Thank You, Zam and Branden
by Gamecock Man on Mar 17, 2009 9:58 PM EDT
in Basketball
5 comments
Well, the season is over after the dissappointing loss to Davidson. I should probably be more upset, but any wins in the NIT would have been something of a mixed blessing anyways; I was probably too jaded after missing out on the NCAAs to really be upset about losing in the NIT.
So, instead of focusing on tonight's game (I'll do that tomorrow), I'd like to thank Zam Fredrick and Branden Conrad for their efforts as Gamecocks. Conrad, while never a major contributer, derves credit for working hard and making it as a walk-on. Zam, while I've often faulted his shot selection, helped us win some games and deserves our applause. Seeing him break down after he left the game made me realize that this was a guy that loved basketball and loved playing for USC.
Here's one of Zam's greatest hits:
0 recs |
5 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
[sobbing] That, right there, might have been the play that kept us out. Thanks a million, kid.
(Tough luck tonight – I was not at all disappointed to see Davidson on the other side of the bracket, no indeed.)
A better team would have beaten them tonight. I can't count the number of layups we missed and easy baskets we gave up.
It’s one thing to let Curry score 30+. The guy shoots threes like they’re layups. But we let too many chances to get away tonight.
Garnet and Black Attack: A Blog by and for Gamecocks Fans. http://www.garnetandblackattack.com
by Gamecock Man on Mar 17, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Last night's game was a bummer...
But that play will probably go down as my fondest basketball memory as a student. Thanks, Zam.
Here’s a snapshot of the Carolina sports fan’s mindset: As I was leaving last night’s game, a girl who couldn’t make it to the game asked me, “Hey did we lose?” The losing attitude has to change around here, and I think Darrin Horn is making huge strides in correcting it (at least in basketball).
No doubt. Horn is doing and saying the right things.
He’s gotten the fans excited and, at least at one point in the year, had the players believing they could beat more talented teams. The challenges will increase over the next couple of years—we have to see if Horn can recruit well enough to match UF, UK, UT, etc.—but year one was a success.
How was the atmosphere last night? Didn’t look too hot on TV. Did everyone go to the baseball game?
Garnet and Black Attack: A Blog by and for Gamecocks Fans. http://www.garnetandblackattack.com
by Gamecock Man on Mar 18, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
The atmosphere was OK. When Dominique had that huge jam, it got pretty loud. Not even the lower bowl was completely filled though. Other than that there were a lot of obnoxious fans from Davidson. Students, from what I could tell. I guess everyone went to the baseball game, it was a great day outside. At least they saw a win against Davidson.
by kevinramsfan on Mar 18, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
Related FanShots on Garnet And Black Attack
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
