Two Concerns:
1) I know that the NCAA tournament used to consist of the first couple of
rounds being 2 of 3, or 2 games total goals. How long has the current
system (i.e. 12 team, 4 team bye) been in place?
2) Last year all Four Final four teams had byes in the opening round of
the tournament (I think). How many times has a team not had a bye in the
opening round and still made it to the Final Four? How do others on the
list feel about ads/disads as to having one less game or one more game to
warm up for the team with the bye.
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U U W W *** TROY THIELE
U U W W W *** LORAS COLLEGE (GO DUHAWKS!)
U U W W W W *** One of the few college hockey fans
U U W W W W *** that resides in Iowa.
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U U W W W W *** "It's a great day for hockey" --
UUUUUUUUUU W W *** "Badger" Bob Johnson
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Marquette Warriors -- Sweet 16! Seventeen years between championships?
Wisconsin and UWGB -- Great seasons; sure makes you proud to be a Cheeshead.