>Dave Hendrickson writes: Before anybody played any games, there were >polls based on expectations. That is true, but games have been played >and of course early season polls mean very little I think it is foolish >to even have Harvard rated in any poll until they at least play a game. >I always thought polls were based on the overall performance and record >of a team not upcoming expectations. > >Brad Cuyler. NMU I looked back at some of the most recent polls sent out, and most do have Harvard ranked between #5 and #6. However, in the WMPL poll, Harvard did not make the top ten. It appears that the voters are having this same debate. I believe that if the preseason expectations of Harvard had them ranked #6, they should not drop out of the poll just because they have not played any games yet. What has happened in the hockey-l poll is what I would expect; teams seem to be jumping ahead of Harvard after big wins or falling behind them after losses. I would disagree if Harvard ever moved up in the polls without playing any games. Brian Lafayette College '97