farce poobah

There's two things I hate about getting old. The first is that I'm losing my memory, and the second ... well ... umm ... I forgot.

That's only because the NCAA made them invite us.

Final in Anchorage 2-1 Gophers.

Just after the Gophers hit the post twice in 10 seconds, Wally Shaver says "we'll take a short break here to repaint the goal posts".

Ya, fer sure. I just think our NCAA dance chances are really small if we don't get past the first round of the WCHA, and home ice is (usually) a good way to help that.

too bad about Wisconsin ... CC is up 3-1 Looks like we may be headed for a first-round matchup at the REA (I hope!!! please please please) vs the Evil Red Empire.

OLE! OLEOLEOLE! OLE! OLE! OLE! OLEOLEOLE! OLE! OLE! Mankato ties it at 1

Maybe in the polls, but not in the PWR. Gonna be hard for Notre Dame to get above #4 because their strength of schedule is so low - very few games vs. RPI top 25.

8-2 gophers

's on WCCO 830 AM in the twin cities. I can't find any internet though.

DOGS SCORE!!!

If Campion was reffing, Bina would get 3 months.

Sioux moving up in the PWR! whoot whoot http://siouxsports.com/hockey/rankings/pwr.php #8 as of 9:04 pm We should take more nights off.

"I think Sacred Heart is the only team in the tournament without a chance of winning a game."

You're right I didn't. I'm now four minutes poorer for watching that video. I want my four minutes back. Or at least a slice of pepperoni with pickles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXMnye_8wfg I understand its mandatory that this be posted in every thread. Couldn't find any Ninja Turtle youtubes, though. Sorry.

Put the trolls IN THE BAG

I can't believe nobody has been touting the SWEEET!!!! setup pass from Chorney to Bina on that goal. Chorney isn't getting nearly enough credit for the great pass.

For the record, we can rule out Tomahawk Chop, because I've been watching Sioux hockey for 30+ years and never seen or heard it. (And yes, I'd like it to stay that way.) Otherwise, I'm starting to like this Buning guy.

I'd like to add a few facts to the discussion of strength of schedule. Specifically, I don't think its reasonable to characterize UND's schedule as cupcakes. The lowest ranked, Dartmouth at #28, carries an RPI over .500. The average RPI is pretty stiff at .5271. Minnesota has played 3 teams in the top 10, but 4 games against the bottom dozen. This is unbecoming an elite WCHA team and results in a combined RPI of only .4895. And in all fairness the Ohio State game makes sense because they are a big 10 rival and Lucia probably expected them to end the season ranked fairly high (top 20). When the Selection Committee starts washing teams in March, UND's SOS will be a help. Minnesota, in all likelihood, will have a strong enough combination of wins and SOS to get a #1 seed. North Dakota Nonconference RPI rank RPI Maine 10 0.5477 Maine 10 0.5477 St Lawrence 17 0.5301 Q 18 0.5241 Q 18 0.5241 Bemidji 22 0.5170 Bemidji 22 0.5170 Dartmouth 28 0.5091 0.5271 Minnesota Nonconference RPI rank RPI Michigan State 7 0.5554 Michigan 8 0.5527 Maine 10 0.5477 Ohio State 29 0.5057 Ohio State 29 0.5057 Ferris State 47 0.4474 Wayne State 53 0.4303 Wayne State 53 0.4303 Alabama-Huntsville 54 0.4301 0.4895

Who thinks there's just water in that bottle?

Outstanding! Thanks!

But statistically, the Gophers are 2 goals better in their Gold jerseys and another 1 goal better on Saturdays, so I think the Green jerseys are 5 goals better than the Black. Or maybe I'm just arguing this because I like the Green and don't care for the new black.

ESPN Sportscenter - guess whose goal was the play of the day?