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    Any thoughts as to how this plays out as we approach the dog days of March and April?

    How's the math looking for the Despairwise "top" 16? What creative methods are the Committee considering to determine sites, dates, times, who are likely officials, all that delicious stuff I can really relate to as a Spartan fan?

    Are there paganistic divining rituals involved?

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    Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

    Glad I'm not the only one concerned about the Bottom-feeders.
    Could try the Super Regional with 8 teams at 2 locations. An outdoor Super Series would be fun--assuming a late thaw.

    Just to get the juices flowing here are the potential teams in reverse order. (as of 3/3/17)

    40 Holy Cross
    41 Sacred Heart
    42 Dartmouth
    43 Bentley
    (Included Sacred and Holy to avoid being struck by a bolt of lightning)

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    44 Maine
    45 Arizona State
    46 Mercyhurst
    47 Colgate
    48 Michigan State
    49 Ferris State
    50 Northern Michigan
    51 RIT
    52 Alaska
    53 Lake Superior
    54 American International
    55 Rensselaer
    56t Alabama-Huntsville
    56t Alaska-Anchorage
    56t Massachusetts
    59 Brown
    60 Niagara

    AQ: Colorado College, by last place conference position, could be considered for inclusion.
    Both Niagara and Michigan State won tonight. Fortunately Niagara maintained its hold on the "top" seed.
    Last edited by vizoroo; 03-03-2017, 11:42 PM.
    GO DU !!!

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    • #3
      Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

      Aren't we still trying to find the participants in the 2014 Futile Four?

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      • #4
        Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

        Maine season comes to a end tonight and again with a lost...no wins on the road. 11-21-4, this makes the 4 year rebuilding program under Gendron @ 49-82-17.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by owslachief View Post
          Are there paganistic divining rituals involved?
          Putting down some of your strongest brews, get down on your hands and knees, plead the old gods (and the new gods if you so please) for the glory days.
          Just to be clear. My disinterest in this team became of the Uni's disinterest. Without the success of the hockey team, the other teams would not be where they are. Way to pay back the hockey team. **** UAA.

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          • #6
            Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

            Kinda amused to see UA_ so low.

            UAA has to play Brown, freaky to see the similarities between us two.
            Just to be clear. My disinterest in this team became of the Uni's disinterest. Without the success of the hockey team, the other teams would not be where they are. Way to pay back the hockey team. **** UAA.

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            • #7
              Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

              Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View Post
              Aren't we still trying to find the participants in the 2014 Futile Four?
              Just call it the WCHA-AHC cup hosted by Brown.

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              • #8
                Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

                By my count there are approximately 400 players deserving of a Participation Trophy.

                Seriously, someday they can all proudly tell their kids and grandkids they were D1 hockey players. No shame in that.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by AKSWF View Post
                  Kinda amused to see UA_ so low.

                  UAA has to play Brown, freaky to see the similarities between us two.
                  You were 1-4 against the 52nd-ranked team in D1 hockey. That is amusing.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

                    When the field is finally set, I don't want to hear any b ! t c h i n g about the WCHA getting UAA plus five at-large bids into the tourney this season. We've earned those spots fair and square by playing what, 96% of our NC games on the road this season. Finally a thread about WCHA domination!
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                    • #11
                      Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

                      Originally posted by Squarebanks View Post
                      You were 1-4 against the 52nd-ranked team in D1 hockey. That is amusing.
                      Ahh yes, and for what? To get into the playoffs, and get swept.

                      At least we know we are done after the pre-WHCA tourneys.
                      Just to be clear. My disinterest in this team became of the Uni's disinterest. Without the success of the hockey team, the other teams would not be where they are. Way to pay back the hockey team. **** UAA.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

                        After the regular season, the eligible teams remain the same. For some reason Michigan State is still skating.
                        The NCHC does not have a team, but that was due to Colorado College's failure to lose to ranked teams such as Duluth, North Dakota, Western Michigan. They don't deserve inclusion.

                        Again in reverse order of ineptitude:
                        Maine
                        Arizona State
                        Mercyhurst
                        Colgate
                        Michigan State
                        Ferris State
                        Northern Michigan
                        RIT
                        Alaska
                        Lake Superior
                        American International
                        Rensselaer
                        Alabama-Huntsville
                        Alaska-Anchorage
                        Massachusetts
                        Brown
                        Niagara
                        Last edited by vizoroo; 03-15-2017, 02:11 PM.
                        GO DU !!!

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                        • #13
                          Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

                          Originally posted by vizoroo View Post
                          After the regular season, the eligible teams remain the same. For some reason Michigan State is still skating.
                          The NCHC does not have a team, but that was due to Colorado College's failure to lose to ranked teams such as Duluth, North Dakota, Western Michigan. They don't deserve inclusion.
                          Again in reverse order of ineptitude:
                          Maine
                          Arizona State
                          Mercyhurst
                          Colgate
                          Michigan State
                          Ferris State
                          Northern Michigan
                          RIT
                          Alaska
                          Lake Superior
                          American International
                          Rensselaer
                          Alabama-Huntsville
                          Alaska-Anchorage
                          Massachusetts
                          Brown
                          Niagara
                          8-24-4 record definitely deserves consideration even if they did play the toughest schedule in the country. Also, that automatic qualifier!
                          Last edited by Riz; 03-15-2017, 02:20 PM.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

                            Originally posted by vizoroo View Post
                            After the regular season, the eligible teams remain the same. For some reason Michigan State is still skating.
                            The NCHC does not have a team, but that was due to Colorado College's failure to lose to ranked teams such as Duluth, North Dakota, Western Michigan. They don't deserve inclusion.

                            Again in reverse order of ineptitude:
                            Maine
                            Arizona State
                            Mercyhurst
                            Colgate
                            Michigan State
                            Ferris State
                            Northern Michigan
                            RIT
                            Alaska
                            Lake Superior
                            American International
                            Rensselaer
                            Alabama-Huntsville
                            Alaska-Anchorage
                            Massachusetts
                            Brown
                            Niagara
                            CC should make it as the NCHC deserves a representative. Also, is there a reason that you listed 17 schools?
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                            • #15
                              Re: Bottom-feeders 2016-17

                              Originally posted by vizoroo View Post
                              ... For some reason Michigan State is still skating ...
                              "And they still suck" - which should sort of make them an at-small qualifier, no? They are establishing a real tradition here be sewing up back-to-back single-digit-win seasons by week's end.

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