Gotta say thanks for the kind words about CC.
As far as programs with a good history/tradition, I have to say the Sioux, MN Wisc and Mich Tech. Although I'll have to clean my keyboard, I probably have to objectively say DU.
As for the current coaches:
Gotta give props to Lucia for what he did while @ CC. Since tDOn coached here, CC has consistently been a contender. He also took a MN program to the NC twice. (But still < the Soiux's number of championships)
Gwozdecky is a good coach too. Year in, year out he has his guys ready to play, and normally they peak towards the end of the season.
Russell has done well this year @ Tech. Heck, up until this year, the games against Tech were automatic 2 points. Not any more.
Hakstol (sp?) He had some fairly big shoes to fill when Blaise left, but "all" that he has accomplished is 2 frozen fours in a row. How can that not be considered a great accomplishment. He has the guys ready to play. Right now, the Sioux is the team to beat.
Can't say anything nice about Eaves. His comments defending Burrish after a blatant late hit that ended Thauwald's season last year were just plain wrong.
I do sometimes wonder if the path to WI and MN is through Colorado Springs tho.
