How about that game? I saw many of my fellow Tar Heels selling their tickets prior to tip off, however, me and my friends knew something special was going to happen with that game. I took so many pictures my battery died, but they will be uploaded shortly in the morning.

The Kansas fans were still as annoying as they have always been. The whole “Rooooccccck Chaaaaaalkkkk Jaaaaaaaay Haaaaaaawk” chant still gives me the shivers, I am just glad I never have to hear it again. But, to the game.

It was hard to get interested in the game for the first half. I had no vested interest in either of the teams, other than I knew I hated Kansas fans with a passion. The only thing I cared about was a good ball game. The Memphis drive and dish was working to a T. Kansas could barely guard the slippery Rose as he worked his way through and around their defense. No matter how wild the play got, he remained always poised. I was quite impressed.

However, as they have been saying all year, the weakness with Memphis is freethrows. I watched as Memphis missed 5 in a row when under 2 minutes. You simply can not expect to be a championship team and perform like this effort. After Kansas hit the 3 to send it in to overtime, I knew it was over for Memphis. The momentum had shifted way too much. The Memphis fanbase were in their seats, the Kansas were jumping hysterically. Only a team as disciplined as Kansas could carry out an overtime in the National Championship game to perfection. 

After the buzzer sounded, the UNC students stuck around to see the ceremony. We were disappointed, yes, but we only got a taste of what we will see next year. We love our Heels and will continue to support them. Will Hansbrough stay? Absolutely, he wants that championship.

Will Wayne Mane stay? Absolutely, his shot is still too streaky.

Will Ty Law stay? Absolutely, he was injured half the season.

Will we have new talent? Absolutely, Zeller is going to be a beast.

Either way, making this trip was a blast. I can not wait to post more specific details about the trip and everything I have learned from the Riverwalk, zoo, and the Alamo. 

Time for bed now.

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