The college basketball season is finally here, and wow, it’s already been a ride keeping up with my teams! As many of you know, I’m all in on two squads: the
Kansas Jayhawks and the
Washburn Ichabods. I’ve been a
Jayhawk fan for as long as I can remember, going to
KU games as a kid was a big part of growing up. My
Ichabod loyalty started when I attended
Washburn in 1994 and grew even stronger when I began working there in 1997.
Kansas Jayhawks
The Jayhawks have been a powerhouse for years, but honestly, the last couple of seasons have been tough to watch. There were games last year where I just turned the TV off because we were playing so poorly. I was hoping this year would be different, but here we are, still struggling. We’re sitting at 3 - 2 right now, and it feels like it’s going to be another roller coaster season.
Washburn Ichabods
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| Newly Renovated Lee Arena |
Now,
Washburn basketball? Completely different story. Lee Arena just got a major facelift, and it looks incredible! Carrie and I went to the first game of the season, and seeing the new paint, court, and scoreboard in person was awesome.
Washburn has started the season with an impressive 6 - 0 record.
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| View from our Seats |
Last year,
Washburn made it all the way to the NCAA Division II championship game. We didn’t win, but following that run was so much fun. This year, they’re ranked number 2 in the country, and I’m pumped to see what’s next. Our next home game is Tuesday night, and you better believe I’ll be there.
Other Sports Frustrations
Of course, being a fan isn’t all sunshine and wins. KU football? Rough year. Washburn football? Same story. And don’t even get me started on the Kansas City Chiefs. Sitting at 5 - 5, they’ve had games that were just painful to watch. I keep hoping they’ll turn it around, but so far, not so much.
The Roller Coaster of Sports
That’s the thing about sports though, it’s a roller coaster. Some days you’re frustrated, and other days you’re jumping out of your seat because of a last second shot or an upset win. Those are the moments that keep us coming back. They’re the stories we share with friends and family, asking, “Where were you when that happened?”
Until next time, enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Here’s hoping your teams give you something exciting to cheer about this season!
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