We just witnessed a great site. Wildcat fans who have come from many miles away gathered outside the men's hotel as they boarded the bus to today's game. No matter what the level of competition, there's something special about playing for a championship...and there's something special about this team. Win or lose today, they have given our community something very special - tradition. And it's not just about winning, it's about doing things the right way, with character, discipline and the right spirit.
Millions will be swept up in the March madness in a few weeks. But that is more a media spectacle than college athletics - multi-million dollar entertainment for players who will be in the NBA next year, sans a college degree. These students will be back in class next week and some will walk in the graduation line in Luckey this spring. Their basketball careers will be over, so to see them board the bus for the big game, maybe for the last time, it meant something to form the victory line.
Justin Bryant wrote in an earlier post that it's for moments like this he came to college. Ditto those of us who teach and serve as staff. Our students develop their God given talents for a chance to prove what is possible. It's the same for students producing the media content you've seen. This is our championship and the outcome is less important than knowing we've been faithful with what God has given us. Covering these teams is inspiring and we hope all of you share just a piece of the energy we felt today at the bus.
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