I think that this issue cuts both ways.  Yes Maine is a great institute
for preparing players for the pro levels.  However there aren't that
many graduates who find a high level of success there.  I think a lot of
players realize this fact, so in that sense it's unfair to say they are
all there because of the dollar. Lets not forget that these guys are
still college students and aren't just playing hockey because of money
but because they love the game.
 
Holly
 
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> From:         J.D. Storm[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:         Saturday, February 07, 1998 7:16 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      The Dollar
>
> i have two points to make regarding the recent discussion.  First, I
> don't think it is right to single Jason Price out because his mother
> chooses the post to this list.
>
> That said I must also disagree.  The dollar IS a big part of this
> game.  Why do players play at the University of Maine?  Is it because
> they want to receive an education?  Maybe to a point.  But the
> overriding reason many student-athletes choose to attend a quality
> division 1 program like Maine is because it prepares them for the next
> level, the pros and the DOLLAR.
>
> That doesn't mean that rules shouldn't protect our players, but we
> cannot ignore the role money does play here.
>
>
>                                 JD
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