I think he was saying before the tournament started and before seeing the draw, he thought that team was capable of final four. I don't think he thought X was beating UCLA, especially during the game.
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I think he was saying before the tournament started and before seeing the draw, he thought that team was capable of final four. I don't think he thought X was beating UCLA, especially during the game.
Mario is a huge asset to the program. Love the fact that they are constantly looking to improve the program in all areas and look to a diverse group of constituents for input/insights.
So many of these games hurt to reflect back upon. 2007 OSU vs X in the tournament was another buzz kill. Up by 3 in regulation with only a few seconds left. All we needed to do was foul and we would have won. Instead, they hit a 3, go to overtime, and end up losing.
Yep- heading into the tournament those three teams were the only ones I thought had a legit shot at reaching the final four which is why losing so early those two years were the most disappointing losses to me. Once we got to UCLA I didn't expect to beat them (thought we had a shot) so I wasn't disappointed in that. Same way I wasn't disappointed in the Kansas State loss. Hell of a game and team played great. FSU/Wisconsin, though? Rough.
I remember losing to FSU thinking, "this X team was a great offensive team but did not play defense and it hit us in the rear."
Glad Travis sees a bigger picture and has all round athletes that can play defense.
Over next 8 years I see X making a Final 4 run.