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Diaries: Abittersweet ending
of tears and heartache in the locker room afterwards. We just wanted to be able to cut down those nets and run around the court hugging.
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Unfortunately, now we have to bounce back and get ready to play South Carolina State.
After the game we all went over to Coach's house to watch the selection show. Again, I was disappointed with our No. 2 seed. I really thought we should have been a No. 1 seed, but I guess the committee felt differently.
It was a really unique experience watching the show, waiting to see who and where you play.
I have to say I was really nervous when I saw Arizona and Maryland in our bracket.
After the show, Couch announced we would practice the next three days, and if we would dedicate our lives to him, the next three weeks would be the best of our lives.
March 12, 11:37 p.m.
It's the day before we leave for Tempe, and Coach killed us at practice. I thought it was one of the toughest of the year, almost like a preseason practice. He ran our butts off.
We just fought our way through a huge crowd of fans at the Topeka airport. I tried to sign as many autographs as possible, but the crowd was just too big.
March 13,9 p.m., Topeka
While we were waiting for the plane, the team was put together in a room in the back of the airport. The room had glassed walls, and you could see and hear all the fans waiting for us to come back out.
We're less than 48 hours away from game time, and we're scheduled to arrive in Tempe around 11 p.m.
The outterlines are beginning. March 14, 8:01 p.m., Tempe, Ariz.
The butterflies are beginning.
We had a pretty full day of activities today.
Wake up was at 10 a.m., and the team met for breakfast in a hotel conference room around 10:30 a.m. Our practice is this afternoon.
It was an open practice so fans were allowed to watch. I'd say it was the typical Kansas practice, but the team is more enthusiastic and intense with people in the stands.
We just returned from dinner at a local steak house where we watched Western Carolina almost pull off the huge upset.
The media was everywhere. It was mandatory to stay in the locker room so the media could talk to us.
We all just sat around all day and watched games. Tomorrow we'll have a whole different attitude.
that last shot went up. Nearly every guy jumped out of their seats.
I'd say we caused a scene when
It feels good to get that one under
March 15,9:43 p.m.
our belts. We won by 38 points, tying Kentucky for the biggest margin of victory in first-round games this year.
The highlight for me was when my boy, C.B., nailed a three at the end of the game and turned to our bench and screamed, "POW!"
I'd say we pretty much dominated the game, and Coach seemed to be happy about the win.
He told us to enjoy it, but to start preparing for Santa Clara. I heard they looked really impressive.
In the locker room after the game, Coach put a "32" in the corner of the chalkboard to signify how many teams were left playing for the national championship.
We've got practice this afternoon for about an hour and a half to go over some Santa Clara stuff.
March 16, 11:43 a.m.
Coach thinks Santa Clara is really good, and I agree. My dad came to Arizona,
so I'll probably spend the morning with him. My mom and brother Troy stayed at home to save money for plane tickets to New Jersey.
A lot of the parents came up to see us play, including Jacque's, Scot's, Jerod's and Steve's mom.
I have a new found respect for the band. Besides playing awesome music, they lead the crowd in all the cheers and are really loud during the game.
Half of the Sweet 16 is already set. March 17, 11:37 p.m., en route to Topeka
We're taking a charter flight home right now. The plane has alumni and the band on it.
We won a big one today. The first half was probably the best half we've played all year.
JV really shut down Steve Nash,
and they got nothing going offensively.
JH also continued his great shooting. I'm really happy for him because I know he's really struggled this year, and it's nice to see him play so well. We'll be tough to beat if he continues to play like he has.
The locker room after the game was crazy, as usual. We did our mosh pit. C.B. closedel me and did his traditional chest bump with Coach.
March 20, 8:51 p.m., en route to Denver
We're on our way to Denver on a chartered flight. We had practice earlier today and will have one more tomorrow in front of the media before our Round of 16 game against Arizona.
It's still a little early to be getting nervous,but you can already tell this round of the tournament has a whole new level of intensity and pressure.
March 21,7:42 p.m., Denver
We just got back from our team dinner, and we practiced earlier today.
The media is hung up on Coach Olson's comments about Jacque not being able to shoot. That is pretty much all the media had to say today.
We have talked about Ben Davis and about the comments Reggie Geary made during the week.
The team is getting sick of having some Arizona players talk. Geary claimed he was the best defender in the country, and I would think Jacque has something to show him.
Coach Williams says you only have the right to talk if you can back it up.
March 23, 1:32 a.m
Kansas 83, Arizona 80!
Elite Eight
You would have thought we won a national championship for as much as we celebrated, but this was a fun game to win.
Coach Williams put the "8" on the board to symbolize eight teams remaining for a national championship.
Jerod and B.J. were huge! B.J. had the game of his life and was probably the reason we won. Jerod hit the biggest shot of the year. I'm so happy for both of them because they are both great guys.
We also did our mosh pit, and C.B. chest bumped Coach Williams. We also had a dancing clinic from a few of our assistant coaches.
What a fun night.
March 23,4:46 p.m.
The only interesting thing that happened today was that we got fitted for Final Four rings. First through fourth place get rings, fifth through eighth don't. So if we want a ring, we'll have to beat Syracuse.
Some of the guys and I were talking about what a dream come true it would be to go to a Final Four.
I could sense the excitement when Paul started clapping during our mealtime prayer.
Coach asked him what he was doing, and Paul said, "Coach, I'm sorry. I'm just getting excited thinking about the game." Coach said he hoped that enthusiasm was carried out on the court tomorrow.
I'm sure it will be hard to sleep for a lot of us tonight.
March 24,6:21 p.m.
We lost. No Final Four
March 28, 12:35 p.m., St. Charles,
Mo.
I guess it's time to sit down and write about this past weekend.
As you can imagine, it has been really tough reading the papers and watching all the hoopla surrounding the Final Four. It still hurts really bad because I know how close we were to living out a life-long dream.
I just keep thinking how bad I felt in the locker room after the game, hearing some of the guys crying and thinking about how disappointed Coach was going to be.
I remember him talking about Kansas basketball being his life. I just wish we could have won for his sake.
All I've heard for the past three or four days is that, "Don't worry — you'll get'em next year."
That may be true, but I wanted it this year, too.
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