> When either Schmidt or Goddard are involved (and I do mean INVOLVED) in our
> games, we have a record of 0-5-1 as compared to a record of 9-4-1 when
> either is not working our games.  For example, this Saturday we had to kill
> 10 short-handed situations versus our 4 power plays.  We came close to
> winning the game, in spite of the reffing.
>
> Are the above-mentioned records just a coincidence or a minor conspiracy?
 
Obviously, we hope referees are not biased, but they are human.  Maybe these two
referees simply call a tighter game and MTU is, on average a rougher team.  I do
not know, not having seen MTU play this season.  Also, I would be interested to
know the average opponent winning percentage when those officials were working a
MTU game versus the average opponent winning percentage when those officials are
not working the games.  Maybe MTU played tougher opponents?  Just some random
thoughts.  However, I am sure many teams could find one or two officials which
yield the same skewed results if you search hard enough.
 
Ryan Stone
RPI '93