Can Anyone Stop Boston University?
FanHouse brings you full coverage of the 2009 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in Washington, D.C. The “No one respects us” mantra is way overused these days in sports. No matter what happens in Washington this weekend, no one on Boston University will be able to use it. The Terriers are the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament, and the only top seed to advance past the four regionals held some two weeks ago. Sometimes, it stinks being the favorite, but it certainly helps when you are clearly the most talented team left, and you happen to have a legendary, well-grounded coach like Jack Parker. In his 36th year at BU, Parker knows his team is the favorite. It doesn’t bother him. “When the tournament first started we had the label of being one of the favorites,” Parker said. “Bottom line is that it has to do with people’s opinions, and it has to do with track records. It has to be determined with my team versus their team on the ice.” As long as his players share this attitude, little can st
