Random Thought

I have been cheering for MU a long time.  And, I have to say - this was one team I really wanted to see suceed.  Not for me - but for them.  Think of the burden they carried that other MU b-ball or other MU sports teams didnt have to carry.  They had to win faans back.  They started strong - lost to xavier.  They played well....lost to Illinois.  They won a few games - lost to nebraska to open big 12 play.  They played with our hearts - we wanted them to win for us...because we wanted MU basketball to be back. 

In the end though - after their Big 12 tourney win, the sweet 16 and elite 8...i didnt find myself saying they needed to win for me or missouri alums everywhere.  I was rooting for them today.  i was rooting for matt lawrence to have nine points...so he could have 1,000 career points.  i was rooting for demarre and leo to win...so they could play one more game.  They stayed afterall, when the times were rough.

I dont know that I could be more proud of an MU team.  They lost - but they won.  why, because i think they won with character and showed the world that the good guys could pervail...31 times.  They beat ku...wont a tourney title. 

They did it when we doubted them.  Their loyal fans.  They did it when the media didnt believe.

These were good guys.  I had fun rooting for them....not for me. not for my alma mater..but because they were good guys having fun playing a sport they loved.  Not making 20 million a year.  They played because they wanted to win for the name on the front of their jerseys.  Not the ones on their backs.

We lost today - but I really feel like these guys won.  They brought Mizzou basketball back and i enjoyed seeing the good guys showing the world that it is a team - not an individual - that makes the game so great.

Thanks mizzou b-ball team.  You have me believing again.

I wish you all well.