The "Oliver's Law of Woofing" was a real joy to read. I guess it led me to some thoughts that may or may not be funny. Some Daffynitions: Woof: To carry on about one's team in an unreasonable, infantile manner, i.e. "Lowell will crush BU tonight" Whine: To complain 'Dangerfieldesquely' (sorry to the original author, I d accidentally zapped the post and forgot the E-mail address) about the perceived lack of respect a team gets, i.e., "Lowell should be in teh top 5, their winning percentage is top 5!" New Term: Howl: As in a coyote baying at the moon. Combines the characteristics of thw 'Woof' and the 'Whine'. Recent Exmaple: Assorted gibberish regarding Lowell beating BU on 2/2 and abuse of certain BU fans. (that word 2 lines up should read Example) As was expected, Oliver's Woof Gods smote the Lowell Chiefs, not necessarily because BU may be a better team, but because of the Howling that could be heard all over Hockey-L, coming from Lowell. And I though that I was the only one growing a little weary of little Stevey W. and his posts. That sort of stuff does not really appear to fit in here. One Question to the Author oof Oliver's Woofing Laws: How does Howling affect a teams chances. Does a whiney nature enhance the power of the Woof karma? Oooh my ears are burning! Rich Go RPI! (please beat Clarkson <--Not a Woof, but a Beg!)