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Date Posted: 09:28:49 05/09/03 Fri
Author: Patch
Subject: Re: UVM got raw deal on tournament
In reply to: Josh 's message, "UVM got raw deal on tournament" on 08:36:52 05/09/03 Fri

Josh - you're exactly right. After this year's fiasco at WBA I think the only reason it's in Boston is convenience. It's very convenient for two of next year's top teams BU and NU. It makes it much tougher on UV. It's convenient for the AE office. It also rewards a school that put no effort into hosting a good tournament this past season.

I don't blame the AE Office for this one, let's put the blame where it belongs with the conference coaches (who you know were in the ears of their AD's) and the AD's themselves. Politics suck!

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[> Re: UVM got raw deal on tournament -- Van Lier, 09:57:37 05/09/03 Fri

Agree with some of your thoughts, especially considering BU's apparent disinterest in running a quality tournament.

Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but Vermont has only bleachers? If that's the case, there's no way I could watch a two games, much less eight games in three days. In my book, that's all the reason any AD would need to vote negatory.

There is hope for places like Maine, however. If the right people get involved, and I have reason to believe Maine's new AD is motivated, we could see a bid from Portland in the near future.

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