When the season ends, it always hurts. From November until April, we immerse ourselves in college hoops, specifically Shocker basketball, and when the season ends, well, it's painful. The oomph to the solar plexus, the slight confusion, the reality check of everyday life. During basketball season, we live game day to game day, with each moment … Continue reading More Than a Season
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My two cents
As I watched the students of Penn State marching in droves through their campus, I could only sigh. Heavily. I knew the announcement of Joe Paterno's firing would result in chaos, you could sense this college community was on the verge of hysteria. The man they held aloft as the symbol of success, their father … Continue reading My two cents
Making school history: 29-win season and NIT championship
I'm extremely superstitious. Since March 16, I've worn the same outfit for every Shocker NIT game, right down to my socks and shoes. And I swore I would not post one word about the tournament. Not one. After the awful loss in the MVC, I decided not writing about the tournament run would be best. Save … Continue reading Making school history: 29-win season and NIT championship
WuShock takes a tumble. Literally
When your fearless mascot takes a tumble down the arena stairs during the first half of the semi-finals in a tournament, call me superstitious but it's game over. Not only did Wu fall, but he suffered what was thought to be a broken ankle. Turns out it's a high ankle sprain, but nonetheless our Great Bundle … Continue reading WuShock takes a tumble. Literally
Right where we want ’em
Yes, it's taken me this long to get over the loss to Missouri State. Once again the Shox came out flat in the first half and their shining moments came too little, too late. I can't figure it out. Was their lackadaisical first-half attitude throughout the season a result of being picked to win the MVC title at … Continue reading Right where we want ’em
This is it…the MVC title.
Today is the big day. The Shockers battle Missouri State for the MVC title. The game is at noon on ESPN2 and yes, I'm nervous. We have an opportunity to go undefeated on the road and win the championship outright. Plus this would give the Shox huge momentum going into the MVC tournament in St. Louis. Senior night was … Continue reading This is it…the MVC title.
Superstitious Bundle of Wheat
Since I attended the KU/Missouri game at Allen Field House on Monday evening, my Shox lost at home to a very beatable SIU team and I came down with two days of the stomach flu. Needless to say, I will not be returning to Lawrence any time soon. I'm totally superstitious. I paint my toenails orange during … Continue reading Superstitious Bundle of Wheat
Mid-week mumblings
"The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing but I can weather the storm. I've got my hate to keep me warm..." A blue hate. The blue of a Bluejay. A Creighton Bluejay. My dislike for the Bluejays ranks right up there with the Green Bay Packers. And why? Because for years as a devoted Shocker fan … Continue reading Mid-week mumblings
Innovative bundles of wheat
Recently, I was forwarded a photo of the 1905 Wheatshocker football team. It was from an article in the Wichita Eagle about implementing two innovations of the football game: the "first and ten" and the forward pass. Love this photo. These are the mighty Wheatshockers, now known as the Shockers. While our football team at … Continue reading Innovative bundles of wheat
Offensive
In this case, I'm using offensive as in disagreeable to the senses. Which is what WSU's offensive rebounding was last evening against San Diego State. Offensive. The Shox were out-rebounded 27-36. You don't win games, especially on the road when you do not rebound. But the worst part of those 27 was the fact the Shox only … Continue reading Offensive
Mermaid of the Plains 