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But I hope we all stop and take a second to enjoy the view, because this may not be a perch we enjoy forever. We're back in the MAC Tournament finals, hoping to secure our third title in four years and fourth in the last nine years. That's a pretty strong run, folks. Regardless of the NCAA Tournament success, it's something special to get into the Big Dance every other year or so. Check the history books -- this isn't something that happens at OU all the time. This has been a SPECIAL group of Bobcats, particularly the seniors, and before we get too caught up in the moment tomorrow night, I want to publicly thank them for all the wonderful memories they have given us. Win or lose, we have so much to be thankful for. We all hope this has been the kind of sustained success that can translate into a permanent dominance of the conference, or whatever. But nothing is guaranteed. All we know for certain is that these boys have won a lot of basketball games in recent years and done our university proud. I'm hoping like heck for (at least) one more victory, but no matter what happens against Akron, I truly appreciate the service these young men have given OU. Now everyone, please get to the Q tomorrow and STAND UP AND CHEER for them! I'll be there +2. Go Ohio!!! --Neil Schmidt, class of '93 Back to Top Pataskala General User Member Since: 7/8/2010 Location: At least six feet away from anybody else Post Count: 9,365 Status: Offline     RE: Savor the moment    Posted: 3/16/2013 12:16:14 AM  I get goosebumps every time I watch them play and want to cry when I realize that it's one less time we'll see this group on the floor.  My consolation is that next year's team should be almost as good; Stevie and Jon have really come of age this season, and hopefully Nick, TJ, Wilkins and the new bigs will really complete the picture.  It's not too much of a stretch to expect to be right back here next year. We will get by. We will get by. We will get by. We will survive. Back to Top catfan28 General User Member Since: 6/11/2011 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 1,503 Status: Offline     RE: Savor the moment    Posted: 3/16/2013 12:20:27 AM  Pataskala wrote: I get goosebumps every time I watch them play and want to cry when I realize that it's one less time we'll see this group on the floor.  My consolation is that next year's team should be almost as good; Stevie and Jon have really come of age this season, and hopefully Nick, TJ, Wilkins and the new bigs will really complete the picture.  It's not too much of a stretch to expect to be right back here next year. Agreed. And the MAC's best (Akron and Kent especially) also lose many of their key cogs. I think we'll be fine - but man oh man, are these guys special. And DJ...well he is just on another level. Back to Top Columbus_Bobcat General User Member Since: 11/23/2012 Post Count: 412 Status: Offline     RE: Savor the moment    Posted: 3/16/2013 12:33:48 AM  Record setting senior class. All over. I'm only a freshman, but I have seen them every game this year and I'm just so sad and happy. DJ F*%#$%^* COOPER. I have more respect for him than anyone other basketball player in college basketball or OHIO history. He will truly be my favorite player for years to come, and damn the NBA recruiters who don't take a chance on this kid. He had 9 points and 8 ASSISTS in the first 15 minutes?? Well enough of Cooper, Offutt also had a double-double who just has a nose for the ball, and Keely who has had a tremendous shooting percentage. Also a shout-out for Kellogg for going 3-4 behind the arc. Jon Smith also did well for 19 minutes and grabbed 6 rebounds and had 6 points. I unfortunately have to work tomorrow till 9pm, so I will miss the game but I hope. I hope these guys can pull it off so I can see them play on live television next Thursday/Friday. GO BOBCATS, and I love these guys. World class. Last Edited: 3/16/2013 12:39:50 AM by Ryan Carey Back to Top Pataskala General User Member Since: 7/8/2010 Location: At least six feet away from anybody else Post Count: 9,365 Status: Offline     RE: Savor the moment    Posted: 3/16/2013 12:59:16 AM  Bobcats_828 wrote: Record setting senior class. All over. I'm only a freshman, but I have seen them every game this year and I'm just so sad and happy. DJ F*%#$%^* COOPER. I have more respect for him than anyone other basketball player in college basketball or OHIO history. He will truly be my favorite player for years to come, and damn the NBA recruiters who don't take a chance on this kid. He had 9 points and 8 ASSISTS in the first 15 minutes?? Well enough of Cooper, Offutt also had a double-double who just has a nose for the ball, and Keely who has had a tremendous shooting percentage. Also a shout-out for Kellogg for going 3-4 behind the arc. Jon Smith also did well for 19 minutes and grabbed 6 rebounds and had 6 points. I unfortunately have to work tomorrow till 9pm, so I will miss the game but I hope. I hope these guys can pull it off so I can see them play on live television next Thursday/Friday. GO BOBCATS, and I love these guys. World class. Record it if you can.  Apparently the ESPN families won't be rerunning it. We will get by. We will get by. We will get by. We will survive. Back to Top Showing Replies:   1 - 5  of 5 Posts Jump to Page:   1 View Other 'Ohio Basketball' Topics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WHO'S ONLINE There are 260 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com 258 Guests 2 Registered Users:   Victory, bobcatsquared There are no other users looking at this page.

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