You can build a team, you can grow a program in a building like this," he said, "but to sustain an elite program, to sustain it, you definitely need upgraded facilities."
North Dakota, Miami and defending NCAA champion Wisconsin are three programs on the rise after years of mediocrity. It's no coincidence that each school recently bestowed a new shiny arena on its hockey team.
Of Course when I see something that isn't quite right I have to make sure it gets corrected. Here is my letter to this guy
Dear Steve;
While you wrote a nice article and your right ND needs a new arena to replace
the dump they play in right now, North Dakota has missed the NCAA playoffs just
once in the last ten years, during that time winning two NCAA titles. They haven been mediocre for at least 11 years. In fact they were on the rise about 4 years before they moved into their new arena.
Goon
I seem to recall that we were more successful in the years before the Ralph opened than the years since.
ReplyDeleteLike 2 national tournaments plus being on the top of the polls for most of the time.
No kidding, the fact aren't important however, as we know from some of the crap the lefties write on say anything.
ReplyDeleteAre you ready to break out your Maverick jersey to wear to the games this weekend?!?! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and your comments about being almost 40 are NOT funny!! Punk.
Come one now. I remember being 29 once. It was a blur as it went fast.
ReplyDeleteI am only going to Friday's game then I am off to Vegas. I have 12 games off from work starting on thursday. I then come back on Wednesday and head to St. Paul for the final five. What a week.
Hey Whistler,
ReplyDeleteStill no reply for the South Bend Paper.