NC State Basketball 2011 - 2012 +Addendum

I used to get way too wrapped up in NC State basketball. From about age 35 ~ 40 on, I’ve taken a much more mature approach. It’s not life or death, it really doesn't impact my life and it’s just a game for entertainment.

But this year – it’s hard not to get emotional about this team. These kids play so hard. I’ve not seen a single game where they just went through the motions or mailed it in.

I hate to see them lose – not because I don’t want to lose – but because I feel so bad for these kids when there’s a loss after they play, and work, and try, so hard.

These kids have a chance to win any game they play in. And they know it. And that’s how they play. They don’t ever go out on the court just to try and keep up or to put in a good effort. They go on the court to win.

If you remind them they aren’t 4 star blue chip recruits and aren’t in the same class as the top 25 teams - they could care less. They’re in it to win it.

We just lost an awesome game to UNC-CHeats in the ACC Tournament.

I’m so proud of these guys that I don’t care we just lost.

State will get an NCAA at large bid to the tournament. If we don’t, the entire selection committee should be fired for gross incompetence.

God, I love watching these guys play.

Oh, and by the way, it was a blankety blank freaking charge!

Sunday Addendum



Sunday Night Addendum

Watching the CBS Selection Show - When Iona was announced, I figured State's chances were pretty slim. Then, when the last two #12 / #14 play in teams were announced, and State wasn't one of them - I knew we were going to the NIT.

Then - literally - the very last paring was announced - #11 State vs. #6 San Diego State.

It's not easy being a State fan. LOL