I know it’s a tough loss in a game we could have won, and I’m super sad about it. But Im also feeling grateful that we have the type of team that fights to the bitter end. Losing TA and JT was so hard this season. And losing Jamal in this game was just a real kick in the gut. But this team kept fighting and was right in it to the very end of the game. I’m grateful for this team, and I’m grateful for this culture.
It’s okay to feel the hurt right now. But don’t forget to experience the joy that this season was — these guys worked hard to bring us joy this season and they did a phenomenal job.
Punching the B12 in the mouth in our first season; our second First Team AA in as many seasons; the amazing win over the Aggies.
I’m hurting right now, but this team will stick with me forever.
I actually thought with the injuries this season, not including Shead’s, a realistic ceiling for UH was the Elite Eight. Shead’s injury obviously changed that. Even with Shead’s injury, UH’s culture had them fighting until the very end.
The Duke loss does not diminish UH’s successful season. UH was regular season B12 champions their first year of eligibility. UH had the B12 COY and POY. UH’s national reputation as a basketball force only grew this season.
Given the roadblocks and obstacles this team has overcome then I can’t be mad at all. This team has achieved more than what could reasonably be expected of asked for. I’m feel bad for the guys in how it ended but still immensely proud they went down fighting.
Yes, it was a tough loss, but with half the team out – especially Shead – it is more understandable. I know what it is to have that gut wrenching loss, but tonight’s loss doesn’t compare to the last second loss to NC State in the championship game. Being a Coog is hard cheese.