Howard Quimby wrote:
>
> I guess I don't understand the "as they stand" part vs. the numbers.  I think
> you can argue that each ranking system has certain flaws or weaknesses, but I
> guess every team is subject to them and it all works out in the end.
>
 
Well, luckily things work out because you play a tournament and crown
a champion - that is why things work out.  My point in mentioning
"as they stand" is to simply look at how a team has done in its games
taking into account who they have played of course.  I simply think that
BU and UNH are a little overrated in the polls because too many people
are just looking at rankings and numbers instead of just looking at
the results of their games.  I'm not saying all numbers are worthless
- I just don't happen to be a big believer in their reliability.
 
I am still a Hockey East fan true and through.  I am just trying to
be objective though when I look at the rankings of all teams nationally
in the polls.
 
- Kevin
 
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