And the college football team that's #1 in the NCAA all-time categories 
for most wins and winning percentage is now #2 in the percentage 
category in its own stadium.  Hockey took over Fielding Yost's 
fieldhouse and the stadium he built.  Yost is probably safe in the 
category of point-a minute teams.

Just found a nice write-up of Saturday's event at 
http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog.com/2010/12/13/1873114/my-day-at-the-big-chill

Bob Griebel


Eric Hornick wrote:
> Don't forget -- college hockey draws more fans at Michigan Stadium than college 
> football. :)  113,431.
>
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bob Griebel <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 11:34:07 AM
> Subject: What outdoor hockey teaches.
>
> 1. Amtrak generally runs about three hours late, in both directions.
> 2. No matter how early you catch sight of the faint little line leveling out 
> above the horizon, there's never enough time to get your camera focused on a 
> stealth bomber, coming or going.  (... and I saw it first!!!)
> 3. Ties are nice outcomes for such special games unless you're the home team.
>
> Otherwise, it's just plain fun if you dress warmly, I guess.  Those around me 
> who didn't have the luxury of picking their wardrobes as they checked their bags 
> at the stadium during the warmest part of the sunny afternoon all looked 
> comfortable.  I envy how the people of Minnesota might enjoy a game like that in 
> four feet of snow.  It seems outdoor games have brought good luck so far.  Red 
> Berenson commented that Michigan arrived the day before the outdoor game at 
> Michigan State to see the Spartans practicing in pouring rain and he opted for 
> indoor practice.  The next day was perfect.
>
> I'm re-downloading my pics that were originally on the laptop that died 
> somewhere around Syracuse.  Tonight I'll put some that are in focus online for 
> anyone who's interested.
>
> Bob Griebel
>
>