While I tend to agree with John that the "right of refusal" method doesn't seem quite fair, for UAF - at least - it ought to work to their advantage. If one of the top teams choose the Nanooks, they get a real motivator ("Miami thinks we're easier than Notre Dame??!!" -- [sorry, Ric]). On the other hand, if UAF keeps getting passed down, they get an opening round game that might be more "winnable." Either way, UAF benefits. BTW, granted UAF had a small CCHA schedule; still, based on the head-to-head rating system, they appear to naturally fall into the 7th seed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Stephen E. Roth BITNET: ROTH@CANISIUS Dean of Student Services Canisius College PHONE: (716) 888-2522 Buffalo, New York 14208 FAX: (716) 888-2525 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------