If something like this happens before the Boston College weekend
and there are NO suspensions, point the finger then.

Moller Edward N wrote:

>While I don't condone the players actions, and support the University's
>efforts in issuing sanctions, I am always curious as to the timing of
>players' suspensions.  UNH plays Niagara and Canisius this weekend, both
>nonleague games, and all 8 players will miss the trip to Buffalo.  Would the
>University's disciplinary actions have changed if this weekend's games were
>being played say in Orono?
>
>UNH deserves credit for taking a stand with its players, so please don't
>think I'm pointing a finger at them for taking advantage of the schedule.
>It just seems to me that in many intercollegiate sports when such
>disciplinary measures are called for, teams take the schedule into account.
>Perhaps instead of suspending all 8 players this weekend (which doesn't seem
>fair to the promoters of this weekend's tournament in Buffalo), maybe UNH
>can spread it out to 2 players per game for 4 games.
>
>Be that as it may, I can certainly understand why there was rioting in
>Durham last Thursday night.  After game 7 of the ALCS I have been down right
>nasty, and I may never watch another baseball game for the rest of my life.
>Thank God for College Hockey.
>
>And Happy 100th Birthday Curly.
>
>Edward N. Moller
>Controller and Assistant Treasurer
>Mount Ida College
>777 Dedham Street
>Newton Centre, MA  02459-3323
>Tel  617-928-4515
>Fax 617-928-4746
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Deron Treadwell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 5:46 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: UNH Suspends 8
>
>
>USCHO is reporting that the University of New Hampshire has suspended
>eight players for two games for a violation of team rules stemming from
>a riot after the Sox lost to the Yankees in Game 7 of the ALCS.
>
>http://www.uscollegehockey.com/news/2003/10/21_007087.php
>
>USCHO named the following players: seniors Nathan Martz and Tyler
>Scott, juniors Matt Hoppe, Tyson Teplitsky, and Robbie Barker,
>sophomores Andrew Leach and Mark Kolanos, and freshman Brett Hemingway
>
>They report this group will not travel with the team this weekend.
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>Deron Treadwell - [log in to unmask]
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