Rock Chalk Champions!

I watched last night’s game with Dad. We both sat, tense, as the Jayhawks’ title chance seemed to be slipping away. Down nine point with under three minutes ago, it seemed hopeless. But - just like he did to turn back Carolina’s rally on Saturday night, Sherron Collins turned the tide. His steal and 3-point shot had the momentum going KU’s way. And all of a sudden, the Memphis free throw shooters tightened up. And when it came time for a final shot, it was Super Mario to the rescue. It was almost a replay of the final play in regulation of last season’s Big 12 title game against Texas. And just like last time, Mario nailed the shot.

And in overtime, the big men took over. With no Joey Dorsey to bail them out, Memphis could pretty much only watch as Arthur and Jackson and a penetrating Rush pounded them in the paint in overtime. It was justice - payback for the Jayhawks debacle at the free throw line against Syracuse years ago. This time, we made them, and they didn’t. The Jayhawks finished 14 of 15 from the line. I guess free throw shooting does count for something, huh Calipari? Overall, the differences in the game (besides Mario’s shot) were GREAT defense by Collins on Rose and Rush on CDR, control of the boards by Arthur and Jackson, and Coach Self getting us out of the junk defense before it was too late (though only barely).

Congratulations on a great season to all of the Jayhawks. Thanks for adding some great memories to this Jayhawk’s memory bank.