I have never been a huge basketball fan. I suppose it is partly because I'm no good at it, but it's also possible that the foul system bothers me. It makes it very hard to defend someone when the slightest contact trying to prevent a basket results in a foul.
Last night however, I found it remarkably easy to dismiss my belief that the game is fundamentally flawed. Last night, the USC Trojans came from about 15 points behind to put on the fiercest defense I recall watching. Further impressing me was the fact this was the third game this week they have played, and they don't have a deep bench to allow for resting talented players. The men of Troy were exhausted, but you would never have been able to tell by the amount of effort that they exerted running up and down the court to harrass any effort Arizona State made to shoot, pass, or advance down court. Their offense was able to make just enough plays and sink just enough free throws to not only overftake a 15 point deficit, but to earn the first PAC-10 tournament victory, and earn USC a place in the NCAA tournament.
I shouted with excitement; I jumped around with anticipation as the end of the game drew near; and I played "Conquest" on my PC to commemorate this amazing show that proved the Men of Troy know how to Fight On!
Good luck in the tournament Trojans!
2 comments:
I just want you to know that I have your trojans winning the first and second rounds in my bracket. Go TROJANS!!!!
Brett, you're brain has been a little quiet for a while ;-). We need you to give us a good detailed trojan fall football preview.
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