After having stuck my foot in my mouth, jumping the gun on schedule analysis, I have re-evaluated my position. A mathematical anaysis of the nonconference schedule, using last year's final RPI ratings, shows that l;ast years opponents averaged 19/44 where this upcoming year's averaged a 21/44. Not a big difference, as was pointed out. In addition I think I do actually prefer this year's schedule now, since I'm going to actually have a chance to see the games. All are on the East Coast, with the exception of the Michigan game, and I plan to make that roadtrip, it being over winter break. It is going to be interesting to see some different hockey teams at Lynah (Ferris and Miami), I think its great to be able to play new teams and a great opportunity for Cornell's fans to get acquainted with the larger, non-ECAC world of college hockey, something we haven't had much of a chance to do in recent years. Larry Weintraub, Cornell University Let's Go BIG RED!!!!! Quote of the Week: "You really don't want a President who is a football fan. Football combines the worst features of American life. It is violence punctuated by committee meetings." --George Will HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.