01grad Posted November 10, 2003 Posted November 10, 2003 Just curious to see who thinks this #1 ranking is really a jinx or not. It's just good to not see an Easy[C]AC or Hockey East team at the top. They have such tough competition. We earned it, hopefully we can keep it. Down with the East! Quote
siouxfan1 Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 Always looks good when your team is Number 1 in the country and the Sioux are very deserving of that ranking. But I for one believe its a jinx, but I hope they keep it until they win the Frozen Four!!! Go Sioux!!! Bochenski for Hobey!! Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 As long as we don't let the number one ranking go to our heads, we can keep it for a while. They need to forget who is ranked where, and just play their game. All they need to do is remember what happened against Tech last year after beating them 8-0 on Friday night. Quote
Fighting Sioux Fan Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 It is a jinx, but I think that it is a combination of the players being to comfortable at No. 1 and the other team trying to knock down the top team in the nation, (yeah, I'm a genius). As long as the players do not get too comfortable at the top we should hold it for a while. This weekend we need to sweep SCSU and show them how hockey is really played, just like we did to UM last weekend. Winning at Denver is crucial, but a sweep is not as big as this weekend series will be. I would not be surprised if we lost the No. 1 because we lost to a decent team, but some team out east gets more exposure in thier match ups against decent teams... Quote
Brent_Bobyck Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 We shouldn't be so negative.....the #1 ranking is supposed to be a good thing. Quote
schmidtdoggydog Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 We shouldn't be so negative.....the #1 ranking is supposed to be a good thing. The second week of April is the only time it matters. At this point in the season it seems to be burdensome, but it is nice to see UND sitting there if for no other reason than it gives everyone something additional to discuss. Quote
sioux fan in phoenix Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 At this point in the season it seems to be burdensome, but it is nice to see UND sitting there if for no other reason than it gives everyone something additional to discuss. No kidding, any kind of controversy or other big news automatically turns into an instant poll Blaiser doesn't greet opposing coach during warmups!! Let's put this event in a poll!! Quote
redwing77 Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 Viewing the USA Today Poll, I noticed that Cornell is ranked #11 when last week they weren't ranked. Why does this matter? Well Harvard, currently ranked #12 went up this week from #14. How can a team that was unranked last week surpass a ranked team, let alone 3 of them? Quote
UMDDogz Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 Because Cornell beat powerhouses Yale and Princeton.......while Harvard tied perennial contenders Dartmouth.... .....oh wait........it's because they're from the East. Quote
DamStrait Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 It's only a jinx if you let yourself believe that it is. Hopefully the boys pay no mind to it and just do what they have been doing Quote
UMDDogz Posted November 11, 2003 Posted November 11, 2003 Anyone else find it hilarious that SCSU got 2 first place votes. UMD was the first decent team they had played all year. Quote
redwing77 Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 I don't find it surprising at all. Whether or not UMD was the first test of an undefeated team, there has to be some votes for a team that has gone 5-0 in conference and is undefeated overall. Do those votes mean anything? No, unless you are looking for recognition. The poll setters recognize SCSU's record by giving them 2 votes. That's all. Quote
sioux fan in phoenix Posted November 12, 2003 Posted November 12, 2003 Anyone else find it hilarious that SCSU got 2 first place votes. UMD was the first decent team they had played all year. SCSU I think WPoS was right. Didn't Revelations say something about a fair-haired coach from the West who would stun the hockey world? Someone better check Dahl's scalp for the ol' 666 Quote
01grad Posted December 2, 2003 Author Posted December 2, 2003 It looks like the majority was correct in this poll! We received all the first place votes this week. We might just never lose it! http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/hockey/usatmen.htm Quote
sioux fan in phoenix Posted December 2, 2003 Posted December 2, 2003 I think the key to remaining #1 is not playing any more games, just like this past weekend. Mildly surprised Minnesota didn't crack the top 15 considering their current 4-game win streak... Quote
Fighting Sioux Fan Posted December 2, 2003 Posted December 2, 2003 Mildly surprised Minnesota didn't crack the top 15 considering their current 4-game win streak... Definitely, those clutch victories over Michigan Tech should have propelled them into the top five, at least Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted December 2, 2003 Posted December 2, 2003 I'm actually surprised too. Yeah, ok, Michigan Tech isn't exactly a "powerhouse" in the WCHA, but they've played people tough this year. Plus, they DID beat Michigan at Yost (coming from behind). I'm surprised they aren't 13 or 14. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted December 2, 2003 Posted December 2, 2003 Who cares where Minnesota is at right now, polls at this time of the year still are a crap-shoot. Quote
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