HeraldNet: Reader polls of the week



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Silvertips Blog

October 12, 2008

Reader polls of the week

Posted at 8:13 pm by Nick Patterson

So far the Tips have held their own. Expected to be in full rebuilding mode this season, through the first eight games Everett is 3-4-1-0 and would be in the playoffs if the season ended today.

However, what exactly have the Tips proven? All three of Everett's victories are against Seattle and Portland -- teams that are a combined 3-12-0-1 -- and all three came at home. For the Tips to take that next step toward a respectable season, they need to beat a team other than Seattle or Portland, and they need to win a game on the road.

So in that vein, let's double the pleasure with polls this week: