A little emotional

Thrilled with the win, and excited about what this team can do in the post-season.

But I admit I'm a little teary today. I think this group of kids has become one of my favorite Kansas teams of all times. Why? No, they're not the most talented, but they have true resilience, a never say die attitude, a team first mentality, and a toughness that isn't matched.

Another part of it: has there ever been a a Kansas team whose players have been more maligned by fans? perry was too soft, Selden too unreliable, Mason too inconsistent, Lucas, Traylor, on and on. I know, passionate fans just want wins, but the expectations we place on thee kids--and Coach Self--are just impossible standards to meet. And yet, here we are again, with a 12th consecutive Big 12 championship, a likely overall #1 seed going into the NCAA tourney, and a TEAM which just knows how to win. We are spoiled fans, for sure...and we're damn lucky to be alive to see this group of kids flying high.

I know there will be folks who will be disappointed and consider this a lost season if the Jayhawks don't cut down the nets in Houston. And don't get me wrong, I'd love to see that, because I think it would be proof that great kids, who are talented athletes as individuals, but are truly something special as a team, can triumph...but to me, this is already one of the best seasons I've ever enjoyed as a Kansas fan.

Rock Chalk, and bring on all comers!

New York City!!!! (Old commercial),

RC

Nailed it, NYC. Thanks for so eloquently saying what a LOT of us feel about this team. Rock Chalk!

My thoughts exactly Doc Blues. And the way these guys went Harlem Globftrotters on Iowa the last five minutes I thought validated what kind of a scrappy cohesive team they have become. Regardless of how things go these guys our going down in my book as one of the best.

Welcome to the board GE and you are right on about this team being SCRAPPY. And if they do go down they will never give up. They will be in the fight to the end. ROCK CHALK!!!!