4/4(5)/ 08 #239 Rock Chalk
Motto: There are some times in life, when it’s justifiable to feel smug…
> So. I’m fresh off the national championship high. Christine is sleeping my bed right now. I’ve been more nervous than I’ve ever been for my school. I’ve been more shocked than I even dreamed. I watched the best basketball game I have ever seen, (and maybe ever will see.) I thought for sure we were goners, relegated to second place in the nation like what has happened so many times in the past. I prayed to the ghost of Phog Allen. I felt the absolute roar of all of Allen Fieldhouse. I saw what’s already being called “the biggest shot in KU history.” I’ve stormed the court in the Fieldhouse to take part in the biggest mosh-pit I’ve ever seen. I’ve lost my voice, and regained it- just to lose it again. I’ve waved the wheat and sang the Alma Mater. I’ve pushed through the crowd estimated to be at 40,000 in the middle of Mass Street. I’ve shared all of this with the person I love. I’ve felt like it was Marti Gras, Disneyworld, Christmas, and my 7th birthday all rolled into one. I’ve had the best day of my life. I’ve been a part of history. Rock Chalk Jayhawk. Go KU.
> It’s Tyrel Reed’s birthday today (what is technically today… as the game was technically yesterday, like 4 hours ago) I don’t imagine anybody has every gotten a better birthday surprise than Tyrel. I called him after the game to wish him a happy birthday and truthfully humbled congratulations in a nice little voicemail, but I was thrown aback when he actually answered his phone. So I kind of stuttered and stumbled through what I was going to say.
> I’m going to just go ahead and call this KU’s best year ever in the way of athletics. What’s cool is I know somebody now on the Basketball team AND on the football team. I’ve spooned with one and hugged the other in celebration. I’ve laughed with them both, admire and respect both of them more than any man should another, and consider them both my real friends.
> I’ll be in Memorial Stadium tomorrow night to welcome back best team in the nation.
Quotes:
“Ten seconds to go, we’re thinking we’re national champs, all of a sudden a kid makes a shot and we’re not “
- Memphis Head Coach John Calipari -
” I Thought this would be Great… and it’s a Lot better than I thought it would Be “
- Kansas Head Coach Bill Self –
April 8th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
what football player do you know?
glad to hear that you really took a chance to enjoy the atmosphere!
April 9th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Now we get to sit back and watch as Oklahoma State throws what’s rumored to be $40 million dollars Bill Self’s way, and Jackson, Robinson, Kaun, and Rush (more than likely) leave for greener grasses.
On a brighter note, I was watching the game, and when there were 2 1/2 minutes left and KU was down by 9, I thought to myself, “OK, at least this is better than 2003. I had hope to the end then, now I can get my sulking done tonight, and tomorrow will be a new day.” I’m definitely glad it didn’t end that way. When Chalmers hit that 3, I dropped to my knees, and I couldn’t move or stop laughing maniacly until they came back from commercial to start the OT.
Anyway, don’t get too excited. School resumes for you in the morning I hear, and I’m sure you’re still pretty jittery. And keep the fact that you spoon with other men to yourself.
April 9th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
What you don’t know, Mr. Teeter is that the Alumni Association and other financial donors at KU are prepared to spend MAJOR dollars on Self to keep him at KU. From his speech in Memorial Stadium, it sounds like he’ll stay. We’ll see though. Aaron- Thank you for taking care of me. I miss you already and I love you!