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Reply To: | Brian P. Roberts |
Date: | Wed, 2 Nov 1994 14:17:42 EST |
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>Dave Hendrickson writes: Before anybody played any games, there were
>polls based on expectations. That is true, but games have been played
>and of course early season polls mean very little I think it is foolish
>to even have Harvard rated in any poll until they at least play a game.
>I always thought polls were based on the overall performance and record
>of a team not upcoming expectations.
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>Brad Cuyler. NMU
I looked back at some of the most recent polls sent out, and most do
have Harvard ranked between #5 and #6. However, in the WMPL poll,
Harvard did not make the top ten. It appears that the voters are
having this same debate. I believe that if the preseason expectations
of Harvard had them ranked #6, they should not drop out of the poll
just because they have not played any games yet. What has happened in
the hockey-l poll is what I would expect; teams seem to be jumping
ahead of Harvard after big wins or falling behind them after losses.
I would disagree if Harvard ever moved up in the polls without
playing any games.
Brian
Lafayette College '97
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