Friday, March 18, 2005
March Madness and the Boyz in Blue
I was late. Excuses? Sure I've got them. We all do. But on this night, being late meant that I missed the first 5 minutes of the Boyz in Blue (aka Andrew's intramural b-ball team) jumping out to a 14-0 run and sticking the dagger in the heart of the other (uandefeated) team before they could even get on the board. I don't know how to quite explain the phenomenon that is this raggamuffin group of guys that bring it night in and night out with relentless intensity and an unwillingness to let their opponent breathe. Their fans come in droves. Why do they come? I think it is because they exemplify what's right in amateur collegiate athletics. There is simply no quit and their fans appreciate that. I think my favorite part of tonight's game that shows the desire that both fan and athlete share came late in the second half. The fellas were up 50-19 with about 2 minutes to go in the game. As the opposing point guard crossed midcourt the chant of "D-FENSE...clap,clap...D-FENSE" began to resonnate throughout the crowd. What was this? Up by 31 points and they were calling for one more stop. Andrew's team didn't disappoint. They buckled down, slapped the floor (I think), and got the steal much to the delight of the faithful. Final score...59-24. Next up...the dreaded "football" team that likes to get physical. Sorry guys, you might have the pecs, but the Boyz in Blue have got the heart! Stay tuned for next weeks highlights. Out.
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Jacob, could it be you missed your calling? I think you give Mitch Albom a run for his money. I would love to see this action, this excitement you so vividly describe. Have you ever thought about working at a Sports Information Desk?
Great analysis of the game. HOWEVER, you failed to mention the coach who spent endless hours teaching the young lad how to play the game. Albeit he took up Jason Williams style of BB. We all know where that went. (Memphis on the bench).
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