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John Haeussler writes:
>The ANN ARBOR NEWS article that I posted earlier has sparked discussion both
>on and off the list...here are my comments/views:
This heated rivalry between Michigan and Wisconsin seems to be a bit
one-sided. I don't think many UW people, fans or players, find
the rivalry with Michigan to be anything more than tough games
against a quality opponent. A couple of UW players, Shier and Rafalski,
are from Michigan. Maybe it means more to them. Our heated rivalries
are all with WCHA teams.
> I'd like to hear from someone at UW (David, Mark, et al)
>on what their views are, and if other clubs have pointed to the Badger's as
>being trash talkers. Personally, I view the Badgers as having an "above the
>law" mentality. 'Hey, we can do anything we want, we're WISCONSIN.'
I am not a close enough observer of the team to make any sweeping
statements so take anything I say with a grain of salt. IMO the
Badgers over the last 3-4 years have definitely been big trash talkers.
Unfortunately from my point of view, most people think this is
normal for big time sports. I hate it. The local newspaper has
referred to the recent rivalry with Denver as being fueled by
trash talkers from both sides.
On the other hand, seeing as how trash talking is relatively common
these days I wonder if this has anything at all to do with the
comments from Red Berenson. Well I don't see much of anything
happening with this UW-Michigan rivalry unless these teams do
meet again soon. The national championship game would be just
fine with me too, John. :-)
> John H
> U Mich
> For David, Mark, et al...
> Best Badger response from the Showcase:
> (as a UW player is being escorted to the penalty box)
> Michigan fans, "AHHHHHHHH...C-YA!!"
> Wisconsin fan, "In Pasadena!"
Great line. Most of Madison is on pins and needles waiting for
the game tonight in Tokyo. Very nerveracking.
---mg
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"Is this the way it's supposed to be
A Poisoned Heart and a Twisted Memory" --- Richard Thompson
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