I agree. So what if a gadfly like Olberman is talking. He says something stupid about sports every two minutes. Opinions of KU and Hawks fans? Seriously, hate'm, don't care.
DO NOT RUSH THE COURT
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I agree. So what if a gadfly like Olberman is talking. He says something stupid about sports every two minutes. Opinions of KU and Hawks fans? Seriously, hate'm, don't care.
It's been said already, but the crowd was phenomenal last night except for the storming. I was embarrassed by it. I cringed when I saw the first few people run out there. I get that it was a rival and it was a big win, and certain games deserve it, no question. This was not one of them.
Uh, it was Iowa - our biggest rival. The ISU students that were wrapped around Hilton for the last 24-48 hours, when asked "why" on TV, said because "it was the biggest game of the year"...that's why...
The kids, as in the students? I'm one of them, and myself and most other students think it was stupid to storm.
Well said! I've never understood the argument. It's not like it was a storming after a 25 pt beat down or something. It was a gritty, come from behind win that went to the wire with an in-state rival. I hate the "act like you've been there" argument. Just because a team wins regularly means they can no longer celebrate when they continue to? Give me a break.
Last night was a terrific come from behind win over our arch rivals. Both teams were ranked. Moments like those do not come often enough in life. Storm the court. Drink it up and I mean every last drop. Enjoy and Go Cyclones!!!
I won't complain about the Michigan and Iowa stormings if that can be it for the year. No more rushing. Wouldn't make sense with where we stand and what our schedule is.
You guys do realize that rushing the court has ZERO affect on how the players play, how the coaches coach, how the fans cheer, how the refs ref, the outcome of any game, how the team is ranked, or how they will be seeded at the end of the year. These are the things I care about.
So rushing the court.......Who the Hell Cares!!
So rushing the court.......Who the Hell Cares!!
Olberman always looks for the cranky angle. And of course there are going to be people on other sites mocking us. If not for storming the court, it would be for something else.
We may get to the place where we don't storm the court after a win like this. However, it was 1987 when we last had a win like this (Iowa ranked, close game). Thoroughly enjoying wins like this is what may propel us to the snobby ranks where we don't storm the court. Nah, let's always storm the court after close wins against ranked teams.
We may get to the place where we don't storm the court after a win like this. However, it was 1987 when we last had a win like this (Iowa ranked, close game). Thoroughly enjoying wins like this is what may propel us to the snobby ranks where we don't storm the court. Nah, let's always storm the court after close wins against ranked teams.
Like I said, I understand how big of a win this was and who it was against. However, we are likely in a very small minority that rushes the court after beating a team below them in the rankings and a team they were favored to beat. You do realize why storming a court under those circumstances is embarrassing right?
Ive argued with Iowa fan about our games against them being what they call a "super bowl" but last night after that court storming I can't win that argument anymore. Important yes, but not monumental. This was a fringe ranked team that hasn't been relevant in a decade, not No 5 KU, not No 7 OSU. Act like you belong.
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About half the students, who camped out for two nights... in freezing temps, stormed the court. I have no problem with that. Now if the whole arena stormed.... yeah, that would be lame.
Theyve earned the right to storm if they want. Agreed. But at what point do these wins stop being so "monumental" they deserve a court storming? I guess Im of the differing opinion that upset wins deserve a storming an that's about it unless you're winning a BIg 12 title or upsetting Ohio State in the tournament. We've won 38 of 41 at home. It should be expected now. Last night was nowhere close to an upset.
There is a lot to be excited about this year. Last season's losses to KU and Ohio State in close games where we couldn't get a lead and slam the door were heartbreakers. In those games, the 'clones shot desperately after getting rattled, even with some questionable calls. Big difference this year is that they play like they've been there, and haven't gotten rattled. That's worth getting excited about. I don't think we'll see a court-storming at every game, but I wouldn't bet this was the last either. BTW, I went to almost every home game 86-91. Those were some great years, beating KU, OU, OSU when we were huge underdogs, then made it to a few games in the years after. '97 I wasn't sure if Hilton Magic would come back; the place was dead. It's back, and its awesome to see it!
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If those kids camp out for 36 hours in terrible conditions for the Texas Tech game, and they feel like going on the court after a win, I say let them.
Loyal students that wanna have fun and support their team by being there early and being constantly loud>>>>>>>students who just show up late, leave early, don't cheer load, and are on their phone.
CF continues to bewilder me with complaining about the dumbest, most petty things ever. Good grief.
