I must admit that I like the idea of having 6 of the 7 michigan schools in the same conference. However, I can also see some draw back not least of which is a loss (no matter how small) of more wide spread exposure for recruiting. When the Big 10 expanded it was in part done because the member schools wanted exposure in the Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic areas to boost recruiting. This move won't foster that. Still, overall I like the idea. Zack Hemond HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.