On Tue, 11 Nov 1997, Greenie wrote:
 
> Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 10:22:42 -0700
> From: Greenie <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: U.S. College Hockey Online Poll
>
[Poll snipped]
>
>
> "This is when Cameron goes Berserk."
>
> Of the top teams, only BU and Cornell remain undefeated. Yet the pollsters
> in their infinite wisdom still vote North Dakota as the #1 team, with a
> record of 2-1-1?? This after the Terriers smear #6 Maine -- playing at
> Alfond, mind you -- by a score of SIX to NOTHING ??????
>
> Speaking of which, Maine somehow manages to remain at #6 in the poll,
> winning only 4 of its 7 games so far.
>
> I understand the view that North Dakota has played a "tough" schedule --
> but they've only faced two teams (CC & Minnesota), one of whom is now
> "receiving votes."
>
> Which leads me to Colorado College. Previously ranked SECOND, the Tigers
> lose and tie against the "best" team in the country -- both very close,
> tight games by all accounts -- and drops to be number 4, losing all four of
> its previous first place votes.
 
I can't speak for the conferences outside of the WCHA, but keeping UND in
the first spot makes a lot of sense to me.  CC has not been swept in A
LONG time and UND almost did that at their place.  UND finally wins one
at Mariucci.  Many of the people in Grand Forks were hoping for four
points after these series, but were afraid that the Sioux might even have
fewer.  Instead, they have five and look to be in great shape this year.
 
charles
 
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