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<blockquote data-quote="Voyageur" data-source="post: 1035103" data-attributes="member: 17953"><p>I think you're right. The Pettit Center is a key element in the program now. Lake Placid is less important. What we actually need is several facilities around the US offering the same competition and training facilities. If we had them, we could return to being one of the dominant competitors. The proliferation of skating rinks in general has made it possible where we now have skaters representing us in categories from all over the US, not in just select areas, where rinks were available.</p><p></p><p>I remember how the Heiden's and other Wisconsin and Illinois skaters would make the trek to West Allis, to train almost every day, driving hundreds of miles, and still attend school. There was a pride we had in those skating teams, because we knew they were essentially all amateurs, and beating the pros from around the world.</p><p></p><p>In 1980, during the height of the Cold War, when the US Hockey team took to the ice, and beat the Russians, to move into the gold medal game, I cried. I'd served, protected my country, and saw friends give their lives to protect it. Those kids, from all over the US, had beaten the best professional hockey team in the world, and our kids were all amateurs. It made me feel the same pride, as when I wore the uniform of our country. </p><p></p><p>I agree that the NCAA should have nothing to do with any NIL rules. They botch everything they do. Even their playoff for the title is a joke. Why 12 teams? Their comment is that there will be less games with 12 than 16 teams. Really? For 8 of the 12 teams, the same number will be played as 16 teams competing. "Not enough venues" that would work for doing 16 teams. Really? The first round games are being hosted by 4 teams with this format. How would 8 teams hosting it hurt? It's an extra home game for the top 8 teams in the nation, as chosen. I think that's a real good deal for the schools, and the media money. </p><p></p><p>"It will interfere with bowl games." Seriously? They're already using several bowl games as part of the playoffs. Nothing would change with 16 teams. You'd still use the 4 bowl games as part of the format.</p><p></p><p>Their arguments are ridiculous.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Voyageur, post: 1035103, member: 17953"] I think you're right. The Pettit Center is a key element in the program now. Lake Placid is less important. What we actually need is several facilities around the US offering the same competition and training facilities. If we had them, we could return to being one of the dominant competitors. The proliferation of skating rinks in general has made it possible where we now have skaters representing us in categories from all over the US, not in just select areas, where rinks were available. I remember how the Heiden's and other Wisconsin and Illinois skaters would make the trek to West Allis, to train almost every day, driving hundreds of miles, and still attend school. There was a pride we had in those skating teams, because we knew they were essentially all amateurs, and beating the pros from around the world. In 1980, during the height of the Cold War, when the US Hockey team took to the ice, and beat the Russians, to move into the gold medal game, I cried. I'd served, protected my country, and saw friends give their lives to protect it. Those kids, from all over the US, had beaten the best professional hockey team in the world, and our kids were all amateurs. It made me feel the same pride, as when I wore the uniform of our country. I agree that the NCAA should have nothing to do with any NIL rules. They botch everything they do. Even their playoff for the title is a joke. Why 12 teams? Their comment is that there will be less games with 12 than 16 teams. Really? For 8 of the 12 teams, the same number will be played as 16 teams competing. "Not enough venues" that would work for doing 16 teams. Really? The first round games are being hosted by 4 teams with this format. How would 8 teams hosting it hurt? It's an extra home game for the top 8 teams in the nation, as chosen. I think that's a real good deal for the schools, and the media money. "It will interfere with bowl games." Seriously? They're already using several bowl games as part of the playoffs. Nothing would change with 16 teams. You'd still use the 4 bowl games as part of the format. Their arguments are ridiculous. [/QUOTE]
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