Les Carpenter writes a story about Crean for the tourney. In it, he briefly revisits the early, dark days when Sampson had just left and Crean had just taken the reins of a fallen program. The story shows everyone that the accomplishments this year aren't limited to just getting more ticks in the "Win" column, but rather goes farther and deeper into restoring a program's dignity and honor. This piece, short as it is, is worth a read.
I only wish Carpenter had gone deeper into a longer, multipart story. It would be damn interesting to read a "Season On The Brink" type work of the program's early days under Crean.
Kory Barnett's senior night poem. "Now it is time for the Human Victory Cigar to retire, because the number of wins in the future are certain to set your lungs on fire."
Appreciating Matt Roth. Highlights runners-up: this year at Penn State, to say nothing of his fine, unsung defensive improvements on display this season.
