I'm not all that sure that even a "name" coach will help Notre Dame's hockey fortunes. While I haven't talked to Ric about his resignation, I suspect it was due to his frustration with the University. Ric's been operating with far fewer scholarships (and perhaps a smaller recruiting budget?) than the other teams in the CCHA. That makes for a distinct disadvantage, with little hope of overcoming it. Ric has my sympathy -- he deserved better. Those of us who remember his UAF days know that he is one of the better teaching coaches in the country. I don't know that he wants to leave South Bend, but I do know he could do wonders somewhere if given whole-hearted instititutional support. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Stephen E. Roth [log in to unmask] Dean of Student Services Canisius College (716) 888-2522 Buffalo, New York 14226 FAX (716) 888-3190 ------------------------------------------------------------------------