I was impressed with the UTC fans I saw. Nice folks.
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Furman vs UTC for Socon Championship March 7
Heartbreaking loss for the Paladins. However, it was great for the Socon. Exciting final between 2 excellent teams. We were on a big stage on ESPN and we showed we belong. It might be the best conference tourney final that ESPN will show this season. Furman demonstrated that their season does not deserve to end, whether in the NCAA (small chance) or NIT (better chance). CBR, staff and team deserve our deepest appreciation for a wonderful season. Lets get the Timmons renovations funded and build on this excellent foundation. Go Dins.
I'm not worth a whole lot today. I'm glad I had a long drive home before I finished the story.
Sometimes I get myself in trouble with my mouth, not to mention my fingers.
After the game, I sat there on press row. I was stoic. Elena Davidson , who took great photos during the whole tournament, said, "This is the 1st time I've ever seen you speechless."
I hadn't said a word or moved in 5 minutes.
I hope you enjoyed the FurmanATT.com coverage.
I've got a lot of catching up to do after being on the road (beginning of Big South in Charlotte because I cover Presbyterian at the other site, LaurensCountySports.com), but it's going to have to wait because I'm spent today.
About 2 years ago I wrote a song with these words in the chorus.
I'll get over it / Clean out the ditches / Time heals all wounds / This one needs stitches.
-- MD
Sometimes I get myself in trouble with my mouth, not to mention my fingers.
After the game, I sat there on press row. I was stoic. Elena Davidson , who took great photos during the whole tournament, said, "This is the 1st time I've ever seen you speechless."
I hadn't said a word or moved in 5 minutes.
I hope you enjoyed the FurmanATT.com coverage.
I've got a lot of catching up to do after being on the road (beginning of Big South in Charlotte because I cover Presbyterian at the other site, LaurensCountySports.com), but it's going to have to wait because I'm spent today.
About 2 years ago I wrote a song with these words in the chorus.
I'll get over it / Clean out the ditches / Time heals all wounds / This one needs stitches.
-- MD
Good line - quite apt - heckuva good write-up alsoFurmanATT wrote: ↑Tue Mar 08, 2022 12:58 pmI'm not worth a whole lot today. I'm glad I had a long drive home before I finished the story.
Sometimes I get myself in trouble with my mouth, not to mention my fingers.
After the game, I sat there on press row. I was stoic. Elena Davidson , who took great photos during the whole tournament, said, "This is the 1st time I've ever seen you speechless."
I hadn't said a word or moved in 5 minutes.
I hope you enjoyed the FurmanATT.com coverage.
I've got a lot of catching up to do after being on the road (beginning of Big South in Charlotte because I cover Presbyterian at the other site, LaurensCountySports.com), but it's going to have to wait because I'm spent today.
About 2 years ago I wrote a song with these words in the chorus.
I'll get over it / Clean out the ditches / Time heals all wounds / This one needs stitches.
-- MD
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers,
For he today who sheds his blood with me shall be my brother
For he today who sheds his blood with me shall be my brother
https://www.foxsports.com/stories/colle ... zer-beater
"THE THRILL AND AGONY OF A COLLEGE HOOPS BUZZER-BEATER."
"THE THRILL AND AGONY OF A COLLEGE HOOPS BUZZER-BEATER."
Remember the old Wide World of Sports show? When it came on Jim McKay always said “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat”. We experienced both in 4.3 seconds. How long will it be before that shot is not the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning?
Just have to put it in the rearview mirror. Like the '85 loss to Ga Southern in the National Championship game, or the Miracle on the Mountain, or Ingle Martin slipping on the ice, just have to let it go....apaladin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:03 amRemember the old Wide World of Sports show? When it came on Jim McKay always said “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat”. We experienced both in 4.3 seconds. How long will it be before that shot is not the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning?
Our ending is no longer unique. Montana St. vs N. Colorado, Clemson vs Va. Tech. There are more, and more to come, most likely. It's just madness. We'll be playing more basketball. I can't believe that we're finished.
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Anyone who says money can't buy happiness never had season tickets.
Thanks Paul, I needed that.Paul C wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:24 amJust have to put it in the rearview mirror. Like the '85 loss to Ga Southern in the National Championship game, or the Miracle on the Mountain, or Ingle Martin slipping on the ice, just have to let it go....apaladin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 10, 2022 9:03 amRemember the old Wide World of Sports show? When it came on Jim McKay always said “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat”. We experienced both in 4.3 seconds. How long will it be before that shot is not the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning?
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Unfortunately, 4 -5 seconds is a long time in basketball. In regulation, in 4 seconds, Smith was able to advance the ball to about the foul line. Had it not been for the excellent defense of Slawson, who ran step for step with Smith down the court and blocked his shot, we might have loss in regulation.
Unfortunately in OT , we were not as fortunate. We allowed DJB to advance the ball over mid court by 2 seconds. He was able to square up and get off a long shot in time. Unfortunately, while yes a low probabilit shot,, college players can definitely make that shot. IMHO, where we erred was letting him get the ball across mid court .
All in all , they made 3 consecutive 3’s in the last 2 minutes. Had they missed any of them, we would be the Champs. While I am heartbroken that we lost, I congratulate the team for a great effort and for never giving up in the face of adversity!!
Go Furman
Unfortunately in OT , we were not as fortunate. We allowed DJB to advance the ball over mid court by 2 seconds. He was able to square up and get off a long shot in time. Unfortunately, while yes a low probabilit shot,, college players can definitely make that shot. IMHO, where we erred was letting him get the ball across mid court .
All in all , they made 3 consecutive 3’s in the last 2 minutes. Had they missed any of them, we would be the Champs. While I am heartbroken that we lost, I congratulate the team for a great effort and for never giving up in the face of adversity!!
Go Furman