I got a blank message note so I'm resending this.
 
On Mon, 5 Dec 1994 [log in to unmask] wrote:
 
> I like your idea about three points for a tie and no shootout.  This has
> been tried experimentally by the English Football [soccer] Premier
> League.  This is becoming the norm for European Soccer and has had the
> desired effect of teams going for a win, particularly on the road.
>                               Arthur Berman
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>                               Go BU!!!
>