tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23024323.post3947682887356731082..comments2023-09-12T23:41:57.374-05:00Comments on JAYHAWK NATION!: A (Mostly) Upbeat PostmortemScott Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222662115298215865noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23024323.post-7719189918574525892012-04-03T17:50:11.273-05:002012-04-03T17:50:11.273-05:00These guys really overachieved. I mean, the first ...These guys really overachieved. I mean, the first post of the season was titled "Any cause for optimism in 2011-2012?"<br /><br />I probably speak for a lot of people when I say I can't remember the last time I was this attached to a Jayhawk team. I was surprisingly sad last night. It was a win I didn't need as a fan, I just wanted it for the team. These redshirts, walk ons, transfers, were probably the most lovable team since the '91 Jayhawks. <br /><br />I obviously really liked the Championship group. I liked them since they were freshmen. They were a great team, and loaded with talent - reminiscent of the 01-02 team with Gooden, Hinrich, and Collison.<br /><br />I enjoyed last years' team. They were fun to watch and had a really strong season. The 09-10 team was accomplished, but kind of hard to figure out - enigmatic. <br /><br />But these guys were just special. Just an unusual mix of guys who took us on an unlikely ride. <br /><br />The championship team was fun to watch for their brilliant displays - the offensive finesse, the incredibly tough defense.<br /><br />But, somehow these misfits gave me even more joy. To feel shock in March - and have it be positive. Imagine! <br /><br />And it's corny, but they tell a good story. To dig yourself a hole, and steadily claw back. To dig in and grind it out in hopes you get ahead in the end. A much more relevant arc to the average fan than the juggernauts of yore.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870502689015550456noreply@blogger.com