[NU Sports] Beating the Illini never gets old

[Weinbaum, Willie]

Re: "Such a shame this team took so long to show up"

Assuming I'm properly understanding the comment's implications...here's an opposing view...

>From what I've seen, these kids are beyond reproach as far as showing up and working very hard.  Rarely has it appeared that they were lacking in effort (I recall the game against Minnesota as one where it looked as though they were outhustled for a stretch).  Yes, sometimes their performance isn't up to their potential.  Yes, they've missed shots and lost games (four tight ones and four routs), but they DO show up and try their best to represent NU with great heart and passion.  That's part of why games like today's are so gratifying - - they're rewards for these kids for all that they put into them.  They played a helluva game today - - executing beautifully - - even though they were shorthanded again (two key subs out with injuries).   I have no idea how things will play out - - the Cats could falter, as they did after the big win against MSU, or they could thrive after experiencing this important victory.  But I'll be surprised if their effort is less than full and if they justify accusations of them not showing up.  It's easy to root for kids who bounce back and persist and whose care and commitment seem genuine and unshakable, regardless of adversity.  I think NU alums can really identify with those attributes.

If the comment just meant that it's a shame the team didn't click earlier as it did today, maybe they're just a late-blossoming team and the best is ahead. :)

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Subject: [NU Sports] Beating the Illini never gets old

And I couldn't agree more with Scott: my favorite team to beat is in Champaign!!

Such a shame this team took so long to show up. Sigh.

Brad Wilson
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