Well the experiment with more challenging SOS contests has apparently been
abandoned for the upcoming season.  In fact the addition non-conferencee
opponents are even weaker than my cynicism predicted.  This may be the year when
Union comes of age, schedule-wise.  They now may be able to claim the title of
toughest schedule in the Capital District, with some real games against the big
boys like Maine and New Hampshire on their docket.  RPI in contrast picks
opponents who are basically Division II (Air Force) or most likely rebuilding
(Northeastern, Bowling Green--but please, no disrespect intended.)  Needless to
say, the Engineers' sole means to make the tournament next hinges on their ECAC
schedule--those two bids sure looks sweet now.
 
Curious that the BC game last year wasn't a home and home.  I was looking fo
forward to seeing how the Engineers would fare at Conte against a BC squad that
can only be improved from this year's disappointing group.
 
Oh well--maybe they'll be some better seats available to the loyal season
ticketholders.
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Brian Morris                 RPI Engineers--1995 ECAC Champions
[log in to unmask]     Albany, NY--Host of the 1996
                                         East Regional