There is nothing more exhilarating or frustrating than being a true and faithful fan of your collegiate alma mater. And in the interest of full and fair disclosure, I have to acknowledge here at Citizen Brand that my beloved Kansas Jayhawks have fallen to the dastardly Bruins of UCLA on this very evening during the Elite Eight of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
I have used this space to applaud and celebrate the Jayhawks' successes these past few weeks. I do believe that the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - aka March Madness - is the single greatest sporting event in America. And the University of Kansas has had more than its share of success over the years. But now we are finished for 2007. But not before this great, young team has been recognized here at CB for their accomplishments:
33 - 5 win/loss record
Big 12 Conference regular season championship
Big 12 Tournament championship
Number one seed in the NCAA Tournament
3 - 1 record in the NCAA Tournament ending in the round of the Elite Eight
All of this was accomplished without a senior on the team. It is likely this entire team will return in 2007-2008 along with at least two of the best freshman recruits available. And one of the finest coaches in the land will be back to lead them -- Bill Self.
I cannot wait for basketball practice to start in October.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
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