I see it this way: They should have swept Can, but that wasn't their only f'up, and it appears they still can get in without an autobid by winning enough of the remaining games on the schedule and some key conference tourney games. If they can't win those games this time of year, then they probably don't belong in the FF. So let's see what they got.
I remembered it as well, as funny as it was. Youthful enthusiasm.
It's actually disappointing that Miami hasn't been more competitive. It's already the best conference in the country, but the more top tier teams better. We're privileged to be able to watch the best teams play on a regular basis, and that includes us.
Which 6 does your effort show we need to win. A W against CC has less value than a W against UMD. Does a W against UNO have any value at all? (outside conference ranking)
A lot will disagree, but this team was not far off. They beat the top ranked teams it the country. Problem is they tend to play down and lose to teams they need to beat. I think there is a player leadership void.
And I have nothing to back that up.
It has noble bloodlines, having been created by R.W. Emerson, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and others. But it is political and always has been, so maybe we keep it out of a good hockey discussion. Partly my fault.