Storming the court/field is *always* the right answer. Being part of the student section is supposed to be fun. Enjoying big wins with your classmates - regardless of how you feel about student athletes and their wages, classmates is exactly what they are - is fucking fun. The idea that any student section is above storming is Zzzzzzzzzzz (yeah I’m talking about those lame asses at KU)
It was a great win for a team in desperate need of win. A defining moment in McCollum’s efforts to wake up CHA. Tremendous on all fronts.
That said, I’d be remiss if I didn’t call attention to the incredible through line of this post. Seeing you connect the dots here felt just about as good as watching Manyawu pull down those clutch offensive boards at the end of last night’s game.
I'm so glad the court storming happened, and mostly for Ben. It looked cathartic for him in the melee to not only get the win over the ranked opponent, but to finally get the crowd and atmosphere he's been fighting for. I hope it continues.
The lil red/Hawkeye rivalry just ramped up another level. I live in Omaha and sports radio here was buzzing Wednesday. The Husker excuses ranged from poor officiating to students yelling profanities at a certain former Hawkeye and showing terrible sportsmanship. Nebby is very frustrated for losing to Iowa in fb-wr-wbb and mbb. The mbb game in Lincoln to end the season will be interesting to watch to say the least. Meanwhile I am excited to see the renewed excitement in Hawkeye men’s basketball. Congrats to Coach McCollum and the team. You’ve exceeded my expectations for this season. Keep improving and finish the year strong.
Has a very similar feel when a certain Bohannon came to town in red and white.
Storming the court/field is *always* the right answer. Being part of the student section is supposed to be fun. Enjoying big wins with your classmates - regardless of how you feel about student athletes and their wages, classmates is exactly what they are - is fucking fun. The idea that any student section is above storming is Zzzzzzzzzzz (yeah I’m talking about those lame asses at KU)
It was a great win for a team in desperate need of win. A defining moment in McCollum’s efforts to wake up CHA. Tremendous on all fronts.
That said, I’d be remiss if I didn’t call attention to the incredible through line of this post. Seeing you connect the dots here felt just about as good as watching Manyawu pull down those clutch offensive boards at the end of last night’s game.
Truly. Well done, sir. You’re damn good at this.
I'm so glad the court storming happened, and mostly for Ben. It looked cathartic for him in the melee to not only get the win over the ranked opponent, but to finally get the crowd and atmosphere he's been fighting for. I hope it continues.
The lil red/Hawkeye rivalry just ramped up another level. I live in Omaha and sports radio here was buzzing Wednesday. The Husker excuses ranged from poor officiating to students yelling profanities at a certain former Hawkeye and showing terrible sportsmanship. Nebby is very frustrated for losing to Iowa in fb-wr-wbb and mbb. The mbb game in Lincoln to end the season will be interesting to watch to say the least. Meanwhile I am excited to see the renewed excitement in Hawkeye men’s basketball. Congrats to Coach McCollum and the team. You’ve exceeded my expectations for this season. Keep improving and finish the year strong.
Beautifully written, PV. Thank you!
I understand the court storm and don't begrudge these students who haven't had a lot of big wins to celebrate.
That said, it is a BIT cringey Iowa fans court stormed after beating a program that has never won an NCAA tournament game. Yikes!
This is true, but as of last night they were a top 10 team
Loved this read.