Was my first game back since...well, let's just say I used to buy season tickets back in the day. I juts LOVED the electricity in the building, and who could ask for a better finish. After Okogie missed both free throws, I remember sitting there thinking "well, we played 'em tough and hard, but we just ran out of gas". I thought we made some errors down the stretch from sheer fatigue. Lames in particular looked exhausted to my old eyes, and he had a couple of throwaways in the last 2-3 minutes that especially hurt. But not trying to take *anything* away form Big Ben, he is one of our stars and we wouldn't be anywhere without him. In fact, without Lammers I would bet you we'd be the team Rothstein and everyone else expected to see.
I was shocked and amazed when we held on that final possession (actually, the last 2) by ND, and then was amazed and delirious when Okogie streaked for the win. I think if it had gone to OT their depth might have made the difference, so I am SO glad it didn't!
Is it too early to talk about bracketology yet?
And thank you, thank you to CJP, all the assistant coaches (who are so key to this) and the players for bringing the thrill back to the ThrillerDome!!!!!