The Greatest Programs of All-Time: #1 - #58

[jcarter7669]

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I predict Ylae #1.

[burgie12]

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NCAA goes on to tweak the rules so this doesn't happen again (need to be over .500 to be a tuc, no upgrade for conf qualiers).

Thank you for the explanation. I had heard that you had to be over .500 to be a TUC, but I never knew the background / history. Much appreciated.

[Eaglefan06]

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I predict Ylae #1.

Who is Ylae?

I think you mean Ylae*.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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And rounding out the teams that have never made the NCAA Tournament, is Army. The Black Knights were ranked as the best program to not appear in an NCAA Tournament (D-1 of course). Army has a long history, which obviously helped its case. FWIW, the formula kicked out the rankings like this, and I never had a preset intention to rank the non-NCAA Tourney teams at the bottom.

#51 Army - 1.3604 points
#52 Union - 0.6174 points
#53 UConn - 0.1921 Points
#54 Sacred Heart - 0.1703 Points
#55 Bentley - .0279 points
#56 Robert Morris - .0245 points
#57 Canisius - .0205 points
#58 American International - .0061 points

So we've reached the Top 50...#50 will be revealed shortly.

[FlagDUDE08]

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I predict Ylae #1.

Maybe #18, but likely not. I'm sure the top 17 will be reserved for the teams that have actually won national championships.

[Dirty]

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They must have lost points for never having jerseys for sale.

So much anger!!! Where is my jersey?

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Coming in at #50 is the UAH Chargers. UAH, the southernmost college hockey program, has plenty of history and tradition over the last 20+ years. They managed to make the NCAA Tournament twice, in 2007 and 2010. In 2007 they pushed #1 Notre Dame to the brink, losing in 2OT. The Chargers have their work cut out for them in the future. They are currently looking for a conference to play in, but when they find one, expect the Chargers to be more than a bottom dweller.

#50 Alabama Huntsville - 1.9469 Points
#51 Army - 1.3604 points
#52 Union - 0.6174 points
#53 UConn - 0.1921 Points
#54 Sacred Heart - 0.1703 Points
#55 Bentley - .0279 points
#56 Robert Morris - .0245 points
#57 Canisius - .0205 points
#58 American International - .0061 points

[AnchorsAway]

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I love this idea, great list!! If Lake State doesn't make the top 15 however i am gonna be quite upset lol

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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The Mavericks are one of a few teams that has a D-1 History that doesn't stretch too long. Mankato though, has made an NCAA Tournament, and as many WCHA foes know, they are very difficult to play against. Playing against so many former champions in the WCHA has allowed Minnesota State to pick up 75 victories against former NCAA Champions. If they can string together more seasons like '03, they'll be moving up this list in the future. For now though, the Mavs are #49.

#49 Minnesota State - 2.3131 points
#50 Alabama Huntsville - 1.9469 Points
#51 Army - 1.3604 points
#52 Union - 0.6174 points
#53 UConn - 0.1921 Points
#54 Sacred Heart - 0.1703 Points
#55 Bentley - .0279 points
#56 Robert Morris - .0245 points
#57 Canisius - .0205 points
#58 American International - .0061 points

[komey1]

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Wasn't Mankato in the CCHA up until this season?

Still, they have had chances to play former champs that way.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Wasn't Mankato in the CCHA up until this season?

Still, they have had chances to play former champs that way.

You are thinking of Omaha. But yes, Omaha has had opportunities to play plenty of games against Northern, LSSU, MSU, Bowling Green and Michigan.

[dolan]

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Interesting thread. Looking forward to the top ~20 or so.

[jcarter7669]

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Who is Ylae?

I think you mean Ylae*.

I revoke my prediction. If Union gets beat out by Alabama, YLae(*) can't be any higher then 15.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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The Mavericks made their lone appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 2006, but that looks to change this year. Of the teams in the bottom 1/3 of this ranking, the Mavericks had the best winning percentage against former NCAA Champions (42.7%). If the Mavericks make a run in the NCAA Tournament they will most likely move up this offseason. For now, they are #48.

#48 Nebraska Omaha - 2.9092 Points
#49 Minnesota State - 2.3131 points
#50 Alabama Huntsville - 1.9469 Points
#51 Army - 1.3604 points
#52 Union - 0.6174 points
#53 UConn - 0.1921 Points
#54 Sacred Heart - 0.1703 Points
#55 Bentley - .0279 points
#56 Robert Morris - .0245 points
#57 Canisius - .0205 points
#58 American International - .0061 points

[mookie1995]

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I revoke my prediction. If Union gets beat out by Alabama, YLae(*) can't be any higher then 15.

ylae can't be higher than 27.....