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i'm a big Kansas State University Fan!!!! ;D :D ;D

I checked other, because I am first and foremost a Shocker fan.  After that is Phoenix Suns, then KState or KU.

I don't really follow these teams, but since my son has decided to go back to college at KU, I guess I will follow them more closely. I did take classes at Emporia State University, College of the Ozarks, Central Arkansas University and Texas Women's University. Not huge sports colleges and universities.

Ok, bowie boy - how about that picture of yours????

That's Homer Simpson's brain.

Thanks - I guess I don't watch enough Simpsons (or tv???)  :D :D

I might have to give up watching basketball.  It is too exhausting.  Last night's game between Phoenix and Dallas had to have been one of the most exciting ever.  Phoenix finally won in double overtime, only because Dallas missed their last shot.

How about KU?  They are in the Sweet Sixteen.  I have my bracket filled out with them winning the championship.  Think I'm right?

GO KU!!!!

KU - 88   Kentucky 76

Sweet Sixteen starts next weekend!!!!

GO KU!!!

That's just what I say.  GO KU!!!!!!!!!

The "boys" are playing fine fine basketball.  They have an excellent chance to go all the way.  The "nail biting" begins next weekend.  Finally they will be playing a team a bit more in line...well, at least Southern Illinois is ranked #4.

Living in the land of hard core hockey fans, it has been fun enlightening my coworkers to the finer elements of basketball this season.  And even better, my Canadian husband who cut his baby teeth on a hockey stick, has watched MORE college basketball this season than he has hockey.  He is the one that programs our TV around the KU games that we can catch here.  I just love it.

And on a hockey note....The Wichita Thunder hockey team, the head coach (Mark French) is from Milton, Ontario...which is where I live.  I found that rather comforting, a form of foreign exchange program....1 hockey coach for one small Kansas girl.

KSU is playing now on ESPN.  Holding their own as of now.

I just happened to be in Lawrence late last night and driving around the KU campus when the KU basketball players were to arrive back from Chicago.  Unbelievable---the activity there waiting for them to arrive!   Then late this morning, I was having breakfast with my son at IHOP and there was Mario Chalmers!!!!  I just couldn't quit staring----and my pancakes tasted even better as I saw him stand up!  Corey, of course, had guts enough to get his KU cap signed---I just stood there with boysenberry syrup dripping from my mouth! 

Good for Corey!!!! 
I'm jealous.  ;)

[quote  I just couldn't quit staring----and my pancakes tasted even better as I saw him stand up!  Corey, of course, had guts enough to get his KU cap signed---I just stood there with boysenberry syrup dripping from my mouth! 
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I just can't imagine the excitement you felt seeing that KU player.  One time Jim and I were at Town East Mall and saw some very tall basketball players that had come to Wichita to play WSU.  I can't remember what school they were from, but all I could do was stare. 

I always complain about being short, but I sure don't hit my head on door frames.  ha ha

KU - 71

Southern Illinois - 68

GO JAYHAWKS

Made it to the ELITE 8.  Next the BIG FOUR.
Get them Hawks.

Saw my IHOP boy---Mario Chalmers----doing his usualy good playing except his free-throw shots weren't too impressive.  Good game---but cutting it a little too close.   Next game: Saturday---not sure what time.

I think I heard them say 6:00.  I am sure it will be announced over and over again.  Sure don't want to miss it. 

Well...it was sweet while it lasted!!  sigh sigh
Now...just have to shift gears, cross my fingers and cheer for whoever ends up
playing Florida.  Florida bugs me!  :)

Well, we are bigger KU Football fans then basketball. But we watch anything they are in. Back when
LaFrentz,Pollard, Vaugh, big OO and Hasse all played we use to go the the practices. Those guys were great.  As good as the team is now, there will never again be a team like that. When you go to the football games the basketball players are always on the west side of the stadium tailgating. You can just walk over and talk to any of them.
Army Mom

Well, actually - the K-State girls are still playing.  ;)

They've advanced in the NIT tournament and play Wyoming Wednesday night. If they win (and they're expected to), then they play for the NIT championship on Saturday.  :)

Okay....which is it going to be?

Ohio State OR FLORIDA

I think I shall stay with a land locked state and throw my support toward

Ohio State

For some reason unbeknownst to myself or anybody else.....................it has to be
         OHIO STATE.

Ohio State will get my cheers.

If Ohio State plays in slow mode like they did the last game, Florida is sure to win. I would like to see Ohio win because no team needs back to back championships.
Army Mom

I agreed with you Army Mom.  But alas...sigh, sigh...Florida State got their back-to-back win.
Darn!  But guess what...there's always next year and the Jayhawks will be back!  ;)