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So, with the announcement of Michigan's schedule for '13-14- some non conference analysis:
The Wolverines are hosting 3 HEA schools: BC, BU and UML. They are also hosting MTU (2), Niagara and Ferris State.
They travel to UNH (2), UNO (2) and to RIT. They will also play in the GLI at Comerica Park against WMU and either MSU or Tech.
So... can we give them a little slack on the "Michigan doesn't travel for series" mantra?
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Originally posted by streakerSorry, that won't fly. Badger Barry will make sure their hockey schedule will parody their robust gridiron nc schedule.
Well, Akron, Central Michigan and Connecticut were already tied up by the Wolverines this year, so Barry had to take what was available.
EDIT: Sorry, I should have looked ahead. You do have Miami on 2014's schedule. Wait, what? Miami of Ohio? Well, App State has proven that they can be tough (for you guys), so that should be a good test to start the season.Last edited by Gurtholfin; 05-22-2013, 01:21 PM.
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Originally posted by ScoobyDooAaaah, yes, the old "I never had a point" ploy. It's no wonder no one ever takes your side in an argument.
How could anyone take his side in an argument when it keeps shifting? Now we can't take criticism?
Nobody CARES that we're not playing the little schools or if we do play them it will be on our terms. Just like every other big program.
Who can't take criticism? I love our stance. I revel in it. I cuddle with it at night.
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Originally posted by JDUBBS1280Oh no, a dozen or so people on a message board despise me.
LOL!
He was talking about BarryIn the immortal words of Jean Paul Sartre, 'Au revoir, gopher'.
Originally posted by burdI look at some people and I just know they do it doggy style. No way they're getting close to my kids.
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Originally posted by JDUBBS1280 View PostThanks. Missed that. So used to Gurt's insults getting hurled at me.
As for Barry, I don't hate him. I just wish he'd leave the hockey decisions to hockey people.
Maybe you should move on to loftier pursuits. Like what the WCHA should do to survive and not lose any more of their membership. Their meal tickets are gone and they aren't coming back.**NOTE: The misleading post above was brought to you by Reynold's Wrap and American Steeples, makers of Crosses.
Originally Posted by dropthatpuck-Scooby's a lost cause.
Originally Posted by First Time, Long Time-Always knew you were nothing but a troll.
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Originally posted by ScoobyDoo View PostHe's the athletic director for Wisconsin. As far as hockey is concerned it was in the best interest of Wisconsin to have the Big 10 hockey conference. It also was in their best interest to schedule who they've scheduled. A point I've made over and over again. Yet you (who thinks Wisconsin is crying) keeps crying over and over and over again about how Wisconsin should do this and Wisconsin should do that. Two days of arguing over something that you said yourself "isn't an obligation".
Maybe you should move on to loftier pursuits. Like what the WCHA should do to survive and not lose any more of their membership. Their meal tickets are gone and they aren't coming back.Mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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Originally posted by Bale View PostI'm just going to throw my two cents in here on this part of the argument. No, none of the larger schools are obligated to do anything...including Wisconsin. I would argue though, that the idea of not giving a **** what happens to other schools is incredibly short-sighted. There are only 53 schools that have hockey right now. Losing more of those programs is not going to do good for anyone. It practically takes an act of God to start a new program at this point ($30 million donations don't grow on trees). If, and I don't think that this will happen, small schools start disbanding, that's less schools for the Wisconsins of the world to attempt to push around and demand home-only arrangements. It's even more short-sighted for the larger schools that are in the west as there is very little incentive for the smaller schools on the east coast to travel long distances for those home-only arrangements. The large schools have the right to do what they want, but they have to live with the consequences just like everyone else.
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Originally posted by Bale View PostI'm just going to throw my two cents in here on this part of the argument. No, none of the larger schools are obligated to do anything...including Wisconsin. I would argue though, that the idea of not giving a **** what happens to other schools is incredibly short-sighted. There are only 53 schools that have hockey right now. Losing more of those programs is not going to do good for anyone. It practically takes an act of God to start a new program at this point ($30 million donations don't grow on trees). If, and I don't think that this will happen, small schools start disbanding, that's less schools for the Wisconsins of the world to attempt to push around and demand home-only arrangements. It's even more short-sighted for the larger schools that are in the west as there is very little incentive for the smaller schools on the east coast to travel long distances for those home-only arrangements. The large schools have the right to do what they want, but they have to live with the consequences just like everyone else.
Where was UND/Denver's concern when they formed the NCHC?
Where was the CCHA's concern when Alabama Huntsville was going down the drain?
There's real world and there's fantasy.**NOTE: The misleading post above was brought to you by Reynold's Wrap and American Steeples, makers of Crosses.
Originally Posted by dropthatpuck-Scooby's a lost cause.
Originally Posted by First Time, Long Time-Always knew you were nothing but a troll.
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Originally posted by ScoobyDoo View PostWhere was the concern when they formed the Big 10?
Where was UND/Denver's concern when they formed the NCHC?
Where was the CCHA's concern when Alabama Huntsville was going down the drain?
There's real world and there's fantasy.
And to answer your questions, there was that concern from those of us that take a longer view of things from the beginning. People like Schlossman, and I only point this out because he's been beating the drum the loudest, talk about the short-term potential for schools like Kato and Bemidji. Yes, MSU has the potential in the next few years to really do well in the WCHA, but is that going to be the best for us in the long-run? Programs need cash to survive. If the attendance suffers, even with more winning and NCAA tourney appearances, the program is in worse shape. I know this is doomsday, but for some schools it may not be all that far fetched.Mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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