The controversy surrounding Tony's remarks brings up an interesting topic which should perhaps be revisited in a more positive light. What ARE the differences in admissions standards between HE and the ECAC? I'm not talking about member institutions' historic selectiveness, but the actual rules for each conference. The reason I'm interested is that a certain young man from our area was successfully recruited by an ECAC institution with which I am very familiar (too familiar). I have a rough idea of his academic accomplishments and therfore I am amazed he got in. Some of his HS teachers that I know are equally amazed. To this particular institution's credit, however, he is apparently receiving all the tutoring one could ask for. But I'm still amazed that he got in!!! -- Dick Tuthill