Here's a question though (and I would appreciate input from non-RPIers that happen to view this post): How many actually feel they DO get the benefit of the doubt? Heck, even a team like Cornell that some may feel gets a long straw, Fat Mike was suspended because of his public opinion on officials, and the Lynah faithful looked like they wanted to rip one of the refs a new one on game 3 of that series.
Last year was definitely a special year where some (including me) may have felt that the league was out to get us. Black Friday was set to be when we didn't have any students on campus, several years of scheduling that seemed like insisting on Cornell being the freakout (although we choose when that game is to be played, so it really isn't a very good thing to complain about), all of the phantom called back goals (a couple of good ones in there, not complaining about them), and then topping it off with Mr. Stewart's comments. The most important thing to remember, though, is that it is in the past. It's a new season, and I'm willing to give a fair shake. Whether they wish to take it, who knows. Given the song played by the band prior to the third period, I'm guessing one of them said no.
BTW-Hope it will be frigid for Dec 2 in Princeton-Jenny and i would love to be in fur for the game.