Looks like Union's foreign national "scholarships" are starting to pay off. I should have made clear, earlier, though. I think the reason that Union can do this is that such scholarships are not governed by the same Federal rules that need-based financial aid to American citizens is. Simple as that. Nothing sinister at all. But it is still galling that American kids don't get a shot at that benefit. Btw, I think I detect a subtle reduction in the strength of schedule of other Union sports. I wonder if the two are connected? -- Dick Tuthill HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.