In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] (Norman Blanchard) writes: |> i'd like to thank mike machnik for saving me the trouble of writing a |> cohesive, thoughtful analysis of the tournament picture by doing it himself! |> just a quick question to the fellow from RPI who picked Harvard as the top |> seed in the East - on what basis, average SAT? and RPI third seed in the |> East? come now! I think UM-Lowell has proven consistently throughout the year |> that they have elevated themselves (at least until Roli graduates) into the |> Eastern upper echelon along with BU, Harvard, Maine, and no one else. I hate |> to be a Hockey East snob, I just call 'em as I see 'em. |> |> Norm |> Go Terriers! I agree with Harvard being the #2 seed and BU being #1 seed, but after RPI beat U-MASS LOWELL 11-3 in RPI ivitational I think RPI has as much right (if not more) as LOWELL does to be a #3 seed