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| my vote is for the bulldogs |
one of my dearest friends lives in michigan and i've been to michigan state's campus(very nice) but i must confess-- butler had my vote today. they caught my attention early on in the tournament.
they caught most people's attention...especially when they kept winning.
their coach, brad stevens, is 33 years old. he is well spoken and his athletes really seem to respect him. and vice versa.
this dynamic can make an average team better than the supposed best...in my opinion. a teacher of mine in high school once did a chemistry lesson using a pick up basketball game analogy. he said you can have every element you need but if you don't have teamwork, you have nothing. no reaction. no 'chemistry'
yes, this is a simplified explanation but watch some of these underdog teams. there is a reason they inspire us. there is a reason they beat #1 teams. it's because they utilize all parts. each individual gives equal heart. and they never give up.
given his young age, it seemed probable that Stevens would lose his cool under stressful moments, like the other team having possession of the ball, only being up by one with seconds left.
this dynamic can make an average team better than the supposed best...in my opinion. a teacher of mine in high school once did a chemistry lesson using a pick up basketball game analogy. he said you can have every element you need but if you don't have teamwork, you have nothing. no reaction. no 'chemistry'
yes, this is a simplified explanation but watch some of these underdog teams. there is a reason they inspire us. there is a reason they beat #1 teams. it's because they utilize all parts. each individual gives equal heart. and they never give up.
given his young age, it seemed probable that Stevens would lose his cool under stressful moments, like the other team having possession of the ball, only being up by one with seconds left.
but he was cool like a cucumber (can't say the same for tom izo...gotta love his passion though!)
after a 2 point victory, the bulldogs are headed to the national championship--to become national champions! (i hope)GO BUTLER
after a 2 point victory, the bulldogs are headed to the national championship--to become national champions! (i hope)GO BUTLER
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