Grats to the Spartans/Graduation Data

Many congratulations to the Spartans of Michigan State who came from behind again to defeat the Eagles of Boston College 3-1 in the final of the Frozen Four. The lone goal for the Eagles came on a power play, and was the lone goal given up on a power play by the Spartans, who went a ridiculous 17 for 18 in penalty-killing during the tournament.

Academics also appear to be taken serious by both finalists, with 72% and 85% graduation rates for Michigan State and Boston College respectively in ‘Other’ sports. [The NCAA only lists sport-specific graduation rates in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country/Track & Field, and Football]. The other Frozen Four participants have nothing to brag about. North Dakota at 56% has a graduation rate only 2% higher than the rest of the student body. Maine, at 46%, has a graduation rate lower than the football team (48%), the basketball team (50%), and the rest of the student body (55%). What is chilling things up in Orono?

Frozen Four Faces Off

The Frozen Four faces off this afternoon at 3:00 with the Black Bears of the University of Maine taking on the Spartans of Michigan State. I have a word of advice for the Spartans, as well as Eagles of Boston College and the Fighting Sioux of North Dakota:

DO NOT EVEN BOTHER SHOWING UP ON THE ICE, BECAUSE IF YOU DO, THERE IS GOING TO BE SOME SERIOUS KICKING OF YOUR BEHINDS! THE BLACK BEARS DO NOT CHEW YOU UP AND SPIT YOU OUT! THEY CHEW YOU UP, SWALLOW YOU, DIGEST YOU, AND . . .!

Well, you get the picture. In all seriousness, although my colors are rather spectacularly nailed to the mast, best of luck to all. And to any non-Maine fans out there – you are hereby granted an indulgence to talk trash in this thread here if you wish.