On Mon, 24 Nov 1997, Jennifer Iwen wrote:
 
> At 10:31 AM -0600 11/24/97, Kevin L Ames wrote:
>
> >> ``It's not like we've been playing terribly,'' Woog said. ``For one
> >>thing, our schedule
> >> probably has bitten us some. We've played good teams -- Maine, North Dakota,
> >> CC, maybe Wisconsin -- and we've played with them for the most part.
> "maybe Wisconsin"? wow, thanks for the vote of confidence Doug... who is in
> first place in the WCHA again? I know it's only November.. but really..
> that's a bit harsh on Woog's part.  If that's not what he meant, I
> apolgoize.. but it sure seems that way to me...
 
I wouldn't jump on him quite yet. We're still early enough in the season
that one's perception of a team is still based partly on last year's
performance. (In Wisconsin's case, a 7th-place finish and first-round
elimination.) It's still an open question as to whether Wisconsin is just
off to a good start, or if they really are an elite team. By the same
token, it's still an open question as to whether Minnesota is slumping
badly, or if they really do stink.
 
I usually figure that when 1/3-1/2 of the season is done, what you see is
what you'll get, as far as the standings are concerned. In terms of
time, I would say that Christmas is a natural guidepost (like the 4th of
July in baseball).
 
See you later,
John
 
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