On Wed, 7 Apr 1999, David_W_Hatfield/CAM/Lotus wrote:
 
> I saw a follow-up piece on the UNH/Maine game in 4/5 Boston Globe.  Among
> other things, they said that next year's tournament will be the first time
> there's a 1 week break between the regionals & the Frozen Four.  While it's
> still far off, I don't recall reading or hearing about this before.
 
It's true.  The regionals are scheduled for March 24-26, with the finals
April 7-9, according to ncaachampionships.com.  Looks like it'll be that
way at least through 2003.
 
> The piece claimed it was to give teams & fans a chance to make travel
> plans between the sites.  I don't know if I like this idea.
 
It's good to be prepared and know where you're going, ask any BC fan.
Though I'll miss the last-minute thing, it was fun.
 
> Assuming the
> regionals still end on Sunday, that's 11 days til the semis.  Maybe good
> for travel issues & nursing some nagging injuries, but not for a team's
> momentum & sharpness - no matter how many practices are held in between.
 
I'd imagine it would be hard on the nerves too...
 
Rob
 
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