Although Deron's quotes of Coach Cronin from the BDN don't show it, isn't anyone else sick of the Maine coach whining in the media about rerecruiting? What happened to the days when Maine coaches reminded us that we recruit top-notch players and must expect that they may leave for the pros early or compete with special amateur teams, as Tory and Allison have chosen. (Congratulations Jeff and Blair; I wish you good luck with your Canadian National tryout, yet hope for your return to play for Maine someday soon!) On a separate issue ... At least one of the secondary violations listed in the NCAA register, referred to by Mike Machnik earlier today, appears to be from Maine and with the current athletic department administration (December 95). That makes at least 2 secondary violations last Fall. Maybe those calls for down-grading Maine sports to Division II make more than a little sense? If we can't find the resources for a high-quality program, why are we there? Also in the current NCAA Register article ... Maine apparently has the option of taking the TV blackout this season or next, depending on pre-existing contracts. If Maine can work with the TV network(s) to get out of this season's contract(s), I hope they do just that. (The only TV exemptions appear to be <5 minute clips and "closed circuit" (Bylaw 19.6.2.5.1)). P.S. The NCAA Register article is much expanded from the summary in the previous NCAA News. However, don't read it before sitting down for a meal unless you're trying to lose weight... :-( DROP THE PUCK Saturday night at midnight, October 5, for Midnight Madness. wayne Wayne T. Smith Systems Group -- CAPS [log in to unmask] University of Maine System Co-owner of the College Hockey lists - Hockey-L/Info-Hockey-L/Hockey3