Realignment Rumors

[ecbrevik]

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Well I am not gonna argue semantics. But those schools meet most of those criteria.

And I'll admit that its a subjective call. I have my opinion, others are certainly entitled to theirs.

[peten16]

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I would say that a truly premier program would, at a minimum:
1) have multiple national titles
2) be in contention for league and national titles in most years and/or over multiple decades
3) have top-notch facilities and serious money behind the program

There may be other criteria others would add. But these criteria would apply to schools like BC, BU, UND, Michigan, DU, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

At this point in time, I would consider Miami and Notre Dame to be strong programs, but not premier.

Well I am not gonna argue semantics. But those schools meet most of those criteria.

[Biddco]

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And to think, everyone said it would come from us winning an NCAA game.

Actually that is the reason! Shortly after you won a NCAA game, PSU gets their 88 million dollar donation, rumors of the BTHC swirl and here we are today!

[Runninwiththedogs]

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And to think, everyone said it would come from us winning an NCAA game.

So, about St. Cloud. If St. Cloud loses its conference affiliation with UND, would your school refuse to play them? I thought St. Cloud's administration was anti-nickname, but am not certain if they have the same ALLEGED stance that UMTC and UW SUPPOSEDLY have but CONVENIENTLY ignore (i.e. UW and UND playing in basketball.)

[SCSU Euro]

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EDIT: Somehow I always suspected that tUMD winning a national championship would bring Armageddon to college hockey.

And to think, everyone said it would come from us winning an NCAA game.

[Almington]

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If this was to happen; Which league would be the WCHA, new six team league or the left overs.

Wouldnt that mean the Commish of the WCHA would be leaving since he is based out of Denver?

Where would the McNaughton Cup go? What about MTU and UMD? These teams should be invited to the new league.

The teams that are left would keep the WCHA and CCHA names, as the other schools would be leaving those conferences.


The McNaughton Cup remains the property of MTU and would go where MTU goes.

[FreshFish]

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I'm really looking forwards to Rutgers, Pitt, Syracuse and Missouri starting their first year of Big Ten football this fall.

or TCU playing Big East football? or Nebraska in the Big Ten [er twelve]

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So what else?... That MU and ND do not have?

I would say that a truly premier program would, at a minimum:
1) have multiple national titles
2) be in contention for league and national titles in most years and/or over multiple decades
3) have top-notch facilities and serious money behind the program

There may be other criteria others would add. But these criteria would apply to schools like BC, BU, UND, Michigan, DU, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

At this point in time, I would consider Miami and Notre Dame to be strong programs, but not premier.

[peten16]

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They can't find out until they win a NC. It's like a secret club, you only know what your next step is.

Total cop out.

[Dirty]

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So what else?... That MU and ND do not have?

They can't find out until they win a NC. It's like a secret club, you only know what your next step is.

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You seem incredulous about charging for club hockey. It's not that shocking. I went to UIUC and I had season tickets for the club team. They were $40. But it's not weird or abnormal for club teams to charge.

Iowa State also charged when I was there. Not a lot, but they did charge.

EDIT: Somehow I always suspected that tUMD winning a national championship would bring Armageddon to college hockey.

We've got to get in a league without UMD in it! We can't compete with the Dogs any more!!!!!

[peten16]

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Did you notice how I said it was a nice first step? Pssst.....This means there is more than one step.

So what else?... That MU and ND do not have?

[peten16]

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Is that it? Michigan Teach and Lake State each have three!!!

And Jackson has two. Six Final Fours, and Five finals appearances. With him at ND (and their new facility) it's not a matter of if, but when.

[Dirty]

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Is that it? Michigan Teach and Lake State each have three!!!

Did you notice how I said it was a nice first step? Pssst.....This means there is more than one step.

[FlagDUDE08]

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Okay, what does it mean?

Prime Minister.