On Fri, 26 Dec 1997, Scott Quakkelaar~ wrote:
 
> so, because it was an exhibition game, we shouldn't really see that
> michigan state did, in fact, play and beat bu?
>
 
** Now wait.  *WE* as fans, yes, have seen with our own eyes, either in
print or otherwise, that MSU defeated BU.  BUT... If you are the NCAA, or
anyone that decides who plays where later in the season, the game (for
now) DID NOT HAPPEN.
 
 
> it may not count in the standings, but that doesn't change the fact that
> it happened.
>
 
*** From a fan's perspective, correct.  From a more official point of
view, it did NOT happen.
 
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