All right, some people have told me they never received my April Fool's posting and they wanted to see it, so here it is. I want you to know I spent a lot of time on it getting it to work out just right, and then the mail never got out. Next year you'll all know, so it won't be worth it. Anyway, here it is. For the clue that it is a hoax, read down the left side. Sorry for plagiarizing Sports Illustrated on the method. I thought I might have tricked some people if I got it out early enough...but no. (sigh) --------------- FORWARDED MESSAGE FOLLOWS --------------- From: mike_m (Mike Machnik) Date: Monday, April 1, 1991 12:41:43 pm (EST) Subject: NCAA to strip NMU of national championship?? At this time, my inside connections have just informed me that due to drug tests prior to Northern Michigan's 8-7 triple overtime win Saturday night, the NCAA royalty have been secretly meeting to consider stripping Northern Michigan of its title and awarding BU a forfeit win. One or more Wildcat players, supposed- ly, tested positive for an unknown substance banned by the NCAA. This was NMU's first DivI hockey championship, and now it looks as if the Wildcats may lose it off the playing field. I'm shocked that any player competing for a championship once you reach this point, would even think of taking an illegal substance, let it be cocaine or even something over-the-counter. Players know the rules, so there is no excuse whatsoever. More coming as this incredible story develops. - mike